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XHP70.2 LED: New Generation of Extreme High Power LEDs from Cree (2017.03.28)
The XLamp XHP70.2 LEDs is the next generation of Extreme High Power LEDs that deliver the lowest system cost through the best lumen density, reliability and color consistency.
Built on Cree’s latest high power LED technology, the XHP70 |
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Touch Base Unit for Operating New High-Performance Lamps (2017.03.17)
DELO Industrial Adhesives introduces a new generation of the DELOLUX 20 and DELOLUX 202 LED area lamps featuring higher intensities. As an additional benefit, both lamps can be operated and controlled via the touch screen of the newly developed DELOLUX pilot |
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New Line-up of 9- and 24-channel Output ICs Realizes Downsizing of Various LED Modules (2017.03.09)
Toshiba Corporation's Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TB62D787FTG,” a new LED driver IC with a single-wire input and 24-channel output, for amusement equipment and LED illumination applications |
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Prices of LED Light Bulbs Fell in February, Says TrendForce (2017.03.08)
LEDinside, a division of TrendForce, reports that the global average sales price (ASP) of 40-watt equivalent LED replacement light bulbs came to US$6.8 this February, down 0.6% from the prior month. As for 60-watt equivalent counterparts, their global ASP in the same month stood at US$8 |
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Seoul Semiconductor Starts Mass Production of its Patented Filament LEDs (2017.02.15)
Seoul Semiconductor announced the immediate start of the mass production of its LED Chip-On-Board Package for use in LED filament bulbs, a market currently estimated to be $1.3 billion globally.
Mr. Ki-bum Nam, CTO of Seoul Semiconductor, said, “Based on its strong patents, Seoul Semiconductor will continue to increase its market share in the filament LED bulb market, which is a blue ocean market estimated at $1 |
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Cree Announces the C1010 LED Three-in-one RGB SMD LED (2017.02.09)
Cree, Inc. announces the C1010 LED, a breakthrough three-in-one RGB Surface Mount Device (SMD) LED that enables display manufacturers to create state-of-the-art video displays that are sharper and more dynamic than previously possible |
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Düsseldorf Court of Appeal Confirms Infringement of Nichia‘s YAG Patent by Everlight (2017.01.10)
With judgment of December 22, 2016 (docket number I-15 U 31/14), the Düsseldorf Court of Appeal in Germany has confirmed the infringement of YAG Patent EP 0 936 682 (DE 697 02 929) of Nichia Corporation by Taiwanese LED manufacturer Everlight Electronics Co |
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Year-End Promotions Caused Prices of LED Light Bulbs to Drop Significantly, TrendForce Reports (2017.01.09)
Since November 2016, LED light bulb vendors have lowered prices of their products for regional markets including Japan, Europe and the U.S. as part of their year-end promotions. The downtrend in prices became more noticeable at the end of the year |
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Triac-Dimmable LED Controller/Driver Design Platform from Diodes Drives LED Lamps up to 25W (2016.12.28)
Diodes Incorporated introduced the AL1692. This LED controller/driver is a platform-based design solution for triac-dimmable LED lamps. The internal MOSFET versions provide a low-cost solution with compact PCB size and directly drive lamps rated from 3W to 13W |
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New HT6xF23x0 Advanced Flash MCUs for High Grade LED/LCD Applications (2016.12.26)
Holtek announced the release of two new Advanced Flash MCU series, the HT66F23x0 and HT67F23x0. The devices include a range of rich peripheral resources, as well as a flash program memory capacity of up to 1 Mega-bit. As the devices have achieved IEC/UL 60730 certification, they are supplied with a software library dedicated for IEC/UL 60730 verification to assist users in their product development and verification |
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Cree Announces the Next Generation of Extreme High Power LEDs (2016.12.20)
Cree introduces the XLamp XHP50.2 LED, which delivers up to seven percent more lumens and 10 percent higher lumens-per-watt (LPW) than the first generation XHP50 LED in the same 5.0 mm x 5.0 mm package. The new XHP50.2 LED enables lighting manufacturers to quickly improve the performance of existing XHP50 lighting designs |
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LED Suppliers to Accelerate Their Expansion into Niche Markets in 2017, TrendForce Says (2016.12.13)
The value of the global LED market is estimated to grow 3.4% annually to US$14.8 billion in 2016, according to LEDinside, a division of TrendForce. The LED industry will again be under tremendous competitive pressure in 2017, and participants will need to accelerate their entries into more profitable niche markets such as fine-pitch LED displays, UV LEDs and IR LEDs |
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Reflective Optical Sensor Saves Space and Lowers Costs (2016.12.08)
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new reflective optical sensor for smart home, industrial, and office applications. Saving space compared to previous-generation solutions, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNT2020 combines an infrared emitter, silicon phototransistor detector, and daylight blocking filter in a miniature 2 |
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HOLTEK New HT66FB576 USB RGB LED Flash MCU (2016.12.01)
With a focus on the colour RGB LED product application area, Holtek announced the release of its new USB Flash MCU, the HT66FB576. With its USB interface, the device is not only used in general computer peripheral and consumer product applications, but with its integrated constant current source together with 48 PWM outputs, it has the ability to control up to 128 RGB LEDs in a matrix scan configuration |
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Delta Builds Full-Color LED Flight Information Display for U.S. Port Columbus International Airport (2016.12.01)
Delta is supporting the modernization of Port Columbus International Airport in the U.S. city of Columbus, Ohio, with its fine pitch 3mm Indoor LED displays. The two giant LED display boards in the Columbus International Airport concourse are built using Delta’s fine pitch LED screens measuring 13 |
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Constant Current DC-DC LED Driver with Low Standby Power Mode from Diodes (2016.11.28)
Diodes Incorporated introduced the AL8860. This hysteresis mode DC-DC step-down converter is designed for driving single or multiple series connected LEDs efficiently from a voltage source higher than the LED voltage. With its integrated MOSFET |
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Preliminary Injunctions Against Everlight’s Three White LED Products in Germany (2016.11.17)
Nichia Corporation filed a request for three preliminary injunctions in Germany at the Düsseldorf District Court against Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. (“Everlight”), alleging that the white LED products “334-15/X1C5-1QSA”, „334-15/T2C2-1TVB“ and „XI3535-KT577J1-03201-000P“ manufactured by Everlight and distributed in Germany infringe Nichia's YAG patent EP 936 682 (DE 697 02 929) |
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RGB LED Provides Independent Control of Red, Green, and Blue Chips (2016.11.15)
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new high-brightness, tricolor LED optimized for interior automotive lighting, RGB displays, and backlighting.
Featuring separate red, green, and blue LED chips inside the compact 3.5 mm by 2 |
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Prices of LED Light Bulbs Fell in October, TrendForce Reports (2016.11.10)
After being steady for two consecutive months, prices of LED light bulbs began to drop noticeably in China during October, according to LEDinside, a division of TrendForce. Branded light bulb vendors operating in the Chinese market begin promotional pricing much earlier before Singles’ Day on November 11 |
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UV-C LED Market to Grow at CAGR of 56% in 2016~2021, Says TrendForce (2016.10.25)
The value of the global market for UV-C LEDs used in sterilization and purification equipment will grow at a CAGR of 56% from US$28 million in 2016 to US$257 million in 2021, according to the LEDinside, a division of TrendForce |
