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First multi-chip LED with a lens improves camera flash applications: the right brightness for any photo
27.06.2017
There is a new addition to the Oslux family from Osram Opto Semiconductors. For the first time, two LED chips and a lens have been integrated into a module. The compact Oslux S2.1 multi-chip LED brings together all the high-tech company’s extensive technical know-how into a new LED version for camera flash applications[...]
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Topled E1608: The new generation of Osram’s successful LEDs is setting new standards in miniaturization
14.06.2017
More than 25 years ago, the Topled set a worldwide standard as the first surface-mountable LED. Osram Opto Semiconductors now presents the latest generation, the Topled E1608, which has a package that is smaller than its predecessor models by factor 20 [...]
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Sights set right! Augmented and virtual reality systems use infrared LEDs to “know” where the user is looking
30.05.2017
Osram Opto Semiconductors is launching its smallest sidelooking infrared LED to date. The new SFH 4055 is based on the proven Firefly platform, used widely for LEDs in the visible spectrum. The new transmitter, which has a wavelength of [...]
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UNIQUE project for developing mass market UV LEDs for disinfection
11.05.2017
Eco-friendly purification of water – UV light is already being used to kill water-borne germs but the light sources used for this purpose are still predominantly mercury vapor lamps. UV LEDs have so far proved unattractive for reasons of cost [...]
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Osram sets new standards in horticulture lighting with Oslon Square Hyper Red
08.05.2017
At this year’s Lightfair in Philadelphia (USA), Osram Opto Semiconductors is showcasing an LED prototype to promote healthy plant growth: the Oslon Square Hyper Red. This third-generation 2 watt LED features improved emission characteristics, higher optical output and impressive corrosion resistance, so plant lighting systems based on the Oslon Square Hyper Red can be made particularly economical.[...]
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Smooth traffic flow through automatic barriers: infrared LED optimizes license plate recognition
21.03.2017
Osram Opto Semiconductors is expanding its offering of high-power infrared LEDs for illumination solutions to include a new wavelength (810 nm). This development will benefit camera systems, such as those used to read license plates. They can use this additional wavelength to improve image contrast making it easier to read patterns from recorded images. Moreover, camera sensors have higher sensitivity at 810 nm.[...]
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Osram infrared LEDs establish communication between distributed luminaires
07.03.2017
The Australian company Organic Response controls large lighting installations in a way that enables each luminaire to communicate with its immediate neighbors – just like a school of fish would do. Communication is based on modulated infrared light signals that are emitted by high power infrared LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors.[...]
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Infrared LED protects mobile computers from unauthorized access
28.02.2017
Osram Opto Semiconductors is expanding its Oslux product family for biometric security solutions with a specially designed variant for facial recognition. This compact infrared LED (IRED) ensures uniform illumination of facial features for high image quality. Osram is set to present the SFH 4796S at the upcoming Mobile World Congress [...]
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Safety in focus: infrared LED for iris scanners protects against intruders
23.02.2017
Osram Opto Semiconductors is set to present a new infrared LED (IRED) for iris scanners at the upcoming Mobile World Congress. The SFH 4787S illuminates the eyes so evenly that the software identifying the iris pattern now hardly needs to correct artefacts. Like its predecessor, its direction of emission is slightly angled rather than vertical,[...]
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The FLINGO project: an international team of experts is improving the properties of LEDs
09.02.2017
In view of the growing demands placed on the electrical, optical and thermal functionality of LEDs, more and more attention is being paid to research into new material properties. The purpose of the FLINGO project is therefore to develop new materials [...]
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Space-saving photodetector for fitness sensors
29.11.2016
The new IR Topled D5140 photodiode from Osram Opto Semiconductors requires considerably less pc board space than before. It enables more compact sensors to be produced for monitoring fitness levels, for example in fitness armbands. The spectral sensitivity of the D5140 has been optimized [...]
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A milestone for laser sensors in self-driving cars
07.11.2016
At electronica 2016 Osram Opto Semiconductors is showcasing a four-channel laser that takes LIDAR systems (Light Detection and Ranging) for autonomous or semi-autonomous driving a step closer. The prototype laser has an extremely short pulse length and four parallel output channels. [...]
