I got this diode out of a dvd rom and I would want to know to what type of laser diode this is, and whats the pinout. Thanks for all helpful answers:) :
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Siliconinsider on Twitter: "Panasonic LNCT28PF01WW (2010) Dual wavelength 660nm and 780nm laser diode for CD/DVD burner application fabricated in a MOCVD process (metal-organic chemical vapor deposition). The infrared beam looks orange to