Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a technology that measures the distance to an object by scanning a laser over the object and detecting the reflected light with an optical sensor. It has been applied in a wide range of fields, such as geological surveys and surveying, replacing radar (Radio Detecting and Ranging).

In recent years, it has also been applied to automated automobile driving technology. There are two types of 3D LiDAR for automotive use: solid-state and MEMS.

The solid-state method replaces the motor-based mechanism with semiconductors and optical technology. In conventional 3D-LiDAR, the laser and detector are mechanically rotated. However, the solid-state method does not use a rotation mechanism. Although the detection area is smaller due to the limited laser beam angle, it is smaller, can be installed in a limited space, and is less fragile. However, it is small, can be installed in a limited space, and is not easily broken. Using multiple sensors can cover 360°C in the horizontal direction and has become the mainstream for automotive applications.

In the MEMS method, a MEMS mirror scans the laser beam. The MEMS mirror is rotated using a coil and magnet, and the laser beam is scanned by reflection from the mirror.

Matsusada Precision provides high-voltage power supplies for avalanche photodiodes (APD) and Photomultiplier tubes (PMT) used as a photodetector for LiDAR. Furthermore, Matsusada Precision offers DC power supplies used in laser diode experiments, etc. Matsusada Precision's piezo actuators are available for mirror positioning and laser scanning.

Recommended products

Matsusada precision provides high-voltage power supplies for avalanche photodiodes (APD) and Photomultiplier tubes (PMT) used as a photodetector for LiDAR. Furthermore, Matsusada precision offers DC power supplies used in laser diode experiments, etc.

TR series

Voltage range

50 to 800 V

Current

0.2 to 1 mA

Power

50 to 300 mW

High Voltage Power Supply for avalanche photodiode (APD)

Compatible with external output voltage control

PZ series

Piezo Actuator

40 models, Stroke 22µm to 110µm, Force 800N to 19000N

R4G/R4GN series

voltage range

6 to 650 V

current

0.1 to 10 A

power

12 to 180 W

Compact and High resolution
Linear DC power supply

High resolution and Ultra low noise, Digital interface

TB series

voltage range

35 to 1000 V

current

1 to 108 A

power

360W, 720W, 1080W

Wide range programmable
DC power supply

"Turbo function" installed, Compact, Suppressing voltage/current overshoot

TS series

voltage range

50 to 300 V

current

0.5 to 1 mA

Miniature Size High Voltage Power Supplies

Suitable for Avalanche photodiode (APD) and PIN Photodiodes

TP series

Voltage range

50 to 300 V

Current

1 mA

Power

50 to 300 mW

Compact High Voltage Power Supply for Avalanche photodiode (APD)

DC-DC converter

TZ series

voltage range

200 to 500 V

current

0.2 to 0.5 mA

power

100 mW

Ultra compact High Voltage Power Supply for Avalanche photodiode (APD)

Input voltage is selectable; 5 Vdc or 12 Vdc