2023-12-07

Nichia will launch UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs

Tokushima, Japan - 6 December 2023: Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, is scheduled to launch two new UV LEDs in March 2024: UV-B LED with a peak wavelength of 308nm and UV-A LED with a peak wavelength of 330nm. The spectrum of high-pressure mercury lamps, which are commonly used as the light source for ultraviolet irradiation devices, includes peak emissions at 280nm, 365nm, and 405nm, as well as around 308nm and 330nm. With UV LEDs at 280nm, 365nm, and 405nm already in mass product...
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2023-11-24

ams OSRAM releases RGB versions of high-power OSTAR® Projection Compact LEDs for machine vision and stage lighting

High current density, very low thermal resistance and low-profile mean that lighting equipment manufacturers can increase brightness while reducing system size Flat LED package for easy integration and closest mounting of optics to light emitting surface (LES) With new Red, True Green and Blue LEDs alongside the existing White version, the OSTAR® Projection Compact family provides flexible optical design options in applications from machine vision and stage lighting to projectors and architectural lighting Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germ...
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2023-11-23

Vancouver International Airport Deploys Quanergy 3D LiDAR Solution to Improve Passenger Journey

Leading LiDAR Solution Overcomes Legacy Challenges to Deliver Significant Cost Savings and Enhanced Operational Efficiency SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) security solutions, was chosen by Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to analyze footfall and passenger journey and ultimately improve passenger happiness. Quanergy’s solution surpassed the capabilities of existing solutions and delivered accurate, data-driven insigh...
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2023-11-22

Nichia starts in-house production and sales of high-power red laser diodes in addition to its long-standing production of blue and green

Highlights: ・By enabling in-house production of laser diode chips for all three primary colors (RGB), a variety of customer requests can now be met. ・Accelerates the development and commercialization of higher efficiency and higher output products to expand into various applications. ・Upfront investments secure production capacity to meet strong demand. Tokushima, Japan – 22 November 2023: Nichia, the world's largest GaN-based LED/LD manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, has started in-house production of a high-power red la...
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2023-11-20

Samsung Lights Up the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix with the World’s First 481-Foot F1 Logo Rooftop LED Display

Latest installments include over 25,000 LED modules that when combined, are long enough to lap the circuit 2.5 times, bright enough to light up the sky and aim to turbocharge the viewing experience for professional racing fans Samsung Electronics America today announced it has brought Samsung display technologies to the highly anticipated Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 through its partnership with Liberty Media and Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. With lights out on November 18, spectators attending the race in Las Vegas or watching from around the...
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2023-11-20

Nichia expands the LED portfolio with 1800K emission color, a true LED alternative to HPS

Tokushima, Japan – 20 November 2023: Nichia, the world’s largest LED manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, announces the addition of the mid-power 757 Series (Part Number: NF2W757H-V2F1, NF2W757GR-V4) to the portfolio of HPS color LEDs developed as a true LED alternative to high-pressure sodium lamps (“HPS”). HPS color LEDs maintain the nostalgic atmosphere of the landscape with the same emission color of 1800K as HPS while enjoying the many advantages of LEDs, including greatly improved ...
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2023-11-10

Brightness boost in automotive forward lighting as ams OSRAM launches third generation of OSLON® Submount PL LEDs

New OSLON® Submount PL LEDs support direct mounting to heatsink to provide system cost savings in standard low- or high-beam headlamps. Available in two sizes of light emitting area, giving the choice to optimize for efficacy or to achieve the ideal balance between luminance and efficacy. Supplied in a standard submount footprint, the OSLON® Submount PL is a drop-in replacement for less bright competing products. Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (November 9, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in intelligent se...
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2023-10-19

Macroblock Debuts Next-gen Flagship LED Driver ICs-MBI5762 and MBI5780-to Support Higher Core Frequencies

The applications of LED displays continue to expand their boundaries: from the niche market of larger pitch applications of XR and VP to the super-fine-pitch applications of mini-/micro-LEDs targeting high-end indoor displays, such as home theaters, security rooms, etc. These applications have driven strong growth in the LED industry, echoing LEDinside’s market research report in 2023. With a projected CAGR (2021-2026) of 14%, the market value of the LED display industry will reach USD 13 billion in 2026. Note 1: LEDinside: Global LED display mar...
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2023-10-18

