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ROHM samples 1kW-class high-power IR laser diode

What happened

ROHM has begun sampling a 1kW-class high-power infrared laser diode, the RLD8BQAB3, targeting ADAS LiDAR and other consumer/industrial applications. This is a new product introduction in a specialized, high-growth component segment. Neutral: This is a technology milestone and sample launch with no immediate impact on supply, demand, or pricing of existing components.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 15/100

Affected components and suppliers

IR Laser Diode

ROHM

RLD8BQAB3

new-productlidarautomotive

Source and time

Source: Semiconductor Today · 1/9/2025 · View original source

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ROHM samples 1kW-class high-power IR laser diode

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