LEDs
Burger King's worldwide first energy efficient restaurant shines with LED technology from Everlight Electronics
BURGER KING® has equipped its world first energy efficient restaurant, opened in early June in Waghäusel, Germany, with LED lighting technology from Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. [TSE:2393]. The new eco-friendly design which allows for series production and global implementation, utilizes state-of the-art technologies and renewable energy to power one-third of the restaurant's energy consumption. A key role in this context falls to long-lasting interior and exterior LED bulbs saving more than 55 percent of energy consumption annually compared to traditional lighting methods.
Monochrome OLED – latest addition to GTK UK Optoelectronics Product Family
The latest addition to GTK's range of optoelectronics displays is the monochrome OLED. Available in a variety of display sizes and resolutions this technology has an exceptional contrast ratio (2000:1), a viewing angle of 160 degrees, response time 10ms, and brightness of 100cd/m2. This product is available in a variety of sizes and colours, with some variants offered in multiple colour options enabling OEM's to differentiate products within a family.
Europe’s First All-LED Industrial Plant Opens in The Netherlands
The LED lighting revolution achieved another victory with the opening of an industrial plant lit exclusively with LEDs. Located in Etten Leur, The Netherlands, the full-service consumer products packaging plant is owned and operated by Kompak. All interior and exterior lighting fixtures feature Cree XLamp® LEDs and were developed and installed by LedNed, a Dutch LED lighting pioneer.
Oxley Supply Nav Lights for EADS Atlante UAV
Oxley Developments has been awarded a prestigious contract to supply aircraft navigation LED lights to the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) for their Atlante unmanned air vehicle (UAV) program.
Marl adds pink version to LED family
Marl has taken the unusual step of adding a pink version to its 676 series of standard indicator LEDs. These rugged IP67 sealed LEDs are extremely popular for panels and status indication applications due to their wide viewing angle.
austriamicrosystems announces new 144-channel dot matrix LED driver with industry’s highest efficiency and smallest size
austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, has announced the AS1119, the most advanced and smallest LED dot-matrix driver (channels vs. PCB space) available. The AS1119 drives 144 LEDs but requires only 9 mm² PCB space, reduces external component count, reduces connector pin count and requires fewer PCB layers. Benefits for end users include up to 80% longer battery lifetime, more colorful effects and smoother running animations. The AS1119 is targeted for dot matrix displays in mobile phones, personal electronics and toys.
Creative Technology Hong Kong Partners with Future Lighting Solutions to Develop LUXEON-Based LED Downlights for Asia & Europe
Future Lighting Solutions today announced a joint development project with Creative Technology Hong Kong Limited yielding a new line of solid state downlights manufactured under Creative Technology's Mabushi brand. The luminaires utilize LUXEON® Rebel LEDs and were designed with thermal, electrical and optical support from Future's engineering team.
Toshiba High-brightness, High Reliability White Surface Mount LEDs Provide Excellent Color Uniformity for Backlighting Applications
Marktech has expanded its lineup of Toshiba White surface mount LEDs aimed at general and backlighting applications with the release of the Toshiba TLWxK1109 series. The new 1109 series LEDs are offered in three Lighting Industry standard color temperatures of 3000K, 5000K and 6500K. As with all Toshiba products, the highest level of manufacturing processes are used to insure a very robust LED for use in all lighting applications.
The New GlacialLight LED Dimming Solution
GlacialTech Inc. introduces the novel GL-BR20D/30D/40D Series LED Bulbs that are exquisite 110/220VAC LED retrofits for conventional BR halogen bulbs. What makes GL-BR20D/30D/40D most unique is the TRIAC-dimmable function embodied in the bulbs for smoothly dimming down to complete darkness while the dimmer's conduction angle is being diminished towards nil. The proprietary, self-designed and self-contained LED drivers entirely demonstrate GlacialLight's consummate technologies implanted in all its LED products to offer maximal luminous efficacy and minimal carbon dioxide emission.
