Request InfoLaser Components USA Inc.HUDSON, N.H., April 26, 2010 — Polarization-stabilized single-mode VCSELs with increased output power are now available from Laser Components IG Inc. The A4-PL vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser delivers an output of 1.4 mW, which is double the output of the previous model. They are available as a chip or in TO housing. Its emission wavelength is 855 nm ±10 nm. Developed primarily for use in a PC mouse and for trackball applications, it is also suitable for use in cell phones and other sensor technology. 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