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VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) semiconductor device emits narrow beam of infrared energy from its surface. Source-emitting VCSEL components can be manufactured using traditional semiconductor techniques unlike edge-emitting devices. Features include speeds up to 1.25 Gbps and symmetrical output beam. Sensing applications include light curtains, distance measurement, and industrial position sensing.
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VCSEL Components
VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) is a semiconductor device that emits a narrow beam of infrared energy from its surface. The high optical efficiency of the device allows for more coupled power at lower drive currents than required by either LED or edge-emitting lasers. Because the device emits light from its surface, VCSEL components can be manufactured using traditional semiconductor techniques unlike edge-emitting devices. This ensures that VCSEL will be the low-cost component of choice for data communications and traditional sensing applications.
Features:
- High Speed - 1.25Gbps
- Symmetrical Output Beam
- High Output Power Density
Data Comm Applications:
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Fibre Channel
- Storage Area Networks
Sensing Applications:
- Light Curtains
- Distance Measurement
- Industrial Position Sensing
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