Seoul Semiconductor’s New LED Delivers Brightness of 900 lm at 10-watt
 Seoul Semiconductor has released the ultra bright LED, Z-Power P7 series. The Z-Power P7 series, which the company started producing in volume quantities today, delivers the world’s highest brightness of 900 lumens at 10-watt. The 10 W P7 single LED package produces luminous flux of 900 lumens – much higher than the 60-watt general residential incandescent lamps, which only produce 660 lumens. The Z-Power P7 series has an efficacy of 90 lumens per watt from a single package, which is eight times higher than incandescent lamps.
The Z-power P7 series overwhelms incandescent lamps in terms of energy efficiency, a significant development that signals LED’s penetration into the general lighting market is just around the corner. Compared to general 60-watt incandescent lamps, which provide an efficacy of approximately 11 lumens per watt, Z-Power P7 series emits light at 900 lumens and has efficacy of 90 lumens per watt. This breakthrough is happening at a time when rising oil prices and environmental concerns have fueled the interest for energy- efficient systems all around the world.
In addition, the Z-Power P7 series shows remarkable performance compared to compact fluorescent lamps, which are widely available at most retailers. In a comparison between Z-Power P7 and a compact fluorescent lamp consuming electricity of 15 watts and emitting light at 924 lumens, the compact fluorescent lamp shows an efficacy of 61 lumens per watt, while the Z-Power P7 Series’ efficacy is one-and-a-half times higher at 90 lumens per watt.
Another advantage is low light loss rate. General light sources, such as fluorescent lamps and incandescent lamps, emit in all directions and the light loss rate is high. This means that only 60 percent to 70 percent of light produced from general light sources is applied to illuminate an object. In contrast, Seoul Semiconductor’s Z-Power P7 series is able to focus light in a specific direction based on the users’ need. As a result, there is little loss of light generated from the source. Not only is efficacy of the Z-Power P7 Series nearly one-and-a-half times higher than general light bulbs, but when the light loss is considered, the actual luminous efficacy of the Z-Power P7 Series is two-and-a-half times higher compared to a general light bulb of approximately the same luminous flux.
Seoul Semiconductor’s Z-Power P7 Series can be applied in many fields such as general residential lighting, streetlights, a variety of task lights, high-end flashlights for military, police or rugged use, and landscape lighting requiring extremely bright light.
“Development of the 900 lumens, 90 lumens per watt P7 Series is a milestone achievement that reinforces Seoul Semiconductor’s leadership position in the global LED industry,” said Hyuk Won Kwon, a general director of Seoul Semiconductor’s power LED business department. "We will develop new ultra high power products emitting over 1,000 lumens during the third quarter of this year to consolidate and continue advancing our technology.”
Seoul Semiconductor won accolades from the LED industry when it announced the world’s first 240 lumens single die Z-Power LED P4 Series in December 2006. Since then, the company has consecutively introduced many other innovative products to the market including the 420 lumens super bright single-package LED, and the world’s thinnest chip LED at 0.17mm and 80 lumens per watt which runs directly from AC outlets. These achievements have allowed Seoul Semiconductor to maintain its leadership position in the industry as one of the world’s most competitive and innovative producers of leading edge LED technology.
Increasingly, governments around the world have proposed regulations to ban the use of inefficient incandescent lamps in an effort to conserve energy and substantially reduce CO2 emission that contributes to the greenhouse effect. Seoul Semiconductor is keeping pace with significant advancement in LED technology including the introduction of the P7 Series to offer consumers a viable alternative to incandescent lamps that is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
Optek Offers Family of Surface Mount Infrared LEDs with Extended Operational Life
 Providing design engineers with a family of versatile, high stability infrared light sources, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a comprehensive range of surface mount infrared LEDs. Designated the OP180 Series and OP280 Series, the infrared LEDs are housed in plastic leadless PLCC-2 packages and feature a silicon encapsulant that increases the operational life of the component.
“Customers are continuously requesting components with increased functionality and that
are miniature in size for operation in applications with limited real estate,” said Alan Bennett,
vice president of sales and marketing for Optek Technology. “This family of IR LED devices
offers a competitive solution due to the stability of the components and variance of light emitted,
while meeting space constraints in both single device and array applications.”
