How and where to get laser diodes

You can purchase laser diodes from specialized distributors, electronics suppliers, and online marketplaces offering a wide range of wavelengths, power outputs, and package types.

Specialized Distributors

• RPMC Lasers, Inc. – Offers a broad selection of laser diodes, modules, and custom solutions for industrial, medical, military, and scientific applications. They provide both standard and high-power diodes, fiber-coupled options, and technical support for integration and selection (RPMC Lasers), .
• ProPhotonix – Supplies laser diodes in red, green, blue, violet, and infrared, with a focus on high-quality components and technical guidance for applications like medical devices, robotics, and industrial systems (ProPhotonix), .
• Laser Diode Source – Offers over 10,000 laser diodes and modules, including tunable and high-power options, with direct access to engineers for technical support (Laser Diode Source), .

Electronics Distributors

• Mouser Electronics – Authorized distributor for brands like ams OSRAM, ROHM, and KYOCERA AVX, providing a large selection of laser diodes with detailed specifications and datasheets (Mouser), .
• DigiKey – Offers over 1,200 laser diode products, including modules and single emitters, with in-stock availability and same-day shipping (DigiKey), .

Online Marketplaces

• eBay – Provides both new and pre-owned laser diodes, including high-power arrays and modules from brands like Nichia and Panasonic (eBay), .
• Amazon – Offers small-scale laser diodes and modules suitable for DIY electronics, Arduino projects, and hobbyist applications (Amazon), .

Other Options

• Lasertree – Supplies laser diodes with wavelengths from 375 nm to 2000 nm and output powers from 1.5 mW to 3 W, including high-power green and blue diodes (Lasertree), .
• McMaster-Carr – Offers laser diodes for alignment, positioning, and industrial applications, including red and green dot and line lasers (McMaster-Carr), . When selecting a supplier, consider wavelength, power output, package type, and whether you need technical support or custom solutions. Specialized distributors like RPMC and ProPhotonix are ideal for high-power or custom applications, while Mouser, DigiKey, and Amazon are convenient for standard components and smaller quantities.