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Components | LEDs | Automotive | Dec 21, 2017
New Osram LED for Headlights on all Vehicle Classes
New Osram LED for Headlights on all Vehicle Classes Oslon Compact PL combines new chip technology with excellent thermal properties Osram Opto Semiconductors has added the new Oslon Compact PL to its portfolio of products for the automotive sector. The LED is particularly suitable for use in vehicle headlights. It can be used for adaptive glare-free high beam, daytime running lights, low beam and standard high beam. This all-rounder combines improved design with low system costs, making it suitable for different vehicle classes and accessible to a broad spectrum of customers. Read more »
Linear Optics | Optics + Opt. Materials | Components | Dec 18, 2017
The Right Distribution of Light for all Situations with the Accessory Package Optics
The Right Distribution of Light for all Situations with the Accessory Package Optics The Tridonic portfolio has been expanded to include a complete accessory package of lenses with various beam characteristics. The lenses are suitable for all DC LLE 24 mm modules and are easy to mount. For the three-row LLE 55 mm modules, the company also provides the corresponding optics enabling various light distributions for applications in offices and shops. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Outdoor Applications | Dec 15, 2017
Inventronics Expands Switch-Selectable LED Driver Family
Inventronics Expands Switch-Selectable LED Driver Family Inventronics has introduced a family extension of switch-selectable IP67 LED drivers that provide the flexibility of adjustable output currents without any software or programming set up. This is accomplished with a 4-position switch that can be used to set up 16 different output current levels. The switch is accessed through a secure cover which allows the driver to maintain an IP67 rating which is ideal for harsh indoor and outdoor conditions such as street, area, bay and tunnel lighting. Read more »
Components | OLEDs | Flexible OLEDs | Dec 12, 2017
LG Display’s Gen 5 OLED Production Started in New Facility at Gumi
LG Display’s Gen 5 OLED Production Started in New Facility at Gumi LG Display announced that the company started mass production at its new Gen 5 OLED light panel production line in Gumi, Korea and launched its new OLED light brand, Luflex. With these moves, the company will lead the lighting market, providing a powerful boost to the nascent sector globally. Read more »
Components | Electronics | PFC Controller | Dec 07, 2017
Diodes Introduces New Offline Constant Voltage and PFC Controller for Connected LED Lighting
Diodes Introduces New Offline Constant Voltage and PFC Controller for Connected LED Lighting Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets, today introduced the AL1788. This high-performance offline constant voltage and PFC controller has been developed to combine high power factor correction (PFC) with low total harmonic distortion (THD) and low standby power, making it well-suited for commercial applications and connected lighting requirements. Read more »
Components | LEDs | White LEDs | Dec 07, 2017
Cree Launches Industry’s First Extreme Density LED
Cree Launches Industry’s First Extreme Density LED Cree announces the commercial availability of the XLamp® XD16 LED, the industry’s first Extreme Density LED, which delivers up to 5½ times higher lumen density than Cree’s previous generation of high power LEDs. Built on Cree’s groundbreaking NX Technology Platform, the XD16 LED combines breakthrough lumen density, low optical cross-talk, unsurpassed thermal contact and ease of system manufacturing to enable innovative new designs for a broad spectrum of lighting applications, such as color-tuning, street, portable and industrial. Read more »
Components | LED Modules | AC LED Modules | Dec 06, 2017
Fulham Introduces Universal Voltage Version of Integrated DirectAC LED Engine and Retrofit Kit
Fulham Introduces Universal Voltage Version of Integrated DirectAC LED Engine and Retrofit Kit Fulham, a leading supplier of lighting sub-systems and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, today announced the release of universal voltage versions of its DirectAC direct-drive LED units. The DirectAC LED Engines were released earlier this year in a 120 V and with this product release, the same low-profile, self-contained LED engine with integrated driver is now available in a new unit that can support power ratings from 120 to 277 volts. Read more »
Electronics | Driver Modules | Smart Lighting + IoT | Components | Dec 06, 2017
Upowertek Announces DALI Compatibility for 50-400W BLD Series LED Driver
Upowertek Announces DALI Compatibility for 50-400W BLD Series LED Driver DALI (digital addressable lighting interface) protocol is very commonly used for intelligent lighting control according to IEC 62386 from the fluorescent age and many retrofitting projects using LED lights require DALI compatibility. Upowertek recently announced that BLD series support DALI control, and still own all the existing features like NFC programming without having to power on the driver and dim to off with low standby power. Read more »
Featured | Tools | Test Equipment | Calibration | Dec 05, 2017
