News: Optoelectronics
10 September 2025
ams OSRAM launches its first high-power multi-die laser package
ams OSRAM GmbH of Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany has introduced the first product in its new Vegalas Power series of high-power laser diodes, targeting increasing popular projector applications such as immersive home movie experiences, automotive head-up displays or industrial machine vision. The firm now offers the full range of optoelectronic components required for projection: from light sources in various colors and power classes to sensors. In addition to projection, other application areas also benefit from the new laser diodes, including weed control or stage lighting.
LEDs are frequently used as light sources in diverse projection applications in the consumer, automotive and industrial sectors. Yet, in high-power applications, more than a third of the projectors sold today still rely on conventional lamps, like high-pressure discharge incandescent lamps. Laser light sources outperform these traditional solutions, says ams OSRAM, as they support a more efficient and sustainable use of resources: First, laser-based projectors can achieve up to 50% higher light output than lamp-based models with the same power consumption. Second, they offer a lifespan up to ten times longer, with a minimum of 20,000 hours. This ensures that brightness — and therefore superior image quality — is maintained for a long time, so regular lamp replacements are no longer required. In addition, laser-based projectors are also low noise.
ams OSRAM is now introducing its Vegalas Power PLPM7_455QA. With multiple power lasers combined in a single module, this new laser achieves a high optical power output of 42W in short-pulse cycles and about 45% wall-plug efficiency (WPE). Marking the debut of a new series of high-performance laser light sources, this positions the firm as a one-stop-shop provider of emitters and sensors for projection applications, based on three pillars: LEDs, lasers, and sensors.
ams OSRAM thus offers LEDs in various colors, available in surface-mount technology (SMT) and metal core board (MCB) packages optimized for efficient heat dissipation. The sensor portfolio ranges from direct time-of-flight (dToF) modules for distance measurement to photodetectors. The firm’s new laser segment now leverages high-power gallium nitride (GaN) laser technology in the visible wavelength range. Products are available in both single- and multi-die packages.
ams OSRAM says that, due to its comprehensive portfolio, it provides everything required for the development of next-generation projection applications, including professional and home projectors designed for large-screen viewing. Offering from 65% up to 75% lower cost per projection surface than LCDs or OLEDs, these projectors can replace conventional flat-panel displays. For projection applications in the automotive area, the firm provides specifically certified variants of its LEDs.
The Vegalas Power PLPM7_455QA laser is available now. More products from the series will be presented in the coming months.
