We tried a Selador fixture and discovered it did a great job of meeting the design parameters. The decrease in complexity was also a benefit to the church to keep maintenance requirements minimal”, said Howard Case, the church's capital projects manager. And due to Selador's unique seven-color LED design, the fixtures were able to match the color temperature of existing lighting.The Selador units provide a wide range of spread lenses to meet the designer's needs. We ended up with one two-foot unit per column and rib with two high-power units at the spring points of the proscenium arch. ETC’s Unison? architectural dimming with LCD control panels provides centralized control over the lighting system and offers the ability to easily expand the system in the future.”
Installation was completed just in time for last Christmas, when the new architectural lighting enhancements would be revealed for the first time. Case describes the moment: “We created looks for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, which incorporated red and green. The reaction of people when they walked into the church, where the dome over the sanctuary and all of the upper pilasters were lit for the first time (and not just lit, but with Christmas colors) was pretty amazing.The Q-200 can last 30,000~50,000 hours comparing with around 5,000 hours for conventional desk lights. It is specifically designed to enhance learning and concentration capability of the users by applying lab-proven color temperatures of LED for each area of subjects they study such as science and liberal arts.
With simple touch of control panel, users can easily switch color temperature at users’ preference. Moreover it gives users anti-glaring lighting circumstance by adopting advanced optical lens system. It also gives more illuminance of 1400 lux comparing with 900 lux of conventional desk light consuming only 10 watt of power consumption. With adjustable 4-way angle function, it can give the most efficient light distribution for users.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Luminus joins this electrical community
PhlatLight LEDs are used in a variety of lighting applications that require high brightness and efficiency, wide white color palette, high color rendering and very long life. Indoor and outdoor general lighting applications include street lighting, entertainment, architecture, automotive, medical and dental, avionics, manufacturing and machine vision, as well as display and digital signage markets.
"NEMA members are among the most significant electro-industry manufacturers in the world and Luminus is looking forward to becoming active in leading standards establishment, influencing energy related legislation and legislation that impacts emerging technologies. Luminus joins this electrical community and will help lead discussions on critical issues," said Keith T. S. Ward, president & CEO, Luminus Devices. "We also look forward to participating in NEMA’s enLIGHTen America initiative, which is aggressively promoting sustainability and energy-savings through the application of the latest technologies in lighting."
On the heels of the record-breaking 2009 show and the largest conference in its 20-year history, LIGHTFAIR? International (LFI) is preparing for another strong educational program in 2010 with the official Call for Speakers. LFI, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference—featuring the LIGHTFAIR Institute? and the LIGHTFAIR Daylighting Institute?—calls for speakers to submit proposals for the 2010 conference in Las Vegas.
This is an opportunity for industry experts to present lighting-related topics such as applications, software, control systems, product updates, design innovations, daylighting, sustainable and environmental design, case studies, professional development, lighting fundamentals and advanced in-depth subject matter to architects, specifiers, lighting designers, interior designers, engineers, lighting manufacturers, contractors, landscape architects and students.
"NEMA members are among the most significant electro-industry manufacturers in the world and Luminus is looking forward to becoming active in leading standards establishment, influencing energy related legislation and legislation that impacts emerging technologies. Luminus joins this electrical community and will help lead discussions on critical issues," said Keith T. S. Ward, president & CEO, Luminus Devices. "We also look forward to participating in NEMA’s enLIGHTen America initiative, which is aggressively promoting sustainability and energy-savings through the application of the latest technologies in lighting."
On the heels of the record-breaking 2009 show and the largest conference in its 20-year history, LIGHTFAIR? International (LFI) is preparing for another strong educational program in 2010 with the official Call for Speakers. LFI, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference—featuring the LIGHTFAIR Institute? and the LIGHTFAIR Daylighting Institute?—calls for speakers to submit proposals for the 2010 conference in Las Vegas.
This is an opportunity for industry experts to present lighting-related topics such as applications, software, control systems, product updates, design innovations, daylighting, sustainable and environmental design, case studies, professional development, lighting fundamentals and advanced in-depth subject matter to architects, specifiers, lighting designers, interior designers, engineers, lighting manufacturers, contractors, landscape architects and students.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
addition to high efficiency lenses for fluorescent lighting
The move gives Fusion Optix 60% more space for engineering, product development, and quality control.The space will house a larger, more sophisticated integrating sphere for system testing, dedicated space for LED system design, and an expanded quality control area, among other things. The added space also allows Fusion Optix to bring more capabilities in-house, such as LED array assembly and optical film coating.As solid-state lighting becomes more viable in the general illumination, display, and signage markets, Fusion Optix has been focusing on system designs that incorporate LEDs and highly efficient optical components, in addition to high efficiency lenses for fluorescent lighting. Because of this shift, the need for more dedicated engineering and product development space has become apparent.
Carmanah Technologies announced that the company and Dr. David Green today closed on an agreement whereby Dr. Green, through his holding company, has purchased Carmanah's LED edge-lit signs business, Carmanah Signs Inc. ("CSI"). This transaction is aligned with Carmanah's business strategy to focus on strategic solar lighting and technology markets. As part of the transaction, Dr. Green has resigned as a member of the Carmanah Board of Directors in order to pursue this opportunity.
