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ams OSRAM launches 2.2 MP NIR enhanced global shutter image sensor
ams OSRAM announced the launch of a 2.2Mpixel global shutter visible and near infrared (NIR) image sensor. The new Mira220 global shutter image sensor offers the low-power characteristics and small size required in the latest 2D and 3D sensing systems for virtual reality (VR) headsets, smart glasses, drones and other consumer and industrial applications. The…
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Osram to bathe the largest church in the world – St. Peter’s Basilica in LED light
Osram is to undertake the new lighting program for the largest church in the world and the center of Catholicism – St Peter’s Basilica. The Governorate of the Vatican City State and the office of the Fabric of Saint Peter have chosen Osram LED technology to renew the interior lighting of the Basilica. The new…
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Osram launches its smallest sidelooking infrared LED to date – SFH 4055
Osram Opto Semiconductors is launching its smallest sidelooking infrared LED to date. The new SFH 4055 is based on the proven Firefly platform, used widely for LEDs in the visible spectrum. The new transmitter, which has a wavelength of 850 nm, is primarily targeted at eye-tracking systems in augmented and virtual reality headsets. With a…
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Scriptus luminaire range from Osram fulfils all functional and aesthetic standards for Human Centric Lighting
The new Scriptus range of luminaires from Osram fulfils all functional and aesthetic standards for Human Centric Lighting. Human Centric Lighting (HCL) puts people with their biological, emotional and visual needs at the centre. The separately controllable direct and indirect distribution light units guarantee users high levels of individuality for personal settings and maximum visual…
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Osram celebrates 110th brand anniversary at the top of the Zugspitze
High-performance sport meets high-performance lighting: Osram crowned the celebrations commemorating the 110th brand anniversary with a spectacular event at the top of the Zugspitze, attended by some of Germany’s best ice hockey players. Eight members of Germany’s championship winning team, EHC Red Bull Munich, played an evening ice-hockey game against a stunning alpine backdrop, with…
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Osram launches Light Champion Deutschland Edition halogen headlight lamps for the European Football Championships in France
For this year’s European Football Championships Osram has come up with a special treat for football fans who want to show their support with something more than just the usual accessories, namely the Light Champion Deutschland Edition – H4 and H7 halogen headlight lamps in black, red and gold for various car models. Germany is…
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Osram Unveils prototype of Worlds First LED Lamp Controlled by the Thread network protocol at CES 2016
Osram today unveiled a prototype of world’s first LED lamp controlled by the Thread network protocol at CES 2016. Designed for the application of different smart home devices in and outdoor, Thread is an IPv6 networking protocol built on open standards for low-power 802.15.4 mesh networks that can easily and securely connect hundreds of devices…
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Osram Opto Semiconductors to unveil its automotive LED prototype with a brightness of up to 2000 lumen at ISAL 2015
Osram Opto Semiconductors is unveiling an LED prototype in surface mount technology (SMT) with a brightness of up to 2000 lumen (lm) at ISAL 2015 – the Oslon Black Flat S. Experts achieved this high output by combining five chips from the latest UX:3 generation with an improved SMT package. A single LED is therefore…
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Osram Announces New Optical Sensor SFH 7060 for Measuring Pulse Rate and Blood Oxygen Levels
The new SFH 7060 sensor from Osram Opto Semiconductors is designed to measure pulse rates and the oxygen saturation level of blood. It offers excellent signal quality and low energy consumption. The main applications for this component include mobile devices such as smartwatches and fitness armbands –for continuously monitoring fitness levels. SFH 7060 consists of…
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Infrared LED from Osram enables mobile devices to be unlocked for the first time by scanning the iris of the user
Osram is making smartphones even smarter: Infrared technology enables mobile devices to be unlocked for the first time by scanning the iris of the user. Iris scanning is being used in the ARROWS NX F-04G smartphone from Fujitsu. This smartphone, which is currently only available in Japan, is the first in the world with this…
