Biometric identification arrives on the automotive scene thanks to two new IREDs from Osram, who say their benefits including eliminating lost time and frustration searching for car keys: facial recognition and iris scans can be employed to unlock the car.
And if more than one person uses the same car, personalised information such as the seat position and favorite radio stations can be automatically set as soon the person steps into the car. In the future, Osram’s Synios SFH 4772S A01 or SFH 4775S A01 will help the vehicle identify the driver using iris scanning or facial recognition, unlock the doors and even disable the engine immobiliser.
With these two new components Osram unlock new levels of design freedom, not least because of the compact dimensions of 2.0 mm × 2.8 mm × 0.6 mm. Depending on requirements, customers can place matching optics over the component to save space. The two power emitters are Lambertian with flat encapsulation. Double-stack chip technology ensures high output power. Both products are qualified for automotive applications and approved for temperatures up to 125° C. They will be available from this coming Spring.