The surface mount infrared LED family consists of the following components: OP180 – high power GaAs with 940nm peak wavelength, 0.50mW/cm2 apertured power, 20 mA IF, and 100° half power angle; OP280K – high power GaAIAs with 875nm peak wavelength, 0.85mW/cm2 apertured power, 20mA IF and 90° half power angle; OP280KT – high power GaAIAs with reverse polarity terminals, 850nm peak wavelength, 0.85mW/cm2 apertured power, 20mA IF and 90° half power angle; OP280PS – point source GaAIAs with 850nm peak wavelength and smaller spot size, 0.15mW/cm2 apertured power, 20mA IF and 50° half power angle; OP280V – high performance 850nm invisible VCSEL (class 1M) with 2.50 mW/cm2 apertured power, 7 mA IF and 18° half power angle.
The OP180 and OP280 series IR LEDs are well suited for non-contact position sensing, datum
detection, machine automation, and optical encoding applications.
Typical pricing for the OP180 and OP280 series IR LEDs starts at $0.22 each in quantities of 1,000 pieces. Production quantity lead times, if stock is not available, are from 6 to 8 weeks.
SunLED Introduces the Wedge Based LED
Available in two sizes 5 mm Flat Top version and 10 mm Round version, both packages have been carefully designed to fit as direct incandescent replacements. Varieties of voltages (5 V, 12 V, 14 V and 24 V) are available to support numerous applications. These Wedge Based LED lamps are plug-in compatible and can directly replace most major manufactured incandescent bulbs. These rugged packages have been extensively tested to support external conditions such as shock, vibration and heat is experienced with typical push-button switches. Vibrant colors available: red, green, yellow, orange, blue and white. Great benefits and advantages in switching from Incandescent Lamps to SunLED’s Wedge Based LED Lamps: Low Power Consumption, 100 K Hour Life, Extended Color Options, High Efficiency Operations, Power Savings Exceeding 80 percent, shock, heat, vibration advantages. These Wedge Based LEDs are excellent for various industries including hand-held peripherals, switch backlighting, aircraft instrumentation, medical devices, push-button switches, gaming industry, automotive controls and panel backlighting.
National Semiconductor Introduces High-Current Flash LED Driver With Adjustable Over-Voltage Protection for Single or Dual LED Operation in Handheld Devices
 National Semiconductor Corp. has introduced a high-current LED driver that enables dual LED operation for the camera flash function in portable multimedia devices. The LM3553, a member of National's PowerWise energy-efficient product family, drives one or two high-current LEDs in series in handheld devices such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smartphones, portable scanners and medical strobe lights.
National's LM3553 flash LED driver is a fixed-frequency, step-up DC-DC converter with two regulated current sinks, driving loads up to 1.2 A from a single-cell Li-Ion battery. Using the driver's adjustable over-voltage protection circuitry allows designers to drive two high-current LEDs in a
series configuration, which maximizes the illumination-to-power ratio. The LM3553 can drive the camera in a high-power flash mode for still photography or a low-power torch mode for video recording. To configure the driver to fit their application, designers can use the adjustable 128-flash current levels and 16-flash timer durations via an I2C compatible interface. The LM3553 also features built-in time-out protection to protect the flash LEDs in case of an error condition.
National's LM3553 flash LED driver maximizes the light output for low-power systems with peak efficiency equal to or greater than 90 percent, positioning it among National's PowerWise family of energy-efficient products.
National's LM3553 features an adjustable switch current limit for the use of small inductors with lower saturation currents. The voltage mode offers a 5V rail for backlight LEDs and audio amplifiers. One or more high-current LEDs can be driven either in a high-power flash mode or a
lower-power torch mode controlled by either an internal register or the FEN and TX pins. The TX input forces the flash pulse into a low-current torch mode, allowing for synchronization to RF power amplifier events or other high-current conditions. A GPIO pin adds a hardware resource to the system. The hardware reset pin offers full control over the device in case ofsystem failures. Additional features include internal soft-start to eliminate large in-rush currents during start-up and fast switching frequency, allowing for the use of smaller external components.
