Philips marketing manager Juli Megonnell shares in this blog entry the functions of FlexScape LED luminaires.

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that Columbia Lighting has launched the LTRX, a unique ambient/exam LED luminaire that offers dual functionality for normal conditions and high lumens for critical examinations.

e2v’s Sapphire family of CMOS image sensors has been expanded to include a new 2-megapixel variant, which is manufactured with a microlens designed to accept a Chief Ray Angle (CRA) as low as zero degrees. This feature significantly improves performance with excellent uniformity of response over the whole array area, ideal for applications such as microscopy.

InVisage Technologies Inc., the pioneering developer of QuantumFilm™ camera sensors, today launched the Spark4K near-infrared (NIR) camera sensor. A 1.1-micron pixel, 13-megapixel sensor in a 1/3-inch module, Spark4K features the world’s highest NIR resolution packing 4K video at 30 frames per second, making it ideal for augmented reality, autonomous, and authentication systems that require high-resolution, high dynamic range NIR imaging with global shutter capability.

Leading specialty power supply manufacturer Lumina Power announced the release of the new HPP-750 pulsed laser diode driver, aimed at the industrial laser market. Capable of a maximum 750 watts and 350 amps output, this laser driver operates from a high current DC source like a Lumina Power LDD series CW laser diode power supply. With a rise time of < 10µs., pulse widths of ≥ 50µs. through CW can be achieved with repetition rates to 5 kHz. Standard analog/TTL control with options for RS232 or Ethernet configurations allow the user to continuously modulate current, pulse width and frequency.

Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc., a leader in advanced memory and analog IC solutions, today announced a single chip solution for automotive interior lighting. The IS32LT3175 is a feature-rich AEC-Q100 (Automotive Electronics Council) certified linear LED driver enabling reduced BOM count for low-cost and compact designs. The IS32LT3175 integrates a single channel LED driver with a programmable 150mA current source, push-button control, courtesy signal input and integrated programmable fade-in/fade-out lighting control. The device is designed for use in LED-based map lights, dome lights, door lights and other automotive lighting applications.

The leader in thin, engineered lighting solutions today announced the availability of its first-ever, innovative Cut-2-Size™ Backlighting Kit. Created for design engineers who need quick prototype backlighting for membrane switches, keypads, overlays, LCDs or other graphics displays, the Cut-2-Size Backlighting Kit is available from Lumitex. It can also be used for fast-turn, small volume production.

When is a headlight more than just a headlight? When it pierces through the night, letting oncoming traffic know exactly what you’re driving without having to see any other part of the vehicle. When it’s as much a status symbol as it is a safety system. And when it comes equipped on the 2016 Mazda CX-9, the only midsize, three-row crossover SUV in its class1 with standard LED headlights and tail lights.

Intersil Corporation, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today announced the ISL78365 laser diode driver for automotive heads-up display (HUD) systems. The highly integrated device pulses four high intensity lasers up to 750mA for projecting full-HD color video onto the windshield at nearly twice the current of competitive solutions. The ISL78365's higher current and faster switching speed enables HUDs with high resolution, high color-depth and high frame-rate projections.

Dialog Semiconductor plc, a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth(R) low energy technology, today announced the addition of ambient light and color sensor controls to its smart lighting platform of advanced LED drivers and Bluetooth controllers. This represents another significant milestone in the recently announced joint venture with Dyna Image as both companies continue to combine their core technologies to provide complete platform solutions.

Access Fixtures, a leader in commercial, industrial, and sports LED lighting, is announcing the launch of their new 105w LASA LED high Bay luminaire. Designed to minimize price and maximize performance, the LED high bay produces over 100 lumens per watt, emits over 11,000 lumens, and breaks a significant price barrier. The 105w LED high bay, which includes chains and hooks for easy installation, is priced under $100.

Dialight , the innovative global leader in LED lighting technology, today launched its new A0/A1 Red Controller System. The A0/A1 system has the lowest DC power consumption in the industry, making it ideal for operating its Vigilant Low (L-810) and Medium (L-864) Intensity Red Obstruction lights typically for met towers for the wind industry or cellular communication towers where solar and battery or generators are typically used as the power source.

Leyard, a global leader in visualization products, today unveiled the Leyard® CarbonLight™ LED display solutions, a family of flexible, lightweight displays uniquely constructed to meet a broad range of creative indoor and outdoor applications.

Until now, red vivarium lighting has been achieved by applying filtering films to white lights – an unreliable and expensive method of providing a uniform diurnal lighting cycle for lab animals. Now, Kenall Manufacturing, a leader in specialty sealed enclosure lighting for over 50 years, is introducing the SimpleSeal™ Narrow Spectrum Red LED for vivariums – the industry’s first true red LED light.

Crystalplex, a pioneer in the development of high stability quantum dots, has announced a new development enabling increased brightness and color stability for LCD displays using cadmium-free Sapphire™ quantum dots.

Vishay Intertechnology introduces a new dual-color IR emitting diode designed to save space in wearable devices and medical patient monitoring systems. Offered in a compact 2 mm by 2 mm by 0.87 mm package, the Vishay Semiconductors VSMD66694 features wavelengths of 660 nm (red) and 940 nm (IR), and is built on SurfLight technology for best-in-class radiant power of 9.5 mW and 8.5 mW, respectively.

