Sharp has added a new white high-performance LED series to its Pico Zenigata LED portfolio.

The line-up now comprises three different series that shine with luminous flux levels of up to 72.5 lumens and with an efficiency of up to 125 lm/W.

With just a single LED, the types of the GM2BBxxQK1C series achieve luminous flux levels of up to 24.5 lumens and an efficiency of up to 125 lm/watt. Luminous flux and efficiency of the other two series were improved accordingly: above all the GM2BBxxQKAC (2 LED dies) reaches up to 46.7 lumens with an effective power of up to 120 lm/W; the GM2BBxxQK0C (3 LED dies) radiate up to 72.5 lumens at an efficiency level of up to 120 lm/W.

All three series have a typical CRI value of 83 through a combination of blue LED dies with a special mixture of green and red phosphor.

Even without secondary optics, the Pico Zenigata LEDs provide suitable light for energy-efficient lighting. The light conversion layer of the Pico Zenigata LEDs is based on a two-phased development procedure especially developed by Sharp for this purpose. A layer of phosphor for the conversion of white light is applied in a first step. In a second step, installation of the globe top made from transparent silicone enables light extraction without any spreading loss.

The new series is available in three different shades of white. It starts with 'Warm White' (2,700K and 3,000K) and ranges to 'Natural White' (3,500, 4,000 and 4,500K), 'Pure White' (5,000K and 5,700) and "Cool White" with 6,500K. And the LEDs already comply with the requirements of the Energy Star Programme.

Moreover, the Pico Zenigata series is already tried, tested and used in large volumes in the LED backlighting of LCD televisions, and it is particularly predestined for applications in surface lighting such as ceiling lighting of office rooms and factories. Other typical application areas include sales area lighting, street lighting, architectural lighting and display lighting.