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Components has led the industry in high volume VCSEL technology since
introducing the first commercially available VCSEL in 1996. VCSELs
(Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers) are semiconductor lasers
which are effecting advances in optical communication, and sensor
applications.
For precision optical sensor
applications, Advanced Optical Components VCSELs’ superior reliability,
low drive current, high coupled power, narrow and circularly symmetric
beam and versatile packaging options (including arrays) are enabling
solutions not possible with other optical technologies.
VCSELs combine many of the desired features of an LED and the advantages of a laser diode. The VCSEL provides increased power output at low drive currents: as the current increases above its threshold, the light intensity increases proportionally. Packaging options include TO can, with and without lensing, and 0805 small scale packaging.
Our reflective sensors use a VCSEL in combination with a phototransistor to enable reflective sensing applications. Packaging options include a TO-can package with focusing optics, or a low cost, surface mount package.
Advanced Optical Components has shipped more packaged VCSELs than any other company. Our world-renowned R&D team is continually developing higher speeds and expanded wavelengths. Technical support is available worldwide.
Multimode Proton VCSEL – TO-46 flat window (SV3637-001)
Multimode Proton VCSEL – TO-46 domed lens (SV5637-001)
Multimode Oxide VCSEL – TO-46 flat window (SV3638-001)
Singlemode Oxide VCSEL – TO-46 flat window (SV3639-001)
Reflective Sensor – TO-46 Domed Lens (HVS6003-001)
Reflective Sensor – Surface Mount (HVS6003-002) 
