2015-02-24

LED Market Trends in the Year of the Goat

A China Times report has highlighted five major LED market trends in 2015:
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2014-09-04

TCL New 4K2K TVs Uses Quantum Dots to Achieve Full-Gamut Color

In an industry first, TCL today introduced a 55-inch full-gamut 4K UHD TV with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price at one-third the cost of comparable OLED color televisions. All consumers of entertainment, whether for gaming, movies or other programming, can now enhance their viewing experience with deeper, sharper and more natural color at an accessible price.
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2014-04-01

LED 1Q14 Price Remain Flat Despite Increased 4K2K TV and Lighting Demands, says TrendForce

Lighting-level LED price declined 5-9% in 1Q14 as distribution channel inventory levels gradually returned to norm and manufacturers stock-up before Chinese May Day holidays, according to LEDinside, a research subsidiary of TrendForce. Backlight LED price dipped around 3-7%. Price declined steadily during 1Q14 compared to previous slack seasons.   
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2014-02-18

Red Phosphor Powder Developments Spur Manufacturers Expansion in High Color Gamut TV

As Ultra High Definition (UHD) 4K2K TV continues to be a trendsetter in the market, TV manufacturers are hoping to develop high color gamut TV. Using quantum dot (QD) technology, Sony has successfully released high color gamut TV in 2013.  TV brands that have achieved technological breakthroughs with Mn 4+ red phosphor powder are also planning to stimulate market purchases with NTSC 100% high color gamut TV.
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Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand, today announced its new Level 2 (L2) Solutions portfolio, offering both standard and custom fully-populated LED PC board assemblies (PCBAs). The new lineup gives lighting manufacturers a streamlined way to ... READ MORE

Nichia, the world's largest LED/Laser Diode manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce the full-scale launch of its “Mercury-Free Project,” an initiative to replace mercury lamp... READ MORE