Under the agreement, Dr. Green, through an incorporated company controlled by him, will pay a combined total of approximately $2M for the shares of CSI and for repayment of CSI's inter-company debt to Carmanah Technologies Corporation. The deal includes a combination of cash payments and a common share buy-back by Carmanah of approximately 1 million of the Company's shares owned by Dr. Green. These common shares will be returned to Treasury.Following the transaction, Dr. Green will maintain an equity position in Carmanah, representing approximately 3% of the total common shares outstanding.Green founded Carmanah in 1995, becoming Chairman when the Company went public in 2000. He resigned as Chairman in May, 2009, but stayed on the Board to assist the new Chairman with the transition into his new role. According to Dr. Green, he looks forward to retiring from the Board to pursue this private business venture, confident that Carmanah's strategic growth plan is in capable hands.
Carmanah Technologies announced that the company and Dr. David Green today closed on an agreement whereby Dr. Green, through his holding company, has purchased Carmanah's LED edge-lit signs business, Carmanah Signs Inc. ("CSI"). This transaction is aligned with Carmanah's business strategy to focus on strategic solar lighting and technology markets. As part of the transaction, Dr. Green has resigned as a member of the Carmanah Board of Directors in order to pursue this opportunity.
Under the agreement, Dr. Green, through an incorporated company controlled by him, will pay a combined total of approximately $2M for the shares of CSI and for repayment of CSI's inter-company debt to Carmanah Technologies Corporation. The deal includes a combination of cash payments and a common share buy-back by Carmanah of approximately 1 million of the Company's shares owned by Dr. Green. These common shares will be returned to Treasury.Following the transaction, Dr. Green will maintain an equity position in Carmanah, representing approximately 3% of the total common shares outstanding.Green founded Carmanah in 1995, becoming Chairman when the Company went public in 2000. He resigned as Chairman in May, 2009, but stayed on the Board to assist the new Chairman with the transition into his new role. According to Dr. Green, he looks forward to retiring from the Board to pursue this private business venture, confident that Carmanah's strategic growth plan is in capable hands.
Monday, May 26, 2014
the illumination market in Asia will be one of the fastest growing segments
Producing 5000 lumens, the fixture provides excellent color rendering, a brilliant white color temperature and low glare. In addition, the Generation Bi-level Switching option provides a uniform 50% power reduction while closely maintaining critical-to-safety site lighting uniformity levels.
The Generation Series LED Luminaire incorporates a unique House Side/Street Side dimming option that allows independent operation of the house side and the street side of the distribution. This reduces the light level on the house side of the fixture by roughly 40% and results in a further 50% savings in energy consumption when dimmed.
Philips Lumileds today announced Alvin Tse, a fifteen-year veteran of the lighting industry, has joined the company as its Vice President of Sales in Asia Pacific. Mr. Tse will lead its growing team of technical, marketing and sales professionals in the region which is widely expected to be among the fastest growing for solid-state lighting adoption.
In the coming three years it’s expected that the illumination market in Asia will be one of the fastest growing segments and at a rate that exceeds other regions. According to Mr. Tse, “Those companies that can develop the entire LED, from Epi through packaging, and posses the manufacturing capability to deliver the reliability and quality of light required in mass volume, will succeed and lead the transition from conventional to solid-state illumination.”
Mr. Tse began his career at Philips Lighting, where he was responsible for the professional lighting business in Hong Kong and South China. He has also held various positions in sales management, product marketing and business development in solid-state lighting, and most recently ran the global marketing and sales for Light Engine Ltd. (formally Cotco). Mr. Tse also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a MBA from the University of South Australia.
The Generation Series LED Luminaire incorporates a unique House Side/Street Side dimming option that allows independent operation of the house side and the street side of the distribution. This reduces the light level on the house side of the fixture by roughly 40% and results in a further 50% savings in energy consumption when dimmed.
Philips Lumileds today announced Alvin Tse, a fifteen-year veteran of the lighting industry, has joined the company as its Vice President of Sales in Asia Pacific. Mr. Tse will lead its growing team of technical, marketing and sales professionals in the region which is widely expected to be among the fastest growing for solid-state lighting adoption.
In the coming three years it’s expected that the illumination market in Asia will be one of the fastest growing segments and at a rate that exceeds other regions. According to Mr. Tse, “Those companies that can develop the entire LED, from Epi through packaging, and posses the manufacturing capability to deliver the reliability and quality of light required in mass volume, will succeed and lead the transition from conventional to solid-state illumination.”
Mr. Tse began his career at Philips Lighting, where he was responsible for the professional lighting business in Hong Kong and South China. He has also held various positions in sales management, product marketing and business development in solid-state lighting, and most recently ran the global marketing and sales for Light Engine Ltd. (formally Cotco). Mr. Tse also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a MBA from the University of South Australia.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
LED's long lifetime performance requires careful design
LEDs are inherently durable and long-lasting components. However, achieving the LED's long lifetime performance requires careful design and testing of the electronic power and control systems and the thermal network. The extensive characterization and reliability testing that OptoElectronix incorporates into every product is the result of its extensive experience in LED and semiconductor technology product development and manufacturing.OptoElectronix estimates that the solid-state lighting (SSL) light engine market, which includes the LEDs, thermal network, power driver circuitry, and optics -- all incorporated into one module -- will be approximately $5.516 billion in 2012.
