Bedford, NH: LASER COMPONENTS, skilled provider of components and services in the laser and optoelectronics industry, has been known as a 'Best of Sensors' 2019 Award winner in the Automotive/Autonomous category. The company's QuickSwitch Pulsed Laser Diode (PLD) was recognized as one of the Innovative Products of the Year 2019 which highlights cutting-edge advancements and successes that are transferring the sensors industry forward. Across fourteen categories, the prestigious awards were provided by the Editor of FierceElectronics during Sensors Expo & Conference 2019, held June 25-27, 2019 in San Jose, California.
 
Based on LASER COMPONENTS' proprietary compact hybrid configuration that integrates a 905 nm laser diode, switch and capacitor inside a TO56 metal housing, QuickSwitch can create in one second up to 200,000 laser pulses with a typical duration of 2.5 ns. This is currently the smartest hybrid PLD solution available on the market allowing to compile data faster and higher resolution in laser-based distance measurement (LiDAR) applications that are finding their way into passenger vehicles. In the race to safer driving, automotive LiDAR sensor manufacturers will benefit from QuickSwitch to design more sensitive systems that warn drivers of hazards earlier, avoid collision, and ultimately facilitate autonomous drive.
 
'Our engineers' innovative method to minimize the inductance loop and to optimize the circuit layout for driving PLDs with fast rise times and short pulses is setting us apart from conventional designs,' says Mr. Matt Robinson, Sales Director of LASER COMPONENTS USA. 'We are honored to receive this award in recognition of their dedication to deliver a unique product that meets current and future market needs,' Robinson added.



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