A140 445nm Diodes

Sorry currently out of stock.;)

445nm A140 diodes

Now that the M Series projectors come with 6 A Series diodes in them these have been stacking up on me. The nice part about these is they are the only way to get a new a A140 diode. The A140 projectors were discontinued almost a year ago. Anyone selling A140 diodes that is not getting them from a M Series projector are selling diodes pulled from the many used or refurbished projectors available right now. Those diodes will have an unknown amount of running hours on them.

Check out this thread on the differences between the A140 and M140 diode

A-140 vs. M-140 vs. H1600

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If this is your first laser build here is a great place to start.

The, "I want to build a laser", Thread

These diodes are extracted in the safest way by using a no heat non pin stressing method. A lot of seller will not want to take the time to do this and will just use a soldering iron and this can burn the glue that holds the pins in place. Leading to diminished life of your diode. 

Diodes are current hungry and as they heat up their internal resistance is lowered causing them to want to draw more current. Don't attempt to connect the diode directly to a fixed voltage source like a battery. You must use a "constant current" power source like a current limiting driver or variable current power supply with the current limited to no more than 1.8A or you diode will suffer thermal runaway and die. For more info on the reason for a constant current driver see this thread.

Laser Driver - It Can Be Done!

 I do offer a boost driver that is capable of driving this diode off a single Li-Ion see my other offerings below. 

Diodes are sensitive and should not be run or soldered on until pressed in a module/heatsink. laser diodes also are current hungry and should never be run without a current limiting driver.

Diodes are tested to be in working order and packaged in an antistatic bag. Please use ESD precautions and short your driver leads discharging any capacitors before hooking up your driver to the diode.

The Aixiz 405/445 Three Element Glass or the Single Element 405-G-2 lenses are the most commonly used with these diodes in conjunction with a 12mm Aixiz module as the diodes housing. I offer all the above as well as combo deals for them pre-assembled

When you press the diode in the module make sure you have countersunk it like this.

There is a great tool sold by a forum member over at LPF that will properly countersink a diode in an Aixiz(standard 12mm) module for you. Here is a link.

Diode Press

If you are looking for a host here are some of the more popular host/heatsink kits that will work with these diodes and if you want something that is not listed in those links that I show in my tutorials below shoot me a message and I can point you in the right direction for them.;)

Jayrob Build Kits, Lenses, and Other Stuff Listed Here!

Lazeerer Hosts & Heatsinks Sale Thread

Aurora C6 Just Add Diode Kits

Flaminpyros Stuff

Here is the Pinout for the diode

Here is a list of tutorials I have made and experiments that can help give you ideas for your next project.

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By purchasing these diodes you are agreeing to the following.

- You are over 18 years of age . 

- You understand that these components that are mentioned above are dangerous when not properly assembled into a finished product. 

- You will use these as components and properly incorporate them into a finished product. 

- You will use these diodes/modules in a safe and responsible manner and for a legal purpose. 

- You are legally responsible for the use of these components, improper use of these components or their end products. 

- You are legally responsible for any injury to anybody resulting from the use of or assembly of these components or their finished products. 

- You Accept this diode/module as a COMPONENT for integration in a system of YOUR OWN design and will be legally responsible from any and all LIABILITIES These Diodes and Modules are sold solely as a component for incorporation into the customer's end products. Therefore, this diode/module is exempt from compliance with the appropriate requirements of FDA 21CFR, section 1040.10 and 1040.11 for complete products.