Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, audio, AC/DC and short-range wireless technologies, today announced a new SSL LED driver iW3623. The new iW3623 integrates boost and flyback converters into a single IC to reduce the bill of material (BOM) costs and simplify the design, compared to conventional two-stage driver approaches, while delivering exceptional performance. It was developed by Dialog's Power Conversion Business Group, formerly iWatt Inc., acquired in July 2013. The iW3623 offers a universal 100VAC to 277VA...

Taiwan-based EMS provider Lite-On Technology reported its July consolidated revenue of NT$17.89 billion, up 4% M-o-M and 3% Y-o-Y.  Revenue continued to grow in all of Lite-On’s Strategic Business Groups (SBG), of which Power SBG, Camera Module and HIS (Human Input Solutions-PC keyboards and peripherals) business units hit monthly sales highs for 2013. Cumulative consolidated revenue of Lite-On Tech from January to July reached NT$114.26 billion. Thanks to steady increases in the demand for cloud computing applications and mobile de...

It is reported that Vishay Intertechnology introduced two new series of 10 mm standard surface-mount 7-segment LED displays in compact, low-profile packages on August 7, 2013. Utilizing AllnGap on GaAs chip technology for high luminous intensity to 2750 µcd typical, the VDMx10x0 and VDMx10A1 series displays are offered in super red, soft orange, yellow, and green for a wide range of applications. The devices released today offer evenly lighted, untinted segments and grey package surfaces. LED displays in the VDMx10A1 series feature common anode configurati...

Tong Hsin Electronics Industry’s (THEI) will be raising the bar for competitors by increasing ceramic substrate laser drilling speed and adding packaging services as LED chip piece volumes used on substrates grow exponentially, said the company President Heinz Ru during a recent investor conference. The changes occurred in response to strong demands for LED ceramic substrates in the lighting market despite of impacts from Cree’s low-priced LED bulbs during the first half of 2013. Ru forecasted shipments for ceramic substrates applied in high-powered LEDs will continue to grow in 3Q13. 

GlacialPower, a division of the Taiwanese technology manufacturer, GlacialTech Inc., is pleased to announce two new GlacialPower LED drivers for constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) LED lights—GP-RS45P and GP-RS60P—available in several options ranging from 12V DC to 57V DC. The drivers are also available with a 3 in 1 dimming (1-10V/PWM/Resistor) function. Both of the drivers are ideal for any indoor LED lighting solutions, as the IP67 approved plastic housing protects the drivers from possible dust or water damage such ...

According to the reports from CNBC, E-cigarettes, cancer immunotherapy, LED lighting, natural gas engine technology, software defined networking and big data are among eight industry themes that Goldman Sachs analysts described as "creative destruction" in a recent report. Goldman analyst Brian Lee sees a bright future for LED lighting. LEDs have gone through several transformations, starting with the handsets in the early 2000s, moving on to TVs, and now progressing to general lighting. Lee writes that this is a multi-decade opportunity for a product that...

According to reports, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a sensor device capturing signatures with tiny piezo-phototronic LEDs, that's to say, the device converts mechanical pressure from a signature or a fingerprint directly into light signals that can be captured and processed optically. The sensor device could provide an artificial sense of touch, offering sensitivity comparable to that of the human skin. Beyond collecting signatures and fingerprints, the technique could also be used in biological imaging and micro-electromechanical (MEMS...

Dutch designer David Graas has created 3D-printed LED light bulbs that have cityscapes rising from them in a series called Huddle.             These bulbs are Graas' homage to the modern city. "The mega city, despite its many problems, seems to be our destined habitat now that resources are becoming scarce. It also hold the key to a sustainable future with its concentration of information, technology and talent." he says. They also look really cool. The bulb itself is actually a "bulbshade"...

CDIL has designed the LED emergency light to meet the proper lighting requirements for various urban and rural areas. Especially in areas with frequent power cuts or black outs, this low energy consumption product would be extremely useful. CDIL has decided to introduce and distribute this product with very low margins in order to make it affordable to every Indian. CDIL’s 5 decades strong semiconductor manufacturing base helps in providing a customized solution, selecting the right quality components and optimizing the driver circuitry to be used in producing the L...

Acuity Brands Indoor and Outdoor Luminaires and Controls Installed Throughout $1.4 Billion Construction Project More than 14,000 indoor and outdoor lighting luminaires from Acuity Brands, Inc. have been illuminating the new Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport since July, 2012. The terminal, which is certified Silver under the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard, includes a comprehensive array of Acuity Brands lighting and digital controls solutions designed to enhance the terminal user's experience by delivering quality, energy-efficient lighting. Multiple lighting products were installed in nearly every application throughout the 1.2 million square-foot facility. A blend of custom and standard lighting solutions were also employed to highlight the building's signature architecture and deliver required light levels throughout the terminal space, while addressing multiple energy-usage challenges.

