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Featured | Conformal Coating | Resins | Optics + Opt. Materials | Components | Oct 05, 2017
Master Bond UV22DC80-1 Simplifies LED Assembly
Master Bond UV22DC80-1 Simplifies LED Assembly Single component, no mix epoxy dual cure UV22DC80-1 formulation cures upon exposure to UV light and or heat. It enables high productivity speed, lowers manufacturing costs and offers protection from exposure to moisture, chemicals, high temperature, vibration, dust, dirt, airborne contaminants. Secondary heat cure mechanism allows cross linking in “shadowed out” areas at a user friendly 80°C. Rapid UV fixturing/positioning of components provides lamp/luminaire production engineers design flexibility. Read more »
Featured | Components | Electronics | Surge Protection | Oct 02, 2017
GRE’s SEL-20kA Answers the Threat of Power Surges
GRE’s SEL-20kA Answers the Threat of Power Surges LED lighting investments can cost thousands of dollars - ignoring the possibility of unchecked power line transient voltage surge can be devastating. GRE Alpha’s surge protection device acts as a flood wall that guards against transient voltage surges, enabling the lighting system to stay intact, and saves the costs associated with replacement. The risk of surge-related damage is even greater today, due to LEDs being more complex than in the past. Dimming and other functionality have resulted in more parts and circuits that can be damaged or destroyed by a lightning or power surge. So, how can you protect your investment, while still utilizing state-of-the-art lighting technology? Read more »
CoB LEDs | Featured | LEDs | Components | Sep 21, 2017
Cree’s XLamp CXA2 LEDs Set a New Standard for Better Performance
Cree’s XLamp CXA2 LEDs Set a New Standard for Better Performance Cree announces enhancements to its industry-leading XLamp® CXA2 family of chip-on-board (COB) LEDs, including new premium color options, higher light output levels and the longest lifetimes published for this type of LED. The premium color quality options include high fidelity (98 CRI) and specialty color points for the 9 to 19 mm LES sizes with up to 50 percent higher efficacy than LEDs of similar sizes and light quality. These enhancements to the CXA2 family LEDs give Cree’s customers the ability to upgrade the performance of existing designs and to sell their products into lighting applications where color quality is important, such as museum, retail and medical lighting. Read more »
Featured | CSP LEDs | LEDs | Components | Sep 19, 2017
Samsung Introduces Highly Advanced, Enhanced CSP LEDs
Samsung Introduces Highly Advanced, Enhanced CSP LEDs Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced two new additions to its chip-scale package (CSP) line-up: LM101B, a 1W-class mid-power LED, and LH231B, a 5W-class high-power LED. Built with enhanced CSP technology, the new LED packages deliver industry-leading efficacy and reliability for spotlights and high-bay lighting applications. Read more »
White Mid Power LEDs | Featured | LEDs | Components | Sep 04, 2017
Osram’s OSCONIQ® P 2226 Offers New Design Flexibility
Osram’s OSCONIQ® P 2226 Offers New Design Flexibility Osram Opto Semiconductors, a globally leading lighting manufacturer with a history dating back 100 years, today announced the launch of the OSCONIQ® P 2226, a professional mid-power LED providing leading-edge technology for indoor and outdoor lighting applications requiring monochrome colors. Read more »
Featured | Components | Electromechanics | Connectors | Aug 29, 2017
BJB Introduces New SMD Terminal Block for LED Boards
BJB Introduces New SMD Terminal Block for LED Boards SMD terminal blocks are easy to handle and provide a permanently secure connection to LED-board power supply for all kinds of light applications. Their flat design makes a significant contribution to good lighting quality and avoids the formation of undesired shadows. Moreover, the SMD series from BJB also fulfils specific technical requirements dictated by the respective luminaire design. Examples of this include rear-side wiring and the use of stranded conductors. Read more »
Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Indoor Applications | Aug 28, 2017
Getting the Light Level Just Right with RECOM’s New Low Cost TRIAC Dimmable Drivers
Getting the Light Level Just Right with RECOM’s New Low Cost TRIAC Dimmable Drivers RECOM introduces four new LED drivers with 9 W, 12 W, 18 W and 25 W outputs. They deliver 1% to 100% leading-edge or trailing-edge TRIAC-controlled dimming at the market’s most affordable prices. These LED drivers are designed for either retrofit or new installations and allow the user to set the lighting atmosphere and mood in homes, spotlighting and furniture installations. Read more »
Featured | Components | LED Modules | Aug 24, 2017
Samsung’s New Q-series LED Linear Modules Offer Superior Efficacy
Samsung’s New Q-series LED Linear Modules Offer Superior Efficacy Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced digital component solutions, today announced that it is launching the “Q-series,” a new line-up of LED linear modules for use in premium indoor luminaire applications where an exceptionally high level of light efficacy* is required. Read more »
Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Aug 24, 2017
MOSO Launched ENEC Certified DALI High Bay Drivers
MOSO Launched ENEC Certified DALI High Bay Drivers MOSO, one of the most influential and well-known new energy enterprises and official member of DALI working party, has added DALI dimming solution to its LTP High bay driver family. Read more »
Featured | Components | High Power LEDs | Aug 24, 2017
Lumileds Transforms High Power Category with 1,700 Lumen Single Die LED
Lumileds Transforms High Power Category with 1,700 Lumen Single Die LED Lumileds today revealed its highest flux density LED yet, the Luxeon V. Redefining the possibilities of light in a compact 4.0x4.0 mm footprint, Luxeon V can be driven harder than other LEDs in its class due to revolutionary new die and packaging technologies. Luxeon V produces more than 1,700 lumens at 5700 K and 70 CRI (4.8 A) – 50% higher output than competing LEDs. Read more »
Featured | Components | High Power LEDs | Aug 24, 2017