The application circuit with BCR 450 has low component count and is free of inductors, capacitors and free-wheeling diode resulting in a very small PCB space requirement. This includes the elimination of electrolytic capacitors which limit the lifetime of switch-mode driver solutions. Infineon also implemented an effective thermal shut down feature and over-voltage as well as over-current protection into the device.
Additionally, the BCR 450 with its output current precision varying only +/-10 percent over the entire operating temperature range strongly supports the homogenous light output requirement for LED lighting fixtures.The world’s largest semiconductor maker has undergone a worst profit drop in seven years in the global recession. Chang said that the company could start out first purchasing a small company, and use that as a nucleus for growth. The company is considering buying companies in solar and LED sections. Chang didn’t identify any acquisition targets or specify investment amounts.
The application circuit with BCR 450 has low component count and is free of inductors, capacitors and free-wheeling diode resulting in a very small PCB space requirement. This includes the elimination of electrolytic capacitors which limit the lifetime of switch-mode driver solutions. Infineon also implemented an effective thermal shut down feature and over-voltage as well as over-current protection into the device.
Additionally, the BCR 450 with its output current precision varying only +/-10 percent over the entire operating temperature range strongly supports the homogenous light output requirement for LED lighting fixtures.The world’s largest semiconductor maker has undergone a worst profit drop in seven years in the global recession. Chang said that the company could start out first purchasing a small company, and use that as a nucleus for growth. The company is considering buying companies in solar and LED sections. Chang didn’t identify any acquisition targets or specify investment amounts.
the low profile laydown style
The LED Vantage ?, contains sophisticated processors and regulators to ensure that the color and power of the light remains consistent, according to the company. The LED Vantage is custom made to fit inside of any showcase and is secured to the case using Econo-Lite’s patented spring loaded technology which allows installation in just a few minutes.
The new Genesis II LED Tail lights are unique due to their oval board shape which features 120 second generation Genesis LEDs, according to the company. The unique shape allows the board to be set deep inside the reflector to give the maximum light output. The Lights are avaliable in mutiple models including a smoked or red lens as well as the stock squareback style or the low profile laydown style.
The company also offers the option of a black reflecter as opposed to a chrome reflecter on the smoked laydown models. This feature provides a blacked out effect that looks more natural, especially on black and silver bikes, than a stock taill light does.
The new Genesis? II LED product line is not limited to Harley Davidsons?, it will also include Metric, Sportbike and Goldwing? motorcycle products. These units have a suggested retail price of $139.95 and $149.95 depending on the model.
an innovator of intelligent LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced that it has retained Associated Component Sales (ACS) of Atlanta, Georgia to represent its line of LED products throughout the United States and Canada.
The new Genesis II LED Tail lights are unique due to their oval board shape which features 120 second generation Genesis LEDs, according to the company. The unique shape allows the board to be set deep inside the reflector to give the maximum light output. The Lights are avaliable in mutiple models including a smoked or red lens as well as the stock squareback style or the low profile laydown style.
The company also offers the option of a black reflecter as opposed to a chrome reflecter on the smoked laydown models. This feature provides a blacked out effect that looks more natural, especially on black and silver bikes, than a stock taill light does.
The new Genesis? II LED product line is not limited to Harley Davidsons?, it will also include Metric, Sportbike and Goldwing? motorcycle products. These units have a suggested retail price of $139.95 and $149.95 depending on the model.
an innovator of intelligent LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced that it has retained Associated Component Sales (ACS) of Atlanta, Georgia to represent its line of LED products throughout the United States and Canada.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
lighting design dictates an even wash of light
LFI's 20th anniversary spotlighted two spectacular keynote luncheons during the Daylighting Institute and the LIGHTFAIR Institute. Ed Begley Jr. spoke on Sunday, May 3 and James Turrell on Monday, May 4. Topics addressed during each luncheon included sustainability and light as art and inspiration. Both luncheons individually attracted a packed house of attendees.
Evluma developed the new wide optic version of the 40W Clearlight as a companion to its existing narrow optic, or lambertian luminaire. Both luminaries are designed for use in 50-175W Mercury Vapor (MV), or 70-150W High Pressure Sodium (HPS) mogul base, dusk-till-dawn fixtures. With peak intensity vertical angle of 0o, the narrow optic Clearlight is recommended for areas over doorways or loading docks where more light is required directly under the fixture. The wide optic is recommended for parking lots and roadways, anywhere lighting design dictates an even wash of light, says the company.
The Clearlight contains no mercury, and is dark-sky friendly with full cut off; the highest percentage of lamp lumens falling in the 0o-60o zone for both models. With an overall projected life-time well beyond an L70 of 70,000 hours, the Clearlight requires very little maintenance compared to legacy HPS and MV, according to the company. Evluma distributors are currently taking orders for the new Clearlight 40W Wide Optic LED luminaries with stock available mid-August, 2009.