Marelli's h-Digi® microLED in VW series headlamps

   Germany/Reutlingen, 21 September 2023 Marelli’s new high-resolution “three-eye headlamps” for the top version of VW Touareg use the novel h-Digi® microLED platform module. The three-eye style desired by the customer was accomplished by interaction of three modules: h-Digi® microLED, a 16-segment matrix standard module and a bending light module. The h-Digi® microLED module by Marelli’s Automotive Lighting & Sensing division was just recently introduced to the press. This new module is based on ams OSRA...
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2023-09-26

Seoul Semiconductor Exhibits LEDs for Future Vehicle Displays at SID Symposium in the US

Seoul Semiconductor's future vehicle display LED technology unveiled at SID (Graphic: Seoul Semiconductor) SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seoul Semiconductor (KOSDAQ:046890), a global optical semiconductor company, will participate in the Vehicle Displays & Interfaces Symposium 2023, organized by the Society of Information Display (SID), to be held in Detroit, USA, on September 26 and 27. During the event, the company will exhibit its LED products designed for future vehicle displays. This exhibition will give vi...
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2023-09-26

”Light out of nowhere”: New ALIYOS™ LED-on-foil technology from ams OSRAM creates unprecedented effects in automotive lighting

ALIYOS™ technology pushes boundaries of multi-segmented area lighting and enables customization of light emission patterns Characteristics such as transparency, thinness, 2.5D bendability and freedom to create new lighting effects enable customers to differentiate their lighting solutions Legal requirements for the luminous intensity of rear combination lamp (RCL) functions are met with the ALIYOS™ technology ALIYOS™ LED-on-foil technology enables creation of customized, multi-segment lights in new configurations such as three-dimen...
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2023-09-18

Ideal LED solutions for linear and panel lighting in office spaces, retail outlets, hotels and restaurants

Cree LED J Series® 2835 LEDs are optimized to deliver the best value with high efficacy to low-density, indoor lighting applications, such as downlights, troffers and panel lights. Pro9™ version LEDs deliver up to 24% higher efficacy over standard version LEDs without sacrificing color rendering quality. These LEDs feature the same maximum current plus the same mechanical and electrical characteristics as the standard versions. Product Features Brilliant illumination with up to 24% higher LPW at 90 CRI than standard versions Seamlessl...
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2023-08-04

New 95 CRI and Pro9™ Options for XLamp® XHP LEDs

Unbeatable combination of lumen output, high intensity and high reliability Cree LED’s XLamp® Extreme High Power (XHP) LEDs deliver the best lumen density, reliability and optical control for their size. Lighting manufacturers can use these LEDs to create designs that are not possible with other LEDs, or leverage the XHP performance advantages to significantly reduce system cost by using fewer optics, PCBs and heat sinks. Cree LED has recently expanded the XHP family products to include new versions optimized for indoor directional lighti...
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2023-07-28

ams OSRAM opens new era of dynamic interior automotive lighting with launch of intelligent RGB LED

OSIRE® E3731i intelligent RGB LED enables creation of dynamic color and motion effects across hundreds of LEDs The intelligent RGBi uses a new and license-free Open System Protocol for communication with any microcontroller Combination of new LED and protocol reduces implementation cost and complexity, to bring dynamic lighting within reach of a wide range of models and market segments Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (July 27, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, introduces new technology ...
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2023-07-21

Nichia expands the color portfolio of its Direct Mountable Chip series, a high luminous flux density chip scale LED

Tokushima, Japan – 20 July 2023: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce the additions of the E11A (1.1mm×1.1mm) Red, Brilliant Red and Green to its high luminous flux density Direct Mountable Chip portfolio. The Direct Mountable Chip is a chip scale LED which has been developed through Nichia's technology and expertise in phosphors and LEDs. Its color series has already been commercialized in the larger E17A (1.7mm x 1.7mm), and has received a high reputat...
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2023-07-20

New era in road safety as ams OSRAM launches intelligent multipixel EVIYOS® 2.0 LED for precision adaptive headlights

