Small device prevents diode death
ORLANDO, Fla. – Electrostatic discharge (ESD), reverse bias and power surges are common causes for the malfunction or premature failure of laser diodes, LEDs and photodiodes.
As a solution, William Benner, president of Pangolin Laser Systems, has devised a component called Lasorb, described as an “ESD absorber,” which protects diodes and other optoelectronic equipment. The device could benefit applications in electronics, medicine, and solid-state laser pumping and instrumentation.
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