The LM3553 is offered in a 12-pin LLP(R) package. For more information on the LM3553 or to order samples or an evaluation board, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM3553.html.
Available now, the LM3553 is priced at $1.20 each in 1,000-unit quantities.
LEDRunLights Releases New LED Modules
 LEDRunLights LLC, a manufacturer of high power LED Module and high power LED light products for General lighting applications, has introduced a unique energy efficient 0.5 watt LED insert module and high power 1 watt LED insert module. The LED Module designed with high efficient thermal management to increase the LED performance. LEDRunLights manufactures the LED lens with special material that will not change the optical characteristics during time. Some of its products are: high power 0.5 watt and 1 watt LED module (insert), the insert embedded into heat sink that designed to meet customer specification or for specials applications.
The LED Insert is the main product for the company. The LED insert module with special configuration and heat sink used to manufacture the Blue LED tower. The Blue LED Tower dimension is 52 inches high and 3 inches diameter of Acrylic tube with 6 Blue LEDs imbedded in the Acrylic tube, each LED is 0.5 W total of 3 W or can be done with 6 LEDs with 1 watt each LED module, total of 6 watts of blue LED lighting. The Mid Tower is 3 watts or 6 watts of LED White lighting, the dimension of the Mid Tower is, height 20 inches and 3 inches diameter, it can be used as table top, wall mount, or ceiling mounts.
Optek Develops Thermally Conductive Substrate for High Power VLED Applications
 Providing solid state lighting design engineers with a means of dissipating heat in visible LED applications, TT electronics Optek Technology has developed a thermally conductive aluminum substrate. Designated the OptoTherm OCB201 series, the heat spreader substrates feature high thermal conductivity, creating a superior means of efficient thermal management for visible LED assemblies.
"Not only do OptoTherm substrates offer an excellent thermal path for removing heat from visible LEDs, but the dielectric is 0.004 inches thick, providing improved isolation between the copper circuit and aluminum cladding," said Alan Bennett, vice president of sales and marketing for Optek Technology. "The enhanced specifications and availability of the substrates in multiple configurations allows us to meet our customers' assembly requirements for any optical, electronic, thermal management, packaging and reliability specifications."
The substrates feature a high isolation voltage, with a dielectric breakdown of 4 K VDC. Copper and aluminum thicknesses are 0.0042 inch and 0.062 inch, respectively. Thermal conductivity is 1.1W/m-°K and thermal resistance is 1.8°C/W. The substrate meets UL-94 V0 flammability specifications.
With their in-house testing and third party validation, Optek will also verify that the substrate characteristics meet or exceed industry standards.
Maximum substrate panel size for the OptoTherm OCB201 series is 18 by 16.5 inches, with available thicknesses of 0.038 inches (0.97 mm), 0.070 inches (1.78 mm) and 0.133 inches (3.38mm).
Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light Provides Visibility in Nighttime Outdoor Activities
LEDtronics has released its latest solar-powered LED safety light for outdoor evening activities, such as bicycling, walking, jogging and inline skating. Now any outdoorsman can carry an extra measure of security into the backcountry or when battling for a spot on the concrete jungle, with a new compact and lightweight Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light.
Time and time again traffic safety studies have shown that bicyclists experience higher safety rates with the use of lights that make them more visible to motorists, during both the day and night. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s statistics, 33 percent of bicyclist fatalities in 2002 occurred between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. A more recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 22 percent of bicyclist fatalities in 2006 occurred between 6 PM and 9 PM, the most during the day, while 18 percent took place between 9 PM and midnight.
The most common advice given by biking magazines and Web sites: “If you’re riding at night, you absolutely should use a flashing red rear light.” They all agree that bicycle reflectors are not sufficient for safety. Some states have even enacted laws to that effect. Maine, for example, requires bicyclists to have a headlight and red taillight visible from at least 500 feet when riding at night.
The Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light by LEDtronics is well suited for this purpose. It is compact, yet it produces a repeating flash that can be seen from up to 2,000 feet away, depending on atmospheric conditions and line of sight.
