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SSL | Hospitality | Luminus Devices | Feb 25, 2021
Hospitality COB Series Ideal for Hotels and Restaurants
Hospitality COB Series Ideal for Hotels and Restaurants Luminus Devices today introduced its new Hospitality COB Series. With LES sizes ranging from 6mm to 22mm, and lumen output from 500 to 5000 lumens, the Luminus Hospitality COB series is the smart choice for beautiful, warm light with excellent color rendering and precise 2 step SDCM color control standard. Read more »
Business | Company News | Feb 23, 2021
Wästberg Announces Investment by XAL
Wästberg Announces Investment by XAL Wästberg, the Swedish lighting company founded by Magnus Wästberg in 2008, has announced a new partnership with XAL, the Austrian lighting specialists. The move sees Magnus Wästberg and XAL buy-out the founding shareholders and XAL becoming the sole minority partner in the business. Read more »
Business | Company News | Smart Lighting | Feb 22, 2021
World Forum The Hague World’s First Congress Center to Install Trulifi
World Forum The Hague World’s First Congress Center to Install Trulifi Signify, the world leader in lighting, and World Forum The Hague, leader in hosting high-profile conferences, announced the world-first installation of Signify's Trulifi in a congress center, ensuring that future conference guests can enjoy the benefits of safe, secure, reliable and high-speed connectivity via light rather than radio waves. World Forum in The Hague, the Netherlands, is known for hosting some of the most high-profile conferences in the world such as the Global Conference on Cyber Security, World Press Freedom Conference and Climate Adaptation Summit 2021. The first installation concerns one meeting room with the potential for more. Read more »
Resources | LpR Article | Feb 20, 2021
Reader's Question About "Short-Pulse Testing"
Reader's Question About "Short-Pulse Testing" In reference to the article "Short-Pulse Testing Eliminates Self-Heating Errors to Produce True L-I Graphs" in issue LpR#83, a reader has asked why one measures with these short pulses, since this differs very much to the conditions in real application. Read the author's answer below. Read more »
Business | Feb 20, 2021
Osram Invests in UV LED Specialist Bolb
Osram Invests in UV LED Specialist Bolb With its investment in the California-based UV-C LED specialist Bolb Inc., Osram is further expanding its technological know-how of disinfection applications with UV-C light. The future cooperation between the two companies in the field of research will accelerate the industrialization of highly efficient and high-performance UV-C LEDs. Unlike previous solutions, LED-based disinfection systems require very little space and can be installed directly at the point of use - such as in water taps, washing machines or ventilation systems. Space-saving disinfection solutions make an important contribution to combating the coronavirus. According to Allied Market Research, the market for UV disinfection solutions is currently worth around one billion euros. This figure is expected to quadruple by 2027. Market researchers also expect the share of UV-C LED solutions to grow steadily. Read more »
SSL | Components | Systems + Applications | LED Drivers | Tracks | Feb 12, 2021
eldoLED Introduces a New 48V DC LED Track Driver
eldoLED Introduces a New 48V DC LED Track Driver eldoLED introduced today its 48V DC LED Track driver, a small programmable track driver that meets industry requirements for flicker performance while achieving high-quality dimming. This 48-volt, 32-watt DC power supplied LED driver delivers a high degree of light quality and consistent dimming performance for most miniaturized and smaller form factor track lighting systems. The driver provides a variety of programmable output versions (150-1050 mA output current range), delivering flexible and dynamic white and dim-to-dark capabilities. Read more »
SSL | Components | LED Modules | Linear Modules | Feb 10, 2021
Luminus and NewEnergy Announce Availability of a New Melanopic/Photopic Ratio Optimized Linear Module
