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  • LEDs poised to brighten our lives – Part 2
    Almost every day, there is an announcement from somewhere in the world that LEDs have become just that much brighter, longer lasting or require even less power than before. As global warming provides the stimulus for faster research, so manufacturers are hotting up their research to be the first with a breakthrough.
  • LEDs poised to brighten our lives — Part 1
    There is little doubt that the future for light-emitting diodes is bright and getting brighter with every jump in its technology.
  • LEDs brighten television
    Two researchers want to make sure future generations of TV watchers will be able to see the brightest, most beautiful colour possible and for a lot less money
  • Let there be light...emitting diodes
    Russell Dupuis talks about the development and future of this revolutionary technology in conversation with Jane Sanders
Product (71)
  • Aerospace & Defence Products 212 series incandescent indicator
    The 212 series T1¾ sized, (LES E5) Lilliput Edison screw-style incandescent replacement indicator has a high-intensity LED element in a range of colours and voltages.
  • Osram Opto Semiconductors warm light LED
    Osram Opto Semiconductors has developed an LED with high efficiency, good colour rendering and a warm white light. The prototype is the first to offer the three important properties that together are essential for general illumination applications: a colour temperature of 3000 K, a colour rendering index of 82 and an efficiency of 104 lm/W.
  • Aerospace & Defence Products 515 series LED panel indicator
    The 515 series, 12.7 mm mounting, ATEX approved, Professional LED panel indicator has a high-intensity LED element in a range of colours and voltages. Internal circuitry is designed for operation at 20 mA. Termination is achieved by 205 mm-long, colour-coded flying leads.
  • Aerospace & Defence Products 514 series LED panel indicator
    The 12.7 mm mounting, 514 series of professional LED panel indicator with a high-intensity LED element in a range of colours and voltages has been released by Aerospace & Defence Products.
  • Aerospace & Defence Products 520 series flush-mount indicator
    The 520 series of professional LED panel indicators has a 6.1 mm countersunk mounting and a high-intensity LED element in a range of colours and voltages. A reverse protection diode is fitted to all voltage models.
  • 151 series right-angle PCB mounting indicator
    Aerospace & Defence has released the 151 series, a 5 mm, right-angle PCB mounting indicator featuring a standard intensity red/green, bi-colour LED, suitable for operation at 20 mA. Reverse polarity options are also available.
  • 153 series surface-mounting PCB indicator
    Aerospace & Defence has released the 153 series, a 3 mm, right-angle, surface-mount PCB indicator featuring a standard intensity-diffused LED in a range of colours and voltages.
  • 236 series flange-style incandescent replacement indicator
    Aerospace & Defence has released the 236 series, a T1¾-sized (MF SX6s), midget flange-style incandescent replacement indicator featuring a high-intensity LED in a range of colours and voltages.
  • 245 series incandescent replacement indicator
    Aerospace & Defence has released the 245 series, a BA 15d-based incandescent replacement indicator featuring a high-intensity LED element in green, blue or white.
  • 534 series professional LED panel indicator
    Aerospace & Defence has released the 534 series, an 8.1 mm mounting professional LED panel indicator featuring a high-intensity LED in a range of colours and voltages.
  • 537 series professional LED panel indicator
    Aerospace & Defence has released the 537 series, an 8.1 mm mounting professional LED panel indicator featuring a high-intensity LED element in a range of colours and voltages.
  • LED lighting panels
    Marl LED Lighting Panels utilise the latest high-power white LED technology for a practical solution to overhead room and office lighting.
  • Green laser LED
    Osram claims to have achieved a breakthrough with its direct emitting green indium-gallium-nitride (InGaN) laser.
  • Motor vehicle LEDs
    Osram has introduced the MX ECE and SX ECE LEDs - high-power ceramic components designed for use in daytime running lights in the front light clusters of mid-range vehicles.
  • LED driver
    Austriamicrosystems has expanded its LED driver portfolio with the AS1115 user interface driver.
  • Linear LED
    The Marl 731 Series inear LED Luminaire is an immensely powerful wall wash fixture suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
  • 5 mm right-angle PCB mounting indicator
    The 106 series 5 mm, right-angle PCB mounting indicator with a standard intensity, diffused LED element is available in a range of colours and voltages.
