2016-01-21

Tridonic Launches LED Controller Compatible with DALI and U6ME2

With the ready2mains™ Programmer, information such as configuration parameters can be quickly transmitted via the mains cabling to the LED Drivers of indoor and outdoor luminaires. There is no need for an additional communications interface or any rewiring. Commands are transferred in digital format – simply via phase control. 
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2014-11-26

University of Washington Develops LED Contact Lenses

Hands-free information could stream across your contact lens, in a device that came one step closer to reality this week.
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2014-02-11

Arima Optoelectronics Releases MOLY Substrate LED Dice

Through the efforts in the second half of 2013, Arima Optoelectronics successfully launched super-bright red and yellow silicon-substrated dice. This series of LED dice used unique “laser-cutting on silicon substrate” patents owned by Arima Optoelectronics. This year, Arima Optoelectronics has further breakthrough on Arima-exclusive MOLY (MOLYBDENUM) substrated LED 
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2014-01-09

CRAIC Technologies Launches New Kinetic Spectroscopy Software

CRAIC Technologies, a leading innovator of UV-visible-NIR microanalysis solutions, is proud to introduce CRAIC TimePro™ kinetic spectroscopy software. This software package is designed to be used with CRAIC Technology’s microspectrophotometers and their controlling Lambdafire™ software. CRAIC TimePro™ allows the user to monitor changes in the spectra over time. The most unique feature is that this software will allow users to measure the time dependant changes in full UV-visible-NIR range reflectance, absorbance and even emission spectra of microscopic samples.
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2014-01-08

Radiant Zemax Expands ProMetric Colorimeters Product Line

Radiant Zemax announces the release of the ProMetric I2, the newest member of its ProMetric I family of imaging colorimeters. Designed to meet the speed and throughput requirements of high-volume production lines, the ProMetric I2 incorporates ProMetric I’s industry-leading technology in a 2MP, 1600 x 1200 pixel model, making it well suited to applications such as color and luminance uniformity testing in flat panel displays (FPDs), light measurement and characterization of LED products.
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2013-10-11

Goldee for Hue is like Music for the Radio

To enhance people’s life by creating the right ambience, a team called Goldee announces their new iPhone app product working with Philips Hue. By this free app, you can create romantic atmosphere for dinner, an environment that inspires creativity or subtle light for falling asleep. 
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2013-09-23

Everlight Launches HIR LEDs for Proximity-Sensors and Smart Touch Panel Applications

EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., a leading player in the global LED industry with three decades of experience in optoelectronics, introduces three new 850nm HIR (high efficiency infrared) LEDs featuring a high output power and narrow viewing angles which make them ideal for use in high-tech intelligence touch panel and proximity sensors.
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2013-06-18

Dow Corning’s New Dispensable Thermal Pads Raise Performance, Lower System Costs for LED Lighting Applications

Source: Courtesy of Dow Corning   Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation,today introduced to the Asian market new Dow Corning® Dispensable Thermal Pads, an innovative newtechnology developed for more cost-effectivethermal management in LED lighting applications. The new silicone materials now enable LED lamp and luminaire manufacturers to quickly and precisely print a layer of thermally conductive silicone compound in controllable thicknesses on complex substrate shapes, while ensuring excellent thermal management...
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2013-06-18

DuPont Circuit & Packaging Materials Brings New Production Capability Online for CooLam®

Taiwan-based Expansion to Boost Supply of Advanced Thermal Substrates for LED Lighting   DuPont Circuit & Packaging Materials, part of DuPont Electronics & Communications, announced today that it has increased its ability to produce and supply DuPont™ CooLam® thermal substrate products by more than seven times its previous level, to better serve its customers in the fast-growing global Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting market.  DuPont™ CooLam® thermal substrates are designed to dissipate heat in LED lighting appli...
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2013-06-11

Marl LEDs look the part for a handheld industrial instrument design

A quest for a very professional appearance allied with compact size led Instrument Installations Ltd to specify Marl 512 Series LEDs in its handheld actuator demonstration product range for use during client visit and training room demonstrations of Rotork actuators.  Appearance is increasingly as important in industrial instrumentation as it is in consumer electronics – especially during the critical sales phase, according to Chris Hill, Managing Director of Instrument Installations. He said, “The unit is intended to professionally demonstrate the key features of the actuators in formal client presentations in the field and at the training facility. It not only had to look great, but also has to be very easy and intuitive for the sales force to use, ensuring a really slick demonstration. .......
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2013-06-10