The red flasher is a great safety multitasker. In addition to its primary use on a bike, this unit is ideal for children while walking home from school at dusk. It is indispensable for campers, hikers, skiers, bicyclists and even boaters, since it is waterproof to a depth of three feet. Use it as a personal marker by attaching it to a jacket or belt at night. It can mark a tent or dangerous areas around the campsite. Keep one in an emergency kit at home or one in the glove box of the car in case of fire, flood or earthquake, so that you can use it as a signaling device.
This flashing unit needs no batteries and is eco-friendly. It sports a built-in solar rechargeable Ni-MH battery that will last up to 5 years (subject to environmental conditions and usage). The unit comes with a red lens and two red 5 mm LEDs that flash continuously at a frequency of 200±10 times per minute for over 10 hours on 3 to 5 hours of daylight charging time. It has both a vibrating sensor and a lighting sensor, switching—it lights after dark and stays off in daylight, and if no vibration is sensed, it is set to switch off.
The LEDtronics Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light, series SLR-BIKE, is lightweight, weighing only 1.6 ounces—easy to carry on the person. It is also compact, measuring 50 mm wide by 65 mm high by 30 mm deep. Its polycarbonate construction is fully weatherproof. It is easily mounted on any bicycle with the provided mounting clamps, using just a screwdriver. Once installed, it is incredibly low-maintenance.
The Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light part number SLR-BIKE-RED-001 is available for $16.95 per unit. Discounts are available for large purchases. Availability is stock. First-time large production quantities are available to customers in 4 to 6 weeks.
Sol Unveils New Energy-Efficient LED Sign Lighting Solution
Sol (Solar Outdoor Lighting) has released a new, energy-efficient, LED signage product, a solar-powered LED IllumiSign, sets a new standard in sustainable, energy efficient sign lighting.
“The IllumiSign LED lighting technology provides superior visibility, performance and reliability,” said Michael Sonnenfeldt, chairman of Sol Inc. “Additionally Sol offers the only solar-power option on the market, which reduces energy and installation costs and enables companies to install their signage anywhere.”
Compared with fluorescent tubes, IllumiSign engineers out hot spots and improves visibility. IllumiSign is available in two power options: conventional 120 VAC or stand-alone solar power. This flexibility allows for installation on or off the grid for all applications. IllumiSign is strictly plug-and-play with no additional wiring, which means companies save on labor and assembly costs. Designed for OEM and retrofit projects, Sol offers a 5-year warranty for the IllumiSign. Plus, IllumiSign is vandal-resistant, since its solid-state LEDs are not exposed even if the sign panel is broken. IllumiSign uses as little as 10 percent of the electricity of conventional lighting, reducing energy costs. IllumiSign is ETL listed to the UL 48 standard, made with a rugged aluminum housing. It provides a service life of 100,000 hours, which is 15 years of brilliant performance.
World’s Largest LED Chandelier Illuminated at Stanley Center for the Arts in Utica, NY
 Meyda Lighting has illuminated the world’s largest LED free-hanging chandelier at the Stanley Center for the Arts in Utica, New York. Meyda Lighting recently installed the chandelier after one year of planning and production in its manufacturing facilities.
Custom crafted of steel, blown-glass and acrylic, this lighting fixture is 35 feet in diameter, 17 feet tall, and 7,000 pounds. It is assembled in several sections of tubular steel trusses, plus a dozen sections of other steel trusses, framework and decorative embellishments.
The chandelier, hand-finished in antique gold and bronze, was designed to complement the Stanley Theater’s Mexican baroque Moorish theme. Each truss includes a steel arm featuring a hand-painted Green and White, Red glass-eyed serpent spiraling down. At the tip of each arm is a bobeche (eight in all), each with a diameter of 36 inches and designed to hold seven candles, ranging up to two feet in height. The bottom of each bobeche has been designed with a red and blue acrylic to coordinate with the nuances of the theater’s color scheme. Sculpted steel candlesticks simulating wax drippings, feature blown-glass diffusers replicating candletip flames. |
Solid State Lighting Tops R&D List at DOE
At a recent gathering of supporters for Albeo Technologies, a Boulder-based solid-state lighting (SSL) manufacturer, Mary Colvin Werner spoke about the emphasis on solid state lighting at the Department of Energy (DOE).
