Researchers based in the USA have used a double-heterostructuring based on order-disorder properties of aluminium indium phosphide (AlInP) to produce 'amber-green' light-emitting diodes (LEDs) [Theresa M. Christian et al, J. Appl. Phys., ...
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With the recent granting of four new patents, Albeo Technologies advances its strategy of LED fixture innovation. The new patents protect fundamental innovations in LED chip integration, fixture construction and electronic architecture that ...
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LED lighting has accomplished some great things since its introduction to the lighting market over the past few years. Sure LEDs were around before then, but the incandescent squeeze is what really prompted alternative forms of lighting to ...
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GaN LEDs set to top 100 billion units 25 Jun 2013 Shipments of the blue-emitting chips will reach new milestone this year, reports analyst company IHS. Analysts at the market forecasting company IMS Research (part of IHS) are expecting ...
Recently researchers from the University of Washington have developed silicon-based nano particles to replace the expensive rare earth element (REE) phosphors currently used in LEDs. The REE phosphors in LEDs were used to soften the blue ...
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Academics say they have created a material that can make LEDs cheaper to manufacture by removing the need to use expensive rare earth element (REE) phosphors. The researchers, who work at the University of Washington have developed ...
Pacific Light Technologies (PLT), the maker in quantum dot downconverters for solid state lighting and displays, announces that Robert Walker, Ph.D. has joined their Board of Directors to aid the transition of the company from a development ...
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New RPI research proves the concept of integrating LED emitters on the same chip with other electronic components such as transistors, while other new research focuses on maximizing the light extraction efficiency of LEDs and lowering cost ...
Light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are the most efficient and environmentally friendly light bulbs on the market. But they come at a higher up-front price than other bulbs, especially the ones with warmer and more appealing hues. Researchers ...
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Recently published research that questions the safety of LED lighting is misleading, according to Soraa, and the company is again asking the EPA to reconsider Energy Star efficacy requirements for SSL lamps. Despite many recent stories to ...
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LEDs are extremely efficient, and when it comes to single colors such as red or green commonly used in traffic lights or toys, they can’t be beat. But those aren’t the colors we want to light up our homes and offices. Our eyes ...
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Osaka-based Panasonic Corp has developed a semiconductor white light source capable of outputting luminous flux in the 10,000-lumen class. The new technology will enable wider variation in design, higher brightness and a smaller form factor ...
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Light-emitting diodes, better known as LEDs, offer substantial energy savings over incandescent and fluorescent lights and are easily produced in single colors such as red or green commonly used in traffic lights or children's toys. ...
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XP-E2 Cree, Inc. of Durham, North Carolina USA, has announced commercial availability of XLamp® XP-E2 color LEDs. According to Cree, the new XP-E2 color LEDs deliver up to 88 percent higher maximum light output compared to alternative ...
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PhosphorTech has just released its latest RadiantFlex phosphor sheet product series for ultra high color rendering (CRI) LED applications. The new products are available from "warm white" (CCT~3000K) to "cool white" (CCT~5500K) versions ...
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