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From: dh@vax135.UUCP (David N. Horn)
Newsgroups: net.audio,net.video
Subject: Re: CD Laser Frequency
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Date: Fri, 29-Aug-86 00:11:14 EDT
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Sharp sells a laser diode for compact disc players. It puts out 5mw of optical
power at 780 nm - just visible red. The part number is LT022 and it can be
obtained from Diplomat Electronics (201)785-1830 for about $26 one off.
They also have some laser diodes up to 40mw at 830nm. I have a few.

	Dave Horn, AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel, NJ. vax135!dh