Systems boost LED Production for Taiwan manufacturer
Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is delighted to announce a multiple system order from a major Taiwan-based LED epiwafer and chip maker, for use in the production of High Brightness LEDs (HBLEDs).
Mercedes-Benz Implements LUXEON Rebel LEDs from Philips Lumileds for Daytime Running Light Function
Daimler AG announced that it has adopted LUXEON® Rebel LEDs for use in the Daytime Running Light (DRL) function on several vehicle models within its fleet. Starting with the E-Class models in June 2010, Daimler intends to expand the use of LUXEON Rebel LEDs for the DRL function in other models, as well.
Cree Extends LED Market Leadership with Industry’s Most Color-Consistent LEDs
Cree is taking another leadership position in the LED industry with the addition of the industry's smallest warm and neutral bins to its award-winning multichip XLamp MP-L and MC-E EasyWhite LEDs. This breakthrough offers a single two-step MacAdams ellipse bin per color temperature, optimized to achieve incandescent-like color consistency and eliminating the need to purchase multiple small bins and perform complex color mixing.
LUXEON Rebel PC Amber Hot/Cold Factor and Light Output Improve
LUXEON Rebel PC Amber is establishing new performance benchmarks for its phosphor converted amber LED that are proving important not only for automotive and specialty markets but for the illumination market as well. Hot/Cold factor, which indicates how much light is delivered at operating conditions as opposed to test conditions, has increased 12% at 80C. Lumens and lumens per watt (efficacy) performance exceed that of all other amber power LEDs.
Fairchild Semiconductor’s Global Power ResourceSM Centre Delivers a Total Solution for Energy-Efficient LED Street Lighting
Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) China-based Global Power Resource SM Centre (GPRC) has developed a complete LED street lighting solution that provides high efficiency and outstanding thermal performance – as well as high reliability – to increase the lifetime of street lamps.
Mouser Stocking TI’s DC/DC LED Lighting Developer’s Kit
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it is stocking the Texas Instruments TMDSDCDCLEDKIT TMS320C2000™ DC/DC LED Lighting Developer's Kit.
LED light source replaces BA9 and E10 incandescent bulbs
Aerco is stocking ELED, a new bipolar LED light source from Oxley designed to replace standard BA9 and E10 incandescent bulbs in push-button switches and panel instrumentation.
Marl LED is four times more efficient than halogen
Marl has launched a Citizen LED equivalent to the popular MR16 halogen light, offering over four times better efficiency.
White LED Ring Light from Aven Improves Visibility for Any Microscope
A versatile microscope accessory allows pinpoint illumination control at varied intensity levels. The White LED Ring Light from Aven, Inc. combines seven brightness choices with four lighting modes for customized adaptation to any specimen or objective. Sixty long-lasting LEDs provide soft, no-shadow illumination for life science labs, industrial inspection and materials analysis. The flicker-free white lights retain color integrity over time and operate at low temperature to minimize user discomfort, even for long spans. Full mode operation uses all of the evenly distributed LEDs (35,000 lux), or users can illuminate one, two or three quadrants. Seven brightness settings add further precision.
Cree and Philips Sign Comprehensive LED Patent Cross-License Agreement
Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), and Philips (NYSE:PHG)(AEX: PHI) have signed a comprehensive, worldwide patent cross-license agreement designed to further accelerate the growth of the LED lighting market. Cree and Philips both hold broad and substantial optoelectronic patent portfolios which are important to their respective businesses. This agreement covers patents from both parties in the fields of blue LED chip technology, white LEDs and phosphors (including remote phosphors), control systems, LED luminaires and lamps as well as LED backlighting of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and patents in the Philips LED Luminaire Licensing Program.
