Static forward lighting
Revolution in automotive static headlamps. From halogen replacement with more cost-efficient LEDs, to heatsinkless technology and laser light.
Static forward lighting/headlamps from halogen to LED and laser headlights
Traditional halogen and xenon lamps are disappearing more and more from static forward lighting and are being replaced by LEDs. Special solutions such as the combination of high-power LEDs with additional lasers, ensure safety and the best visibility in all road conditions and allow powerful high and low beams.
ams OSRAM offering
ams OSRAM is a leading supplier for automotive forward lighting – from halogen lamps to LED retrofits and dedicated LED solutions. With ‘heatsinkless LEDs’ ams OSRAM is revolutionizing classic headlights for high beam/low beam allowing to replace halogen lights in the long run. Existing headlights in the market rely on bulky heat sinks for thermal management. In contrast, our products enable to cool the LEDs within the system only based on free convection, using metal core PCBs instead of dedicated heat sinks. Due to the high electrical efficiency of our light sources, the possibility to use low-cost PCBs and reduced thermal management efforts, a cost-optimized system can be designed. The reduced installation space also allows for more design freedom while retaining the required brightness. Additional high-beam spot lamps for extra-long range can be realized by high-luminance LEDs.
A further advance for automotive lighting is using laser light for vehicle auxiliary high-beam in headlamps. The second generation of laser high beam modules by ams OSRAM based on blue multi-mode laser diodes and phosphor conversion doubles the high beam range to 600 meters (compared to previous LED solutions) while simultaneously simplifying system design when the modules are used in the car’s auxiliary high beam. Driving at dusk or at night puts great strain on the driver’s eyes and reduces their ability to concentrate. Used as a light source for auxiliary high beam – which illuminates the road further than conventional high beam – ams OSRAM’s lasers and laser modules makes driving at night safer. Due to our LEDs and laser diodes car lights can be designed and built smaller than ever before without compromising light output.
