> Hmm.  Just as a reality check, there is Sharps GH04P21A2G blue laser
> diode that emits 105mW at 5.4V, 120mA; about 16% efficient, while a
> royal blue luxeon 3 is rated 450mW at 3.9V, 1A or 12% efficient.  I'd
> call that comparable and say it throws my original statement out the
> window...

Pretty comparable.. But I need to operate at 850 nM
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