Applications of Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser

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Vertical-cavity Surface-emitting Lasers, commonly known as VCSEL, have a wide range of applications. The laser can be fabricated in various ways, including on the surface or within arrays. The key distinction that distinguishes the VCSEL from other lasers is that it emits light from the top rather than the edges, as other lasers do.

This guarantees that the output power is optimum. Moreover, this is often in the shape of a circular beam of light which is highly compatible with modern optical instruments.

In this article, we will look at the applications of VCSEL in various industries such as communication, sensors, and computing. Along with these three primary industries, this laser is also used in the manufacturing process of smart vehicles and smartphones.

If you are excited to know more about Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers then you can check our blog An Introduction to VCSEL.

Applications of VCSEL

VCSEL Applications :

A. VCSEL For Smartphones:

VCSEL arrays and their low power consumption are used for novel applications by a number of smart manufacturing companies, including Apple and Samsung. One such application of VCSEL in smartphones is 3D sensing. LEDs have been used for 3D sensing for many years. The LED’s effectiveness, however, had several limitations.

Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers overcomes these limitations by providing a very narrow linewidth. Moreover, because the light is infrared and non-intrusive, the process of producing 3D information is substantially faster. The results provided by VCSEL are so good that they cannot be achieved even with two cameras.

To see all applications of VCSEL, check our blog: Applications of VCSEL In Various Industries.

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