The laser diode can operate with grounded anode (AG) or with grounded cathode (CG). The connection polarity is set using the LD POL (Attention! The selected polarity of the output must be indicated by the LED "AG". Many light sources including sunlight, halogen lighting, and LED spotlights are considered unpolarized because the orientation of their electric fields fluctuates randomly in time. The MLC8000 Series Modules incorporate proven laser protection features to safeguard sensitive laser diodes. This parameter is defined as the light output intensity in the case that a specific current is applied to the device in the forward direction, and is typically expressed in units of W. Sanyo DL7140-201 780 nm diodes.