Enabling flexibility and scalability with
innovative LiDAR and 3D sensing solutions
SAN
JOSE, Calif., April 7,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumentum Holdings Inc.
("Lumentum"), a leading provider of vertical-cavity
surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) arrays for light detection and
ranging (LiDAR) and 3D sensing applications, today announced the M
Series multi-junction VCSEL arrays for next-generation automotive,
industrial LiDAR, and 3D sensing applications and availability of
the first M Series product, the M51-100 905 nm 70 W multi-junction
VCSEL array.
Lumentum's automotive qualified, high-performance M Series
features peak powers suited for short- and long-range advanced
mobility and industrial LiDAR applications. In addition to higher
available power densities, extensive accelerated life testing of
the multi-junction M Series has shown the same high reliability as
single junction VCSEL devices already in volume production. The M
Series is easily integrated into customer platforms and can replace
edge-emitting lasers in existing mechanically scanned systems or
arrayed into configurable illumination sources for addressable,
solid-state electronic scanning LiDAR systems. VCSELs provide
advantages in efficiency, scalability, and reliability that are
essential to the accelerating rate of innovation in automotive and
industrial LiDAR and 3D sensing applications.
"The Lumentum M Series enable automotive and industrial
customers to accelerate the development of next-generation LiDAR
systems," said Alex Ju, Product Line
Manager for 3D Sensing at Lumentum. "The M51-100, with its
extremely small size, is a versatile solution applicable to a wide
range of customer systems. We are excited to deliver
industry-leading VCSEL technology with proven quality and volume
manufacturing capability into the advanced mobility space and
enable a greater range of industrial applications."
"We are continuing to build upon our leadership in
multi-junction technology that we have developed over the past
several years," said Senior Director of R&D for 3D Sensing,
Matt Peters. "The new M Series
products provide customers with highly differentiated performance
and reliability in devices that address a wide range of LiDAR
system architectures."
LiDAR and 3D sensing are increasingly used in advanced mobility
and industrial applications. Automotive LiDAR enables autonomy at
multiple levels, from advanced adaptive cruise control capabilities
to fully autonomous vehicles. In-cabin driver and occupant
monitoring systems are becoming standard parts of vehicle safety
systems and are continuously improving and adding new features,
such as biometric recognition. In addition, LiDAR is advancing
factory automation and being used to optimize performance, safety,
and cost in industrial environments, including autonomous mobile
robots, automated guided vehicles, and last-mile delivery
vehicles.
About the Products
The M51-100 905 nm 70 W multi-junction VCSEL array is a compact,
highly reliable, power-dense solution optimized for next-generation
LiDAR systems. The product is the first of Lumentum's
high-performance M Series, which features flexibility across size,
form factor, and peak power to suit short- and long-range LiDAR
applications. AEC-Q102 qualified, the M51-100 leverages proven
high-volume production and is easily integrated into customer
automotive and industrial platforms. With high power output and a
0.19 mm2 chip size, the M51-100 is an adaptable solution
that can replace edge-emitting lasers in existing mechanical
solutions or arrayed into configurable illumination sources for
addressable, solid-state electronic scanning LiDAR systems.
Further M Series product releases are expected later in Q2,
calendar 2022. The M52-100 is a 100 W multi-junction VCSEL array
designed for line-scanning LiDAR solutions, and the M53-100 is a
400 W device tailored for flash LiDAR systems with unprecedented
power from a VCSEL product. To sample the M51-100, or for more
information on the M Series, contact
customer.service@lumentum.com.
About Lumentum
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and
manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling
optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum
optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type
of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers
enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications
including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is
headquartered in San Jose,
California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices
worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com and
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