Osram PLTB450B 1.6W 445nm Blue Diode In Copper Module W/Leads & Glass Lens

Listing is for a single 5.6mm Osram PLTB450B 1.6W 450nm blue diode mounted in a 12mm x 30mm copper module with leads and a three element glass lens. The copper module upgrade provides a huge improvement in thermal conductivity over the standard brass module for moving the heat away from the diode to your heatsink which gives a much more stable output from the diode. Diodes are current hungry and as they heat up their internal resistance is lowered causing them to want to draw more current. Don't attempt to connect the diode directly to a fixed voltage source like a battery. You must use a "constant current" power source like a current limiting driver or variable current power supply with the current limited to no more than 1.8A or you diode will suffer thermal runaway and die. *Disclamer* By purchasing these diodes you are agreeing to the following. - You are over 18 years of age . - You understand that these components that are mentioned above are dangerous when not properly assembled into a finished product. - You will use these as components and properly incorporate them into a finished product. - You will use these diodes/modules in a safe and responsible manner and for a legal purpose. - You are legally responsible for the use of these components, improper use of these components or their end products. - You are legally responsible for any injury to anybody resulting from the use of or assembly of these components or their finished products. - You Accept this diode/module as a COMPONENT for integration in a system of YOUR OWN design and will be legally responsible from any and all LIABILITIES These Diodes and Modules are sold solely as a component for incorporation into the customer's end products. Therefore, this diode/module is exempt from compliance with the appropriate requirements of FDA 21CFR, section 1040.10 and 1040.11 for complete products.