  • Right-angle PCB mounting indicator
    The 104 series 5 mm, right angle PCB mounting indicator with a standard intensity, diffused LED is supplied in a range of colours and voltages.
  • LED cluster
    An LED cluster (24 VDC) available in a range of colours and illumination levels, encased in a compact, robust, moisture proof ABS enclosure with a clear polycarbonate lens is available.
  • LED panel indicator
    An 8.1 mm mounting, professional LED panel indicator features a high-intensity LED element in a range of colours and voltages. A reverse protection diode is fitted as standard in all models.
  • LED panel indicator
    An 8.1 mm mounting, professional LED panel indicator features a high-intensity LED element in a range of colours and voltages.
  • Midget flanged incandescent replacement indicators
    T1 sized, (MF SX3s) midget flanged incandescent replacement indicators feature a high-intensity LED element in a range of colours and an operating current of 20 mA.
  • LED bulkhead luminaire
    The robust housing of the 084 series LED bulkhead luminaire supports a multi-cluster of high-intensity, sunlight-readable LED elements and integral circuitry designed to facilitate operation at 24 VAC/DC up to 230 VAC.
  • Incandescent replacement indicator
    The 255 Series — T3¼ sized, (BA9s) bayonet cap style incandescent replacement indicator features a high intensity LED element in a range of colours.
  • Battery-powered safety lights
    Vesta, battery-powered safety lights provide a cost-effective, high-intensity hazard warning indicator for use in a number of applications.
  • Lighting class LED
    Cree has demonstrated the latest addition to its lighting-class XLamp LED family — the XLamp XP-G LED.
  • Display LED
    Osram Opto Semiconductors has developed a small member of the RGB Multi ChipLED family.
  • White LED drivers
    Micrel has launched a family of efficient white LED drivers that extends mobile handset talk time by up to 32%.
  • LED power supplies
    Excelsys Technologies has introduced a range of products for professional LED lighting applications.
  • Bright LED series
    Bivar has launched the Orca series of super flux LEDs.
  • White LED modules
    NEC LCD Technologies has introduced two TFT LCD modules incorporating white LED backlights for industrial applications.
  • Lighting LEDs
    With six thin-film chips and a hemispherical lens, the infrared Ostar Lighting LED from Osram Opto Semiconductors produces 3.5 W of optical output at an operating current of 1 A.
  • Replacement indicator
    The Ba22 pygmy-based incandescent replacement indicator has a cluster of three high-intensity LED elements in green, blue or white.
  • PCB indicator
    The 2 mm right-angle mounting, PCB indicator features a standard intensity, diffused LED element in a range of colours and voltages.
  • PCB mounting indicator
    The 3 mm right-angle PCB mounting indicator features a standard intensity, diffused LED element in a range of colours and voltages.
  • PCB indicator
    The 110 series is a 5 mm right-angle mounting, duplex PCB indicator featuring standard intensity, diffused LED elements.
  • LED driver family
    Diodes has introduced a family of LED driver integrated circuits capable of reducing the number and size of external components required by drive circuits.
  • Amber/yellow LEDs
    Vishay has released high-intensity amber and yellow power SMD LEDs in the CLCC-2 flat ceramic package with driving currents of up to 400 mA.
  • Ultraviolet LEDs
    Bivar has released the UVTZ series of high-efficiency ultraviolet LEDs.
  • High brightness LEDs
    Avago Technologies has added half-watt cool white and warm white LEDs to its series of Moonstone power devices.
  • Constant current driver
    Catalyst Semiconductor has expanded its range of constant current LDD (low dropout driver) products to include a simple-to-use, high-power device for architectural, landscape, motor vehicle and general LED lighting products.
  • LED driver/blinker
    Catalyst Semiconductor has added a 16-channel I2C/SMBus LED driver/blinker to its range of bus products.
  • LED lamps
    Cree has announced the XLamp XR-E and XR-C LEDs. They are claimed to have the smallest footprint for lighting-class LEDs providing the same performance as XR-E and XR-C LEDs in an 80% smaller package.
  • LED drivers
    Constant current is required to drive LEDs reliably and Recom has released the RCD-24-x.xx series with various outputs.
  • LED-powered lamps
    Lamina SoL MR16 lamps, powered by ceramic-based high-power LEDs for greater stability and a longer life, are available from Tenrod.
