Changing Lives.
Enabling Applications.
Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL)
A semiconductor-based laser diode that emits a highly
efficient optical beam vertically from its top surface.
Article
VCSEL power-conversion efficiency improves to 45%
Press Release
II-VI Incorporated Unveils VCSEL Flood Illuminator Modules for Driver and Occupancy Monitoring Systems in Vehicles
Recent
Facial Recognition Applications
Mapping an individual’s facial features and storing the data as a faceprint in order to verify an individual’s identity.
2D Imaging Applications
Enhance 2D Image capture & analysis with invisible IR light for more accurate scene monitoring under any lighting condition.
3D Sensing Applications
Capturing depth information across an environment to enable object recognition, gesture recognition and augmented reality.
LIDAR and Ranging Applications
Visualizing ever-changing environments to provide data for fully-autonomous vehicles, without compromising safety.
Industry Leader | Finisar is now II-VI
II-VI has led the commercial application of VCSELs for more than 25 years with more than 300 million die shipped.
Research Begins at Honeywell Technology Center
1993
VCSEL Production Transferred to Texas
1995
First Commercial Product; Industry First Reliability Paper
1996