EVIYOS® 2.0 provides high-resolution, fully Adaptive Driving Beam capability, automatically reducing glare in high-beam mode EVIYOS® 2.0 projects images and safety warnings on to the road surface to communicate to the driver and others around the vehicle EVIYOS® 2.0 is the first LED to house a monolithic chip that contains 25,600 individually controllable LEDs 10 years of intensive development culminate in release of EVIYOS® 2.0 to volume production this month Marelli’s new h-Digi® microLED is based on the EV...
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2023-07-19

Next Generation XP-G4 Delivers Best-in-class LPW with Enhanced Optical Performance

Optimized for indoor and outdoor general lighting and specialty lighting applications Cree LED’s highly anticipated XLamp® XP-G4 White LED incorporates the latest advancements in high-power LED technology for improved optical performance while delivering industry leading efficacy. XP-G4 is optimized for a wide range of both indoor and outdoor directional lighting applications requiring precise light control, good color over angle and long-term reliability. Product Features Industry-leading LPW & optical performance ◇ Incorporates late...
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2023-07-18

Manufacturers of automotive forward lighting to benefit from system cost reduction and higher energy efficiency with launch of new OSLON® Compact PL LEDs

New third generation LED, producing 440 lm in single-chip variant, up from 405 lm in previous generation, reduces cost by enabling manufacturers of headlamps and daytime running lamps to produce a specified luminous output with fewer LEDs Higher efficacy of new LED means that car manufacturers can increase vehicles’ energy efficiency and reduce their CO2 emissions Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 22, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, introduces the third generation of its popular OSLON® ...
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2023-07-18

J Series® 2835 LEDs with Precision Dimming

Precision dimming delivers simplified control over voltage, light output and color rendering Cree LED’s precision dimming is a new production technique that addresses unacceptable light output and hue variations when dimming parallel strings of LEDs to low current. These light output variations are caused by normal production variations in characteristics of LEDs and can be reduced substantially with proper system design. A novel production technique has been introduced to address the problems of inconsistent light output and hue experienced when dimming LED...
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2023-07-12

What it takes to be awarded the Guinness World Record?

When it comes to Riyadh Season, one must mention Boulevard World, which attracts tourists from all over the world with its novel entertainment experience and diverse cultural content. Boulevard World comprises a large and complex network of screens - LED displays, software-integrated control technology, artistic design, and creative content to build a technologically immersive experience space, making it a world-class cultural and entertainment landmark. Unilumin Group, a leading enterprise in the LED industry, utilized its Metasight solution to enable this visual masterpiece...
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2023-07-12

New True Color Sensor from ams OSRAM enables near-perfect color rendition in camera images and displays

New TCS3530 is an ultra-sensitive color sensor that matches the response of the human eye to visible light The sensor’s highly accurate measurements of chromaticity and illuminance support superior automatic white balancing in cameras, as well as sophisticated display color management Fully integrated optical assembly with built-in diffuser backed by end-of-line calibration simplifies manufacturers’ production processes and optical designs Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (July 11, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in op...
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2023-07-12

SC MEDIA AND SOLOTECH COLLABORATE TO TRANSFORM THE MONTREAL BELL CENTRE WITH INNOVATIVE LED SOLUTION

Montreal, Canada, July 5, 2023 – Absen Inc., SC Media Canada, and Solotech, renowned leaders in LED technology and integration, are proud to announce the successful completion of the Montreal Bell Centre LED ribbon project. SC Media was honored when approached by the Bell Centre to replace their existing DIP technology LED ribbons, solidifying their longstanding relationship as the perfect partner for this prestigious project. The Bell Centre required a state-of-the-art solution that would meet their needs in terms of ease of service, pixel pitch a...
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2023-06-14

ams OSRAM extends success in Horticulture Lighting with Hyper Red innovation – Reinforces market leadership and unrivaled performance in horticulture lighting

Fifth generation of OSLON® Square Hyper Red LEDs achieves market leading wall plug efficiency of 78.8 % Robust inhouse chip technology enabling exceptionally long Q90 lifetime of 102,000 hours Designed to reduce grower´s energy consumption and cost without sacrificing crop yields Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 13, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, has introduced the fifth generation of its popular OSLON® Square Hyper Red horticulture LED designed to offer faster plant ...
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2023-06-13

ams OSRAM unveils latest horticulture news: Enhanced 640 nm Red addition expands OSLON® Optimal horticultural LED Series