GlacialLight's Novel GL-SD60 Series, Waterproof DC-Powered LED Spotlights or Floodlights,
GlacialTech Inc., today unveils the brand-new GL-SD60 series, waterproof DC-powered LED spotlights or floodlights. The GL-SD60 series are completely dust-proof as well as waterproof, protected against strong water jets from all directions, making them perfect for both indoor and outdoor lighting. Designed with an optional beam angle of either 30° or 60°, the GL-SD60 series are available to provide spotlighting or floodlighting as commonly required at residential, commercial and industrial sites for security or construction lighting.
Toshiba High-brightness, High Reliability White Surface Mount LEDs Provide Excellent Color Uniformity for Backlighting Applications
Marktech has expanded its lineup of Toshiba White surface mount LEDs aimed at general and backlighting applications with the release of the Toshiba TLWxK1109 series. The new 1109 series LEDs are offered in three Lighting Industry standard color temperatures of 3000K, 5000K and 6500K. As with all Toshiba products, the highest level of manufacturing processes are used to insure a very robust LED for use in all lighting applications.
Imco industries announced its top-of-the-line LED Lights - Illumination devices for armored fighting vehicles
Imco Industries announced today the line of LED LIGHTS FOR ARMORED FIGHTING VEHICLES. IMCO breaks new ground as the industry's superior designer and manufacturer of military illumination and marking systems and will showcase its LED Lights at the upcoming Eurosatory 2010, at Hall 6 Stand B661.
Lithonia Lighting Brings LED Ambient Lighting Systems to Mainstream Commercial Marketplace
Lithonia Lighting, the market leader in indoor commercial and architectural lighting, announced today it is fortifying its presence in the LED lighting market with the introduction of RTLED. RTLED is a high-quality, volumetric recessed luminaire that delivers ambient white light throughout an entire space while reducing energy costs, maintenance costs and a building's environmental footprint.
GlacialLight exhibiting at the International LED & OLED EXPO 2010 in Seoul
GlacialLight, a division of GlacialTech Inc., a global provider of PC Cooling, Power supplies, power drivers and LED lighting, extends an invitation to all business and media partners around the world to attend their display at the International LED EXPO & OLED EXPO 2010, to be held at KINTEX in Seoul, South Korea, from June 22-25, 2010.
Everlight's LED Product Performance Showcased at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China
The 2010 World Expo in Shanghai City, China is bringing people the amazing experience in different countries, cities and enterprises around the world. Similarly, Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. is showcasing its technology and innovation in application as the major LED light source provider of Shanghai's Nanpu bridge，Lupu bridge and the overpasses of the World Expo 2010. Shanghai's Nanpu and Lupu bridges use Everlight's RGB full color high power LED to decorate the bridges' appearance during the night time, while the major light source of the overpasses use a combination of Everlight's white color high power LEDs offering general illumination for pedestrians.
Everlight Electronics, TPV and Epistar Partner to Address the Rapidly Changing Future Demands of the Worldwide LED Backlighting Market
Everlight Electronics, a leading LED packaging house and LED technology provider, TPV Technology Limited (TPV), the world's largest PC monitor manufacturer and LCD TV ODM company, and Epistar Corporation, the world's largest LED chips provider, today announced the establishment of a new joint venture to develop and produce LED packages and LED light bars for the LED backlight market.
Vishay's 24-LED Lighting Panels, With Luminous Flux up to 2160 Lumens, Serve Streetlight and Industrial Lighting Applications
Vishay is broadening its optoelectronics portfolio with new LED light panels for streetlight and industrial overhead lighting applications. The panels double as the core of a development kit that gives designers everything they need to get up to speed designing with Vishay's solid-state lighting solutions.
New high-current LED from OSRAM boosts brightness for small projectors with no increase in size
The new OSTAR Compact LED from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is characterized by improved high-current capability and lower thermal resistance for more light output. It can handle up to 6A in pulsed mode, making it ideal for pico and pocket projectors for small mobile terminals.
No More Mercury! - with LED illumination
CoolLED is promoting the many benefits of No More Mercury in its range of LED illumination products at the MICROSCIENCE meeting at the ExCel complex in London later this month.