Luminus and NewEnergy Announce Availability of a New Melanopic/Photopic Ratio Optimized Linear Module Luminus, Inc. and NewEnergy have recently introduced new linear modules built with Salud MP3030 LEDs. Salud LEDs are engineered to achieve specific melanopic/photopic ratios in addition to providing light that is both comfortable and renders true colors. NewEnergy's Salud linears deliver light that keeps people healthy, alert, and productive and are available in 3000 K, 4000 K and 5000 K. These linear modules are ideal for indoor applications including offices, schools, nursing homes, retail locations, hospitals and medical facilities – places where comfortable lighting and smart design promote productivity and wellness every day. Read more »
SSL | Components | LEDs | White LEDs | White Mid Power LEDs | Featured | Feb 10, 2021
Lumileds' News LUXEON 2835N 3V-LED Extends the Mid-Power Performance Curve
Lumileds' News LUXEON 2835N 3V-LED Extends the Mid-Power Performance Curve Lumileds announced the new LUXEON 2835N, which fills in the performance gap between the LUXEON 2835C and the LUXEON 2835 HE. The three variants are relatively close in performance at 65 mA – LUXEON 2835N delivers 204 lumens per Watt – as current increases, real differences in both light output and efficacy become clear. With its 300 mA current capability and excellent thermal characteristics, the new LUXEON 2835N is an optimal 3 V choice. Read more »
HCL | Components | LEDs | White LEDs | Feb 05, 2021
euroLighting's New LED Series with Broadband Light Spectrum up to 1000 nm
euroLighting's New LED Series with Broadband Light Spectrum up to 1000 nm With the new PW series, euroLighting is expanding its power-of-sun range to include LEDs with broadband light spectrum from 380 to 1000 nm. This broad spectrum is currently highly innovative for use in lighting to promote health and well-being. The LEDs have a very high light quality with a color rendering value of 98.9 and can support the body's own healing processes. Read more »
SSL | Components | LED Modules | Linear Modules | Flexible Modules | Feb 03, 2021
Tridonic's New Flexible LED Strips Provide Homogeneous Light from the Reel
Tridonic's New Flexible LED Strips Provide Homogeneous Light from the Reel The new flexible LLE FLEX CC ADV2 strip from Tridonic is only 14 mm wide and offers high efficacy and excellent quality of light. It can be divided every 140 mm and adapted to the dimensions of various profile and linear luminaires. The second module generation of flexible LED strips needs no solder joints and is equipped with 16 powerful LEDs in every 140 mm segment. Read more »
SSL | Components | LED Drivers | Indoor Applications | Outdoor Applications | Feb 03, 2021
GlacialPower Launches GP-CCP040P LED Constant Current Driver Series for the 36V CoB Market
GlacialPower Launches GP-CCP040P LED Constant Current Driver Series for the 36V CoB Market GlacialPower, the power division of the LED technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc, announces the new GP-CCP040P series LED constant current driver. At full load the new series provides an outstanding active power factor correction (PFC) which greater than 0.95 at 115 Vac, and more than 0.9 at 230 Vac. It has low no-load power consumption under 0.5 watt and a fast set-up time under 0.5 second at 230 Vac. Read more »
SSL | Systems + Applications | Smart Lighting + IoT | Controls | Luminaires | Feb 01, 2021
Luminis Integrates nLight® AIR Wireless Control Option
Luminis Integrates nLight® AIR Wireless Control Option Luminis, an established innovator and manufacturer of specification-grade, interior and exterior lighting solutions, today announced a wide range of its luminaires will now be offered with nLight® AIR wireless lighting controls. Read more »
SSL | Components | Laser | VCSEL | Special Applications | Jan 29, 2021
Mass Production of Seoul Viosys' 25Gbps VCSELs - a Game Changer in 5G Communication Applications
Mass Production of Seoul Viosys' 25Gbps VCSELs - a Game Changer in 5G Communication Applications Seoul Viosys, a leading compound semiconductor provider, announced that for the first time in Korea, Seoul Viosys succeeded in developing vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) technology, a near-field-only 25Gbps laser diode compatible with 5G wired networks for transmitting and receiving, and has started mass production to supply these products to three initial customers. Read more »
