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Tools | Test Equipment | UV | Jun 22, 2017
Instrument Systems Presents New Product Portfolio for UV Measurement
Instrument Systems Presents New Product Portfolio for UV Measurement Instrument Systems’ new UV measurement solution consists of a spectroradiometer from the proven CAS series as well as a series of integrating spheres specifically designed for UV sources. It measures samples with various radiation spectra in the UV-A, UV-B and UV-C range starting at 200 nm. Read more »
White LEDs | Featured | LEDs | Components | Jun 21, 2017
Samsung Achieves 220 Lumens per Watt with New Mid-Power LED Package
Samsung Achieves 220 Lumens per Watt with New Mid-Power LED Package Samsung Electronics has begun mass producing a new mid-power LED package, the LM301B, which features the industry’s highest luminous efficacy of 220 lumens per watt. Samsung was able to achieve its industry-leading efficacy (@ 65mA, 5000K, CRI 80+) by incorporating an advanced flip-chip package design and state-of-the-art phosphor technology. The package is well suited for a range of LED lighting applications including ambient lighting, downlights and most retrofit lamps. Read more »
White LEDs | LEDs | Components | Jun 07, 2017
Cree’s Enhanced XLamp CXA2 LEDs Set New Performance Standard
Cree’s Enhanced XLamp CXA2 LEDs Set New Performance Standard CXA2 LEDs deliver the best reliability, highest efficacy and new premium colors including high fidelity (98 CRI) and specialty color points with up to 50% higher efficacy than LEDs of similar sizes and light quality. The CXA2 Standard Density LEDs deliver up to 10% higher light output levels across all CRIs and light emitting surface sizes. Customers can upgrade existing designs and sell to color quality conscious applications: museums, retail, medical lighting. Read more »
Components | IR-LEDs | May 30, 2017
Sights Set Right! Augmented and Virtual Reality Systems Use Infrared LEDs to “Know” Where the User is Looking
Sights Set Right! Augmented and Virtual Reality Systems Use Infrared LEDs to “Know” Where the User is Looking Osram’s compact IREDs provide the illumination needed by eye-tracking systems in headsets - Osram Opto Semiconductors is launching its smallest sidelooking infrared LED to date. The new SFH 4055 is based on the proven Firefly platform, used widely for LEDs in the visible spectrum. The new transmitter, which has a wavelength of 850 nm, is primarily targeted at eye-tracking systems in augmented and virtual reality headsets. Read more »
Tools | Test Equipment | Spectroradiometer | May 15, 2017
The New Reference Instrument for Spectral Measurement: CAS 140D
The New Reference Instrument for Spectral Measurement: CAS 140D The spectro-radiometer CAS 140D combines all advantages of the proven CAS 140CT in terms of measurement accuracy and reliability with technical optimizations to enhance repeatability and stability. It is suitable both in production and as a reference instrument in the lab. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver IC | May 12, 2017
Seoul Semiconductor Introduces World’s Smallest 24W DC LED Drivers
Seoul Semiconductor Introduces World’s Smallest 24W DC LED Drivers Seoul Semiconductor, a leading global innovator of LED products and technology, has developed the industry’s smallest phase-cut DC LED driver series, with a power density 10x higher than conventional LED drivers. The NanoDriver Series is the world’s smallest miniature converter at just 13.5 mm wide, and is available in four versions rated for 16 W and 24 W output power for operating LED lighting with input power of 120 V or 230 V (50-60 Hz). Manufactured with Seoul Semiconductor’s original Acrich technology, the NanoDriver Series features an IC directly attached to the substrate, dramatically reducing the size of the converter. Read more »
Components | Electromechanics | Holder | Driver Modules | May 12, 2017
TE Connectivity Unveils LUMAWISE Drive LED Holder
TE Connectivity Unveils LUMAWISE Drive LED Holder TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is unveiling the LUMAWISE Drive LED holder Type Z50 for chip-on-board (COB) LEDs. The new LUMAWISE Drive LED holder Type Z50, used in track and spot lighting, integrates the holder and driver into a single package that offers lighting designers the possibility to develop compact, better-looking and more cost-effective lighting products. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | May 02, 2017
Inventronics Expands Family of LED Drivers that Maximize Efficiency and Increase Cost Effectiveness
Inventronics Expands Family of LED Drivers that Maximize Efficiency and Increase Cost Effectiveness Inventronics is one of the nation’s top LED manufactures because they back their products with unsurpassed quality, warranty and customer support while providing light fixture manufacturers with the products they need. The EUC Series of constant-current LED drivers is ideal for projects that need luminaires at lower levels of brightness but don’t have the budget for programmability or controls. They help to improve costs without sacrificing performance. Read more »
Featured | Components | Color LEDs | Horticulture | May 02, 2017
Industry’s Brightest, Most Efficient Royal Blue LED By Cree
