Purpose-built for compact, battery-powered range finding and measurement systems, the SL2002 delivers improved levels of performance, integration and efficiency.
The FirePower series is said to be the first to combine resonant capacitor charging and high-current laser diode firing on a single chip. This innovation eliminates the need for external discrete components, significantly reduces PCB footprint, simplifies system design, cuts BOM costs, and minimises power losses.
Housed in a compact 14-pin, 3.5 mm² WLCSP, the SL2002 has been optimised for low-voltage operation, enabling powerful laser performance from a standard 3V battery supply.
The device generates light pulses exceeding 100W peak power while delivering up to 73% improvement in Vin-to-laser efficiency and is intended for portable 3D mapping, rangefinders, and industrial sensors.
Many portable rangefinder systems currently rely on bulky, inefficient boost circuits to operate from low-voltage batteries. By contrast the SL2002 can deliver compact, high-performance laser driving in a single chip simplifying the design and improving the overall system efficiency, according to the company.
The SL2002 is now available in sample quantities and as part of a complete evaluation kit to support rapid design and development.