Royal Philips Electronics have managed to light up Eden Park, New Zealand’s premier sports ground with energy efficient lighting. All over the world, Philips’ highly efficient lighting solutions have been turning stadia into iconic ‘theaters of dreams’ while delivering the best possible experience for people in and around the arena. Last year, Eden Park stadium underwent significant redevelopment to further enhance its big-match experience, and to cater for future stadium events and their differing requirements. Philips was asked to provide a floodlighting solution that would work for both rugby and cricket as each has different lighting needs. They was also asked by Eden Park Trust to present a high-impact way of illuminating the new south stand to enhance the stadium’s atmosphere and ambience.

The oversupply of LED die still exists; however, the demand for LED lighting fixture is expected to achieve explosive growth in next year under the great support of lighting equipment factories in the mainland China, highly anticipated next year. Taiwan-based Lextar has officially completed one-stop production line in its mainland-based plant, Epistar also restarts its expansion plan. Epistar and Lextar are expected to start new LED epitaxy production capacity in the fourth quarter of this year, and volume shipments will be conducted in the first quarter next year. 

Royal Philips  has announced it will phase out the supply of its trade range of incandescent Softone bulbs to its New Zealand electrical wholesalers from October 1. Philips is the first lighting company in New Zealand to make this move, reflecting its commitment to driving the uptake of energy-efficient lighting locally. “While New Zealand has not introduced regulation to phase out incandescent bulbs as many other countries around the world have, we believe it is our responsibility as a market leader to help drive the shift to energy efficient lighting, which is goo...

Epistar’s board recently approved a NT$1 billion (US$33.43 million) capital investment plan in a wholly owned Taiwanese subsidiary company that was originally a factory of Huga Optotech, according to Epistar. To meet client demands, some orders will be commissioned to the subsidiary’s factories based in Central Taiwan Science Park. The subsidiary will be mostly manufacturing InGaN LED dies in the future, with productions estimated to begin during first quarter of 2014. 

Phihong Technologies Ltd (Taiwan), a high-volume manufacturer of a wide range of electronic assemblies including drivers for LED lighting, and Oree Illumination Solutions Inc. (Israel), developer of LED-based planar lighting technology, have signed a global partnership agreement. Both companies will market Oree's LightCell™ technology and Phihong’s LED driver technology as a complete plug-and-play system for lighting designers and manufacturers. As a result of this agreement, Phihong will sell and support Oree's LightCell products to custome...

From recessed troffers to circular pendants to suspended lighting fixtures, GE's Lumination™ LED Luminaires, a product of GE ecomaginationSM, continue to push the boundaries of indoor LED lighting systems. Ultra-thin and elegant, these fashion-forward alternatives to traditional fluorescent lighting are finding their place in office, retail and institutional spaces alike. Be it a college campus, U.K. department store or center for lighting excellence itself, GE's designer LED lighting fixtures, valued for their visually striking appearance, are equall...

On August 7, NVC Lighting Holding Ltd released earning estimate, it is expected that the profits in the first six months of 2013 will grow about 50% compared to the same period of 2012. Changjiang Wu, the founder of NVC, was elected as executive director with votes of most of the shareholders on June 21, which also means that Changjiang Wu returned to NVC Board, and brings a profit advantage for NVC. It is clearly wrote in Earnings forecast statement that the growth in profits is mainly attributable to the decline in management costs after the management is stable...

Songhao Liu, an academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the famous optics and lasers scientist professor, recently stated that LED lamps will replace incandescent bulbs soon, occupying the lighting market. He believes that the key technical constraints may hinder the development of China LED industry. LED to be Popular Compared with conventional incandescent lighting, LED has many advantages: first, it is a solid device, without filament and glass bulb, so it is not afraid of vibration and brittle. Its service life is up to fifty thousand hours. S...

More than 10,000 high-power LED luminaires from the Osram subsidiary Traxon Technologies have transformed Baku's new landmark, the three Flame Towers, into gigantic display screens. Inspired by the Flame Towers, the slogan of the 57th Eurovision Song Contest in the capital of Azerbaijan was "Light your Fire!" The European Broadcasting Union, which mounted the song contest, was also relying on the know-how of Osram: using special solutions, the company will be providing spectacular lighting effects. "With our lighting expertise, we are making a very prominent mark in the Middle East," explained Erol Kirilmaz, Head of Region Latin America, the Middle East and Africa at Osram.

Office is a place where employees must feel alert and engaged to be at their best, but often overlooked is lighting—a simple factor influencing not only everyday operations but occupant comfort and the effectiveness with which tasks are completed. GE takes a closer look at six trends driving office lighting best practices today, from dimming down over-lit areas to saving watts in parking lots to setting a more productive mood.