Mouser Electronics’ Lighting Applications Site Shines With Enhanced Features

        Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced that its Lighting Applications site on Mouser.com covering the entire lighting ecosystem has been expanded to include featured products, a new application feature, and several of the latest lighting industry articles. The updated site helps design engineers find the latest lighting advancements, trends, and supporting product information in as few clicks as possible. A new featured products section has been added, including products from leading suppliers such as Philips Lumileds, Cree and OSRAM Opto Semiconductors. There is also a new featured application, the Instrument Cluster Backlight, with a block diagram and other supporting resources. The articles section has been updated as well to include the latest lighting articles by Philips Lumileds, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, and Mouser.
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2013-06-08

TI Releases New LED Drivers for Retrofitting Light Bulb Design Simplify

Industry’s smallest and easy-to-use drivers reduce component count and solution size Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced the industry’s smallest off-line, phase-dimmable, constant-current lighting controller and an easy-to-use lighting driver that simplify the retrofit of a variety of LED bulbs, including E14, GU10, A19, PAR20/30/38, MR16 and AR111. The TPS92075 controller and TPS92560 driver reduce component count and solution size while improving compatibility with legacy lighting controls. The TPS92075 is designed for phase-dim...
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2013-06-03

HPLighting’s Full Series of UV LEDs by Patented QMC Technology Platform

Based on the unique copper substrate technology, HPLighting has passed the Energy Star LM-80 test and has successfully developed COB LED ranges from (3.0~50W) for all lighting applications. More excitingly, HPLighting is taking a giant step forward using such patented and state of the art QMC (Quartz Micro-Lens Cu Substrate) technology and launching an unprecedented worldwide campaign, showcasing the customized (365~410nm) UV LED package for all curing、printing、exposure and sterilization applications. All series UV LED product detail includes H4...
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2013-05-24

Xenerqi Launches DUO DIM Series–LED Drivers Provide TRIAC and 0-10V Dimming

Xenerqi Limited has launched its line of LED Drivers with embedded DUO DIM® Technology. These revolutionary drivers allow installers to use a single driver for installations with mixed TRIAC and 0-10V dimming technologies. Xenerqi’s DUO DIM® Technology provides consistent dimming in both TRIAC and 0-10V modes Xenerqi’s revolutionary DUO DIM® Technology provides consistent dimming in both TRIAC and 0-10V modes which enables unprecedented light consistency and simplicity in this kind of application. The DUO D...
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2013-05-22

Soraa Unveils 230V GU10 and 100V E11 Versions of its SORAA SNAP System

Soraa, a leader in GaN on GaN LED technology, unveiled 230V GU10 and 100V E11 versions of its SORAA SNAP System - the first magnetic-attach LED lamp and accessory system for lighting. Coupling its recently announced high output SORAA PREMIUM 2 or VIVID 2 LED MR16 10° lamp with a breakthrough prismatic lens and an innovative array of magnetic filter and lens attachments, the system allows users to customize the light directly on lamps, rather than on fixtures, opening up a new and exciting world of design possibilities for lighting. &q...
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2013-05-16

New Superior Surge Protector from Thomas Research Products

Thomas Research Products has announced an advanced new generation of their wildly popular Surge Protector product line. Thomas Research Products is a leading manufacturer of SSL power solutions and accessories. The FSP3-277-20K model Surge Protector includes in-line fusing to shut down the luminaire if the capabilities of the surge protector have been exceeded. This not only protects the LED luminaire, it demonstrates that the unit needs to be replaced. It can be utilized for fixtures on electrical mains up to 277V. The compact device is rated to protect from su...
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2013-05-09

GlacialPower Announces Two New GP-LD Series DC Input LED Drivers for 12V and 24V DC

