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Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Outdoor Applications | Indoor Applications | Jul 28, 2017
Tridonic Adds Robust 200 W LED Drivers for Global to ADVANCED Range
Tridonic Adds Robust 200 W LED Drivers for Global to ADVANCED Range A new 200 W LED driver from the ADVANCED range – a high-performance component for high-bay industrial luminaires – has been added to Tridonic’s industrial portfolio. The 0-10 V dimmable driver cannot fail to impress thanks to its unniversal input voltage range, IP 67 protection and high temperature resistance. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Indoor Applications | Jul 26, 2017
Tridonic Introduces a Compact LED Driver for Five Adjustable Output Currents
Tridonic Introduces a Compact LED Driver for Five Adjustable Output Currents Tridonic is introducing a highly flexible driver range. Combined with the range of SLE LED spotlight modules it will make a perfectly matched system especially suitable for architectural lighting and illumination of retail spaces. With five pre-adjustable output currents, the drivers meet the requirements of a wide variety of applications. Read more »
Components | LED Modules | Jul 26, 2017
Fulham Offers Luminaire Designers Optimized LED Modules
Fulham Offers Luminaire Designers Optimized LED Modules Whilst there is a wide variety of standard sizes and standard powers and outputs of LED modules available on the market, most luminaire designers would agree that bespoke made-to-measure LED modules are preferable from a performance and design perspective. This is where Fulham’s service in providing bespoke LED modules comes into its own. 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 »
Electronics | Components | Controls | Standardization | Smart Lighting + IoT | Jul 18, 2017
Silvair Ready with the World’s First Qualified Bluetooth Mesh Stack
Silvair Ready with the World’s First Qualified Bluetooth Mesh Stack Yesterday, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) adopted the highly anticipated Bluetooth mesh networking specification, opening a new chapter in the evolution of connected lighting technologies. Silvair, a pioneer in Bluetooth-based smart lighting networks and one of the major contributors to the development of this new global standard, is the world’s first company offering software solutions for lighting that are officially qualified by the Bluetooth SIG. Read more »
Components | CoB LEDs | Jul 18, 2017
Yuji LED Introduces World’s Highest Lumen Density COB Series
Yuji LED Introduces World’s Highest Lumen Density COB Series After years of research and development, Yuji LED proudly presents their high CRI high reliability COB with the world’s highest lumen density: A chip on board (COB) light source has a small emitting surface (LES) and large luminous flux, thus it is usually used in directional lighting fixtures, and is always the best choice for minimizing the fixture’s size. This means, however, that more heat will be generated, the luminous efficiency will be largely compromised, and that it may lead to the failure of the COB. Hence, when designing a COB, it is always the key point to improve the luminous flux and the reliability while controlling the LES. Based on this principle, YUJILEDS High Lumen Density High CRI COB Series was developed. 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 »
Tools | Test Equipment | Spectroradiometer | Jul 17, 2017
Easy Color Measurement - SphereOptics Presents New Spectraval 1511 from JETI
Easy Color Measurement - SphereOptics Presents New Spectraval 1511 from JETI SphereOptics presents the new Spectraval 1511 from JETI, a very compact spectroradiometer for the visible wavelength range from 380 nm to 780 nm. The field of view of 2° can be marked by a red laser target to find the exact position of the measured spot. A further highlight is the mechanical shutter for dark signal compensation. The spectroradiometer is powered by an internal battery, but can also be operated via USB. Read more »
Components | CoB LEDs | Jul 14, 2017
ProLight Introduces New Generation of COB G-II Series with Higher Lumens & CRI
ProLight Introduces New Generation of COB G-II Series with Higher Lumens & CRI Taiwan high power LED manufacturer, ProLight Opto, presents the new COB G-II series, which has 4 series including 11 items. Since ProLight announced COB series with 2-step MacAdam ellipse in 2015. ProLight’s newly upgradedCOB G-II series, not only maintained 2-step MacAdam ellipse, but also increased flux by up to 5-10% through reselection and improvement of materials such as dies. The wattage range 7W-260W covers application from light bulb to mercury lamp. Read more »
LEDs | Components | Jul 12, 2017
Seoul Semiconductor and Toshiba Materials Strive to Taking LED Light Back to Nature
Seoul Semiconductor and Toshiba Materials Strive to Taking LED Light Back to Nature Seoul Semiconductor, a global innovator of LED products and technology, has developed a new LED technology that produces light that closely matches the spectrum of natural sunlight. Announced at a press conference in Frankfurt, Germany on June 26, 2017, the new SunLike Series natural spectrum LED technology was co-developed by Seoul Semiconductor and Toshiba Materials. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver IC | Automotive | Jul 12, 2017
36V, 2A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down LED Driver with Silent Switcher Topology Minimizes EMI Concerns