Ambiance Lighting Systems, the specifier-grade, customizable lighting brand of Sea Gull Lighting, now offers a game-changing, new High Output LED Module, which provides more lumen output per linear foot than any other cable system lamp product of its kind on the market. Eliminating the need for a lamp base, the new, all-in-one Ambiance High Output LED Module has a built-in chip which attaches to the Ambiance Lx Cable System. Available in two lengths—2” and 4”—both have a high lumen output for such small packages. The 2” produces ei...

Taiwanese LED chip manufacturer Genesis Photonics Inc. (GPI) announced record high revenues in July of NT$ 368 million (US$ 12.32 million), as lighting products revenue ratio jumped to 50%. Increased shipments in flip-chips, 3D COB products, and stable orders from Japanese lighting clients contributed to the increase in lighting revenues. Under the pressure of lowering prices caused by oversupply in the LED industry, the upstream LED chip manufacturer has established a clear lighting transformation strategy for 2013. 

According to reports, Hitachi Appliances, Inc., a division specializing in the production of lighting, appliances, air-conditioning equipments of Hitachi Group, put its new LED lamp "LDA7D-H-E17 / S (pure white)" on sale on August 1. The product is designed in the equal size of the mini krypton bulb (small incandescent bulb) and comes with self-developed cooling structure. It provides the same quantity of light as 60W small bulb. In addition, it can be installed on a variety of lamps. Mini krypton bulbs are usually used for the small-scale ceiling lightin...

The incandescent light bulb was invented in 1879. It has served us well for the last 134 years. But as energy demands rise and concern over green house and climate change grows, a challenger has risen—the LED light bulbs. In 2011 the United States consumed 461 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity just to keep the lights on. Switching to energy efficient LED lights could reduce that number by as much as 90 percent, which would save trillions of dollars annually and dramatically decrease green house gas emissions. The Light Bulb Showdown series demonstrates the en...

It is reported that Osram Opto Semiconductors has add a new member (Soleriq S 13) to its high-power Soleriq LED family. The Soleriq S 13 boasts high brightness from a light-emitting surface measuring just 13.5 mm in diameter and is available in all color temperatures. This Soleriq LED is also designed for use in luminaries subject to high performance requirements. In hotel and restaurant, as well as shop and luxury residential lighting, the Soleriq S 13 – installed in LED luminaries or lamps – replaces high-wattage halogen spotlights. The new Soleriq ...

Longtime leader in utility and industrial lighting equipment supply Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful new LED spotlight designed to provide versatile adjustability and rugged operation in demanding conditions. The PML-90LED-SW 90 Watt LED Spotlight produces over 8,000 lumens of intense light output and is ideal for operators in utilities, military and professional operations who need the utmost in reliability and control. The PML-90LED-SW permanent mount LED spotlight from Larson Electronics gives operators in demanding environmen...

LED chip manufacturer Chi Mei Technology Corp went out of business last month after a surprise exodus by the company’s board members. A staggering amount of NT$5.6 billion in unpaid debts has lead to anger from creditor banks. The phones were ringing off the hook yesterday (7) for Chi Mei’s top shareholder Innolux with calls from legal persons and investors. Innolux expressed that during today’s (8) online conference, chairman Tuan Hsing-chien will be there himself to offer explanation.

The monumental facade and inner courtyard of Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam  is now lit by new, custom-designed LED lighting from Royal Philips Electronics. The outdoor lighting accentuates the characteristic features of the historic building. The premises where a luxury hotel locates in can be traced back to the 15th century, and in the past the building had served as Amsterdam's town hall and a monastery. Following the switch-over to Philips LED lighting for the indoor lighting inside the luxury hotel several years ago, the exterior part of The Grand is now also being illuminated by LED lighting. The purpose of lighting up the inner courtyard is to highlight the aesthetic features of this impressive building. The new LED outdoor lighting offers a seamless solution.

It is reported that OSRAM agreed to sell its traditional factory located in Shaoxing, China, because Siemens' subsidiary OSRAM achieved poor performance, and lighting equipment department intends to streamline business before it is listed to focus on LED lighting development. Siemens' OSRAM stated in e-mail that ZhuoMing Electronics will acquire this plant specializing in the production of traditional lighting bulbs, and this plant currently has about 2,000 employees. Siemens did not disclose the purchase price. Osram plans to lay off a maximum of ...

Stouch Lighting, a lighting distributor specializing in LED lighting and energy efficient lighting products, two days ago announced the completion of Campus LED lighting retrofit project for Neumann University, which was finished in less than two months. The LED lighting retrofit project was carried out to reduce the University’s annual energy costs by 63%—cutting Neumann’s energy bill by more than $22,000 annually. Furthermore, because of LED fixtures’ longer rated lifetime in hours before needing replacement, the University will be saving an...