Silanna Semiconductor, a global leader in analog innovation, today announced the release of the SL2002, the second breakthrough product in its FirePower™ family of laser driver ICs. Purpose-built for compact, battery-powered range finding and measurement systems. The SL2002 sets a new standard in performance, integration and efficiency.

The FirePower™ series is the industry’s first to combine resonant capacitor charging and high-current laser diode firing on a single chip. This innovation eliminates the need for external discrete components, significantly reduces PCB footprint, simplifies system design, cuts BOM costs, and minimizes power losses.

Housed in a compact 14-pin, 3.5 mm² WLCSP, the SL2002 is optimized for low-voltage operation, enabling powerful laser performance from a standard 3V battery supply. The device generates light pulses exceeding 100W peak power while delivering up to 73% improvement in Vin-to-laser efficiency. The SL2002 is a breakthrough solution for next-generation portable 3Dmapping, rangefinders, and industrial sensors.

“We’re excited to expand the FirePower™ family with the SL2002,” said Ken Boyden, Product Marketing Director at Silanna Semiconductor. “Many portable rangefinder systems rely on bulky, inefficient boost circuits to operate from low-voltage batteries. The SL2002 changes that, delivering compact, high-performance laser driving in a single chip that simplifies design, improves overall system efficiency and drastically lowers cost”

The SL2002 is now available in sample quantities and as part of a complete evaluation kit to support rapid design and development.

For more information, visit: www.silannasemi.com