Molex introduces LED Printed Circuit Assemblies
Molex Incorporated announces the availability of its Light Emitting Diode Printed Circuit Assemblies. Combining Molex's LED and Printed Circuit Assembly design and manufacturing expertise, these dependable and efficient custom-lighting solutions work seamlessly for LED subassemblies across several industries.
Everlight Introduces the New Shwo LED Lighting Series
Expanding Everlight's Lighting Series component portfolio, Everlight Electronics introduces another high power, high brightness LED package, the Shwo Series - our powerful, bright and economic (superb $/lm) LED series in a compact ceramic package.
Fast, accurate and flexible SMD LED placement demonstrated by Wilson Process Systems at EuroLED 2010
Wilson Process Systems (WPS), the leading contract manufacturer, will position itself as the high volume, accurate and flexible EMS provider for customers with large array LED boards targeting signage and lighting applications.
Award-Winning Headlamp, Profits from LUXEON LEDs & Future’s Supply Chain Services
Campers, hikers, climbers and others who need to light up the night can do it brightly, efficiently and hands-free with the LED-based Princeton Tec Remix headlamp, thanks in part to LUXEON Rebel LED technology as well as LED supply chain services from Future Lighting Solutions. The strap-to-your-head light has won two awards in the last three months for its brightness, durability and versatility in delivering both close- and long-range night lighting in a single unit.
GlacialLight Launches Low-Power, Eco-Friendly T8 LED Tubes
GlacialTech Inc., is launching the T8 low-power Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting tubes under the GlacialLight brand. The T8 LED tubes are an improvement as well as innovation of the existing models. The unique advantage is that the tubes are extremely low in power consumption with under 10W for a 2ft tube, and under 20W for a 4ft tube. The T8 identically suits a G13 socket as well as individually supports four AC input voltage specs, including 100-110V, 120V, 220-240V and 277V.
LEDs Help Clamp-On Flashlight Deliver Wide Beam & Cordless Operation
The use of LUXEON Rebel LEDs in a clamp-on flashlight recently introduced by Stanley Hand Tools is beaming up big benefits over halogen versions, including a wider beam spread free of hot spots as well as the ability to operate cordlessly with a long battery run time because of low LED power consumption. Stanley used the engineering services of solid state solutions specialist Future Lighting Solutions to optimize the lighting system design.
OPTEK's LEDs Used in Lava Tunnel Exhibit
TT electronics OPTEK Technology's LED module strips and flexible LED light strips have been employed by Adirondack Studios in the design and fabrication of the "Changing Earth" exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA. The exhibit includes a Magma Crawl display – a crawl-through fiberglass tunnel that uses a sequence of programmed lights and heating elements to simulate the flow of lava through the earth.
LEDs: Optimised light extraction through lens-like casting
Sharp is supplementing its LED lighting portfolio with three new white 'high colour rendering', high-performance LEDs. The 'DoubleDome' LEDs from Sharp already provide suitable light for energy-efficient lighting without secondary optics.
Sapphire substrates for LEDs in shortage
Sapphire substrates for LED chip production is in shortage and the supply will remain short until the end of 2010, according to market sources. The prices of sapphire substrates are expected to increase by over 20% in the second quarter of 2010, the sources added.
Marl's LED beats fluorescent on efficiency
New low-watt Citizen LED light engines from Marl enable the creation of replacements for fluorescent strip lights – offering well over 25% better efficiency and at least four times longer lifetimes. An array of five of the chips matches the light output of a 1.2W fluorescent tube.
Powerful infrared LED with integrated lens improves vision system operation
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors' new, powerful infrared DRAGON SFH 4236 adds depth to the IR DRAGON family by maximizing radiant intensity from a small form factor. The new infrared DRAGON is designed for applications that require narrow radiation characteristics from limited board space, namely automotive applications such as driver and passenger monitoring systems and blind spot detection systems, as well as camera-based vision systems for the industrial and security sectors.
