Consumer
From smartphones to wearables, VCSELs are central to today’s most advanced consumer technologies. Lumentum’s VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) solutions have been deployed in billions of devices worldwide — enabling precision sensing at scale.

Overview
Lumentum is a global leader in VCSEL technology for consumer electronics, supporting applications like 3D facial recognition, proximity sensing, biometric security, and augmented reality. Our compact, energy-efficient VCSEL arrays deliver fast response, consistent beam quality, and high reliability — making them ideal for integration into space-constrained, high-volume products. Built on decades of photonics expertise and proven in the field, our VCSELs continue to power innovation across the world’s most widely adopted consumer platforms.
Applications
• 3D facial recognition for secure device access and authentication
• Proximity and ambient light sensing for enhanced user experiences
• AR/VR integration with structured light and depth-sensing support