SSL | LEDs | CSP LEDs | White LEDs | Outdoor Applications | Jan 27, 2021
Osram Chip Scale Package LED Enables Efficient and Cost-Saving Luminaires for Outdoor Lighting
Osram Chip Scale Package LED Enables Efficient and Cost-Saving Luminaires for Outdoor Lighting Whether it's lighting for city centers, parks or warehouses, the combination of energy efficiency and lighting quality is of key importance to luminaire manufacturers. The requirements for lighting solutions vary depending on the desired outcome - from a historic town bathed in pleasant warm white light to streets and tunnels brightly illuminated for drivers. The compact high-power LED Osconiq C 2424 from Osram Opto Semiconductors offers a broad color temperature range from cool to warm white and various color rendering indices (CRIs), enabling a large variety of different luminaire designs. In addition, it is the only CSP LED with an integrated ESD (electrostatic discharge device) available in the market, that protects the LED from any electrostatic damage. Read more »
SSL | Components | LED Drivers | Driver Modules | Indoor Applications | Jan 27, 2021
Tridonic Announces Upgrade for Gen3 Premium Drivers
Tridonic Announces Upgrade for Gen3 Premium Drivers Following the upgrade to the 3rd generation of Stretched Compact and Strain Relief premium drivers, the latest low-profile premium drivers now also benefit from the new DALI-2 251, 252 and 253 extensions as well as the fade2zero function. In addition to the one4all interface, all the versions now have an NFC interface via which wireless programming and configuration are now possible using the proprietary companionSUITE. Read more »
Business News | Company News | Partnerships | Jan 27, 2021
Uncompromising LED Light Quality - LED Specialists Lumitronix and LEDIM Agree on Multi-Level Partnership
Uncompromising LED Light Quality - LED Specialists Lumitronix and LEDIM Agree on Multi-Level Partnership A comprehensive partnership has been established between the German LED specialist Lumitronix and LEDIM, manufacturer of high-quality LED components. From now on, Lumitronix will distribute LEDIM's flicker-free dimmers and Dim2Warm LED engines in its far-reaching online shop www.leds.de as well as through B2B direct sales. In addition, LEDIM products will be produced at the ISO certified Lumitronix factory in Hechingen. Read more »
SSL | Components | Linear Modules | Flexible Modules | Indoor Applications | Outdoor Applications | IP-Protection | Decorative Light | Jan 27, 2021
Acclaim Lighting's New Compact Direct View LED Tube Features a Highly Durable Second-Generation Silicone Body
Acclaim Lighting's New Compact Direct View LED Tube Features a Highly Durable Second-Generation Silicone Body Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative and advanced lighting technology, introduces Flex Tube Mini, a flexible, direct view, outdoor LED strip with a compact 0.4"x0.4" profile in a wide range of color temperatures including 2200 K, 2700 K, 3000 K, 35000 K, 4000 K, 5700 K, red, green, blue and amber for customized lighting applications. Read more »
SSL | Systems + Applications | Outdoor Applications | Decorative Light | RGBW | Controls | Jan 27, 2021
Tivoli's New Litesphere with RGB+W Algorithm Controls Delivers Exceptional Color Saturation and TRUE White Performance
Tivoli's New Litesphere with RGB+W Algorithm Controls Delivers Exceptional Color Saturation and TRUE White Performance With more than 50 years of innovation and linear lighting leadership, Tivoli Lighting introduces its revolutionary Litesphere True RGB+W LED strand light that offers proprietary algorithm controls for superior color saturation and TRUE white performance for commercial and architectural lighting applications. Read more »
Business News | Organization News | Panel Discussion | Webinar | LightingEurope | Jan 27, 2021
The Digital Services Act: How to Address Product Compliance Online?
