Vixar Inc., a subsidiary of ams OSRAM, specializes in the design and manufacture of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs). Operating in the biomedical, industrial, automotive, and consumer markets, Vixar provides both standard products and custom solutions to meet the specific needs of emerging technologies. The company serves clients who require high power, high efficiency laser arrays for applications such as gesture recognition, 3D scanning, and infrared (IR) illumination. Vixar's business model revolves around the production and sale of VCSEL dies, Surface-Mount Device (SMD) packages, and optical modules. Revenue is generated through the sale of these products to a diverse client base, leveraging a robust manufacturing infrastructure and supply chain that supports large volume production. Vixar's expertise in semiconductor laser design, reliability, and packaging positions it as a market leader in VCSEL technology.

Keywords: VCSEL, high power, high efficiency, gesture recognition, 3D scanning, IR illumination, biomedical, industrial, automotive, consumer.