"Of all the building efficiency technologies the DOE is looking at, solid-state lighting is receiving the most research dollars—by far," said Werner, who is the technology manager for the building technologies program at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden.
Werner pointed out that buildings account for 71 percent of total electricity consumption in the US and for commercial buildings, the largest portion of energy consumption is from lighting (25 percent).
The DOE is pouring 60 percent of its building R&D budget for emerging technologies into SSL. The remaining funding is directed at building envelope (22 percent), space conditioning and refrigeration (9 percent) and analysis tools and design strategies (9 percent).
According to Werner, the US DOE's solid-state lighting research activities represent an essential component of the Department's strategy for achieving Zero Energy Buildings — buildings that produce as much energy as they use. The development of highly efficient, cost-effective solid-state lighting technologies, along with advanced windows and space heating and cooling technologies, can help reduce total building energy use by 60 to 70 percent. This improvement in component and system energy efficiency, coupled with onsite renewable energy supply systems, can result in marketable net zero energy buildings.
Albeo Technologies' SSL products last 10 times longer than fluorescent, are not breakable and do not contain mercury. Albeo estimates that the use of SSL in the industrial/commercial market will save billions of dollars in maintenance and energy costs; reduce carbon emissions by 28 to 40 million metric tons annually; and potentially reduce spending on electricity by $125 billion over the next 20 years.
Barco Launches the World’s First "Green" Digital Billboard
Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, has launched its new DB-x20—the world’s first “green” digital billboard. Designed for digital outdoor advertising networks, the DB-x20 range features green components, low power consumption, improved visual performance and maximum ROI.
“We started this project with the intent to create not only a superior digital billboard, but a fully redundant, total solution that works in all outdoor conditions, without causing any harm to the surrounding environment,” said Paul Ryckaert, vice president of Barco’s Media business. “The new DB-x20 is the first and only RoHS-compliant digital billboard in the world, meaning all product components contain no lead, mercury, cadmium, Cr6, PBB or PBDE.”
Barco’s digital billboard is environmentally friendly in several ways. The DB-x20 features the lowest power consumption in the industry through the efficient use of long-life components that produce less heat and require no HVAC (Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning). Added Power Factor Correction (PFC) reduces impact on power networks, conserving energy. Moreover, an ambient environment controller (AEC-4000) automatically adjusts screen brightness to match day or night conditions and a tilted LED configuration reduces skyward light pollution by 26 percent. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ensures that DB-x20 operates in a self-contained field, unaffected by electrical devices and causing no harm to other devices like cell phones or medical equipment.
“The digital billboard is not only green, but also offers unrivalled visual performance,” said Rychaert. “Its 7,600 NIT brightness delivers maximum light levels during noonday sun and guarantees the screen stays brighter throughout its 100,000-hour lifetime. Smart shaders deliver an unequalled contrast ratio of 4,000:1 and Barco’s unique 16-bit color processing delivers 281 trillion colors for superior grayscales and striking visual detail.”
The DB-x20 comes with a redundant power supply system that delivers continuous power to all tiles even in the event of a failed power supply. Where other billboards deliver only a black tile, DB-x20 immediately re-routes backup power, allowing continuous delivery of key information (logos, phone numbers, etc.). This breakthrough innovation ensures continuous content and eliminates the need to dispatch a technician during overtime hours.
Remote monitoring software (RMS-1) collects all key performance data of the DB-x20 in the control center for comprehensive management of the digital billboard. Diagnostic information includes power, brightness, temperature, run time, errors, failed LEDs and more.
“The DB-x20 is a landmark LED product that could not have been realized without listening directly to the concerns of industry professionals,” says Jos Vancoppernolle, vice president of Barco’s Media business. “Our customers are looking for long-term relationships with a dedicated innovator who understands their business and can advise on digital issues.”
ilumisys and State of Michigan Partner in Solid State Lighting Research
 ilumisys, Inc. will begin work with the State of Michigan to provide LED replacement lighting for fluorescent tubes and collect research data in the state's Escanaba office building.