Industry’s Brightest, Most Efficient Royal Blue LED By Cree Cree’s new XLamp® XP-G3 Royal Blue LED doubles the maximum light output of similar size competing LEDs and delivers breakthrough wall-plug efficiency of up to 81%. This superior Royal Blue LED enables manufacturers to offer differentiated solutions in horticulture, architectural and entertainment lighting. The XP-G3 Royal Blue delivers up to 3402 mW radiant flux, which corresponds to 13 μmol/s PPF, at its 2A maximum current and 85 C junction temperature. Read more »
Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Human Centric Lighting | Apr 25, 2017
Warm Dimming and the Future of LED
Warm Dimming and the Future of LED As LED lighting grows in acceptance and popularity, so does the need for better and more ranging color quality. Traditionally, LED lighting gave off a stark white, cool glow that was harsh on the eyes and made it difficult to use as a primary lighting source. Warm-dim LED technology has toned down that cool coloring, dynamically shifting the current and future applications of LED lighting management systems. Dimmability with a warm glow effect creates more opportunities than ever for LED lighting management systems. Read more »
LEDs | CoB LEDs | Components | Apr 24, 2017
Luminus Gen 2 XH LED Delivers Knockout Punch to Metal Halide: More Light Output, More Center Beam Candlepower
Luminus Gen 2 XH LED Delivers Knockout Punch to Metal Halide: More Light Output, More Center Beam Candlepower Luminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs and solid-state light sources, today announced its superior alternative to metal halide, the Gen 2 XH Series chip-on-board (COB) LED array. With substantial increases in light output and density, as well as color rendering, Luminus’ Gen 2 XH Series directly addresses the requirements of lighting designers and retailers for punch and the ability to create dramatic scenes. Read more »
CoB LEDs | Featured | LEDs | Components | Apr 24, 2017
Samsung Introduces Second Generation Chip-on-Board Packages for Spotlights and Other Directional Lighting
Samsung Introduces Second Generation Chip-on-Board Packages for Spotlights and Other Directional Lighting Samsung Electronics announced its second generation of D-series chip-on-board (COB) LED packages. The second generation features the industry’s highest light efficacy in COB lineups and is suitable for directional lighting applications such as multifaceted reflector (MR) bulbs, parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) lamps, spotlights, downlights and high bay lights. Read more »
Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Apr 18, 2017
MOSO High Reliable & Flexible Programmable Outdoor LED Driver
MOSO High Reliable & Flexible Programmable Outdoor LED Driver DM-5KV & CM-10KV surge immunity, fully glue-potted IP67 for -40℃ to +60℃ dry/wet/damp conditions, supporting universal 90-305Vac input, MOSO, one of the most influential and well-known new energy enterprises in China, dedicates to provide the efficient, intelligent and safe outdoor LED power supply solutions by introducing its programmable LDP series worldwide. Read more »
Featured | Optics + Opt. Materials | Components | Retrofit | Apr 15, 2017
ZORYA – Omnidirectional Retrofit Lenses from LEDiL
ZORYA – Omnidirectional Retrofit Lenses from LEDiL ZORYA is a unique LED optics design from LEDiL with around 340-degrees of light distribution. The whole lens is covered in small “spikes” that are basically individual optics in themselves. This innovative design – unlike anything seen before in LED optics – can harness all the light from any size LED and transform it into omnidirectional lighting that mimics a traditional light bulb beam pattern. Read more »
LEDs | Color LEDs | Components | Apr 03, 2017
Cree Launches the Industry’s Brightest and Most Efficient Royal Blue LED
Cree Launches the Industry’s Brightest and Most Efficient Royal Blue LED Cree, Inc. announces the new XLamp® XP-G3 Royal Blue LED, the industry’s highest performing Royal Blue LED. The new XP-G3 LED doubles the maximum light output of similar size competing LEDs and delivers breakthrough wall-plug efficiency of up to 81 percent. This superior performing Royal Blue LED expands Cree’s leading high power portfolio, enabling lighting manufacturers to deliver differentiated LED solutions for applications such as horticulture, architectural and entertainment lighting. Read more »
Featured | LEDs | Components | Apr 03, 2017
Cree’s Second Gen XLamp® XHP70.2 Extreme High Power LED
Cree’s Second Gen XLamp® XHP70.2 Extreme High Power LED Cree’s XLamp XHP70.2 LED, the second generation of the highest output Extreme High Power LED delivers up to 9% more lumens and 18% higher LPW than the first XHP70 LED. The XHP70.2 provides up to 58% higher lumen density than the closest competitor LED of the same size, enabling smaller luminaires and better optical control for high-lumen lighting applications. The XHP70.2 features the same 7.0x7.0 mm footprint and provides an easy drop-in upgrade for existing XHP70 designs. Read more »
Tools | Test Equipment | Spectroradiometer | Apr 03, 2017
New GL SPECTIS 1.0 Touch FLICKER Spectrometer Captures Flicker Measurements