  • LED lighting connection
    BJB has developed a system for LED starboards that simplifies the use of LEDs in light fittings.
  • Image projection
    Ostar projection LED modules and IR Dragon infrared emitters from Osram Opto Semiconductors are the LED light sources behind a reconfigurable control and display interface designed by Digital Dash of Canada.
  • High-temp LED mounts
    Designed to provide improved LED and discrete component mounting, Bivar has announced its extruded nylon mount series of high temperature, self-retaining extruded mounts.
  • Light pipe LEDs
    LED light pipe assemblies from Tyco Electronics provide a way to achieve accent lighting.
  • White organic LED
    BASF and Osram Opto Semiconductors have developed a white organic light-emitting diode (OLED).
  • High-output LEDs
    The Advanced Power TOPLED Plus is claimed to be the brightest colour LED in its class, providing 15% more light for direct display backlighting than standard similar devices.
  • High contrast LEDs
    Osram has launched two MultiLEDs for LED video displays, targeted at high-resolution video display applications that require high brightness and high colour fidelity from all viewing angles.
  • IP67 rated waterproof LEDs with bezel
    Altronic Distributors has released a range of waterproof LEDs designed for use as visual indicators in marine, mining and agricultural equipment.
  • LED drivers
    Diodes has further extended its Zetex LED driver series with the introduction of three miniature LED drivers offering improved accuracy and thermal performance.
  • In-road safety warning system
    PNE Electronics has released SafeZone, an in-pavement flashing warning beacon system that is radio controlled and battery powered.
  • Multi-chip LED
    Cree has released its latest addition to the XLamp LED family, the MC-E LED.
  • LED family expands
    Cree has expanded its family of XLamp XR-C high-power LEDs to include royal blue, blue, green, amber, red-orange and red.
  • Reflector LED
    The Ceramos reflector LED from Osram Opto Semiconductors gives high brightness and power in a small package and is suitable for backlighting mid-size (5-20") LCDs.
  • Slim side LED
    The RGB MicroSideled from Osram Opto Semiconductors features an ultra-slim design and delivers high brightness for in-coupling into light guides designed for backlighting in space-sensitive applications.
  • LED driver
    Texas Instruments has introduced a 16-channel, 50 mA constant-current sink LED driver with an input voltage of up to 17.
  • Miniature LEDs
    Tenrod Australia is now offering a series of miniature SMD LEDs from Dominant. The devices are designed to provide compact, high-power solutions for motor vehicle and industrial applications.
  • Network digital signage
    Soanar has introduced the iSignager-500A/AWL network digital signage player and the iSignager LCD-15/17/19 all-in-one network digital signage display.
  • White LED backlight module
    NEC LCD Technologies has introduced a 7.0" TFT LCD module with wide video graphics array resolution.
  • Power LED module
    Designed for emerging solid-state lighting uses, where ultra-bright illumination and a versatile colour range is desired in a reflow solderable design optimised for proper thermal management, BivarOpto has introduced a 3 W LED module.
  • Aztec LED light engines
    The Optosign range of Aztec LED Light Engines combine the brightest LED arrays available, with manufacturing and technological expertise, to create stylish products that offer a viable alternative to traditional light sources in a variety of applications.
  • High brightness white LED and matching secondary lens
    Tenrod Australia introduces the newly released high brightness white LED from DOMINANT Semiconductors.
  • 700 mA flash LED driver
    Austriamicrosystems has launched the AS3685, an ultra-small, safe, simple and fully integrated 700 mA charge-pump-based flash LED driver.
  • Horizontal multi-LEDs
    Suitable for displaying switching status, Mentor has developed horizontal SMD components for 3 mm LEDs. Between one and six LEDs, which are available in various quality, colours and combinations of colours, are integrated in the housing.
  • Lenses for high power LEDs
    Tenrod Australia introduces the high comprehensive range of lenses for high power LEDs from Khatod Optoelectronic.
  • LED current driver
    LEDs in arrays need constant current driving - for consistent driving current through each LED. Putting a resistor across each LED will not ensure the current through each LED in the array will be the same because every LED has its own voltage drop value.
  • LED power chip
    Cree has released its EZBright LED power chip that has twice the brightness of the company's current power chips.