Over a four-year period beginning this month, ilumisys will install three successive generations of LED lighting, each to replace 200 four-foot long fluorescent tubes – about 25 percent of those in the two-story, 31,000-square foot building. With each successive generation of product expected to be more energy efficient and offer additional improvements and features, the state and ilumisys will collect and share research data during each phase.
"Research and development of solid state lighting technology is an important component in Governor Jennifer M. Granholm's plan to promote alternative energy technologies and enhance job creation in Michigan," said Lisa Webb Sharpe, director of the state's department of management and budget (DMB), responsible for state-owned buildings. "What we learn from our research and by working with ilumisys in Escanaba on this pilot program, will help us to continue to evaluate, design and implement environmentally friendly energy savings strategies for many state buildings."
"We know there will be an immediate reduction in electricity usage and even greater reductions as the project moves forward and product operating efficiency increases, but we also want to study several other areas that impact total user cost savings," explained Dave Simon, president of ilumisys. "We certainly want to learn how our patented solid state lighting technology is being received by those who work underneath our LEDs, so collecting qualitative user experience data is also important."
Mr. Simon noted ilumisys' first products are drop-in LED replacements for standard fluorescent tube lighting. Compared against incandescent lamps, fluorescents are already three to five times more energy efficient. But LED replacements last several times longer and are now exceeding efficiencies of fluorescents. Equally important, they contain no mercury or other toxic substances, and 500 to 700 million fluorescent lamps containing as much as 13 tons of mercury enter the US waste stream each year. The sobering reality is a fraction of a teaspoon (1 gram) can render all fish in a 20-acre lake unsafe to eat. Mercury from just one fluorescent lamp can pollute 6,000 gallons of water beyond safe levels for drinking.
Orb Optronix Launches New Web Site
Orb Optronix has launched its new Web site with detail on its line of light and color measurement products including the SP-100 multifunctional spectroradiometer system. The new Web site also highlights Orb’s product development services; including optical design, illumination design, software development, electrical engineering, opto-mechanical design, algorithm development and industrial design. Orb Optronix LED Measurement Services Laboratory’s expanded capabilities are also reflected; including TEC controlled opto-thermal characterization of solid-state lighting systems and subsystems in addition to CIE 127 and other LED measurements.
Mouser Electronics Now Stocking Lamina’s SōL MR16LED Plug-In Replacement Lamp
 Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the SōL MR16 LED replacement lamp from Lamina, a leading supplier of LED lighting solutions. The lamp integrates a high-power LED light source, optical lens and thermal heat sink shell in a traditional MR-16 halogen form-factor.
The LED-based replacement lamp is designed as a direct, ready-to-plug-in retrofit for 20-watt MR-16 halogen and comparable compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). The innovative design fits most existing fixtures and produces as much light as the 20-watt halogen bulb it replaces, while consuming less than 8 watts of electricity.
The SōL MR16 LED features warm color temperatures of 3,050 K, color rendition index (CRI) values greater than 80, and long-life greater than 50,000 hours. The LED lamp provides the quantity and quality of light produced by traditional incandescent and halogen lamps. The device is well suited for a variety of applications including track lighting, general architectural and landscape lighting, display case fixtures and cabinet lighting, as well as industrial OEM equipment lighting.
“Designs that are environmentally friendly are key in today’s markets where power consumption is on the minds of consumers as well as government agencies,” Mike Scott, Mouser’s vice president of Active Products. “The SōL MR16 LED replacement lamp from Lamina offers both designers and consumers a viable and cost-effective solution in the continued conversion from incandescent and halogen light sources to lower power and longer lasting LED-based solutions.”
LR6 Delivers Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Safe Lighting
Cree, Inc. has introduced its flagship LED lighting solution globally, leveraging the success and rapid adoption of its LED downlight in the US. A new version of the LR6, designed for 220 V to 240 V electrical systems, is being released to address Europe, Asia and other major markets.