LED light engine manufacturer, today announced a five-year (or 35,000-hour, whichever comes first) warranty on their complete line of LED Universal Light Engine(TM) products. These light engines provide full plug-and-play functionality, making it simple for designers to incorporate solid-state lighting into a wide variety of existing and new luminaires. OptoElectronix Universal Light Engines include the LED, a thermal network, optics, the electronic driving system for the LEDs, and a range of control functions. The warranty is effective as of August 1, 2009.
Evluma developed the new wide optic version of the 40W Clearlight as a companion to its existing narrow optic, or lambertian luminaire. Both luminaries are designed for use in 50-175W Mercury Vapor (MV), or 70-150W High Pressure Sodium (HPS) mogul base, dusk-till-dawn fixtures. With peak intensity vertical angle of 0o, the narrow optic Clearlight is recommended for areas over doorways or loading docks where more light is required directly under the fixture. The wide optic is recommended for parking lots and roadways, anywhere lighting design dictates an even wash of light, says the company.
The Clearlight contains no mercury, and is dark-sky friendly with full cut off; the highest percentage of lamp lumens falling in the 0o-60o zone for both models. With an overall projected life-time well beyond an L70 of 70,000 hours, the Clearlight requires very little maintenance compared to legacy HPS and MV, according to the company. Evluma distributors are currently taking orders for the new Clearlight 40W Wide Optic LED luminaries with stock available mid-August, 2009.
LED light engine manufacturer, today announced a five-year (or 35,000-hour, whichever comes first) warranty on their complete line of LED Universal Light Engine(TM) products. These light engines provide full plug-and-play functionality, making it simple for designers to incorporate solid-state lighting into a wide variety of existing and new luminaires. OptoElectronix Universal Light Engines include the LED, a thermal network, optics, the electronic driving system for the LEDs, and a range of control functions. The warranty is effective as of August 1, 2009.
Monday, May 19, 2014
through intelligent control using advanced digital signal processing
The research greenhouse contains three movable tables. By using cameras the tests can be followed online. "At the moment it is just too expensive to replace the SON-T completely with LED-lighting, but this greenhouse offers the possiblity to research the optimal growing recipe. For the growers we remove the so called hordes so that in the future they can start with a basic recipe.We want to keep the cultivation affordable and innovative", decided Jaco Dijkshoorn from BVB Substrates. "With BVB and Philips - who have been around for more than a hundred years - we want to guarentee the future of cultivation. We have a lot of faith in it!"
The charter of the joint team is to develop innovative control ICs both for conventional light sources, such as fluorescent or HID lamps, and for emerging LEDs. These devices will ensure the optimal control and regulation of light sources, at the same time maximising their service life and, through intelligent control using advanced digital signal processing, will be fundamental in minimising energy consumption. The move will also further enhance the patent and intellectual property portfolio of the companies in the field of state of the art lighting control and semiconductor process technology.
"Semiconductors play an important role in improving power efficiencies, in reducing global energy consumption and in environmental sustainability," said Dr Jalal Bagherli, CEO of Dialog Semiconductor. "The lighting industry is going through a period of rapid technological change. In establishing this partnership, I am delighted to be bringing our relationship with this industry leader to the next level as we together leverage our expertise to create the most power-efficient lighting systems possible.
The charter of the joint team is to develop innovative control ICs both for conventional light sources, such as fluorescent or HID lamps, and for emerging LEDs. These devices will ensure the optimal control and regulation of light sources, at the same time maximising their service life and, through intelligent control using advanced digital signal processing, will be fundamental in minimising energy consumption. The move will also further enhance the patent and intellectual property portfolio of the companies in the field of state of the art lighting control and semiconductor process technology.
"Semiconductors play an important role in improving power efficiencies, in reducing global energy consumption and in environmental sustainability," said Dr Jalal Bagherli, CEO of Dialog Semiconductor. "The lighting industry is going through a period of rapid technological change. In establishing this partnership, I am delighted to be bringing our relationship with this industry leader to the next level as we together leverage our expertise to create the most power-efficient lighting systems possible.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
the LED High Bay fixture is completely free of hazardous materials
Additionally, the educational program, which started two days before the trade show floor opened with the Daylighting and LIGHTFAIR Institutes, offered the largest, most diverse courses and seminars to date with more than 220 hours of programming over five days. This year, 136 industry experts presented 75 sessions, addressing topics that covered lighting fundamentals, software, applications, controls and solutions, as well as design innovation, sustainability, energy-efficiency, product updates and case studies.
LFI's 20th anniversary spotlighted two spectacular keynote luncheons during the Daylighting Institute and the LIGHTFAIR Institute. Ed Begley Jr. spoke on Sunday, May 3 and James Turrell on Monday, May 4. Topics addressed during each luncheon included sustainability and light as art and inspiration. Both luncheons individually attracted a packed house of attendees.
