OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Announces OSTAR Headlamp

SAN JOSE, Calif.--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, a leader in light-emitting diode (LED) technology, announced today the launch of its new OSTAR® Headlamp. With the launch of the OSTAR Headlamp, and the upcoming launch of OSTAR Headlamp Hot Spot, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors will target vehicle forward lighting applications based on both reflector and projector systems. Systems designed with OSTAR Headlamps produce bright, white light and are ideal for applications such as high and low beam headlights, fog lights, daytime running lights and Adaptive Front lighting Systems (AFS).

“LEDs provide concentrated light from a small emitting area, and are therefore ideal for use in vehicle headlights,” Ellen Sizemore, director, LED/IR Marketing, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc., said. “LEDs will revolutionize automotive forward lighting, and provide designers untold freedom and limitless design possibilities,” she added.

The new high-power light sources are equipped with five large ThinGaN® chips.

The proprietary ThinGaN architecture generates the high brightness and illuminance required to meet both Halogen and HID performance.

Direct access to the LED chips maximizes optical coupling efficiency. Available without primary optics, OSTAR Headlamp is ideal for use in reflector-based systems. For projector-based systems, OSTAR Headlamp Hotspot will include a primary optic to focus the light. Customer-specific lenses can be precisely mounted to the OSTAR to enable a limitless range of designs.

OSTAR Headlamp’s unique packaging simplifies LED forward lighting integration. Precise mounting of the LED chips minimizes tolerance stack up and the low thermal resistance ceramic carrier maximizes brightness and lifetime at under hood temperatures. The integral connector and mounting holes enable a solder-free installation into the vehicle headlamp package. OSTAR Headlamps will also meet the automotive AEC-Q101 standard.

Robust, vibration-proof and moisture-resistant, these light sources generate white light in the ECE and SAE standard color range. OSTAR Headlamp and OSTAR Headlamp Hot Spot generate white light, closer to the color of natural daylight than other headlight sources. Whiter light can help increase visibility, provide better roadside viewing and improved reaction time resulting in an overall safer driving experience.