Osram infrared (IRED) Oslon black SFH 4716S

The infrared (IRED) Oslon black SFH 4716S from Osram Opto Semiconductors, with an optical output of 1030 mW and a beam angle of 150°, is suitable for gesture detection systems linked to computer games or for optical safety systems in the automotive sector.

With external optics and tight focusing, even distant objects can be illuminated with infrared light. The IRED illuminates the relevant area so that a camera sensor can detect movement, which will then be used to control a computer or enter text. The wide beam angle of 150° ensures that the near-field area is uniformly illuminated and gestures are reliably detected. Text can therefore be entered, for example, even if the hand is a few centimetres away from the keyboard. The SFH 4716S is also certified in accordance with the automotive standard AEC-Q101 so it can be used in safety-related applications such as driver monitoring or seat occupancy detection systems.

The optical output of 1030 mW is achieved at an operating current of 1 A with an efficiency of around 35%. This increased performance is based on the stack technology used by Osram that provides each chip with two emission centres, thereby doubling its output. It achieves a radiant intensity of up to 225 mW/sr (milliwatts per steradian).