Operating on just 150 watts, the powder-coated aluminum SafeSite? High Bay luminaire is designed to perform for 10+ years in even the most demanding applications - three times as long as traditional HID fixtures, and nearly twice as long as fluorescent solutions. Environmentally, the LED High Bay fixture is completely free of hazardous materials, including mercury, and boasts an annual energy savings that equates to over two metric tons of C02 saved per fixture per year. In a 1,000 fixture retrofit, that’s equivalent to 347 cars off the road and over 19,000 mg of mercury saved annually.
Weighing in at less than fifteen pounds, half the weight of a conventional fixture, the SafeSite? High Bay’s low-profile housing is designed to pair seamlessly with a full range of mounting options offered by Dialight. Combined with a rugged solid-state design that makes the luminaire resistant to shock and vibration, users are presented with a high level of versatility and reliability matched by the luminaire’s superior ease of installation.
LFI's 20th anniversary spotlighted two spectacular keynote luncheons during the Daylighting Institute and the LIGHTFAIR Institute. Ed Begley Jr. spoke on Sunday, May 3 and James Turrell on Monday, May 4. Topics addressed during each luncheon included sustainability and light as art and inspiration. Both luncheons individually attracted a packed house of attendees.
Operating on just 150 watts, the powder-coated aluminum SafeSite? High Bay luminaire is designed to perform for 10+ years in even the most demanding applications - three times as long as traditional HID fixtures, and nearly twice as long as fluorescent solutions. Environmentally, the LED High Bay fixture is completely free of hazardous materials, including mercury, and boasts an annual energy savings that equates to over two metric tons of C02 saved per fixture per year. In a 1,000 fixture retrofit, that’s equivalent to 347 cars off the road and over 19,000 mg of mercury saved annually.
Weighing in at less than fifteen pounds, half the weight of a conventional fixture, the SafeSite? High Bay’s low-profile housing is designed to pair seamlessly with a full range of mounting options offered by Dialight. Combined with a rugged solid-state design that makes the luminaire resistant to shock and vibration, users are presented with a high level of versatility and reliability matched by the luminaire’s superior ease of installation.
light source with exceptional appearance
Renaissance Lighting is a global leader in the development of next-generation solid-state architectural downlights and controls, the result of on-going breakthroughs in the application of LED technology and Constructive Occlusion?, a patented technology for the unique mixing and blending of multiple LED light sources. The company’s innovation and unrelenting commitment to green technology are key forces driving the development of highly creative lighting products that deliver the solid-state industry’s purest light source with exceptional appearance, superior efficiency and glare-free illumination for all architectural applications. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, Renaissance Lighting deploys a revolutionary approach to product engineering and design that is supported by 30 patents including its optical and feedback control technologies.
From a driving current of just 250mA the new TL12W02-N neutral white LED and TL12W02-L warm white LEDs offer high typical luminous flux ratings of 90 lumens and 60 lumens respectively. Both devices will operate over a wide temperature range of -40oC to 100 oC, making them ideal for harsh industrial environments and outdoor lighting designs.The TL12W02-N and TL12W02-L are supplied in miniature surface mount packages measuring just 10.5mm x 5mm x 2.1mm. Designed to ensure low thermal resistance, the package technology provides improved heat dissipation characteristics and helps simplify thermal management in lighting designs based on the new LEDs.
The aim of the “LED – Emotionalize your light” competition is to develop viable lighting solutions that users can afford and are easy to operate and install. A total of 530 ideas from 86 countries have been entered in the competition at www.yahamlighting.com. Using application scenarios, graphic designs and technical specifications the participants presented their creations to around 800 community members and the professional jury of senior OSRAM staff and selected media and design experts.
From a driving current of just 250mA the new TL12W02-N neutral white LED and TL12W02-L warm white LEDs offer high typical luminous flux ratings of 90 lumens and 60 lumens respectively. Both devices will operate over a wide temperature range of -40oC to 100 oC, making them ideal for harsh industrial environments and outdoor lighting designs.The TL12W02-N and TL12W02-L are supplied in miniature surface mount packages measuring just 10.5mm x 5mm x 2.1mm. Designed to ensure low thermal resistance, the package technology provides improved heat dissipation characteristics and helps simplify thermal management in lighting designs based on the new LEDs.
The aim of the “LED – Emotionalize your light” competition is to develop viable lighting solutions that users can afford and are easy to operate and install. A total of 530 ideas from 86 countries have been entered in the competition at www.yahamlighting.com. Using application scenarios, graphic designs and technical specifications the participants presented their creations to around 800 community members and the professional jury of senior OSRAM staff and selected media and design experts.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive
The same board-mount connector is used for both board-to-board and wire-to-board connectivity. The hermaphroditic design results in only one board-mount part needing to be inventoried and simplifies design by using the same footprint on both ends of the strip. Contacts are supplied in reeled form for processing by high-speed terminating equipment.
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems, wireless systems and specialty products, with fiscal 2008 sales of $14.8 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; alternative energy and lighting; and public safety communications. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.
Luna Road, in conjunction with the road authorities in Costa Rica, has installed Luna Road Lights on the dangerous roads and curves leading up to the treacherous Tunnel Zurqui in a bid to help increase road safety, and help reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities at this particular death trap.
The LR-200 Luna Road Light Series was the major model used on this particular project. Each LR-200 Luna Road Light Series was installed in the foundation of the road, creating a flushed finish effect.
