Sparks Electrical News March 2020

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New infrared laser for short-range LiDAR applications H ow long do you think cars will be steered by a driver? For autonomous driving to become wide- spread, several legal and technological hurdles

“Ground-breaking decisions are currently being made about which components will be used in which systems for autonomous driving”, explains Jörg Strauss, General Manager and Vice President for Visualization & Laser at Osram Opto Semiconductors. “Thanks to our many years of experience in the development and production of special infrared lasers for LiDAR systems, we enjoy a high level of trust among our customers. The superior quality of our products has further consolidated our strong market position in this area. With the SPL DP90_3, our customers have another choice to help realise their visions for autonomous driving.”

mid-range LiDAR covers classic traffic situations such as passing cars on highways or driving in urban traffic. With SPL DP90_3, Osram is presenting a new single- channel pulsed laser that features improved beam qual- ity and particularly compact dimensions. Thanks to its space-saving footprint of just 0.3 mm x 0.6 mm, system manufacturers can create extremely compact designs. An efficiency of around 30 percent helps reduce the overall cost of the system during operation. With an op- tical output of 65 W at 20 A, the component not only has an absolute unique selling point but is also ideally suited for capturing the immediate vehicle surround- ings, ensuring high-resolution images for subsequent systems.

will have to be overcome in the upcoming years. Never- theless, car manufacturers and mobility service providers are already working on their visions for driverless vehicles. The need for autonomous vehicles to more compre- hensively and reliably detect their surroundings makes the number and arrangement of sensors, such as LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging), more critical. As the mar- ket leader for LiDAR lasers, OsramOpto Semiconductors plays a central role in the realisation of these applica- tions. With the SPL DP90_3, the semiconductor expert is expanding its portfolio with a component that has been specially developed for high-resolution, near-field de- tection in LiDAR systems. There is now a broad consensus that only a sen- sor fusion of LiDAR, radar and camera systems can provide the necessary security for fully autonomous driving. Each of these technologies has advantages and disadvantages depending on the respective scenario, but overall, the better they are coordi- nated – the safer the vehicle moves through traffic. For example, LiDAR systems are strong in gener- ating high-resolution 3D information in real time. Long-range LiDAR is used to detect objects up to ap- proximately 250 m away. The immediate surround- ings of the car must also be reliably captured by short- or mid-range LiDAR, which covers a distance up to approximately 90 m from the vehicle. Short- or product innovations that can be easily adapted to the respective customer requirements – be it that we customise luminaires or ‘smartify’ them,” Dr. Oliver Vogler explains the idea behind the Ledvance fair booth. At one of the largest booths at the fair, Ledvance will present lighting solutions for different light- ing requirements and offer its visitors a complete user experience for the various application areas. In the open space office, the interplay of different luminaires will be demonstrated, taking into account a wide range of requirements and all relevant of- fice standards – from standard open-plan offices to high-quality equipped offices. The new BIOLUX Human Centric Lighting System is used in the HCL workspace, allowing users to adjust the light to dif- ferent working conditions. For industrial applications the expanded portfolio of the TruSys light band system for walls and ceil- ings will be presented especially in the production and warehouse area. In addition, special damp-proof and high-bay hall lights are also used here, such as the new HQI LED, which replace conventional HQI lamps. In the area of supermarket and fashion, shop lighting like the Tracklight Spots and the Downlights, among other things, ensure that certain products are presented in the right light. Beyond that, visitors will be shown a wide range of new products for car park and outdoor lighting in the parking, outdoor and hospitality showroom, including the new de- sign of the HQL LED PRO, which is primarily used for street lighting. In the smart residential area, the focus is on the interplay of new smart lights in living spaces that can be easily and conveniently operated using voice control via common smart speakers. Ledvance completes its extensive portfolio with a range of electronic components, including flex- ible LED light strips in three categories for differ- ent applications. These will be presented at the fair especially in the hospitality area. The portfolio also includes an extensive range of LED drivers, profiles for surface-mounting and installation, covers and other accessories. The perfectly matched system solutions for lighting professionals thus cover a wide range of requirements for professional lighting applications. This year, Ledvance has a wide range of system solutions to offer, especially for electri- cians and electrical planners. Versatile system solutions for profes- sional lighting applications

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SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

MARCH 2020