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Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 12, 2016
Konica Minolta Sensing’s CS-160 Luminance and Color Meter
Konica Minolta Sensing’s CS-160 Luminance and Color Meter Konica Minolta, Inc. announces the launch of Chroma Meter CS-160, successor to the CS-100 (launched in 1986) and CS-100A (launched in 2000). The CS-160 is a lightweight, compact and battery powered luminance and tristimulus colorimeter capable of measuring chromaticity, luminance, and correlated color temperature values to help ensure the stable quality of various light sources regarding brightness and color. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 11, 2016
New Samsung LED Modules, inFlux, for High-Flux Industrial Lighting
New Samsung LED Modules, inFlux, for High-Flux Industrial Lighting Samsung Electronics introduced inFlux, a new lineup of high-flux (extremely bright), linear LED modules optimized for industrial lighting applications such as plants, parking lots and warehouses. The LED modules serve as a replacement for conventional T8 and T5HO (high output) tubes and are suitable for high-flux LED luminaires covering up to 40,000lm (luminous flux*). Read more »
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BJB Develops COB Holders for Bridgelux V-Series Arrays | VIEW THE APPLICATION VIDEO
BJB Develops COB Holders for Bridgelux V-Series Arrays | VIEW THE APPLICATION VIDEO BJB 47.319 holders for the Bridgelux V Series arrays feature state-of-the art electro-mechanical technology. Holders help simplify the entire fixture’s assembly process and also provide numerous benefits to the overall quality, performance and lifetime of the lighting system. BJB holders and the Bridgelux V series arrays are well suited for a wide variety of applications: ranging from commercial, outdoor, industrial and residential spaces. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 02, 2016
Honglitronic 2835-PCT - Superior Performance & Competitive Price
Honglitronic 2835-PCT - Superior Performance & Competitive Price Guangzhou Hongli Opto-Electronic Co., Ltd., a leader in advanced components in China, announced that 2835-PCT, the company’s new mid-power LED package line-up with high light efficacy, 1 W product lighting efficiency up to 130 lm/W. 2835-PCT is now offered with 3-step MacAdam ellipse bins and quarter bins across the range of all CCTs (from 2700 K to 6500 K), excellent Correlated Color Temperature, manufacturers will be able to make lighting products that deliver greater uniformity and consistency in light color without any visible difference in the color output between packages. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 26, 2016
Lumileds Adds High Efficacy Outdoor Module to Matrix Platform
Lumileds Adds High Efficacy Outdoor Module to Matrix Platform Today Lumileds introduces the new Luxeon XR-TX module, incorporating 12 Luxeon TX high-efficacy LEDs to produce 3300 lumens and 140 lm/W at nominal drive conditions*. In a convenient rigid form factor, the modules are designed to be readily combined with third party lens plates and drivers to rapidly design and bring to market LED streetlights, tunnel lights and high/low bay fixtures. “Our Matrix Platform products eliminate the sourcing of LEDs, components, and connectors, and drastically reduces the design efforts behind luminaire development,” explained Andrew Cohen, Product Manager of the Matrix Platform at Lumileds. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 26, 2016
Lumileds Adds High Efficacy Outdoor Module to Matrix Platform
Lumileds Adds High Efficacy Outdoor Module to Matrix Platform Today Lumileds introduces the new Luxeon XR-TX module, incorporating 12 Luxeon TX high-efficacy LEDs to produce 3300 lumens and 140 lm/W at nominal drive conditions*. In a convenient rigid form factor, the modules are designed to be readily combined with third party lens plates and drivers to rapidly design and bring to market LED streetlights, tunnel lights and high/low bay fixtures. “Our Matrix Platform products eliminate the sourcing of LEDs, components, and connectors, and drastically reduces the design efforts behind luminaire development,” explained Andrew Cohen, Product Manager of the Matrix Platform at Lumileds. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 26, 2016
Cree XLamp XQ-A LED: Lower System Cost in Proven Ceramic XQ Pkg
Cree XLamp XQ-A LED: Lower System Cost in Proven Ceramic XQ Pkg The XLamp XQ-A LED brings a mid-power, cost-effective option to the proven, compact ceramic XQ package, enabling lighting manufacturers to quickly expand their product portfolio by leveraging a common XQ design. Unlike plastic mid-power LEDs, the ceramic-based XQ-A LEDs are designed to deliver the long-term calculated lifetimes of Cree’s other high-power LEDs. Available in white and color, the XQ-A LED delivers up to 89 lm at 85°C. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 22, 2016
UEL240B-A1Z：≥15 kV Surge Immunity, 3 in 1 Dimming Function
UEL240B-A1Z：≥15 kV Surge Immunity, 3 in 1 Dimming Function Since 1989 UE Electronic has been the world's leading brand of high-power LED driver power supply. Its latest developed product - UEL240B-A1Z - is a modular intelligent control constant current high power LED driver. It has 3 in 1 dimming function, high efficiency, waterproof, long lifetime etc. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 13, 2016
Samsung Sets a New Record for Light Efficacy in HP LED Packages
