THIEF RIVER FALLS,Minn.,Jun 13,2012(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation,recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment,today announced the T8 Demonstration Kit for Cree XLamp(R)ML-E LEDs is now in stock.
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The T8 Demonstration Kit for Cree XLamp(R)ML-E LEDs was designed to demonstrate the effective light output of Cree's 0.5 watt ML-E product in a T8 tube application.The ML-E LED is optimized to deliver a longer lifetime than existing light sources for fluorescent tubes and brings high performance and a smooth look to a wide range of lighting applications.The T8 tube demonstration kit lets designers easily compare the LED light with their current light source.The kit also comes complete with a dimming function so designers will be able to demonstrate the multiple light levels of LEDs in their lighting applications.
In addition to the dimming features of this lighting kit,Marktech Optoelectronics,one of Digi-Key's Design Services Providers,has produced the tube with two different distances of LED-to-LED spacing and two types of light diffusers showing the design flexibility that LEDs offer to designers of traditional light fixtures.Marktech supports their entire product offering with an extensive knowledge of LED technology and application expertise.Marktech manufactures a large volume and variety of linear LED assemblies and,as a solutions partner with Cree,collaborated with them to showcase Cree's linear LED lighting products.
Kit Features
--15 inch tube
--Similar diameter to standard T8
--Dimming function
--4000 degrees Kelvin
--Light output of 630 and 470 lumens per foot depending on diffuser
T8 Demo Kits for Cree XLamp(R)ML-E LEDs are available for purchase now on Digi-Key's global websites.
About Digi-Key Corporation
As one of the world's leading,totally integrated,Internet-based distributors of electronic components,Digi-Key Corporation has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance.Digi-Key is a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components,offering more than two million products from over 500 quality name-brand manufacturers at www.digikey.com.A testament to Digi-Key's unparalleled commitment to service,North American design engineers have ranked Digi-Key as the#1 Most Preferred Distributor(UBM/EE|Times Distributor Customer Preference Study/June 2011).With global sales for 2011 surpassing$1.5 billion,Digi-Key's single location in North America is one of its greatest assets.Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available at www.digikey.com.