New OSLON® Optimal Red enables broader spectral coverage for better growth of common plant types that are grown under artificial lighting OSLON® Optimal Red can address growers’ problems with fungus, bacteria and bleaching OSLON® Optimal Red offers outstanding efficacy and robust performance in demanding greenhouse and indoor farming applications Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany (June 12, 2023) -- ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global leader in optical solutions, has extended its OSLON® Optimal family of hortic...
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2023-06-09

Cree LED Recognized with Three 2023 BrightStar Awards from LEDs Magazine

Cree LED announced today that three of its recent product releases have been recognized with BrightStar Awards by LEDs Magazine. The XLamp® Element G LEDs and XLamp® Pro9™ LEDs were recognized in the “LED Light Sources” category, while the Photophyll™ Select LEDs were recognized in the “Horticultural SSL and Controls Systems” category. Cree LED was selected as an honoree by a respected panel of judges from the LED and lighting design and manufacturing community. The BrightStar Awards are giv...
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2023-05-31

ams OSRAM adds reliable, built-in eye safety feature in latest IR VCSEL emitter for in-cabin sensing application

New TARA2000-AUT-SAFE family includes unique interlock loop method for completely safeguarding ultra-fast detection of faults that can compromise eye safety Interlock method reduces bill of materials resulting in lower system cost 940nm emitter supplied in two versions, with field of illumination optimized for driver monitoring and cabin monitoring using 2D NIR or 3D indirect time-of-flight cameras ams OSRAM will supply the TARA2000-AUT-SAFE in mass volume to a Top 10 global car OEM starting in 2024 Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, ...
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2023-05-31

ROHM’s New Class-Leading* Low ON Resistance Nch MOSFETs: Delivering High Efficiency Operation in a Variety of Applications

40V-150V breakdown voltage lineup: ideal for motor drive and industrial power supplies ROHM has developed Nch MOSFETs (40V/60V/80V/100V/150V) RS6xxxxBx / RH6xxxxBx series, 13 part numbers, suitable for applications operating on 24V/36V/48V power supplies such as base stations, servers, and motors for industrial and consumer equipment. In recent years, worldwide power consumption has been on the rise – driving the need for industrial equipment such as servers and base stations along with various motors to become more efficient. In a number of these appl...
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2023-05-23

Lumileds Broadens CoB Offerings With New Board Footprints For Absolute Design Flexibility

LUXEON Core, CX, and the new CS CoB board sizes are supported by industry-standard holders and optics San Jose, CA – Though there are many standards in the LED industry, the footprint or board size for CoBs is not one of them. Over the years, companies that manufacture CoB holders and optics have largely designed their products to support the 3 board formats that are widely adopted by lighting manufacturers. With the introduction of LUXEON CS CoBs, Lumileds now offers a full range of LUXEON CoBs in each of the common board footprints. ...
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2023-05-19

XLamp® XQ-E LEDs

Higher max current & more color options for Cree LED’s smallest XLamp package The XLamp® XQ-E LEDs are available in two versions: high density and high intensity. The XQ-E High Density LED enables lighting manufacturers to significantly reduce the size and total cost of their LED luminaires versus similar performance 3.5-mm footprint LEDs, without sacrificing lumen output, efficacy or reliability. The XQ-E High Intensity LED uses an innovative primary optic design optimized to deliver maximum candela, especially through narrow-beam ...
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2023-05-19

Lumileds 5th Generation CoBs Get 15+% Increase in Light Output and 20+% Increase in Efficacy

Energy efficiency per EU Ecodesign increases one full class for LUXEON 90CRI CoBs San Jose, CA – May 18, 2023 – Lumileds has released its 5th Generation CoBs in the Core Range and Core Range PW lines elevating output and efficacy and particularly for 90CRI parts. Output and efficacy increases for high-CRI parts are critical for the retail and hospitality industries in particular in which CoBs play a vital role as the source for spot and area lighting. “Our new 5th Generation CoB LEDs serve lighting manufacturers’ need...
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