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Osram presents the world’s first broadband infrared LED
04.11.2016
Osram Opto Semiconductors is using converter technology for infrared emitters for the first time. The result is an LED that emits broadband infrared light in a wavelength range from 650 to 1,050 nanometers (nm). The main application is near-infrared spectroscopy, for example for analyzing food.[...]
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Osram has expanded its automotive portfolio
03.11.2016
Osram Opto Semiconductors has launched the Oslon Black Flat S series, the world’s first surface mountable LEDs with up to five individually controllable chips. Thanks also to the contrast ratio provided by the package, they are predestined for use in ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam) headlights[...]
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A new generation of infrared LEDs for night vision assistance
27.10.2016
A new infrared LED from Osram Opto Semiconductors reduces the size of lighting units for camera-based assistance systems in cars. Compared to the Platinum Dragon previously used, Synios SFH 4770S A01 offers 25 percent higher optical output and needs only about one tenth of the footprint. [...]
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Osram Opto Semiconductors reveals a spectrum of infinite possibilities at electronica
13.10.2016
From November 8 through 11, 2016 Osram Opto Semiconductors will be showcasing its extensive portfolio of application highlights at electronica in Munich. Visitors to the fair will be able to see the products in action in an extremely wide range of applications and be impressed by the company’s powers of innovation. Osram Opto Semiconductors can be found at booth 107 in hall A3.[...]
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New automotive lighting revolutionizes road safety
07.10.2016
A German research alliance with well-known members from industry and research has developed the basis for smart, high resolution LED headlights, which takes adaptive forward lighting to a new dimension. The demonstration model was developed by overall project manager Osram in collaboration with the project partners [...]
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New lab record for brilliance achieved by Osram semiconductor laser
29.09.2016
Osram Opto Semiconductors has produced a broad area laser diode with a lateral brilliance of up to 4.8 W/(mm*mrad) in the laboratory. The more brilliant the laser, the more efficiently it can inject its light into optical [...]
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Osram presents compact LEDs for mobile fitness applications
22.09.2016
The new versions of the PointLED and Firefly LEDs are Osram Opto Semiconductors’ latest additions to its portfolio for use in mobile applications such as fitness tracking and health monitoring. Osram can therefore offer [...]
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Powerful lighting solutions from Osram for the G20 Summit
01.09.2016
Osram is putting the G20 Summit in China, which will take place on September 4 and 5 in Hangzhou, in the right light. High-quality lighting solutions from the Munich-based lighting specialist will be [...]
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Osram increases the luminous efficacy of white and blue high-power LEDs by 7.5 percent
12.04.2016
Research success at Osram Opto Semiconductors. The high-tech company has considerably improved the luminous efficacy of its high-power LEDs by reducing the unwanted droop [...]
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World premiere: Osram presents 10° binning for white LEDs
14.03.2016
New “TEN°” binning from Osram Opto Semiconductors provides the basis for unprecedented color consistency for white LEDs which are used for example as single-LED light sources in [...]
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Duris P 10: greater luminous flux and thermal benefits
10.03.2016
A typical luminous flux of 1,100 lumen (lm) from a robust, leadframe-based high-performance package and up to 50 percent lower system costs – those are the main benefits of the new Duris P 10 [...]
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Osram welcomes Unity Opto as Licensee under its White LED License Program
12.01.2016
Osram GmbH, one of the leading lighting companies, has granted Taiwan’s Unity Opto Technology Co. Ltd. a royalty-bearing license to produce white LED packages under Osram core patents covering [...]
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Designing iris scanners just got easier
10.12.2015
Iris recognition systems can be made less complex and with lower profiles thanks to the SFH 4786S infrared LED (IRED) from Osram Opto Semiconductors. At 1.6 millimeters (mm) this new IRED is around [...]
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New Osram LED as the light source for office projectors
08.12.2015
A smaller package but more output. The new Osram Ostar Projection Power from Osram Opto Semiconductors enables customers to equip even mainstream projectors rated at more than 2500 lumen (lm) [...]
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Blinking replaces the double-click
03.12.2015
The SFH 4770S from Osram Opto Semiconductors is currently the most compact infrared LED (IRED) in the high-power class. Its low height is of particular benefit in smartphones and tablets. The high [...]
