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ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, is set to revolutionize autonomous driving with its latest innovation: an 8-channel 915nm SMT pulsed laser. The SPL S8L91A_3 A01 laser, featuring a QFN package, significantly enhances long-range LiDAR systems, improving their effectiveness and reliability for autonomous vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, and Robo Taxis. This new laser technology simplifies system design and boosts performance, representing a major step forward in the development of autonomous driving solutions.
Key Highlights:
- Revolutionary 8-channel 915nm SMT pulsed laser designed to enhance long-range LiDAR systems.
- 1000 watts peak optical power with up to 30% efficiency.
- First AEC-Q102 qualified 8-channel EEL (edge-emitting laser) in a QFN package.
- Monolithic 8-channel design delivering 125W per channel, improving long-range detection.
- Proprietary wavelength stabilization technology enhances Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and extends detection range.
- Simplified system design reduces development time and enhances reliability.
- Suitable for autonomous vehicles, industrial applications like robotics, surveillance, and smart cities.
- Launch scheduled for autumn this year.
The SPL S8L91A_3 A01 laser addresses the increasing demand for high-performance LiDAR systems in autonomous driving. It integrates a monolithic 8-channel design, delivering a total peak optical power of 1000W, with each channel producing 125W. The laser’s four individual addressable anodes provide flexibility for customers in designing end products.
By employing a single laser package, the design and manufacturing process is simplified, reducing development timelines and improving system reliability. The integration of ams OSRAM’s proprietary wavelength stabilization technology further optimizes performance, minimizing wavelength shifts due to temperature changes and enhancing the system’s Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). This results in improved detection range and overall system performance.
The SPL S8L91A_3 A01 meets the rigorous AEC-Q qualification standards, ensuring its durability and suitability for automotive applications. It is poised to become a cornerstone in the development of autonomous vehicles, enhancing operation, navigation, and data processing capabilities. Beyond automotive, the laser also holds potential in industrial sectors such as robotics, surveillance, and smart city technologies.
Clemens Hofmann, Senior Principal Engineer for LiDAR at ams OSRAM, highlighted the impact of this innovation: “Our new 8-channel laser module is a game-changer for the autonomous driving industry. It simplifies system design and boosts performance, making long-range LiDAR systems more effective and reliable. Integrating our advanced wavelength stabilization technology ensures superior performance across varying operational conditions.”
The SPL S8L91A_3 A01 is scheduled for launch in autumn. Further details about LiDAR and autonomous driving advancements can be found on the ams OSRAM website.
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