Entering MIL-HDBK-217 Laser Diodes
The following table describes the part parameters required for optical devices in the Laser Diode subcategory when a MIL-HDBK-217 model is selected for the calculation.
Parameter
Type
Description
Application
Choice List
The application of the device in the circuit. Choices are:
CW (Continuous Wave)
Pulsed
Type
Choice List [Parts Count also]
The type of material from which the device is made. Choices are:
GaAs/AlGaAs
InGaAs/InGaAsP
Construction Type
Choice List [Parts Count also]
The package construction type. Choices are:
Hermetic Package
Nonhermetic w/ Facet Coating
Nonhermetic w/o Facet Coating
Duty Cycle
Real
Required only when Pulsed is selected for the application.
The percentage of time that the device is in an operational (on) state.
Forward Peak Current
Real (Amps)
The peak forward current of the device.
[Power Parameters}
Real (Watts)
For more information, see Power Parameters.
[Temperature Parameters}
Real (Degrees C)
For more information, see Comprehensive Temperature Parameters.
[Derating Parameters]
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For more information, see Derating Parameters.