Osram introduces the first intelligent 3D sensor transmitter module

     Pictures have become an important way for people to express themselves on social media. In pursuit of the "perfect image," more and more apps offer filters or editing capabilities to enhance the image. Despite the proliferation of innovations in smartphone photography, there are still some image effects that can only be achieved with professional cameras and complex and expensive lenses. Osram introduces the first 3D sensor transmitter module that allows smartphones to capture high-quality images and videos at interleaving depth of field for professional results. For example, in portrait shooting, a small depth of field with face focus and background blur is achieved.

     Today, smartphones, wearables and other mobile devices are becoming more and more versatile, leaving less room for the design of internal components. It is particularly important for manufacturers to find the right transmit and receive devices and IC components for calibration and installation. In TOF ranging imaging applications, Osram introduces the VCSEL-based module Bidos PLPVDC 940_P_L01, which perfectly meets the needs of manufacturers. The VCSEL comes in a compact black package, measuring just 3.6mmx 5.46mm. It has 940nm standard band and 3W intensity optical power. More importantly, in a small space, the PD responsible for receiving induction and the IC with driving function are integrated.

     Human eye safety has always been a special concern for OSram. The VCSEL module has two security mechanisms. First, if the PD senses a change in the Angle of incidence of light (for example, it may be damaged by a broken module), the current supply of the VCSEL will be interrupted. In addition, through the electrical connection, the "interlock" between the lens and the circuit board is achieved, in the case of opening the contact, or the detection of the lens cap falling off and missing, will interrupt the current supply of the device.

     Benedikt von Lindeiner, Product Manager for semiconductor Sensing at OSram Opto, said: "Our first 3D sensor transmitter module makes the optics of smartphone photography amazing. The components of the module are perfectly matched, and customers can install the module into the terminal equipment with minimal integration effort. The depth information obtained through TOF ranging, currently up to 7 meters away, can also be used to enable other functions in smartphones, such as optimizing image content in mobile games or interior design applications, or introducing augmented reality (AR) applications."

     As part of its overall opto-electronics strategy, OSram is gradually shifting from a component supplier to a module and system supplier. By combining photoelectric components such as LED and PD with other intelligent components, OSram gives terminal equipment more flexible and diversified functions, providing customers and consumers with more powerful intelligent products and services.