Vishay VCSEL-Based Reflective Optical Sensor Saves Space, Delivers Improved Performance


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Offered in Compact 1.85 mm by 1.2 mm by 0.6 mm SMD Package, Device Features CTR of 31 %, Sensing Distance of 15 mm, and Lower Power Consumption. The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new reflective optical sensor for industrial, computer, consumer, and mobility applications. Saving space compared to previous-generation solutions […]

ArduCam Brings Out New ToF Camera Module for Raspberry Pi


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ArduCam is back with yet another camera module for Raspberry Pi with an active Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor for an enhanced 3D Imaging experience. ArduCam’s new ToF camera for Raspberry Pi is now open for crowdfunding on Kickstart with a discounted price of $29.99, and a planned retail price of $50. The ToF camera module uses […]

VL53L4CD Time-of-Flight High-Accuracy Proximity Sensor measure from 1 mm up to 1200 mm


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STMicroelectronics’ ToF sensor provides very accurate distance measurements from only 1 mm up to 1200 mm Specifically designed for proximity and short-range measurements, STMicroelectronics’ VL53L4CD provides very accurate distance measurements from only 1 mm up to 1200 mm. A new generation laser emitter with 18° FoV (field-of-view) improves performance under ambient light, with ranging speed […]

VCSEL modules for 3D gesture recognition


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Sensor solutions provider ams has expanded its family of vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) devices with four new modules for 3D gesture recognition. Combining a VCSEL emitter and photodiode in one compact package, the Bidos P2433 Q flood illuminator is available in four different versions including two different fields-of-illumination and two output power levels. The new […]

Vishay’s New Proximity Sensor Offers Power Consumption Down to 6.63 µA


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Featuring a VCSEL and Small 1.6 mm Light Hole, Device is Ideal for Consumer and Industrial Applications, Including TWS Earphones and VR / AR Headsets The Optoelectronics Group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new fully integrated proximity sensor designed to increase efficiency and performance in consumer and industrial applications. Featuring a vertical-cavity surface-emitting […]

The VCNL36825T integrates a proximity sensor (PS), and a VCSEL into one small package


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The VCNL36825T integrates a proximity sensor (PS), and a VCSEL into one small package. It incorporates photodiodes, amplifiers, and analog to digital converting circuits into a single chip by CMOS process. PS programmable interrupt features of individual high and low thresholds offers the best utilization of resource and power saving on the microcontroller. Key features […]

ams Introduces World’s First AEC-Q102 and ISO 26262 Compliant VCSEL Flood Illuminator


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ams announced the pre-release of the new TARA2000-AUT family of VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) flood illuminators for automotive applications. According to the company, the TARA2000-AUT flood illuminators are the industry’s first to be qualified to the AEC-Q102 automotive quality standard and the ISO 26262 functional safety standard. The TARA2000-AUT products are ideal for new optical in-cabin sensing (ICS) systems […]

VCSEL lasers powerful emitters with short rise times


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LASER COMPONENTS has expanded its range of VCSEL lasers. Its wide range of products now includes emitters with 850nm and 940nm in power classes between 200mW and 50W. All products are characterized by extremely short rise times and thus support pulse trains in the low nanosecond range and below. Thanks to the semiconductor structure, the […]

Osram promises better facial recognition with IR VCSELs


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Osram Opto Semiconductors is launching a new product family with Bidos PLPVQ 940A, its first Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) for new areas of application such as 3D sensing and facial recognition for mobiles. [via] This announcement comes shortly after the acquisition of US specialist Vixar. The VCSEL acts as a light source, illuminating […]