Business News | Apr 15, 2011

Mouser to Distribute Luminus Devices’ LEDs Globally

Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top global design engineering resource for semiconductors and electronic components and Luminus Devices, manufacturer of „Big-Chip‟ LEDs, today announced a global distribution agreement, enabling Mouser to bring Luminus‟ award-winning LEDs quickly and efficiently to lighting design engineers and buyers around the world. The agreement essentially speeds-to-market the industry‟s only big-chip LED.

Mouser is known for its rapid introduction of the latest technologies and products, bringing What’s Next to the electronics design marketplace. The patented big-chip LEDs from Luminus Devices are among a group of the brightest and most versatile solid state light sources available, redefining the solid state lighting landscape by enabling the creation of innovative new products and applications.

“We are pleased to announce our global agreement with Luminus Devices,” explains Russell Rasor, Mouser Vice President of Advanced Technology. “Luminus brings state-of-the-art engineering to its products. This innovative company will be a great addition to our fine list of top lighting and LED suppliers.”

“Luminus is excited about working with Mouser to bring our unique LED lighting solutions to market as demand for the solid-state lighting industry’s only large-footprint LED has grown rapidly in the past 12-24 months. Mouser is uniquely qualified to help Luminus meet this demand head on,” says Jim Hunter, VP and GM, Global Commercial Markets, Luminus Devices. “Big-Chip LEDs provide Mouser’s customers with a new, long-lasting, solid-state lighting solution that is ideally suited for future innovative products currently in the research and design phase.”

About Luminus Devices:
Luminus Devices, Inc. develops and manufactures high performance solid-state light sources – big-chip LEDs - for a variety of lighting applications. Its headquarters and engineering/test/assembly operations are in Billerica, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Big-chip LEDs are a leading solid state light source known for delivering high-light output and high efficiency from a single source. They are used in a variety of lighting applications that require high brightness and efficiency, high-color rendering, high reliability and long lifespan. Typical applications include general lighting, architectural, portable, medical, entertainment and specialty lighting. The patented LEDs are the brightest and most versatile solid state light sources available. For more information, go to www.luminus.com/.

About Mouser:
Mouser Electronics, Inc., a subsidiary of TTI, Inc., is part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Mouser is an award-winning authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor, focused on the rapid introduction of new products and technologies to electronic design engineers and buyers. Mouser.com features more than 1.8 million products online from more than 400 manufacturers. Mouser publishes multiple catalogs per year providing designers with up-to-date data on the components now available for the next generation of electronic devices. Mouser ships globally to over 300,000 customers in 170 countries from its 492,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility south of Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.mouser.com/.

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