Cree LED Lighting Solutions (Cree LLS) is introducing the 165 mm LR6-230V at the Light+Building show running from April 6th through 11th in Frankfurt, Germany. The LR6-230V is based on Cree’s lighting-class XLamp LEDs and patented color-mixing technology. This combination allows the LR6-230V to excel in the three critical elements of color quality (CRI >92), efficiency and longevity to deliver unprecedented LED lighting performance.
“The high quality of light and the energy efficiency of LEDs enable our fixtures to deliver unprecedented value,” said Neal Hunter, president of Cree LLS. “As part of Cree, we now have an ideal technology platform to advance LED lighting and are expanding the application of our LED products globally.”
The LR6-230V uses 12 watts of electricity and produces light comparable to a 75-watt incandescent. It uses approximately 85 percent less energy and lasts up to 50 times longer; more than 20 years in homes and 10 years in businesses under normal use conditions. Compared to compact fluorescents (CFL), Cree’s LED lights use 50 percent less energy and last up to five times longer.
Cree LLS is currently taking orders for LR6-230V and will be shipping production quantities this quarter. Cree LLS is in the process of selecting distribution partners for the European and Middle East markets. |
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April 2008
4/13 - 4/17
2008 NAILD Convention
Hilton Head, SC
4/14 - 4/16
LED Packaging 2008
Penang, Malaysia
4/14 - 4/17
SAE World Congress
Detroit, MI
4/14 - 4/17
Conference on Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing
Chicago, IL
4/27 - 5/02
ISSLED 2008
Detroit, MI
EDS - Where the Electronics Industry Connects
May 5-8, 2008
Las Vegas, NV 
EDS -- Where the Electronics Industry Connects—May 5-8, 2008, Paris/Bally’s Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada www.edsconnects.com
EDS is North America’s premier venue for business-to-business meetings and networking for the electronics distribution industry. More than 5,000 key representatives from the three major areas of the industry—distribution, manufacturing and professional field sales—attend EDS. It’s where the “who’s who” in electronics come to build business, including more international participants than any comparable event in North America.
EDS is sponsored by industry leaders the Electronic Components, Assemblies and Materials Association (ECA), the Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) and the National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA). EDS facilitates sales and marketing partnerships in the global electronics distribution industry. Convened annually since 1937, EDS provides conferences, educational programs, planning sessions, networking opportunities, and a show floor for exhibitors. Complete details and registration information is available at www.edsconnects.com or by calling (312) 648-1140.
euroLED 2008
June 4 – 5, 2008
Burmingham, UK
euroLED 2008 is the 5th annual Conference and Exhibition dedicated to the science, technology and application of HB LEDs and solid-state lighting. A highlight of the global solid-state lighting calendar, the event offers a unique opportunity for global organisations to penetrate, expand and understand the European and global LED & solid-state lighting markets. It continues to generate unprecedented industry participation from leading organisations and is firmly established as Europe's premier event dedicated to solid state lighting.
This year, a new and exciting sustainable lighting conference and exhibition, euroLight is being launched on behalf of the lighting industry to address the issues of low carbon and sustainable lighting. The new conference and exhibition is intended for lighting designers, architects, light artists and end users wishing to discuss the future of quality sustainable lighting. euroLight will run alongside and complement euroLED.
For further information please contact Eve Gaut on 0121 250 3515 or email eveg@astonsciencepark.co.uk.
Visit www.euroled.org for more info
 SEMICON West 2008
July15-17
San Francisco, Calif.
SEMICON West 2008–Infinite Innovations, Infinite Ideas SEMICON West is the place to see the companies, technologies, and people driving the future of micro design and manufacturing. No other event this year has more new products, more new technologies, and more solutions than SEMICON West.
From the latest developments in cutting-edge materials, to the systems and technologies driving semiconductor designs to the limits of Moore's Law, you'll find everything and everyone in the industry at SEMICON West.
Registration is now open! Plan now to participate and get ready to discover the infinite opportunities shaping the design and manufacture of semiconductors, MEMS, photovoltaics, flexible electronics, and more!
For more information, visit www.semiconwest.org.
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