The 8.31 µm TO3 from Adtech Optics is an LWIR Distributed Feedback (DFB) Laser Diode that operates at a wavelength of 8.31 µm. It delivers a maximum output power of 92.4 mW and has a beam divergence of 60 deg (fast axis) & 40 deg (slow axis). This pulsed laser diode has a laser efficiency of 0.2%, temperature tuning range of 0.61 nm/K, and current tuning range of 3.4 nm/K. It requires a threshold current of 0.37 A and threshold voltage of 9.8 V. This laser diode consumes a maximum current of 3.36 A and DC supply voltage of 13.6 V. It is available in a TO-3 can package that measures 1.2" x 1" x 0.6" and is ideal for defense, security, analytical, health, and environmental applications.