(EPIGAP OSA: Berlin) -- EPIGAP OSA Photonics, a global manufacturer of custom and standard LEDs and photodetectors, announces a significant breakthrough in surface-mount device (SMD) shortwave infrared (SWIR) LED technology, which delivers more output power and an extended product range (from 700 nm to 1650 nm) than is available in today’s market.

The company’s new OCI-460 SWIR LED series features superior performance, surpassing all other SWIR SMD LEDs on the market, including the company’s previous OCI-480 package. For example, the new model OCI-460 ID1550-XS operates at 1550 nm and features drive current up to 1.5 A to deliver approximately 13% higher output efficiency over EPIGAP‘s OCI-480 device. This is an industry-leading 96% increase in output power at 1550 nm and delivers 150 mW. Other SWIR LED models in the OCI-460 series operate at wavelengths of 1040 nm,1200 nm, 1300 nm, 1460 nm, and now out to 1650 nm. Output power varies depending on the specific model.

EPIGAP OSA’s SMD SWIR LEDs feature an industry-standard 3535 footprint with a ceramic package and silicone dome, delivering excellent thermal performance. Designed for sensing, machine vision, and gas-sensing applications, each OCI-460 series device integrates electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection to ensure long operating life and reliable performance.

Matthias Gamp, EPIGAP OSA CEO, says, “We are delighted to introduce the highest output power SMD SWIR LEDs with extended product ranges from 700 nm to 1650 nm. Products will be available in commercial quantities via DigiKey or factory direct starting Feb. 3, 2026. We are proud to offer complete LED and photodetector solutions and customization, from design and development to prototyping, series production, and supply chain management. We are committed to top-tier quality and customer service, reflecting the highest standards in German engineering.”

Learn more at https://www.epigap-osa.com/led-smd/ir-smds/. View the 1550 nm product data sheet here.