wikemallace
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hi, i have recently gotten into DIY lasers and i have noticed that almost all laser diodes have a rating similar to a car stereo's amplifier; a constant and a peak power handling capability or with car stereo's, a MAX watt rating and an RMS rating. the RMS is the ammount which the speaker's or amplifier can actually put out without damage or overheaing. now i know that my sub. amp is rated at 4000w peak and 2000w RMS so i can push at least 2000w all the time but i can make a "BURP" OF ~4000W.
can i apply the same concept to laser diodes only in a different way?
what i want to do is make a laser with an on/off switch to turn the laser diode on to the recommended CW (constant watt) and ALSO have a MOMENTARY switch which i can press to make the driver mA rating go up to the "PW" or pulsed watt rating.
is this possible by adding another driver circuit to the diode with a momentary switch? if not, what would be the best way to "pulse" a hand-held, battery operated laser pointer?
any help is much appreciated and as always, have a great day. ;]
can i apply the same concept to laser diodes only in a different way?
what i want to do is make a laser with an on/off switch to turn the laser diode on to the recommended CW (constant watt) and ALSO have a MOMENTARY switch which i can press to make the driver mA rating go up to the "PW" or pulsed watt rating.
is this possible by adding another driver circuit to the diode with a momentary switch? if not, what would be the best way to "pulse" a hand-held, battery operated laser pointer?
any help is much appreciated and as always, have a great day. ;]