An optimized TO38 package makes the new blue laser diode from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors the smallest in its class, the company says, bringing the world one step closer to a vision of tiny projectors that can be integrated into mobile devices such as cell phones and digital cameras.

Lasers are the ideal choice as light sources for micro-projectors, which convert the mobile devices into high-performance multifunctional devices that can not only record images but also present them in razor sharp detail. Mobile devices currently available on the market can produce and download high-quality photos and video clips. Integrated laser projectors will enable these devices to project this content in high quality on almost any surface.

(Source: EE Times)