The ATIVO multisensor is specially designed for detecting light and the presence, or motion of, people or vehicles in rooms with high ceilings of up to 20 metres. The ATIVO sensor can be used in a wide variety of applications, from industrial, production and assembly halls, to high-bay warehouses and logistics centres.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) today introduced a new device in its VLMU35xx series of ceramic-based, high-power UV LEDs with silicone lenses that features a wavelength in the 365 nm range. Designed to provide a reliable, energy-saving replacement for mercury lamps, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU3510-365-130 delivers an exceptionally long lifetime in a compact 3.45 mm by 3.45 mm surface-mount package for medical, industrial, and printing applications. The silicone lens of the VLMU3510-365-130 enables extremely long lifetimes up to 25,000 h, compared to the typical mercury lamp lifetime of 10,000 h. The environmentally friendly UV LED is free of heavy metals and provides increased reliability with its shock resistance and immunity to degradation from frequent on/off switching. While mercury lamps require complex drive circuits and need two to 15 minutes to warm up, the VLMU3510-365-130 allows for the use of simple low-voltage circuitry and requires no warm-up period. Built on InGaN (indium gallium nitride) technology, the device released today features typical radiant power of 690 mW at 500 mA and 945 mW at 700 mA in a wavelength range between 362.5 nm and 370 nm. The VLMU3510-365-130 offers an emission angle of 130° and radiant intensity of 315 mW/sr at 700 mA. The LED’s specifications make it ideal for UV curing in nail salon, dental, and poster printing applications; blood and counterfeit money detection; and photocatalytic purification. RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green, the VLMU3510-365-130 is compatible with reflow soldering processes and features a Moisture Sensitivity Level of 3 in accordance with J-STD-020. Samples and production quantities of the new UV LED are available now, with lead times of six to eight weeks.

Eating out has become increasingly commonplace in today’s busy life. This has triggered an urgent need for a sanitizing product that is portable, environmentally friendly, and leaves no chemical residue. ITRI developed a one-of-a-kind "Pocket Chopstick Sanitizer," which in just 90 seconds can kill 99.99% of E.coli and other pathogens. This innovation wins the COMPUTEX Best Choice Award 2016 and will be unveiled on May 31 at COMPUTEX Taipei. 

Access Fixtures, an industry leader in commercial and industrial LED lighting, is announcing the launch of new 2' and 4' new high-performance, purpose-built vapor tight linear luminaires with integrated LED arrays and drivers. In all categories, the 4' vapor tight linear luminaires exceed the performance of two-lamp T12 and T8 vapor tight linear fluorescent fixtures: they are dimmable, offer more lumens per watt, more overall lumens, and—perhaps most importantly—they are available from Access Fixtures at less than $90.00.

Commissioning and programming is both simple and intuitive, and various scenes, zones and effects are easily set using a rotary button. Programming knowledge or software is not required and the operating terminal designed for wall mounting features a high quality glass surface.

Molekule, a science and clean technology company, today introduced the world's first molecular air purifier. Molekule's patented technology brings a fundamentally new approach to air purification by completely eliminating the full spectrum of indoor pollutants, breaking them down on a molecular level.

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe showcased its technology lineup for PCIM (Power Conversion Intelligent Motion) 2016, which took place May 10 - 12 in Nuremberg, Germany. At Stand 429 in Hall 6 the company highlighted industry-leading innovations -- including passive components, semiconductors and thermal management solutions -- that provide increased efficiency and reliability for a wide range of applications.

AcroOptics, a research lighting company with product lines focused on aquaculture, algaculture, horticulture and biological research, has developed the CRAVE LED Reef Aquarium Lighting System, a configurable native habitat simulation lighting system for aquaculture and reef aquariums, illuminated with LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors.

Citing energy savings between 40% - 50% with matching light levels and quality, a report published by the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Green Proving Ground (GPG) program recommended plug-and-play LED downlight lamps as a replacement for compact fluorescent lamps. Plug-and-play LED downlamps used for this evaluation were provided by Lunera® Lighting.

MaxLite introduces the DiscMAX LED Post Top Luminaire as energy efficient lighting with architectural appeal for parking areas and large outdoor spaces.

The Taris luminaire family designed by the renowned Berlin design studios of Aisslinger has an elegant and integrative design with a new Optical Core System based on a combination of louvre and lens technology. Peripheral light-guiding structures ensure high visual comfort, and thanks to very good glare reduction (UGR <= 19) the product range is ideal for lighting in offices and public buildings complying with current standards.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced component solutions, today announced that its test lab for LED packages and modules has been qualified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a widely-recognized global safety science organization, to operate the UL Total Certification Program (TCP), one of the highest levels of testing and qualification under the UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP).

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI), today announced an expansion to its portfolio of 48V Gallium Nitride (GaN) RF power transistors optimized for Doherty power amplifiers for use in current and next-generation cellular base stations. The four new transistors collectively cover cellular bands from 1805 to 3600 MHz, meeting the needs of wireless carriers for superior performance at higher frequencies.

iDevices®, the preeminent brand in the smart home industry, announces the availability of Socket. This latest innovation allows you to turn any ordinary light bulb into a connected bulb quickly and easily. Simply screw Socket into your favorite lighting fixture and insert any standard bulb to enjoy the peace of mind that comes from the ability to control your lighting from anywhere.