LED Calibration Standards in the ACS Series
LED Calibration Standards in the ACS Series The LED calibration standards in the Instrument Systems ACS series allow you to easily and reliably check the accuracy of photometric devices supplied by Instrument Systems, and recalibrate the photometric value (e.g. averaged luminous intensity, luminous flux or luminance) as necessary. Read more »
Components | LED Modules | Human Centric Lighting | Dec 04, 2017
Adura LED Solutions Announces Color Tunable LED on Board Modules
Adura LED Solutions Announces Color Tunable LED on Board Modules Adura LED Solutions, today announced a new line-up of High Power LED on Board (LoB) modules for Indoor and outdoor Lighting that features color tunability and increased design compatibility. The new module 2024C LoB can be driven from 50-250 W using variety of 3535 packed LEDs from Cree, Nichia, Lumileds, Seoul Semiconductors, Samsung and other LED suppliers. Read more »
Electronics | Sensors | Components | Smart Lighting + IoT | Dec 04, 2017
Tristimulus Sensor Supports Accurate Measurement of Photobiologically Active Light
Tristimulus Sensor Supports Accurate Measurement of Photobiologically Active Light ams, a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, today introduced the AS7264N, a tri-stimulus sensor which provides measurements of color that closely match the human eye’s response to the visible light spectrum. The new sensor also accurately measures blue-light wavelengths, which researchers have linked to important health effects such as disruption or management of the circadian rhythm, accelerated eye aging, and eye strain. Read more »
Components | LED Modules | Nov 30, 2017
Fulham Releases Linear High Output DC LED Modules
Fulham Releases Linear High Output DC LED Modules New from Fulham is a range of Linear High Output LED modules providing an efficient, easy to install solution for high lumen linear applications. Featuring the latest high-efficacy high-output LEDS the new range of Linear High Output LED modules from Fulham deliver up to 198 lumens per watt and are a cost-competitive alternative to the typical LED modules. Read more »
Discussions | Medical | Components | UV-LEDs | Nov 30, 2017
LG Innotek Unveils the World’s First 100 mW UV-C LED
LG Innotek Unveils the World’s First 100 mW UV-C LED LG Innotek today announced that the company has developed the world's first 100 mW UV-C LED. This development is 2 years ahead of the industry forecast that predicted its development would be successful by 2020. Read more »
Components | CoB LEDs | Certifications | Nov 21, 2017
Seoul Semiconductor's 25W SunLike First in the World to Receive Low Risk Eye Safety Certification
Seoul Semiconductor's 25W SunLike First in the World to Receive Low Risk Eye Safety Certification The world-leading LED company Seoul Semiconductor (Head office: Ansan-si, Korea, CEO: Chung Hoon Lee, hereinafter Seoul Semiconductor) announced that SunLike, which implements light which comes closest to sunlight, received an RG-1 Eye Safety certification based on the safety of its light source and was recognized for the highest level of safety amongst 25W COB type LED. Read more »
Components | CoB LEDs | Commercial Lighting | Nov 20, 2017
Samsung Introduces Chip-on-Board LED Packages Optimized for Commercial Lighting
Samsung Introduces Chip-on-Board LED Packages Optimized for Commercial Lighting Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced digital component solutions, today announced a new family of chip-on-board LED lighting packages, labeled the “Samsung D-series Special Color.” The packages are engineered to bring out the most desirable color tones of objects whose viewing is particularly color-sensitive, making them optimal for many commercial lighting applications. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Nov 20, 2017
Inventronics New LED Drivers Without Electrolytic Capacitors for Longer Lifetimes
Inventronics New LED Drivers Without Electrolytic Capacitors for Longer Lifetimes Inventronics has announced the release of a new series of LED drivers with a revolutionary design backed by a 10-year warranty. These Controls-Ready, programmable drivers were specifically designed with the intentions to provide a robust, industry-leading driver for those applications requiring extremely long operation life. They are ideal for industrial, bay, street, roadway, area and tunnel lighting. Read more »
Components | Color LEDs | Nov 20, 2017
Lumileds' Market Leading Color Portfolio Gets Double-Digit Performance Upgrades
Lumileds' Market Leading Color Portfolio Gets Double-Digit Performance Upgrades Lumileds announced that it has considerably improved the flux across its color LED family. Performance improvements to the flagship Luxeon C Color Line includes 20% higher lumen output in its Luxeon C Green and Cyan compared to the previous generation; the Luxeon C Red-Orange features a 12% flux increase and the Luxeon C Red an 8% flux increase. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Nov 20, 2017
Seoul Semiconductor Introduces an Acrich Based Compact LED Driver with 5X the Power Density of Conventional Drivers