Samsung Sets a New Record for Light Efficacy in HP LED Packages Samsung Electronics has achieved a major upgrade in its industry-leading performance levels for high-power LED packages. The efficacy of Samsung’s LH351B package that features 173 lm/W (85°C, 350 mA) has improved 8% over last year’s record performance. This new efficacy level extends Samsung’s leadership in high-power LEDs. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 07, 2016
Consumer Lighting Solutions with the New DURIS® S 5 Portfolio
Consumer Lighting Solutions with the New DURIS® S 5 Portfolio The further improved and expanded new DURIS® S 5 family consists of various white and now also colored medium power LEDs with compact dimensions and excellent efficiency, offering manufacturers and designers even more versatility and flexibility. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Dec 17, 2015
ICL8105 – Digital Flyback Controller IC for LED Driver
ICL8105 – Digital Flyback Controller IC for LED Driver The ICL8105 is a digitally configurable flyback controller with Power Factor Correction (PFC) for constant power LED drivers from 10 to 80 W. The LED driver IC offers the advantages of the digital world which includes the ability of the LED power supply to be configured by the customer on site using software thus enabling fast engineering and simplified variant handling in production. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Oct 30, 2015
New Ultra-compact Samsung CSP LEDs Deliver Superior Design Flexibility
New Ultra-compact Samsung CSP LEDs Deliver Superior Design Flexibility Samsung Electronics has just announced a 2nd generation of CSP (Chip Scale Packaging) LEDs for use in a diversity of LED lighting applications from ambient light and spotlight, to downlight and bulb lighting. Using the 2nd generation CSP process allows Samsung LED packages to be even more competitive in raw costs, while achieving greater robustness and reliability with Read more »
Featured | News-Spot | Products, Materials + Tools | Oct 28, 2015
Lumileds Accelerates Outdoor Fixture Design with Off-the-Shelf Addition to Matrix Platform, LUXEON XR-M
Lumileds Accelerates Outdoor Fixture Design with Off-the-Shelf Addition to Matrix Platform, LUXEON XR-M Designed specifically as a turnkey solution for outdoor LED fixtures, today Lumileds introduces the LUXEON XR-M line of Matrix Platform solutions. These versatile building blocks integrate 3, 4 or 5 LUXEON M LEDs on a metal core PCB, providing a platform that enables fixture manufacturers to accelerate their design of streetlights, high bay and low bay luminaires. For instance, the 4 LED square version, in combination with industry standard optics and driver, yields a complete IP66 solution. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Oct 23, 2015
Goniophotometric Measurements Conforming to Latest International Standards
Goniophotometric Measurements Conforming to Latest International Standards Instrument Systems´ newly developed burning position correction for the LGS 1000 by Instrument Systems guarantees measurement in conformance with the latest international standards and is an economic alternative to large and complex rotating mirror goniometers. The innovative correction method permits measurement of all photometric quantities of the DUT in another luminaire orientation than the designed burning position. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Sep 29, 2015
GO-R5000 Full-Field Speed Goniophotometer
GO-R5000 Full-Field Speed Goniophotometer The GO-R5000 Full-Field Speed Goniophotometer is a CIE C-λ type goniophotometer system with two mirrors and photometer detectors that can measure photometric and colorimetric parameters on C-plane or cone suefaces. During measurement the tested luminaires keep stable while the mirror and photometer detectors rotate around it, so the most steady specified lighting state of tested luminaire can be achieved. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Sep 29, 2015
Lextar Debuts 170 lm/W LED Module, Presenting Industry High Efficacy L2 Solution
Lextar Debuts 170 lm/W LED Module, Presenting Industry High Efficacy L2 Solution Lextar launches LED module lineup at Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) 2015, bringing high performance (up to 170lm/W), quality and cost competitive products for versatile lighting applications. Lextar’s LED module features Entry, Standard, High Efficiency and Industry series, adopting Lextar’s latest in-house LED components with excellent package efficacy. Thanks to Lextar’s vertical integration capability, it provides customization and quick design service. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Sep 07, 2015
Smooth Color Mixing, Great Punch Become Standard in Architectural Lighting with LUXEON C Colors
Smooth Color Mixing, Great Punch Become Standard in Architectural Lighting with LUXEON C Colors Lumileds today announces a revolutionary approach to achieving flawless color mixing with its high power LUXEON C Color Line of LEDs. “We’ve solved the problems of beam halos and mismatched, unmixed color by designing our platform to offer multiple colors with a single focal length,” explained David Cosenza, Product Manager for the LUXEON C Colors Line. When secondary optics are applied, the consistent focal length maximizes optical efficiency and provides matching emission patterns, enabling sleek color mixing. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Sep 04, 2015
Goniophotometric Measurements Conforming to Latest International Standards
