The OSK2056A-LY is a surface-mount laser diode manufactured by Optosupply. It is a high-power, high-speed, and high-DC electrical-to-optical converter. This component has an impressive 12-bit turning resolution and low-power consumption, and is capable of driving single-mode, multimode, and/or polarization-maintaining fiber cables. The wavelength of the diode falls between 808 and 870nm and can produce pulses with a width of up to 2kHz, making it suitable for a variety of applications such as laser machining, aesthetic treatments, and life sciences. The package size is 2.3 x 2.3 x 0.6 mm and this component comes equipped with a fast rising and falling edge time of 1.2ns and 3ns. The maximum cw and pulsed power of the diode is 1.2W and 6W, respectively.