Apple Invests $390 Million in Vinisar Which Supplies iPhone X TrueDepth Camera Lasers

As part of its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to support domestic companies in the U.S., Apple has invested $390 million in Vinisar. This manufacturer is known for VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) wafers that are used on the iPhone X for the TrueDepth camera system. VCSEL is also used on the AirPods where it detects when the earbuds are removed or inserted back into the case.

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