News (22)
  • LED chip plant opens in Malaysia
    Two years after breaking ground in July 2007, Osram Opto Semiconductors has built and process-tested what is claimed to be the world's most modern LED chip production plant, in Penang, Malaysia.
  • Longer life green OLEDs
    DuPont Displays says it has developed a proprietary third-generation, solution-based, organic light emitting diode (OLED) materials technology which has led to substantial performance gains for printable OLED light-emitting materials.
  • LEDs poised to light the world
    Current conditions are suitable for a paradigm shift to LEDs, says Osram Opto Semiconductor. Light emitting diodes have considerable potential for increases in brightness and efficiency, and can deliver even more potential energy savings than traditional light sources.
  • OLED-based lighting
    Philips Electronics has shown what it claims is the world's first OLED (organic light-emitting diodes)-based interactive lighting concepts, created for both consumer as well as professional use.
  • Green LED development plan
    IMEC, Europe's nanoelectronics research research institute, and Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp say they will jointly develop manufacturing technology for high-efficiency LED (light-emitting diode) devices.
  • Taiwan LED sales hold steady
    Taiwan’s sales of new energy-efficient lights held steady during the third quarter of this year after demand slowed and energy prices that are encouraging the use of lower-cost lighting returned to nearly the same level as they were a year ago.
  • White LEDs go brighter
    Osram development engineers are claiming new records for the brightness and efficiency of white LEDs in the laboratory.
  • Research project to mass produce OLEDs
    Osram Opto Semiconductors is spearheading the European-funded CombOLED project to develop cost-effective volume production methods for OLEDs.
  • Joint venture to develop OLED displays
    DuPont and Dainippon Screen Manufacturing have formed an alliance to develop integrated manufacturing equipment for printed organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays.
  • LCDs made from graphene
    Researchers at the University of Manchester in England have produced tiny liquid crystal devices with electrodes made from graphene — a development that could lead to computer and TV displays based on this technology.
  • Researchers create multi-colour LEDs
    A team of University of California scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed what it claims is the first inorganic, multi-colour light-emitting diodes based on colloidal quantum dots encapsulated in a gallium nitride semiconductor.
  • Collaboration to accelerate development of blue phosphorescent OLED materials
    Idemitsu Kosan and Universal Display Corporation have announced that they have signed a non-exclusive collaboration agreement to accelerate the development of blue phosphorescent OLED materials.
  • LED distributor
    Cutter Electronics will distribute Cree XLamp power LEDs in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Development of low cost lighting
    A consortium led by Filtronic, and including QinetiQ, Forge Europa, Thomas Swan and Cambridge University, has won a three-year contract within the DTI technology program to develop a route to low cost LEDs for solid-state lighting.
  • Helping to optimise light-emitting semiconductors
    Physicists at JILA have demonstrated a fast laser technique for ‘seeing’ once-hidden electronic behavior in semiconductors, which eventually could be useful in more predictable design of optoelectronic devices, including semiconductor lasers and white light-emitting diodes.
  • LCDs continue popularity rise
    The Australian total PC monitor market finished last year on a positive note, with shipments in the final quarter growing 1.9% sequentially from the third quarter of 2004, contributing to the 19.1% expansion from 2003.
  • LED with 1000 lumens
    Osram has developed a small light-emitting diode spotlight that achieves an output of more than 1000 lm for the first time. That’s brighter than a 50 W halogen lamp, making the device suitable for a broad range of general lighting applications.
  • The market for printed and organic lighting to exceed $2.9 billion by 2012
    The market for printed and organic lighting will exceed $2.9 billion by 2012, according to a report from NanoMarkets LC, an industry analyst firm.
  • Printable OLED materials development agreement
    Universal Display Corporation together with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Mitsubishi Chemical Group Science and Technology Research Center will collaborate on developing materials for phosphorescent OLED displays that can be processed through solution or ‘wet’ processing methods, such as ink jet printing.
  • Longer lives for organic LEDs
    The performance of organic light-emitting diodes can be improved by doping them with carbon-60 according to scientists at Samsung in South Korea.
  • New market report on polymers in electronics
    Designers of electrical and electronic components have a wide choice of polymers at their disposal.
  • Successful collaboration
    Universal Display Corporation and LG.Philips LCD have developed a flexible, full-colour, active-matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED) display.
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