36V, 2A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down LED Driver with Silent Switcher Topology Minimizes EMI Concerns Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT3932, a monolithic, synchronous, step-down DC/DC converter with internal 36V, 2A power switches and an internal PWM generator. Its fixed frequency, peak current mode control accurately regulates current within ±1.5% for strings of up to 2A LEDs. Its integrated PWM generator offers a 128:1 dimming ratio. If dimming ratios of up to 5000:1 are required, the LT3932 and an external PWM generator can accommodate these applications. Read more »
LEDs | Components | Jun 27, 2017
First Multi-Chip LED with a Lens Improves Camera Flash Applications
First Multi-Chip LED with a Lens Improves Camera Flash Applications There is a new addition to the Oslux family from Osram Opto Semiconductors. For the first time, two LED chips and a lens have been integrated into a module. The compact Oslux S2.1 multi-chip LED brings together all the high-tech company’s extensive technical know-how into a new LED version for camera flash applications. With its brightness of 125 lux, it provides uniform illumination of photos and video recordings from mobile devices such as smartphones. Read more »
Tools | Test Equipment | UV | Jun 22, 2017
Instrument Systems Presents New Product Portfolio for UV Measurement
Instrument Systems Presents New Product Portfolio for UV Measurement Instrument Systems’ new UV measurement solution consists of a spectroradiometer from the proven CAS series as well as a series of integrating spheres specifically designed for UV sources. It measures samples with various radiation spectra in the UV-A, UV-B and UV-C range starting at 200 nm. 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 »
White LEDs | LEDs | Components | Jun 07, 2017
Cree’s Enhanced XLamp CXA2 LEDs Set New Performance Standard
Cree’s Enhanced XLamp CXA2 LEDs Set New Performance Standard CXA2 LEDs deliver the best reliability, highest efficacy and new premium colors including high fidelity (98 CRI) and specialty color points with up to 50% higher efficacy than LEDs of similar sizes and light quality. The CXA2 Standard Density LEDs deliver up to 10% higher light output levels across all CRIs and light emitting surface sizes. Customers can upgrade existing designs and sell to color quality conscious applications: museums, retail, medical lighting. Read more »
Components | IR-LEDs | May 30, 2017
Sights Set Right! Augmented and Virtual Reality Systems Use Infrared LEDs to “Know” Where the User is Looking
Sights Set Right! Augmented and Virtual Reality Systems Use Infrared LEDs to “Know” Where the User is Looking Osram’s compact IREDs provide the illumination needed by eye-tracking systems in headsets - Osram Opto Semiconductors is launching its smallest sidelooking infrared LED to date. The new SFH 4055 is based on the proven Firefly platform, used widely for LEDs in the visible spectrum. The new transmitter, which has a wavelength of 850 nm, is primarily targeted at eye-tracking systems in augmented and virtual reality headsets. Read more »
Tools | Test Equipment | Spectroradiometer | May 15, 2017
The New Reference Instrument for Spectral Measurement: CAS 140D
The New Reference Instrument for Spectral Measurement: CAS 140D The spectro-radiometer CAS 140D combines all advantages of the proven CAS 140CT in terms of measurement accuracy and reliability with technical optimizations to enhance repeatability and stability. It is suitable both in production and as a reference instrument in the lab. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver IC | May 12, 2017
Seoul Semiconductor Introduces World’s Smallest 24W DC LED Drivers
Seoul Semiconductor Introduces World’s Smallest 24W DC LED Drivers Seoul Semiconductor, a leading global innovator of LED products and technology, has developed the industry’s smallest phase-cut DC LED driver series, with a power density 10x higher than conventional LED drivers. The NanoDriver Series is the world’s smallest miniature converter at just 13.5 mm wide, and is available in four versions rated for 16 W and 24 W output power for operating LED lighting with input power of 120 V or 230 V (50-60 Hz). Manufactured with Seoul Semiconductor’s original Acrich technology, the NanoDriver Series features an IC directly attached to the substrate, dramatically reducing the size of the converter. Read more »
Components | Electromechanics | Holder | Driver Modules | May 12, 2017
TE Connectivity Unveils LUMAWISE Drive LED Holder
TE Connectivity Unveils LUMAWISE Drive LED Holder TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is unveiling the LUMAWISE Drive LED holder Type Z50 for chip-on-board (COB) LEDs. The new LUMAWISE Drive LED holder Type Z50, used in track and spot lighting, integrates the holder and driver into a single package that offers lighting designers the possibility to develop compact, better-looking and more cost-effective lighting products. Read more »
Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | May 02, 2017
Inventronics Expands Family of LED Drivers that Maximize Efficiency and Increase Cost Effectiveness
Inventronics Expands Family of LED Drivers that Maximize Efficiency and Increase Cost Effectiveness Inventronics is one of the nation’s top LED manufactures because they back their products with unsurpassed quality, warranty and customer support while providing light fixture manufacturers with the products they need. The EUC Series of constant-current LED drivers is ideal for projects that need luminaires at lower levels of brightness but don’t have the budget for programmability or controls. They help to improve costs without sacrificing performance. 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 | 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 »
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