Seoul Semiconductor Introduces an Acrich Based Compact LED Driver with 5X the Power Density of Conventional Drivers Seoul Semiconductor, a global leader and innovator of LED products and technology, has developed an ultra-compact LED driver series with a power density 5X higher than conventional LED drivers. Based on Seoul Semiconductor’s patented Acrich technology, the MicroDriver Series delivers more than 24W of output power with a power density of 20W/cubic inch cubic inch, compared to existing drivers at 3-5W/cubic inch. Measuring just 1.5” x 1.1” x 0.8” (38mm x 28mm x 20.5mm), the MicroDriver is 80% smaller than conventional LED drivers, giving lighting designers the ability to develop ultra-thin and novel luminaires with flicker-free operation. Read more »
Featured | Components | CoB LEDs | Nov 20, 2017
Cree CMA LEDs Provide Best-in-Class Lumen Output and Efficacy
Cree CMA LEDs Provide Best-in-Class Lumen Output and Efficacy Cree’s new XLamp® CMA High Current LED Arrays provide the industry’s best lumen density and efficacy for metal-based COB LEDs. CMA LEDs deliver up to 2 ½ times the lumen density of Cree’s Standard Density CXA2 LEDs. The new CMA LEDs are compatible with existing CXA2 holders and optics, enabling lighting manufacturers to boost lumen output with minimal redesign. CMA LEDs feature a new innovative metal COB technology that delivers higher reliability than competing metal COBs. Read more »
Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Nov 20, 2017
MOSO Launched a New Cost-Competitive EHC Family with Input Protection and Low THD
MOSO Launched a New Cost-Competitive EHC Family with Input Protection and Low THD MOSO has launched a new constant current EHC series to global market. With more compact size, lower total harmonic distortion, EHC series covers from 26 W to 150 W to meet different requirements. To protect the luminaires from challenging power conditions, input protection feature has been added in MOSO drivers for the first time. Read more »
Linear Optics | Optics + Opt. Materials | Components | Nov 14, 2017
Linnea – A Fabulous Linear Lighting Solution from LEDiL - the People that Make Light Right
Linnea – A Fabulous Linear Lighting Solution from LEDiL - the People that Make Light Right Anyone who has spent countless hours in artificially lit indoor environments knows how tiring on the eyes it can eventually become. Many of you reading this will know exactly what we’re talking about. Yes, fluorescent lighting. But hey, that’s so 1980s and 90s, isn’t it? Well, not really. It seems there are many indoor spaces that are still lit with these often flickering, unevenly lit outdated tubes of the past. The era of oil and candlelight have long gone but those pesky fluorescent light tubes remain and some might even think they are still relevant. Well, we’re here to tell you they’re not. Thanks to LEDs and some innovative optic design by our in-house team we have something better – much better.  Read more »
CoB LEDs | Featured | LEDs | Components | Nov 09, 2017
“Samsung D-series Special Color” Packages Engineered to Bring Out the Most Desirable Color Tones of Illuminated Objects
“Samsung D-series Special Color” Packages Engineered to Bring Out the Most Desirable Color Tones of Illuminated Objects Samsung Electronics announced a new family of chip-on-board LED lighting packages, labeled the “Samsung D-series Special Color.” The packages are engineered to bring out the most desirable color tones of objects whose viewing is particularly color-sensitive, making them optimal for many commercial lighting applications. Read more »
Tools | Test Equipment | Software | Oct 30, 2017
GL Spectrosoft Light Measurement Software Supports the New Color Fidelity Index Rf
GL Spectrosoft Light Measurement Software Supports the New Color Fidelity Index Rf GL Optic has upgraded its software GL Spectrosoft Pro to meet the latest requirements of the international CIE (International Commission on Illumination). The number of reference colors used to calculate the Ra value has been increased from 8 to 99 reference colors to calculate the new Rf value. All LED products can be compared objectively in terms of color rendering quality. The new software can be used with all products of GL Optic. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Oct 30, 2017
Inventronics Expands Robust LED Drivers with Market-Leading Input Protection
Inventronics Expands Robust LED Drivers with Market-Leading Input Protection Inventronics has expanded their EDC series of constant-current LED drivers designed specifically for the Indian market and those markets who face challenging power regulations to include 100W models. They help protect against poor quality supplied to the LED driver, reducing maintenance costs and safeguarding the luminaire. Read more »
Featured | Tools | Test Equipment | Goniophotometers | Oct 30, 2017
LEDGON-100 Determines Spatial Radiation Patterns from LEDs
LEDGON-100 Determines Spatial Radiation Patterns from LEDs Instrument Systems offers a full range of goniophotometers for analyzing angle-dependent optical parameters of LED and SSL products. This covers the entire value chain from single packaged LEDs through LED modules and light engines to large SSL lamps and luminaires. Read more »
Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Indoor Applications | Oct 25, 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 »
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