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Whether for immersive home movie experiences, automotive head-up displays, or industrial machine vision: projectors are enjoying increasing popularity. For these applications, ams OSRAM introduces the first product from its new Vegalas™ Power series of high-power laser diodes. The company now offers the full range of optoelectronic components required for projection: from light sources in various colors and power classes to sensors. In addition to projection, other application areas also benefit from the new laser diodes, including weed control or stage lighting.
LEDs are frequently used as light sources in diverse projection applications in the consumer, automotive, and industrial sectors. Yet, in high-power applications, more than a third of the projectors sold today still rely on conventional lamps, like high pressure discharge incandescent lamps. Laser light sources outperform these traditional solutions as they support a more efficient and sustainable use of resources: First, laser-based projectors can achieve up to 50 percent higher light output than lamp-based models with the same power consumption. Second, they offer a lifespan up to ten times longer, with a minimum of 20,000 hours. This ensures that brightness and therefore superior image quality is maintained for a long time, so regular lamp replacements are no longer required. And: laser-based projectors are also low-noise.
ams OSRAM has already been at the forefront of LED light sources for projectors for many years. In line with this, the company is now introducing its Vegalas™ Power PLPM7_455QA. With multiple power lasers combined in a single module, this new laser achieves a high optical power output of 42 W in short pulse cycles and approximately 45 percent Wall-Plug Efficiency (WPE). It marks the debut of a new series of high-performance laser light sources. This positions the company as a one-stop-shop provider of emitters and sensors for projection applications, based on three pillars: LEDs, lasers, and sensors.
ams OSRAM thus offers LEDs in various colors, available in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Metal Core Board (MCB) packages optimized for efficient heat dissipation. The sensor portfolio ranges from direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) modules for distance measurement to photodetectors. The company’s new laser segment now leverages high-power GaN laser technology in the visible wavelength range. Products are available in both single- and multi-die packages.
With its comprehensive portfolio, ams OSRAM provides everything required for the development of next-generation projection applications, including professional and home projectors designed for large-screen viewing experiences. Offering from 65 up to 75 percent lower cost per projection surface than LCDs or OLEDs, these cutting-edge projectors can replace conventional flat panel displays. For projection applications in the automotive area, the company provides specifically certified variants of its LEDs.
The Vegalas™ Power PLPM7_455QA laser is available from now on. More products from the series will be presented in the coming months.
ams OSRAM has over 2,000 active patent assets worldwide in the field of laser diodes and is thus the undisputed leader in the industry.
About ams OSRAM
The ams OSRAM Group (ams-osram.com) is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions.
With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation. Our commitment to pushing the boundaries of illumination, visualization, and sensing enable transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries.
“Sense the power of light” our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and our distinct portfolio of both emitter and sensor technologies. Approximately 19,700 employees worldwide focus on pioneering innovations alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living and sustainability. This is reflected in over 13,000 patents granted and applied.
Headquartered in Premstaetten/Graz (Austria) with co-headquarters in Munich (Germany), the group achieved EUR 3.4 billion revenues in 2024 and is listed as ams-OSRAM AG on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ISIN: AT0000A3EPA4).
ams and OSRAM are registered trademarks of ams OSRAM Group. In addition, many of our products and services are registered or filed trademarks of ams OSRAM Group. All other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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