Designed to be used in a variety of applications such as vessels or vehicles and includes the ability to accept Solar Panel power GlacialPower, a division of the Taiwanese technology manufacturer, GlacialTech Inc., is pleased to announce two new GlacialPower LED drivers for variable voltage LED lights – GP-LD10-30C and GP-LD15-24C. The GP-LD10-30C and GP-LD15-24C are multi-use scenario LED drivers fit for a wide range of implementations. They can be used on vessels or vehicles and with power sources with fluctuating voltage. They have be...
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2013-03-18

Microprecision Electronics SA announces 120/240 VAC Panel Mount LEDs for Power Indication

Microprecision Electronics  introduces bipolar LEDs in its range of panel mount LED’s in varied housing styles for front or rear panel mounting in response to international demand. The pre-wired assembly of a red, green or yellow bipolar LED and a resistor will work directly off a 120 VAC or 240 VAC line as a LED power indicator or as a drop-in replacement for neon indicators. 
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2013-03-06

Inventronics Launches Family of 347-480Vac Input 150W Constant Current LED Drivers

Inventronics has announced the release of a broad array of 150W constant current drivers for LED lighting applications.  The ETC-150SxxxDT(ST) series includes 16 different models with output currents ranging from 580 to 4200mA.  Regardless of the output current, each model offers a full load efficiency of 89-91%.  These products all operate over a 312-528Vac input range and provide excellent power factor correction (0.95 at 347V).  They provide a cost-saving and compact solution for ultra-high input voltage applications, which are now using a low inp...
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2013-02-21

ITL Launches Smallest Air-cooled UV LED Curing System

UK UV developer Integration Technology Ltd (ITL) has introduced an air-cooled LED curing system with class-leading size-to-power ratio making it the most compact on the market.   Measuring just 86mm long x 54mm wide x 79mm high, the MZero LED has a cure length of 30mm and generates > 4W/cm² centred around 395nm.   It utilises all of the proven features and benefits of its sister arc product, incorporating them into an LED alternative enhanced by extra functionalities including instant on/off, variable power and low temperature operation. &nb...
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2013-01-30

Cree Introduces CR Series LED Architectural Troffer with 130 lm/w

Breakthrough Innovations Deliver up to 130 LPW and Standard Efficacy of 100 LPW Continuing to build on the advantages of Cree TrueWhite® Technology, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) is announcing the CR Series LED Architectural High-Efficacy (HE) troffer, with an industry-leading 130 lumens per watt* and 90 CRI. Cree is also raising the bar by increasing the efficacy of the standard CR family to 100 lumens per watt. Cree is further expanding the CR troffer line with the new CR Series High-Definition (HD) troffer, featuring 80+ CRI ...
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2013-01-30

Molex Introduces First-to-Market LED Array Plastic Interconnection Technology

The industry’s first integrated plastic interconnection system enables easier, faster and more flexible application of LED arrays. Molex Incorporated announces a new development in LED array holder technology with integral electrical, mechanical and optical connectivity for optimal performance and to simplify design integration for lighting manufacturers. Existing LED arrays represent a challenging compromise between the LED array metal printed circuit boards or ceramic substrates being small enough to minimize costs and deliver the optical performance required while...
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2013-01-25

Osram: Brilliant Mix Universal Controller Simplifies Electronic Control

The Brilliant Mix LED color mixing concept from Osram Opto Semiconductors is now even easier to control thanks to the new Brilliant Mix Universal controller from Elec-Con technology. The controller is available in a standard version – with or without a sensor – and in a customized version. It can be adapted to current building systems standards, such as DALI, KNX and EIB. The controller concept has been developed as part of the LED Light for you network. Warm white light with high efficiency and a high color rendering index are right at the ...
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2013-01-23

JENCOLOR Semiconductor Sensors for Measuring Tasks in Analysis, Color and Light

MAZeT GmbH - a leading provider of Electronic Design and Manufacturing Services - presents new JENCOLOR products for measuring tasks in the fields of colorimetry and LED light. The new products include the MTCSiCF color sensor for photometry and colorimetry, the MCDC04 sensor signal amplifier with an I²C interface and the MTCS-INT-AB3 sensor board for light applications. The JENCOLOR color sensors in conjunction with the signal ICs are very well-suited to the temperature and long-term stabilization of LED light, colorimetry tasks ...
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2013-01-17