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems, wireless systems and specialty products, with fiscal 2008 sales of $14.8 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; alternative energy and lighting; and public safety communications. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.
Luna Road, in conjunction with the road authorities in Costa Rica, has installed Luna Road Lights on the dangerous roads and curves leading up to the treacherous Tunnel Zurqui in a bid to help increase road safety, and help reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities at this particular death trap.
The LR-200 Luna Road Light Series was the major model used on this particular project. Each LR-200 Luna Road Light Series was installed in the foundation of the road, creating a flushed finish effect.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
LED detection to shut down open channels
YAHAM LED driver IC is ideal for backlighting control in mobile devices. The 3P3208 features 16 programmable current levels with single wire pulse control, dual-mode 1X, 1.5X, charge pump for maximum efficiency and VF coverage, small application circuit, and no need for extra resistors for current settings. In addition, it provides automatic LED detection to shut down open channels, built-in thermal protection, proprietary current regulation topology, no inductors, low noise operation, 1MHz constant switching frequency, and the smallest package size (2.85x3mm) available.
We found Tower's power management process to be ideal for LED driver ICs as it includes an industry first scalable Rdson versus breakdown voltage design kit technology to reduce on-resistance and size of power cells," said Dr. Zhixu Zhou, President of 3PEAKIC Microelectronics Inc. "Tower has been instrumental in offering excellent process technology and customer support in manufacturing our wafers and also working with us to develop and win the market."
"3PEAKIC's choice to manufacture its devices at Tower's fab in Israel instead of a facility in closer proximity to China is a testament to our unparalleled design enablement capabilities and superior process technologies," said Dr. Avi Strum, Vice President and General Manager of Tower's Specialty Business Unit at Tower Semiconductor. "We seek to align our capabilities with customers that target the green energy sector and are pleased with the opportunity to produce energy saving devices such as 3PEAKIC's LED driver ICs."
We found Tower's power management process to be ideal for LED driver ICs as it includes an industry first scalable Rdson versus breakdown voltage design kit technology to reduce on-resistance and size of power cells," said Dr. Zhixu Zhou, President of 3PEAKIC Microelectronics Inc. "Tower has been instrumental in offering excellent process technology and customer support in manufacturing our wafers and also working with us to develop and win the market."
"3PEAKIC's choice to manufacture its devices at Tower's fab in Israel instead of a facility in closer proximity to China is a testament to our unparalleled design enablement capabilities and superior process technologies," said Dr. Avi Strum, Vice President and General Manager of Tower's Specialty Business Unit at Tower Semiconductor. "We seek to align our capabilities with customers that target the green energy sector and are pleased with the opportunity to produce energy saving devices such as 3PEAKIC's LED driver ICs."
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Neither of the new LED lamps contains lead or mercury
Just like its 10-watt cousin, the GE 7-watt LED lamp helps customers excel at cutting energy costs. It reduces energy consumption by 77 percent when compared with standard 30-watt incandescent R20 reflectors and, if you can reduce your light levels, you can save even more compared with halogen 50-watt PAR20 lamps over 20,000 hours. The 7-watt GE LED lamps have a 20,000-hour rated life to 70 percent of initial light output, so fewer lamp replacements are needed versus standard halogen or incandescent light sources. It features an 82 CRI and is available in both 2700K and 3000K, attributes that allow it to provide crisp, halogen-like color.
Neither of the new LED lamps contains lead or mercury. Both are RoHS compliant.YAHAM is one of the world’s largest LED systems companies. Its expansive installed base of white LED systems in the United States includes Walmart’s refrigerated display case lighting installation, the world’s biggest white-LEDs-replacing-fluorescent lighting retrofit in a retail display setting. Globally, GE has sold over 500,000 LED refrigerated lighting case lights, over 5 million LED traffic signals and over 14 million linear feet of Tetra? LED lighting systems for use in signage and architectural applications. Over 50 percent of GE’s lighting research is devoted to LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and OLEDs.
GE Consumer & Industrial spans the globe as an industry leader in major appliances, lighting and integrated industrial equipment, systems and services. Providing solutions for commercial, industrial and residential use in more than 100 countries, GE Consumer & Industrial uses innovative technologies and ecomaginationSM, a GE initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that help customers and consumers meet pressing environmental challenges, to deliver comfort, convenience and electrical protection and control.
Neither of the new LED lamps contains lead or mercury. Both are RoHS compliant.YAHAM is one of the world’s largest LED systems companies. Its expansive installed base of white LED systems in the United States includes Walmart’s refrigerated display case lighting installation, the world’s biggest white-LEDs-replacing-fluorescent lighting retrofit in a retail display setting. Globally, GE has sold over 500,000 LED refrigerated lighting case lights, over 5 million LED traffic signals and over 14 million linear feet of Tetra? LED lighting systems for use in signage and architectural applications. Over 50 percent of GE’s lighting research is devoted to LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and OLEDs.