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New Osram conversion technology for backlighting LEDs
01.12.2015
The new Quantum Colors conversion technology from Osram Opto Semiconductors will set new standards in LED backlighting for TV displays as it offers much better coverage of the color space, significant [...]
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Investments of about €3 billion create new growth prospects for Osram
10.11.2015
The shift in the lighting market toward semiconductor-based technologies is creating new growth opportunities, which Osram will consistently seize. To this end, the lighting company will invest around [...]
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Osram adds filament LEDs to its product portfolio
28.10.2015
LED filaments instead of tungsten wire. Osram Opto Semiconductors presents the Soleriq L 38, the first filament LED in its product range. The long thin shape of the LEDs provides the basis for [...]
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New Osram Ostar Stage: twice the brightness from the same chip surface area
30.09.2015
Osram Opto Semiconductors has expanded the product portfolio of its Osram Ostar Stage family. The four chips of the new high-power LED in red, green, blue and white can be operated at up to 2.5 ampere [...]
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A powerful performer: Oslon Black Flat S provides up to 2000 lumen
22.09.2015
Osram Opto Semiconductors is unveiling an LED prototype in surface mount technology (SMT) with a brightness of up to 2000 lumen (lm) at ISAL 2015 – the Oslon Black Flat S. Experts achieved this [...]
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New sensor for fitness tracking in smartwatches and fitness armbands
11.08.2015
The new SFH 7060 sensor from Osram Opto Semiconductors is designed to measure pulse rates and the oxygen saturation level of blood. It offers excellent signal quality and low energy consumption. The [...]
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Infrared Oslon Black LED expands portfolio for security applications
05.08.2015
Osram is launching the Oslon Black SFH 4713A, an infrared LED (IRED) with a wavelength of 850 nanometers (nm). It is ideally suited to security applications, such as camera-surveillance of public [...]
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World premiere: Infrared LED from Osram for unlocking smartphones
08.07.2015
Osram is making smartphones even smarter: Infrared technology enables mobile devices to be unlocked for the first time by scanning the iris of the user. Iris scanning is being used in the ARROWS NX [...]
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Low-cost LIDAR – a key technology to enable autonomous driving in urban environments
03.06.2015
In the race to create the world’s first self-driving car, Osram and Phantom Intelligence, a startup company specializing in LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) help pave the way with their [...]
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The first automotive camera with infrared and visible capabilities enables advancements in driver safety, accident avoidance
03.06.2015
Driver monitoring can warn a fatigued driver to pull over and rest. It also supports other ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) features like lane departure warning and switching between [...]
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Osram develops high-power Duris S 10 LED
28.05.2015
Duris S 10 is the latest addition to the Chip Array SMD family (CAS) from Osram Opto Semiconductors. This new LED is characterized by high efficiency, high light output and uniform color appearance. [...]
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ASUS tablet incorporating Unity Opto LEDs infringes Osram patent
21.05.2015
Osram has obtained a favorable first instance judgment in a patent infringement lawsuit against the Taiwanese consumer electronics manufacturer ASUSTek Computer Inc. Osram had claimed that certain [...]
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Osram Oslon SSL 730nm wins two innovation awards at LIGHTFAIR International 2015
11.05.2015
Osram Opto Semiconductors is pleased to announce that the Oslon SSL 730nm LED received an Innovation Award and a Technology Innovation Award at LIGHTFAIR International 2015. Judged by an independent [...]
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Efficient sensor for wristband heart monitors
07.05.2015
The SFH 7051 from Osram Opto Semiconductors is an integrated optical sensor specially designed for heart rate monitoring. This component is used in fitness trackers, smart watches and other wearables [...]
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Osram presents a “borderless” LED as a fluorescent tube replacement
05.05.2015
Osram Opto Semiconductors is extending its Duris product portfolio with a compact version without a classic package. The Duris S2 is in the low to middle output range and offers a high typical luminous efficacy of 160 lm/W, [...]
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The new Osram Ostar Projection: for continuous trouble-free operation
29.04.2015
Osram Opto Semiconductors presents P2W 01, a particularly reliable addition to its familiar Osram Ostar Projection series. This new LED contains four chips which can be controlled in two separate groups. The LED therefore [...]
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