Product News Articles

Product News

Components | Electronics | Surge Protection | Apr 16, 2018
Inventronics Introduces New Surge Protection Devices
Inventronics Introduces New Surge Protection Devices Inventronics has announced the release of a new surge protection device family designed to be used in conjunction with any of their LED driver families. Inventronics LED drivers offer industry-leading protection already but recognize some customers desire external protection for applications in hostile grid environments. These applications can include high bay, high mast, arena, roadway, industrial zones and open parking lot lighting. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Electromechanics | Driver Modules | Holder | Apr 14, 2018
LED Holder with Integrated DC/DC Driver - Developer Kit
LED Holder with Integrated DC/DC Driver - Developer Kit The LUMAWISE Drive LED holder Type Z50, launched last September, has a built-in low-profile DC/DC driver that brings integrated functionality and flicker-free illumination to the company’s successful range of Zhaga-inspired Z50 LED holders for chip-on-board (COB) LED for spot and track lighting, without any change to outside dimensions. Read more »
Components | LEDs | IR-LEDs | Automotive | Apr 11, 2018
Osram Adds Six New High-Power Infrared LEDs to Its Oslon Black Family
Osram Adds Six New High-Power Infrared LEDs to Its Oslon Black Family Osram Opto Semiconductors is expanding its Oslon Black family for the infrared range with six new automotive IREDs. The 850 nm versions are intended for exterior applications such as night vision, pedestrian protection, pre-field recognition and lane detection. The new 940 nm versions are suitable above all for interior automotive applications such as driver monitoring, seat occupancy detection and gesture recognition. Thanks to different wavelengths and lenses these products cover a wide range of customer requirements and can be operated at up to 5 A in pulsed mode. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Dimming Modules | Wireless | Apr 11, 2018
Acclaim Lighting Announces New Wireless Universal Dimming Module
Acclaim Lighting Announces New Wireless Universal Dimming Module Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative and advanced lighting technology, introduces its new wireless Universal Dimming Module (UDM-W). UDM-W is a multi-protocol driver designed to allow conversions between popular control systems, and allow for maximum control flexibility and integration with fixtures. UDM-W gives users a choice between a wireless and wired DMX input, by natively adding Acclaim’s Aria Wireless DMX technology. Read more »
Featured | Components | Driver Modules | Sensors | High Bay | Apr 10, 2018
LIFUD High Bay LED Driver & Smart Sensor
LIFUD High Bay LED Driver & Smart Sensor LIFUD just launched her second generation of high bay driver, LF-FHB series. It can be completely turned OFF even without cutting off the AC power. When the second generation of LF-FHB series works with a smart sensor (= microwave sensor + light sensor) which was developed by LIFUD R&D, the light turns on/off automatically. Read more »
Components | LED Modules | Automotive | Special Applications | Apr 03, 2018
Lextar Announced ADB Automotive Headlight Module
Lextar Announced ADB Automotive Headlight Module LED vertical integration manufacturer Lextar Electronics Corp (“Lextar” or the “Company”) released its adaptive driving beam (ADB) LED headlight module system. In coordination with CCD module, it can detect oncoming cars and dynamically adjust the beam pattern, creating a future new trend for LED automotive headlights. Moreover, the series products of automotive LED packaging, LED module, light engine and others was also displayed at the Auto Lamp Exhibition Shanghai (ALE) on Mar. 28 and 29 to demonstrate the vertical integrated LED product capacity of Lextar. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Outdoor Applications | Apr 03, 2018
Inventronics New 1200W LED Drivers Will Simplify and Lower Costs of Luminaire Designs
