First Linear Optic for LUXEON Rebel LEDs is offered by Future Lighting Solutions

sarafan — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:05:58 +0000

Recently, Future Lighting Solutions announced the availability of the new Linear Optic 210 from Polymer Optics Limited designed specifically for linear arrays of LUXEON Rebel LEDs. A single optic is easily affixed to a linear array of LEDs already assembled on a PCB board, resulting in fast, low-cost assembly that reduces the footprint required for the LED lighting system in a luminaire.

Collection efficiency of the Linear Optic 210 is greater than 80% - comparable to that of an individual optic - with a linear beam profile of 30 degrees total beam angle. The optic's diffuse surface and flexible assembly position tolerance make it suitable for both single and multi-color applications. The surface finish enables a high level of color uniformity when mixing LUXEON Rebel LEDs of different colors. The optic simply slides into the grooves of the LED assembly's metal housing, with the option to attach the heat sink underneath. These features deliver a superior optical solution for linear luminaire applications such as wall washing, fluorescent strip light replacements, under-cabinet lighting, and walkway illumination.

It's reported that the product is yet another example of how they work with their network of solution partners to address specific market needs – in this case, by replacing individual optics with a single optical solution that can accommodate multiple power LEDs, The Linear Optic 210 capitalizes on the smaller size of the LUXEON Rebel so that luminaire system and manufacturing costs can be reduced; allowing customers to leverage these benefits in their product development strategies. and the product is supplied in packs of 10 or 100 pieces in a standard length of 1200 mm. It can be easily cut to suit shorter luminaire housing lengths, or lengthened by assembling multiple optics end-to-end in the luminaire housing. and it complies with the EU's RoHS requirements to protect consumers against hazardous substances.

About Future Lighting Solutions

Future Lighting Solutions is the leading provider of LED lighting components and solution support for lighting designers and OEMs interested in taking advantage of solid state lighting technology. The company is a division of Future Electronics, the third largest electronic components distributor in the world. Both companies operate in 167 locations in 39 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and provides LED lighting knowledge, resources, programs, partners, solutions and logistics support to promote the development of LED products and installations.

Future Lighting Solutions and NEC Electronics America Introduce Intelligent Constant High-Current Driver with Microcontroller

Emma — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:46:14 +0000

Future Lighting Solutions, a division of Future Electronics, Inc., with NEC Electronics America, Inc., today introduced the world’s first intelligent constant High-Current Driver (HCD) with microcontroller (MCU). The new HCD/LED MCU can be used in lighting applications that employ multiple LEDs, in addition to industrial control applications such as stepping motors, solenoid drives, and switch-mode power supplies.

“Future Lighting Solutions and NEC Electronics America have developed a ‘smart’ design approach to support the growing performance demands of LED lighting and other applications,” said Bart Ladd, General Manager, Account Development and Applications, NEC Electronics America. “We have combined NEC Electronics’ extensive experience in MCUs with Future Lighting Solutions’ power LED applications knowledge, to produce this new HCD/LED MCU. The solution offers higher integration and greater intelligence, and is supported with a robust design environment that helps designers bring products to market faster and more cost effectively.”

The new device combines an NEC Electronics’ 8-bit All Flash™ microcontroller with a four-channel HCD that helps reduce device size and system costs. This solution delivers efficient power management capability in street illumination, architecture, entertainment, emergency vehicle and display lighting systems.

“Customers will value the flexibility that the µPD78F8024 solution provides, such as providing output current support to drive the full range of our LUXEON® high-power LEDs,” said Patrick Durand, Worldwide Applications Manager for Future Lighting Solutions. “Engineers who want to maximize control, reliability and power savings for their solid-state lighting applications can also leverage this new MCU’s ability to dynamically change the average current for an LED by communicating with a temperature or ambient light sensor.”

The product’s high level of integration allows for a smaller number of external components to open up board space for other components. In addition to supporting a wide input voltage range from 9 to 38-volts, the flexible four-channel architecture also enables designs using both buck and boost regulator topologies.

The µPD78F8024 HCD/LED MCU is available in a 64-pin LQFP. Samples are available now, starting at US$3.50 per 1000 unit quantities1. Evaluation boards will be available in early May. For additional information, visit www.FutureLightingSolutions.com/NEC.

About Future Lighting Solutions

Future Lighting Solutions is a division of Future Electronics Inc., the 3rd largest electronic distributor in the world. We are focused on delivering world-class LUXEON® LEDs, technical solutions and commercial support that facilitate developing and manufacturing “never before possible” LUXEON LED based applications. Future Lighting Solutions brings customers unparalleled LED lighting knowledge, access to expert resources, full system solutions and global logistics support.

About NEC Electronics America, Inc.

NEC Electronics America, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a leading provider of semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology solutions for the broadband and communications markets; system solutions for the mobile, PC, automotive and digital consumer markets; and multi-market solutions for a wide range of consumer applications. NEC Electronics America offers local manufacturing in Roseville, California, and the global manufacturing capabilities of its parent company. In the Americas, NEC Electronics America markets and sells industrial-type active-matrix LCD modules from NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd., a global leader in innovative display technologies.

Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice. All Flash is a trademark or registered trademark of NEC Electronics Corporation.