New GL SPECTIS 1.0 Touch FLICKER Spectrometer Captures Flicker Measurements With new LED lighting applications, the problem of flicker in slow-motion video has resurfaced. There was a time when this was a very common phenomenon with fluorescent lighting, but as technical improvements were made to the ballasts, the problem was largely eliminated. Today the main source of such flicker is LED lighting with particular drivers supplying power to the lights. At sports facilities, having optimal illumination and minimal flicker in the lights are important factors to consider when installing LED lighting. The lighting at FC Chelsea's famous Stamford Bridge stadium (Fulham, London, England) was recently replaced with LED lighting that creates unique illumination effects and dazzeling light displays. Read more »
Components | Thermal Management | Standardization | Apr 03, 2017
MechaTronix Eyes Outdoor LED Market Revealing Next Industrial Cooler Platform
MechaTronix Eyes Outdoor LED Market Revealing Next Industrial Cooler Platform Just shortly after the launch of the 2x2MX, the next standardization in outdoor light engines is a fact. This time Lumileds, Ledil and MechaTronix joined forces to create a 2x6 emitter platform for outdoor use. The scope of this LED platform ranges from integration in street lights over high mast applications to industrial high bays. The heart is the Lumileds Luxeon XR-TX, sitting on the MechaTronix CoolBlock® 2x6 LX and covered by the Ledil Strada IP 2x6. Result… an ultra-compact waterproof LED engine, thermally validated, easy to assemble with off-the-shelf available components creating up to 4000 lumen. Read more »
Connectivity | Electronics | Smart Lighting + IoT | Components | Apr 03, 2017
Lemonbeat Combines DALI and Ethernet Technologies with Its Own IoT Ecosystem
Lemonbeat Combines DALI and Ethernet Technologies with Its Own IoT Ecosystem Dortmund-based company Lemonbeat GmbH - the developer behind the IoT infrastructure technology of the same name - is expanding its portfolio, adding interfaces for "DALI", the international standard for lighting controls in building automation, as well as cabled Ethernet technologies. The company will also be exhibiting from 24-28 April at the Hannover Messe trade fair at Stand A10 in Hall 16. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Apr 03, 2017
Fulham Launches Lumoseries 150 W LED Driver
Fulham Launches Lumoseries 150 W LED Driver Designed for 230 V higher output luminaires such as high bays used in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the new 150 W LumoSeries LED driver like others in the LumoSeries range, features the lowest in-rush current in the industry which means that more drivers and luminaires can be operated on a single circuit, thus reducing the cost of installation with fewer circuit panels and less wire to run. Read more »
Components | Thermal Management | Heat Sink | Apr 03, 2017
Fischer Offers New LED Heatsinks with Integrated Mounting Hole Pattern
Fischer Offers New LED Heatsinks with Integrated Mounting Hole Pattern Wrongly the LED is often designated as a cold radiator and gives the impression that no further cooling is necessary. In reality only approx. 35 % of the used electrical energy is converted to light output according to the latest LED technology. The remaining amount of energy develops a heat loss in analogy to common semi-conductor elements which necessarily has to be emitted to the ambient air by means of an effective thermal management. Specifically on that point company Fischer Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG extends the wide range of products on innovative LED heatsinks. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Sensors | Color Sensor | Human Centric Lighting | Mar 28, 2017
ams Launches AS7225 Tunable-White Lighting Smart System Sensor
ams Launches AS7225 Tunable-White Lighting Smart System Sensor ams AG, a leading provider of high performance sensor solutions, today announced the AS7225 tunable-white lighting smart system sensor, further broadening the solution set for sensor-integrated tunable-white lighting solutions. With the addition of the AS7225, OEM lighting manufacturers can access ams’ closed-loop CCT tuning and daylight compensation, while retaining the existing host microprocessor architecture in their smart lighting design. The result is higher precision, more flexible LED binning, and lower system costs for tunable white lighting systems. Read more »
Silicones | Featured | Resins | Optics + Opt. Materials | Components | Mar 28, 2017
New High-Performance Optical Silicones from Dow Corning
New High-Performance Optical Silicones from Dow Corning Dow Corning Corporation is launching a new family of moldable optical silicones that give LED lighting designers and manufacturers greater freedom. Enabling innovative lighting designs and providing new solutions, these advanced materials are part of an award-winning, expanding portfolio of high-performance moldable optical silicones. Read more »
Featured | Components | LED Modules | AC LED Modules | Mar 28, 2017
Edison Opto Unveils Dual Volt Flicker Free Circuit
Edison Opto Unveils Dual Volt Flicker Free Circuit Edison Opto, a company specializes in LED lighting products, announces its release of the upgraded AC Module, Dual Volt Flicker Free Circuit, which can work in a high voltage environment without flicker. The new module also implements two functions of dimming, including triac dimming and 0~10 V dimming. Read more »
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