Inventronics New 1200W LED Drivers Will Simplify and Lower Costs of Luminaire Designs Inventronics has announced the release of a new series of ultra-high-powered LED drivers designed to solve many issues OEMs face in high-powered applications such as horticulture, high mast, airport and stadium lighting. By using one EFD Series LED driver instead of multiple lower-wattage drivers it eliminates the extra costs of mounting gear, junction boxes and complex wiring while providing more flexibility in the lighting fixture design. They also simplify the luminaire design by providing easier thermal management, lowering fixture weight and a stress-free installation. Read more »
Components | LED Modules | Human Centric Lighting | Tunable White Light | Mar 30, 2018
Luminus’ Dynamic Modules Deliver Uniform Warm Dimming and Dynamic CCT Control Across Environments
Luminus’ Dynamic Modules Deliver Uniform Warm Dimming and Dynamic CCT Control Across Environments Luminus Devices, Inc., has released its breakthrough warm dimming and dynamic tuning modules that deliver exceptionally uniform color and control across any environment and enable consistency from fixture-to-fixture and between linear, down, and directional luminaires that are used in the same space. Unique to the new modules are on-board IC chips that allow exceptional color quality and uniformity in hospitality, commercial and office environments. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Industrial | Outdoor Applications | Mar 30, 2018
Everline® PA LED Drivers Bring Auxiliary Output Power to 0-10 V Outdoor and Industrial Applications
Everline® PA LED Drivers Bring Auxiliary Output Power to 0-10 V Outdoor and Industrial Applications Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a global leader in lighting and a member of the Panasonic Group, recently introduced its PA Series of LED drivers. Designed for the smart fixture, PA drivers eliminate the need for a separate power supply for sensors by providing 12 Volts DC (12 Vdc) or 24 Vdc auxiliary output power. Read more »
Components | LEDs | White LEDs | White Mid Power LEDs | Mar 30, 2018
Lumileds Creates Highest Flux Two-Die Mid Power LED Luxeon 3030 2D
Lumileds Creates Highest Flux Two-Die Mid Power LED Luxeon 3030 2D Lumileds introduced a new addition to its mid power family, the new Luxeon 3030 2D with a square LES, which is specifically optimized for high flux and maximum reliability in a variety of general lighting applications including downlights, high bay & low bay fixtures and outdoor lighting applications. “With the new Luxeon 3030 2D, we are able to offer the industry’s highest flux in a two-die mid power package, but also our hot-color targeted approach ensures superior color accuracy to that of other LED manufacturers,” said Mei Yi, Product Manager of Luxeon 3030 2D for Lumileds. Read more »
Components | LEDs | White LEDs | Color LEDs | Horticulture | Industrial | Mar 30, 2018
Everlight Introduces High-efficiency and Horticulture Lighting Products
Everlight Introduces High-efficiency and Horticulture Lighting Products Everlight Electronics, a leading player in the global LED and optoelectronics industry, demonstrated its 5630X-ELB LED series and horticulture fit LEDs as well as all lighting and lighting-related products, such as luminaires for horticulture and fish lighting, at Light+Building 2018 in Frankfurt, Germany. Read more »
Tools | Test Equipment | Mar 29, 2018
Redesign of BTS256-EF Light, PAR and Flicker Meter
Redesign of BTS256-EF Light, PAR and Flicker Meter The lighting industry requires high accuracy spectral light meters that can handle complex measurements. These include measurement of pulse width modulated light sources and the ability to measure both indoors and outdoors lighting, determination of thermal transient behavior of lamps, their flicker properties and so on. The primary criterion that such meters must always meet is the quality of their photometric features. Read more »
Diffusors | Optics + Opt. Materials | Components | Mar 29, 2018
SABIC to Introduce Pioneering LEXAN™ DLCW Light Diffusing Technology
SABIC to Introduce Pioneering LEXAN™ DLCW Light Diffusing Technology SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will present the latest addition to its LEXAN™ sheet sign portfolio, LEXAN™ DLCW (Diffused Light Cool White), an advanced light diffusing polycarbonate sheet, at the International Sign Expo in Orlando, Fla., March 22-24. Featuring a special combination of high light diffusion and high transmission via an optimized surface texture and advanced diffuser technology, the extruded polycarbonate sheet delivers considerable advantages over traditional materials in terms of bright, uniform illumination, impact resistance, attractiveness and design freedom. Read more »
