The CAC940K004 from Vertilite is a Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) Diode that operates at a wavelength of 940 nm. It delivers an optical output power of 8 W and has a spectral width (RMS) of 1 nm. This laser diode has a power conversion efficiency of 48% and slope efficiency of 2.7 W/A. It has a full beam divergence of 22 deg and differential resistance of 0.18 Ohms. This laser diode requires a threshold current of 0.5 A, DC supply voltage of 4.8 V, and consumes a current of 3.5 A. It is available in an Au submount package that measures 955 ± 15 (L) µm x 855 ± 15 (W) µm x 100 ± 10 (H) µm and is ideal for 3D sensing applications.