Packaged LEDS

New shortwave-infrared (SWIR) LEDs from Ushio address applications ranging from machine vision to blood analysis, for use in spectroscopy instruments, biometrics equipment, and more. (Image credit: Graphic by Arek Socha via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.)
New shortwave-infrared (SWIR) LEDs from Ushio address applications ranging from machine vision to blood analysis, for use in spectroscopy instruments, biometrics equipment, and more. (Image credit: Graphic by Arek Socha via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.)
New shortwave-infrared (SWIR) LEDs from Ushio address applications ranging from machine vision to blood analysis, for use in spectroscopy instruments, biometrics equipment, and more. (Image credit: Graphic by Arek Socha via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.)
New shortwave-infrared (SWIR) LEDs from Ushio address applications ranging from machine vision to blood analysis, for use in spectroscopy instruments, biometrics equipment, and more. (Image credit: Graphic by Arek Socha via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.)
New shortwave-infrared (SWIR) LEDs from Ushio address applications ranging from machine vision to blood analysis, for use in spectroscopy instruments, biometrics equipment, and more. (Image credit: Graphic by Arek Socha via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.)
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Ushio adds SWIR LEDs for applications including machine vision and blood analysis

July 24, 2020
Infrared LED technology is moving to displace legacy sources such as halogen lamps in a variety of short-wavelength applications including spectroscopy, biometrics, machine vision...
Image credit: Graphic rendering by Pete Linforth via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic rendering by Pete Linforth via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic rendering by Pete Linforth via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic rendering by Pete Linforth via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic rendering by Pete Linforth via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
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TVA offers incentives for germicidal UV-C deployments in HVAC systems (UPDATED)

July 21, 2020
Conventional UV-C lamps can be installed inside ductwork to disinfect moving air on every pass through a school, hospital, or commercial building of any sort.
Image credit: Graphic by 3D Animation Production Company via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic by 3D Animation Production Company via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic by 3D Animation Production Company via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic by 3D Animation Production Company via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic by 3D Animation Production Company via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
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Ams transfers a chunk of its Osram shares internally at well below price

July 14, 2020
It was a “routine” matter in closing the deal last Thursday, the company says. Expect more denouements in this saga.
An unusual trait in the Luxeon HL2X LED is the integration of a chip-scale package (CSP) LED into a traditional package, with a primary optic to enable improved light uniformity. (Photo credit: Image courtesy of Lumileds.)
An unusual trait in the Luxeon HL2X LED is the integration of a chip-scale package (CSP) LED into a traditional package, with a primary optic to enable improved light uniformity. (Photo credit: Image courtesy of Lumileds.)
An unusual trait in the Luxeon HL2X LED is the integration of a chip-scale package (CSP) LED into a traditional package, with a primary optic to enable improved light uniformity. (Photo credit: Image courtesy of Lumileds.)
An unusual trait in the Luxeon HL2X LED is the integration of a chip-scale package (CSP) LED into a traditional package, with a primary optic to enable improved light uniformity. (Photo credit: Image courtesy of Lumileds.)
An unusual trait in the Luxeon HL2X LED is the integration of a chip-scale package (CSP) LED into a traditional package, with a primary optic to enable improved light uniformity. (Photo credit: Image courtesy of Lumileds.)
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Lumileds packaged CSP LED delivers enhanced optics for high lumen needs

July 10, 2020
The new Luxeon HL2X packaged LED is intended for high-lumen applications such as street lighting and high bay, with enhanced light extraction, precise beam control, and optimal...
Image credit: Graphic by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
Image credit: Graphic by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay; used under free license for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
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DOE publishes research on LED lumen and chromaticity maintenance or shift

July 8, 2020
Studying different package types, RTI International and LED Lighting Advisors found different aging characteristics of components yet a general improvement in LED quality.