Lumileds Transforms High Power Category with 1,700 Lumen Single Die LED
Lumileds Transforms High Power Category with 1,700 Lumen Single Die LED Lumileds today revealed its highest flux density LED yet, the Luxeon V. Redefining the possibilities of light in a compact 4.0x4.0 mm footprint, Luxeon V can be driven harder than other LEDs in its class due to revolutionary new die and packaging technologies. Luxeon V produces more than 1,700 lumens at 5700 K and 70 CRI (4.8 A) – 50% higher output than competing LEDs. Read more »
CoB LEDs | Featured | LEDs | Components | Aug 24, 2017
Cree’s XLamp CXA2 LEDs Set a New Standard for Better Performance
Cree’s XLamp CXA2 LEDs Set a New Standard for Better Performance Cree announces enhancements to its industry-leading XLamp® CXA2 family of chip-on-board (COB) LEDs, including new premium color options, higher light output levels and the longest lifetimes published for this type of LED. The premium color quality options include high fidelity (98 CRI) and specialty color points for the 9 to 19 mm LES sizes with up to 50 percent higher efficacy than LEDs of similar sizes and light quality. These enhancements to the CXA2 family LEDs give Cree’s customers the ability to upgrade the performance of existing designs and to sell their products into lighting applications where color quality is important, such as museum, retail and medical lighting. Read more »
Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Aug 04, 2017
14W-40W DALI LED Driver with DIP Switch and Push Dimming
14W-40W DALI LED Driver with DIP Switch and Push Dimming In June 2017, Lifud launched its new DALI LED driver LF-GSD040YA into the market, and it enjoys a high reputation for its multiple dimming function including push dimming, adjustable output current via dip switch and also 0-10V dimming. Besides, this driver is also of flicker-free design with flicker coefficient within 0.5%. It has passed the DALI standards (IEC62386-101, 102, 207) and is also CE, CB, TUV certified. Read more »
Featured | LEDs | Components | Jul 28, 2017
Cree Opens Design Possibilities for Architectural Lighting with New CLQ6A LED
Cree Opens Design Possibilities for Architectural Lighting with New CLQ6A LED Cree expands its Architectural LEDs with the new CLQ6A RGBW (red, green, blue & white) LED. The first individually addressable one-watt RGBW LED in its class, the CLQ6A LED unlocks new designs that were not possible before. The four-in-one LED provides a single point source for excellent optical control, efficient color mixing and simplified design, enabling lighting manufacturers to offer beautiful and differentiated architectural lighting. Read more »
Featured | LEDs | Components | Jul 24, 2017
Samsung Completes Lineup of High-Power LEDs with LH351C for Outdoor Lighting Applications
Samsung Completes Lineup of High-Power LEDs with LH351C for Outdoor Lighting Applications Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. just announced that it now has a full lineup of high-power LEDs with the introduction of its new 5W-class LH351C, which follows its LH351B (3 W) and LH351D (10 W) offerings. The LH351 series has the same form factor (3.5x3.5 mm), which allows for exceptionally easy design enhancements without changing the printed circuit board or the second optic solution. This newly expanded ceramic-based, high-power package series is expected to help lower the total cost of ownership for LED lights, and reduce time-to-market for LED lighting manufacturers. Read more »
Featured | Components | Smart Lighting + IoT | Electronics | Sensors | Jul 17, 2017
Samsung Introduces Award-Winning Smart Sensor Module for Smart Lighting
Samsung Introduces Award-Winning Smart Sensor Module for Smart Lighting Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has just completed development of a highly innovative, “Smart Sensor” Module (SSM) for use in the widest range of smart lighting applications. The new module was recently selected for the highest honor from the LIGHTFAIR International 2017 Innovation Awards in the category of “Controls: Components, Sensors, Interfaces and Software”. LIGHTFAIR is the largest lighting conference in North America. Read more »
Featured | Electromechanics | Tracks | Indoor Applications | Jul 11, 2017
Linear Flat System - Also the Right Choice for Power Tracks
Linear Flat System - Also the Right Choice for Power Tracks Power tracks are very often used in shops and retail outlets in order to implement various lighting scenarios quickly and easily. Different arrangements and individual positioning are always necessary when the presentation of the product range changes. And that happens more than just once a year. Matched with special drivers which fi t on a power track, the Linear Flat System, together with a lampholder and counterholder, forms a complete modular system for linear lighting in current power track systems. In this way, it is possible to construct a lighting system with interchangeable LED modules without any additional luminaire housings. 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 »
Featured | Electromechanics | Tracks | Indoor Applications | May 11, 2017
New Low Voltage Track with Magnetic Installation System
New Low Voltage Track with Magnetic Installation System The new A.A.G. Stucchi low voltage track (up to 48V) is designed for minimal and elegant light applications. With its compact design, magnetic installation system for the lighting fixtures, and integrated databus for light control, this new product provides maximum freedom and flexibility, in designing and creating innovative lighting projects. 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 | Tools | Engineering | Simulation Tools | Horticulture | Apr 29, 2017
Lumileds Launched Horticulture Lighting Calculator
Lumileds Launched Horticulture Lighting Calculator Lumileds introduced an online calculator that fixture manufacturers can use to more quickly optimize the design of their grow lights. The calculator allows the user to input various LED combinations and operating conditions to generate the spectral power distribution, photosynthetic photon flux (PPF), and power usage of a fixture using Lumileds LUXEON SunPlus Series LEDs. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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