Components | Thermal Management | PCBs | Mar 29, 2018
Most Thermally Efficient and Most Cost-Effective MCPCB Enters General Lighting Market
Most Thermally Efficient and Most Cost-Effective MCPCB Enters General Lighting Market LED thermal management innovator Cambridge Nanotherm today launches Nanotherm MCPCB — the lighting industry’s most thermally-efficient and most cost-effective metal-clad PCB. Thanks to a recent technological breakthrough regarding the company’s patented electro-chemical process, which creates a 20μ-thick dielectric layer of alumina atomically bonded to the aluminium board, Cambridge Nanotherm has been able to radically drive down the cost of Nanotherm MCPCB, which is now available to customers at a lower cost but better efficiency than even the best MCPCBs on the market. Samples are available immediately. Read more »
Components | LEDs | White LEDs | CSP LEDs | Mar 16, 2018
Osram's New CSP LED Takes Retail Lighting to Another Level
Osram's New CSP LED Takes Retail Lighting to Another Level Osram Opto Semiconductors is unveiling the prototype of the Oslon Pure 1010 at this year’s Light+Building in Frankfurt. Sized at 1x1mm, the LED is destined to be used in spotlights for retail lighting where exceptionally compact LEDs with high light output are needed to bathe articles on display in a particularly attractive light. The scalability of the chip scale package (CSP) LED gives customers outstanding flexibility in putting together their individual lighting solutions. Read more »
Resins | Optics + Opt. Materials | Components | Mar 16, 2018
Electrolube Presents First Clear UL94 V-0 Flame Retardant PU Resin LEDs
Electrolube Presents First Clear UL94 V-0 Flame Retardant PU Resin LEDs The global electro-chemicals manufacturer, Electrolube, has frequently been approached regarding the prospect of an optically clear, flame retardant resin. As the demand for LED encapsulation ever increases, particularly for hazardous areas, Electrolube has developed the long-awaited new UR5641 encapsulation resin. Read more »
Components | LED Modules | AC LED Modules | Mar 15, 2018
Seoul Semiconductor Demonstrates a 150 lm/W AC Module
Seoul Semiconductor Demonstrates a 150 lm/W AC Module Seoul Semiconductor, a global innovator of LED products and technology, has demonstrated an AC LED module that achieves an industry-leading efficacy of 150 lm/W. This demonstration module was developed using the NanoDriver Series LED driver configured for optimum efficiency and employing Acrich MJT 5630 LEDs characterized at 5000 K and CRI 80, at 25°C ambient temperature and operated at 6 V. Read more »
Smart Lighting + IoT | LED Modules | Components | AC LED Modules | Controls | Mar 14, 2018
Fulham Announces Numerous New Products and Solutions for Light + Building
Fulham Announces Numerous New Products and Solutions for Light + Building At Light+Building, Fulham Co., Inc., a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, will demonstrate several new products and solutions for lighting applications. Fulham will demonstrate the new universal voltage versions of its DirectAC direct-drive LED Engines and its new line of LinearHO high-output LED modules to European OEMs and distributors. Furthermore Fulham demonstrates Bluetooth Mesh and PoE technology for LED lighting control. Read more »
Indoor Applications | Smart Lighting + IoT | Outdoor Applications | Controls | Components | Electronics | Mar 13, 2018
Casambi Presents New Class 2 Embedded Bluetooth 4.0 Module at Light + Building
Casambi Presents New Class 2 Embedded Bluetooth 4.0 Module at Light + Building Casambi, the world’s leading provider of smart wireless lighting control technologies, will showcase at Light + Building 2018 the ecosystem of its rapidly-expanding Casambi Ready product portfolio. On display will be an extensive range of partner products, drivers, dimmers, switches, and control modules all working harmoniously with Casambi’s native products. Read more »
Tools | Test Equipment | Safety | Mar 13, 2018