GE Consumer & Industrial spans the globe as an industry leader in major appliances, lighting and integrated industrial equipment, systems and services. Providing solutions for commercial, industrial and residential use in more than 100 countries, GE Consumer & Industrial uses innovative technologies and ecomaginationSM, a GE initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that help customers and consumers meet pressing environmental challenges, to deliver comfort, convenience and electrical protection and control.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
the LED is a key to its growing popularity
The LEDtronics LED48T8 tubes comply with RoHS—the lead-free and mercury-free directive, as well as the CE safety assurance. They emit no infrared or ultraviolet radiation, and effectively reduce light pollution, being compatible with the international “dark skies” initiative.Founded in 1983, LEDtronics leads where others only follow when it comes to designing, manufacturing and packaging state-of-the-art LEDs to meet the world’s constantly changing lighting needs. Our inventive product line encompasses an array of direct incandescent lamp replacement Based LEDs, low-cost snap-in and relampable Panel Mount LEDs, high intensity sunlight-visible Discrete LEDs, PCB LEDs circuit board status indicators, surface mount diodes SMT LEDs, full-spectrum rainbow RGB LEDs and Infra-Red (IR) LEDs.
Several trends have boosted the popularity of these electronic lights, according to automotive engineers. A few LED products now offer 50 lumens/W – in some cases as much as 100 – whereas many products a few years ago offered less than five. Additionally, electric vehicles and hybrids need power-efficient lighting, which boosts the appeal of LEDs. Meanwhile, the cost of LEDs has gradually dropped over the last five years.Less than 2 percent of headlights are estimated to use LED technology today. But suppliers say that more than 80 percent of Asian cars use LED-based CHMSLs. Similarly, more than 70 percent of European cars and about half of North American cars are employing LED-based CHMSLs. On the exterior of the vehicle, LEDs are also used in daytime running lamps and parking lights, as well as the high- and low-beam headlights.
Tier-one suppliers say the design flexibility of the LED is a key to its growing popularity. LED packages can be altered to incorporate different numbers of chips, as well as different shapes and sizes. Automakers such as Cadillac, for example, have used that flexibility to create unusually shaped CHMSLs and tail lamps.In that sense, LEDs are helping automakers create greater brand awareness, in the interior, as well as the car's exterior. yaham, for example, has rolled out LEDs of various colors – including ice blue, blue lagoon, sky blue and blue green – which enable automakers to tune the interior color to match their brand. In an even bolder step, Ford is employing the technology in MyColor, a system that allows drivers to change the interior colors to match their moods.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Future Lighting Solutions is a provider of LED lighting components
Future Lighting Solutions supplied the LUXEON LEDs from Philips Lumileds as well as tools and services to help ensure color uniformity in the LEDs themselves. Proprietary Future tools were used to calculate the achievable chromaticity coordinates and thereby determine which color bins were required to produce the required color values. Future’s binning program then ensured that every balloon would be illuminated by LEDs from the same bin of each color in Future’s managed inventory.
The LED modules were designed and manufactured by MAL Effekt, a German-based Future Lighting Solutions Integration Network Member, and mounted on aluminum tubes inserted into each balloon. MAL Effekt also developed a custom DMX512 Power module that was used drive the LEDs, generate the desired colors, and control both color point and brightness via pulse width modulation (PWM).
MAZeT GmbH, another Future Lighting Solutions partner, supplied color sensors that monitored the color produced by the RGB modules and sent the information from a central DMX512 control panel to a custom MAZeT electronic for any necessary adjustments to ensure the homogeneity of color tones from balloon to balloon. The JENCOLOR color sensors were developed by MAZeT and manufactured by JENOPTIK.Future Lighting Solutions is a provider of LED lighting components and support services for solid-state lighting products and installations, including engineering expertise, concept development, full system solutions and online tools that accelerate quality application development. The company is a division of Future Electronics.
The LED modules were designed and manufactured by MAL Effekt, a German-based Future Lighting Solutions Integration Network Member, and mounted on aluminum tubes inserted into each balloon. MAL Effekt also developed a custom DMX512 Power module that was used drive the LEDs, generate the desired colors, and control both color point and brightness via pulse width modulation (PWM).
MAZeT GmbH, another Future Lighting Solutions partner, supplied color sensors that monitored the color produced by the RGB modules and sent the information from a central DMX512 control panel to a custom MAZeT electronic for any necessary adjustments to ensure the homogeneity of color tones from balloon to balloon. The JENCOLOR color sensors were developed by MAZeT and manufactured by JENOPTIK.Future Lighting Solutions is a provider of LED lighting components and support services for solid-state lighting products and installations, including engineering expertise, concept development, full system solutions and online tools that accelerate quality application development. The company is a division of Future Electronics.
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Leaman takes the helm of a leading innovator of solid-state and conventional lighting technologies. Under Jerabek’s leadership, OSRAM SYLVANIA rose to its current position as North America’s number one lighting supplier, with sales of 1.75 billion Euros in fiscal year 2008.
"I am delighted that Rick Leaman has been chosen to succeed me,” said Jerabek. “Rick's strong operational background especially in the turbulent automotive industry has prepared him well to continue steering our leadership position in traditional lighting technologies while successfully transitioning to solid state lighting. I am also pleased to take on a new role as vice chairman, providing both industry and customer support for OSRAM SYLVANIA that complements Rick's role as CEO."
