Vintage Draper Linear 2 Diode Laser – Rare Early 1990s Unit
Offered here is a vintage Draper Linear 2 diode laser, manufactured in December 1993 by Draper Shade & Screen Co. This is an early commercial visible-light diode laser from the formative years of consumer and industrial laser devices and is increasingly difficult to find today.
Manufacturer & Identification Manufacturer: Draper Shade & Screen Co. Model: Linear 2 (Model LLP) Serial Number: 13967 Date: December 1993 Made in: Australia Laser Specifications Laser Type: Visible red semiconductor diode laser Laser Class: Class 2 Maximum Output: 0.95 mW Wavelength: 670 nm ± 10 nm
Condition & Functionality Laser is working and emits a visible red beam Output is dim, consistent with age and diode wear Cosmetic wear present consistent with a 30+ year old device (see photos)
Collector Notes Early diode lasers like this represent the transition period from gas lasers to solid-state diode technology Draper is better known for projection screens, making their branded laser devices unusual and collectible Ideal for vintage laser collectors, electronics historians, or display collections
This item is being sold as a vintage collectible electronic device. Due to age, it is sold as-is with no guarantee of brightness or long-term operation.