Photobiological Measurement System from GL Optic for Highest Safety Standard
Photobiological Measurement System from GL Optic for Highest Safety Standard The photobiological safety measurement system from GL Optic – in short: GL PSM System 200-800 nm is the world's first mobile and preconfigured measurement system for monitoring and assessing the blue light hazard of all types of lamps. Blue light hazard (photoretinitis) is defined as the potential risk for a photochemically-induced retinal injury resulting from electromagnetic radiation exposure at blue wavelengths of 400-500 nm. Read more »
Components | LEDs | White LEDs | Color LEDs | Mar 08, 2018
Lumileds Delivers 20% Higher “Punch” than Competitors in Broadest Color Choices
Lumileds Delivers 20% Higher “Punch” than Competitors in Broadest Color Choices Lumileds introduced today the LUXEON CZ Color Line, a product line optimized to deliver maximum punch. “The LUXEON CZ features 20% higher punch than any other undomed color LED,” said Jennifer Holland, Product Line Director of the LUXEON Color Family. The LUXEON CZ Color Line consists of 21 LED color options, which includes 13 color and 8 white emitters. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver IC | Mar 08, 2018
New High Efficiency LED Lighting Controller Solutions from ON Semiconductor
New High Efficiency LED Lighting Controller Solutions from ON Semiconductor ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has announced two new QR PSR PWM controllers for LED lighting with Power Factor Control (PFC) function. The dimmable NCL30386 and the non-dimmable NCL30388 provide market-leading options for designers of LED lighting units such as luminaires used in office and industrial building applications. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Emergency Lighting | Mar 07, 2018
Universal Lighting Technologies Adds Everline Emergency Drivers
Universal Lighting Technologies Adds Everline Emergency Drivers Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a global leader in lighting and a member of the Panasonic Group, has expanded its comprehensive line of lighting solutions with Everline® Emergency LED Drivers for offices, classrooms, warehouses and other commercial applications. Read more »
Components | Thermal Management | Heat Sink | Heat Pipes | Mar 06, 2018
GlacialTech Announces New Igloo SS150-V2 LED Flood Light SKD Kit
GlacialTech Announces New Igloo SS150-V2 LED Flood Light SKD Kit GlacialTech, the diversified LED technology provider, announces a new 150 W heatsink for outdoor flood light and available for single CoB or Multi-chip LEDs. The Igloo SS150-V2 features an efficient heat sink with thermal resistance 0.358°C/W for Multi-chip LEDs and 0.451°C/W for single CoB. The Igloo SS150-V2 with heat pipes design for single CoB to enhance the heat dissipation quickly. Read more »
Components | LED Modules | Tunable White Light | Mar 05, 2018
A Quantum Leap in the Quality of Tunable White Systems
A Quantum Leap in the Quality of Tunable White Systems Second generation Tunable White systems consist of two to six linear or area LED modules and corresponding DALI DT8 LED drivers. They cover the entire color temperature spectrum from 2,700 to 6,500 K, have an extended dimming range down to 3 percent and, together with appropriate control components, provide the hardware basis for human centric lighting. Read more »
Tools | Engineering | Simulation Tools | Horticulture | Mar 05, 2018
Lumileds Launches Horticulture Lighting Calculator to Accelerate Grow Light Development
Lumileds Launches Horticulture Lighting Calculator to Accelerate Grow Light Development Lumileds today 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 »
Components | LEDs | CoB LEDs | Feb 27, 2018
Lumileds Next Generation CoB LEDs - New Quality of Light Breakthrough at High Efficiency
Lumileds Next Generation CoB LEDs - New Quality of Light Breakthrough at High Efficiency Today Lumileds introduced its fourth generation of chip-on-board (CoB) LEDs, the Luxeon CoB Core Range, which leads the market in efficacy and quality of light. With the new Luxeon CoB Core Range, Lumileds sets a new standard with 5% greater efficacy than the nearest competitors. Most impressively, efficiency is not compromised at high color rendering index. Read more »
page_peel