As image sensors become more sophisticated and AI algorithms more demanding, expectations for infrared light sources continue to rise. Developers are looking for solutions that combine higher radiant output, greater energy efficiency, and compact form factors without compromising reliability.
More light with less power
This is exactly where ams OSRAM's new IR:6 thin-film technology comes into play. Compared to the previous chip generation, it delivers up to 35% higher radiant output while improving efficiency by as much as 42%. At the same time, an optimized chip design enhances thermal management, ensuring outstanding reliability even under demanding operating conditions.
For developers, this translates into:
- Longer sensing distances and improved image quality
- Extended battery life for portable devices
- Reduced power consumption
- Reliable operation, even under high pulsed-current conditions
One technology, countless applications
The IR:6 platform forms the foundation of a comprehensive infrared LED portfolio, ranging from compact Chip LEDs to high-power emitters, such as the OSLON™ Black series, for automotive and industrial applications. Devices are available at 850 nm, 920 nm, and 940 nm, with the new 920 nm wavelength offering optimized sensitivity for many modern image sensors.
Depending on the application, developers can choose from a variety of package types and beam patterns – from focused illumination to wide-angle, highly uniform light distribution.
Designed for the Next Generation of Intelligent Sensing
The new IR:6 technology addresses a broad range of future-oriented applications where infrared illumination has become a key enabling technology. It is available across multiple product families, allowing developers to select the optimum solution for virtually any design.
The portfolio includes compact Chip LEDs and FIREFLY™ emitters for AR/VR headsets and smart glasses, SIDELED™ and TOPLED™ devices for home, building, and factory automation, the OSLON™ Black IR:6 C-Series for driver and occupant monitoring, as well as high-performance OSLON™ P1616 and Power TOPLED™ Lens families for machine vision, security, and industrial imaging systems.
Typical application areas include:
- Driver and occupant monitoring systems
- Biometric authentication
- Machine vision
- Factory automation
- Robotics
- Gesture recognition
- Smart home devices
- AR/VR headsets and smart glasses
- Security and surveillance systems
- Medical imaging
The IR:6 marks the dawn of a new era in infrared high and low power emitters. In particular, AI-driven vision systems benefit from uniform, high-output, and energy-efficient infrared illumination, as the quality of the captured data directly impacts system performance.
Key Facts
- IR:6 thin-film technology for infrared LEDs
- Up to 35% higher radiant output
- Up to 42% improved efficiency
- Optimized thermal management for enhanced reliability
- Available at 850 nm, 920 nm, and 940 nm wavelengths
- Comprehensive portfolio ranging from low- to high-power classes, different viewing angles and processing capabilities
- Automotive-qualified product variants available
- Ideal for machine vision, biometrics, robotics, automotive, AR/VR, and smart home applications
- Available from Rutronik and at www.rutronik24.com
For more information to the IR:6 thin-film technology by ams OSRAM and a direct ordering option, please visit our e-commerce platform at www.rutronik24.com. |
Contact Rutronik:
| Martin Hetz | Corporate Product Manager Opto | + 49 7231 8011519 | martin.hetz@rutronik.com |