LaserLight SMD W-IR is the world’s first white light source that can be transformed into an IR emitter on demand. As usual from the manufacturer SLD Laser, the white light source offers a high range, narrow beam angle, and outstanding properties in luminous flux (450 lumens) and luminance (1000 Mcd/m²). In IR operation, an output of 250 mW is achieved at a wavelength of 905 nm or 850 nm. Both emitters are housed on the same 7 mm x 7 mm chip. To facilitate PCB assembly, the chips are also optionally available on starboard.
IR wavelengths are mainly used in professional security applications. With the new chip, it would be conceivable in the future, for example, for the surveillance camera to automatically switch on the light as soon as suspicious movements were detected. The motion sensor and lighting could be accommodated in the same device in a space-saving manner and without complex cabling.