The Digital Services Act: How to Address Product Compliance Online? The proposed Digital Services Act published by the European Commission on 15 December is a unique opportunity to upgrade our European rules and make them fit for today's market reality. LightingEurope hosts an online panel discussion, one of the first opportunities for a public exchange of views on the proposed text and whether it closes the gaps in today's legislation. Read more »
Featured | Components | LEDs | Color LEDs | Horticulture | Jan 27, 2021
XLamp XP-G3 Photo Red S Line LEDs – Cree's New Flagship Horticulture LED
XLamp XP-G3 Photo Red S Line LEDs – Cree's New Flagship Horticulture LED Cree's XLamp XP-G3 Photo Red S Line LEDs deliver improved efficiency, best in class sulfur resistance and better system level reliability through switching and dimming cycles. With the S Line versions, Cree delivers high-power LED technology that is optimized for both general and horticulture lighting applications where sensors and switching are becoming common. Read more »
UV-C | Nichia | Components | Featured | UV | Jan 26, 2021
Nichia’s Latest UV-C LED Disinfection Efficacy Proven to Combat Viruses
Nichia’s Latest UV-C LED Disinfection Efficacy Proven to Combat Viruses NICHIA, a leading global LED manufacturer, further demonstrates its commitment to innovation and improvements to global well-being with the public launch of its newest deep UV LED, the NCSU334B. At a peak wavelength of 280 nm, NICHIA’s deep UV LED outperforms other commercially available UV-C LED’s, regardless of wavelength, in output, efficiency and lifetime. At the same time, new independent research confirms they are also best-in-class for disinfection performance against SARS-CoV-2 virus. Read more »
Business News | Standardization | Smart Lighting + IoT | Organization News | Webinar | Connectivity | DiiA | Zhaga | Jan 22, 2021
How to get Zhaga-D4i Certification for Luminaires, Sensors and Communication Nodes
How to get Zhaga-D4i Certification for Luminaires, Sensors and Communication Nodes The DALI Alliance and the Zhaga Consortium will jointly host a webinar to provide details on how to achieve Zhaga-D4i certification of lighting components and luminaires. The webinar will take place on Thursday February 18th at 13:00 CET, and all interested parties are invited to attend. Speakers will include experts from the DALI Alliance, Zhaga and Dekra. Read more »
SSL | Smart Lighting + IoT | Human Centric Lighting | Controls | Tunable White Light | Outdoor Applications | Jan 22, 2021
Tridonic Introduces SIDEREA - Future-Proof Outdoor Lighting Solution for Towns and Cities
Tridonic Introduces SIDEREA - Future-Proof Outdoor Lighting Solution for Towns and Cities Modern infrastructure is an essential stepping stone towards a smart and digitally connected city of the future. Urbanization, climate change and digitalization require new mindsets and solutions in towns and cities. SIDEREA from Tridonic is a new lighting solution with a comprehensive portfolio for smart city outdoor lighting. Read more »
Automotive | Tools | Test Equipment | Measurement | Goniophotometers | Imaging Spectrometer | Photometers | Jan 15, 2021
Instrument Systems Introduces System for Efficient Testing of Advanced Headlamps
Instrument Systems Introduces System for Efficient Testing of Advanced Headlamps Instrument Systems presents a newly developed system for ultra-fast testing a wide range of lighting scenarios for advanced headlamps, e.g. HD / ADB / matrix / pixel headlamps. The AMS screen imaging system consists of a far field goniometer, a screen photometer and an illuminance meter and allows synchronized measurements for luminance and far field on a high level of accuracy. Supported by the extended LightCon software, compliance checks according to ECE / SAE / ICAO / FAA regulations as well as extensive graphical analysis are efficient to perform. Read more »
SSL | Components | LEDs | IR-LEDs | Surveillance | Jan 15, 2021
Ushio's New Narrow Angle 850 nm IR Single-Chip LED Package Achieves World Record Output Power
Ushio's New Narrow Angle 850 nm IR Single-Chip LED Package Achieves World Record Output Power Ushio Inc. will release the SMBB850DS-1200 series 850 nm infrared LED package in February 2021. Intended for imaging and analysis under infrared (IR) illumination using surveillance cameras, ANPR [1], and other similar devices, this product has achieved both the highest power output in the world [2] (19 W [3]) and narrow-angle irradiation. Compared to conventional LEDs for use with surveillance cameras [4], this product has achieved five times higher output per package, an irradiated area approximately four times wider, and approximately two times higher central illuminance, when used for long-distance irradiation. Read more »
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