Osram Opto Semiconductors is launching a new product family with Bidos PLPVQ 940A, its first Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser, or VCSEL for short. This is another future technology that Osram is adding to its product portfolio, paving the way for new areas of application such as 3D sensing. Shortly after the acquisition of US specialist Vixar, the company is setting new standards with this VCSEL, including facial recognition for mobile devices. The VCSEL acts as a light source, illuminating the face evenly with infrared light. A camera is used to capture the significant features of the user. The image is then compared with the image of the user stored in the system – if the two match the device will be unlocked.

Wavelength: 940 nm
Maximum efficiency: 27 percent and an output of 300 mW
Two bond wires supply the laser diode uniformly and rapidly with energy
The angle within which BIDOS® provides illumination is 65° x 78°
Package size: 1.9 mm x 2.20 mm x 0.85 mm