SemiLEDs Expands Its UV LED Portfolio with New 0.06W UV LED Product Series

SemiLEDs adds 0.06W UV LEDs product series to its UV LED product portfolio, available in 365-425nm, typical power 5-15mW at 20mA (power is dependent on wavelength). SemiLEDs (NASDAQ: LEDS), a global LED manufacturer, launches two new UV LEDs. The new series of 3020 PLCC UV LEDs and 5mm through-hole lamp type UV LEDs incorporate SemiLEDs’ unique and patented chip technology to offer higher performance and quality products to cost sensitive, retail applications. The 3020 product series will provide a solution to consumers w...
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2013-01-16

Intelligent LED Lighting Systems Driven By Power Vector

Dimmable LED Power Supplies With Auxiliary Output for Cooling Source In Production:56W, 1400mA - 2100mA Now Sampling: 90W, 2100 - 2800mA  LumaStream announces the introduction of two Power VectorLED Power Supplies: THEA 56:  56W constant current driver for powering and dimming high power LED arrays in the range of 1400mA to 2100mA. With it´s output voltage range from 10 to 28Vdc it is a good match for the 8x8 Bridgelux RS LED arrays or similar LED arrays. THEA 90: 90 W constant current driver for powering and ...
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2013-01-07

TILS 2013 : Avion Lighting's LED Products

Avion Lighting Co., Ltd is a professional supplier and manufacturer in the field of LED lighting. We have devoted ourselves to developing advanced LED lighting products and achieving the goal of excellent engineering team and ODM facilities and capabilities. The main products are as below: PowerDrive300 PowerDrive300 is a constant vlotage LED driver with DMX 512 decoder function. It is equipped with a variety of DMX modes for professional use. It also has 8 static colors and 9 built-in fadings in stand alone mode. It is easy for users to edit scenes witho...
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2012-12-28

TILS 2013:Series of LED lighting products Unveiled

LED MOTION SENSOR LIGHT ( Adapter power ) ITEM NO: PA36DC N.W.: 85g Size: 28* 28* 203 mm 2.0 Watt, 200 lm LED : Hight power white LED * 6 pcs Function: On/ Off/ Auto Indoor operation Light up of range: 3~5 M Delay time: 15 seconds Detection range: 3~5 M Detection degree: 90° at 25℃ * Rotatable * Automatic * Low power. * Rechargeable * Energy saving * Good sensitivity * Smart, Ultra mini * Daisy chain design (By wire or connected directly) * Portable light as a torch * Wireless, easy to install *...
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2012-12-25

TILS 2013:Anchorn Group’s LED Driver

Founded in 1984, Anchorn Group is an experienced manufacturer and exporter of electronic transformers for lighting fixtures. Headquarter in Taiwan and factory in China, Anchorn has a professional R&D team and experienced workers, specializing in making LED driver, electronic transformer and ballast. With an initial plant area of 4,000 square meters the factory has been expanded to over 20,000 square meters. Products comply with safety approvals including CE, CB, NEMKO, SEMKO, UL, CUL, ETL, CETL and PSE certifications. Inspections are made ac...
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2012-12-24

T8 LED Tube Solution

GreEnergy Technology Co., Ltd. provides complete T8 Tube LED lamp solutions which contains non-polarity T8 Tube LED tubes,1-10V dimming control, optimized size of 15W~75W LED power modules for driving multi-lamp operation (1 to 4 lamps optional, the height of power module is 2.35 cm, the width is 4.1 cm and the length of the power modules are from 14.2 cm to 24.2 cm according to the quantity of LED tube lamp support). The unique characterization of the LED power module can be normally supported in the condition of the lamps damaged while other lamps still in opera...
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New flux bin options offer even better optical performance and efficacy Cree LED has introduced XLamp XP-G3 S Line and XP-G4 White LEDs that are now brighter, with new minimum flux bin options for drop-in increases of output and efficacy. XP-G... READ MORE

For decades, Cree LED has been at the forefront of video LED technology, setting the industry benchmark for large-format displays, digital signage and video screens used in sporting events, concerts and commercial installations. Our expansive ... READ MORE