Leaman will serve as chief executive for OSRAM SYLVANIA’s consumer lighting, professional lighting and specialty lighting business units in Canada, Mexico and the United States. He will also serve as a member of the OSRAM SYLVANIA board of directors.
“It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead OSRAM SYLVANIA into a new era of innovation,” said Leaman. “Our organization has unmatched lighting expertise and will lead the transition to energy-saving lighting in homes, businesses and vehicles across North America.”
Jerabek will continue as a member of the OSRAM SYLVANIA board of directors and support the company in legislative activities and industry associations such as the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED).
Leaman takes the helm of a leading innovator of solid-state and conventional lighting technologies. Under Jerabek’s leadership, OSRAM SYLVANIA rose to its current position as North America’s number one lighting supplier, with sales of 1.75 billion Euros in fiscal year 2008.
"I am delighted that Rick Leaman has been chosen to succeed me,” said Jerabek. “Rick's strong operational background especially in the turbulent automotive industry has prepared him well to continue steering our leadership position in traditional lighting technologies while successfully transitioning to solid state lighting. I am also pleased to take on a new role as vice chairman, providing both industry and customer support for OSRAM SYLVANIA that complements Rick's role as CEO."
Leaman will serve as chief executive for OSRAM SYLVANIA’s consumer lighting, professional lighting and specialty lighting business units in Canada, Mexico and the United States. He will also serve as a member of the OSRAM SYLVANIA board of directors.
“It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead OSRAM SYLVANIA into a new era of innovation,” said Leaman. “Our organization has unmatched lighting expertise and will lead the transition to energy-saving lighting in homes, businesses and vehicles across North America.”
Jerabek will continue as a member of the OSRAM SYLVANIA board of directors and support the company in legislative activities and industry associations such as the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED).
Saturday, May 3, 2014
business development strategies for technology companies
Prior to joining Luminus Devices, Lawson was Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at BTU International, where he was responsible for the development and growth of the solar energy business. Before this, Lawson headed up SD Lawson and Associates, a strategic consulting firm focused on product, market and business development strategies for technology companies. In addition, Lawson has held senior level positions with PRI Automation, Inc. and Digital Equipment Corporation. Lawson began his career as a process sustaining engineer at Intel Corporation.Luminus says that its PhatLight LEDs are ideal for UV curing applications as Luminus products produce irradiance levels comparable to current and older technology UV sources, mercury lamps. LED-based UV curing offers significantly long life and dramatic reduction in cost of ownership of these technically advanced systems. Also, LED-based UV curing is a green technology that reduces both electrical consumption and emissions.
“This is an exciting time to join Luminus Devices as the company enters its next stage of growth and I look forward to building momentum in the UV curing market,” said Lawson. “The UV lighting market will contribute greatly to the company’s overall growth strategy.Luminus Devices, Inc. develops and manufactures high performance solid-state light sources – PhlatLight LEDs – for the general illumination-lighting, projection display, and UV curing market segments. Holder of extensive intellectual property and over 150 issued and pending worldwide patents for big LED technology, Luminus Devices headquarters is located in Billerica, MA with domestic manufacturing also in Billerica and Woburn, MA, and global manufacturing in Taiwan and Thailand.
The new range uses a new design to ensure that high directional light levels are produced from a small array of LEDs consuming tiny amounts of electrical power, according to the company. For example a newly launched 7 Watt Megaman LED Reflector produces the light equivalent of a traditional 35 Watt halogen spotlight. These lamps also have a rated life of around 20,000 hours, far exceeding both conventional (incandescent) and halogen lamps.Based on over 10 years of research and development, these ground-breaking lamps are a direct one-for-one replacement for halogen spots in terms of both colour temperature and intensity, but with energy savings of up to 80%. The new range looks set to become a benchmark for interior and lighting designers, as it represents a significant leap forward in current LED lamp performance.
“This is an exciting time to join Luminus Devices as the company enters its next stage of growth and I look forward to building momentum in the UV curing market,” said Lawson. “The UV lighting market will contribute greatly to the company’s overall growth strategy.Luminus Devices, Inc. develops and manufactures high performance solid-state light sources – PhlatLight LEDs – for the general illumination-lighting, projection display, and UV curing market segments. Holder of extensive intellectual property and over 150 issued and pending worldwide patents for big LED technology, Luminus Devices headquarters is located in Billerica, MA with domestic manufacturing also in Billerica and Woburn, MA, and global manufacturing in Taiwan and Thailand.
The new range uses a new design to ensure that high directional light levels are produced from a small array of LEDs consuming tiny amounts of electrical power, according to the company. For example a newly launched 7 Watt Megaman LED Reflector produces the light equivalent of a traditional 35 Watt halogen spotlight. These lamps also have a rated life of around 20,000 hours, far exceeding both conventional (incandescent) and halogen lamps.Based on over 10 years of research and development, these ground-breaking lamps are a direct one-for-one replacement for halogen spots in terms of both colour temperature and intensity, but with energy savings of up to 80%. The new range looks set to become a benchmark for interior and lighting designers, as it represents a significant leap forward in current LED lamp performance.
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