Goniophotometric Measurements Conforming to Latest International Standards The compact LGS 1000 goniophotometer system by Instrument Systems guarantees precise determination of the spatial radiation characteristics of Solid State Lighting (SSL) products as well as lamps and luminaires. In addition, energy efficiency can be tested and evaluated in accordance with the European Ecodesign Directive for energy-related products. The newly developed correction of the burning position is a key upgrade for measurement in conformance with the latest international standard CIE S 025 and its European pendant EN 13032-4, in force since August 2015. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Aug 10, 2015
Excellent Lighting Conditions for Excellent Visibility
Excellent Lighting Conditions for Excellent Visibility Shinyu 150 W of Long-distance Spotlight with a unique optical design, by using only 16 units of 150 W each for total 2400 W projection lamp at a distance of over 120 m which can light up with no dark spot for 200 m of the sports filed. It also does not waste any of the luminous efficiency, in the same space the same units of the lamp were used are less than the traditional energy saving lamps. More, comparing the traditional lamp, Shinyu 150W achieving the cost saving for more than 6 times. Shinyu LED distance Spotlight were installed in Guang-Fu Secondary high school at the sports field, the ground lux at least 70 and more, to make a safe, brighter space for students during the night time. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 28, 2015
NEMA Optical Systems from Khatod Make Your Arena Lighting the Brightest Experience
NEMA Optical Systems from Khatod Make Your Arena Lighting the Brightest Experience NEMA OPTICAL SYSTEMS enable optimization of the high intensity light output of the most current Power LEDs. Deliver great solutions for the most diverse Lighting applications in sporting facilities, arenas and stadiums as well as in industrial and commercial buildings. In high bay and low bay as well as in floodlight applications, indoor and outdoor, the LED optics always offer outstanding light quality. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 27, 2015
Cree’s New XLamp® XHP35 LEDs Set a New Performance Standard for High Power LEDs
Cree’s New XLamp® XHP35 LEDs Set a New Performance Standard for High Power LEDs Delivering 50% more light output than the previous industry best, the XHP35 LED introduces Cree’s breakthrough 12V monolithic power die, empowering manufacturers to unleash the full capacity of extreme high power LEDs using existing drivers. Available in high density and high intensity versions the new XHP35 LED delivers up to 1,833 lumens. Offered in 70, 80 and 90 CRI and CCT from 2700K to 8300K with 2-step and 3-step EasyWhite® options. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 27, 2015
Cree’s New XLamp® XHP35 LEDs Set a New Performance Standard for High Power LEDs
Cree’s New XLamp® XHP35 LEDs Set a New Performance Standard for High Power LEDs Delivering 50% more light output than the previous industry best, the XHP35 LED introduces Cree’s breakthrough 12V monolithic power die, empowering manufacturers to unleash the full capacity of extreme high power LEDs using existing drivers. Available in high density and high intensity versions the new XHP35 LED delivers up to 1,833 lumens. Offered in 70, 80 and 90 CRI and CCT from 2700K to 8300K with 2-step and 3-step EasyWhite® options. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jun 30, 2015
Stanley Electric – Unique 3 Degree Beam Angle LED Projector with Various CCT and Single Color
Stanley Electric – Unique 3 Degree Beam Angle LED Projector with Various CCT and Single Color Stanley Electric Co., Ltd, of Japan, is pleased to announce the addition of single colour red, green, amber and blue, as well as new CCT versions in 2200 K, 3000 K and 4000 K, to the previously released LLM0545A in 5000 K. This groundbreaking unit, using specially designed ultra-narrow beam optics, makes it possible to illuminate objects at large distances, while requiring only around 22 W of power, in a unit weighing less than 4.5 kg. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jun 17, 2015
Lextar Launches DCOB LED Light Engine
Lextar Launches DCOB LED Light Engine Lextar launches DCOB LED Light Engine, debut a complete series of AC-in Driver-on-Board light engine at GILE 2015 (Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition) using Lextar’s in-house high voltage Chip to design an integrated light module without an external driver, providing the most convenient plug-and-play LED light engine for the traditional lighting fixture manufacturers. Read more »
Featured | Products, Materials + Tools | Jun 03, 2015
New Line – New System: Nactus Smile, The First Round Optical Systems for Area Lighting
New Line – New System: Nactus Smile, The First Round Optical Systems for Area Lighting First-of-its-kind optical system realized in round shape, offers new ideas for the execution of exclusive lighting projects. Nactus Smile is a single die cast round array with 12 lenses, created in 8 different models, each with individual photometry and typical lighting pattern. Designed for most popular LEDs, it is available in many beam angles: Symmetric, Asymmetric, Rotosymmetric, Square; complying with IESNA Type I, II, III, V and ECE ME3a. On request, available with silicone gasket for IP. Read more »
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