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 ARTICLES (November 2004)
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Elpor material from Heatron finds applications in high-power LED light engines
The use of a proprietary fired-on ceramic dielectric material makes even steel-core MCPCBs suitable for use with high-power LEDs.
Black area and fill factor in LED display systems
Black area, an inherent characteristic of LED displays, is one of the key factors influencing the visual quality of LED imaging. Sansi Technology has developed a method of reducing the black area and increasing the fill factor of its LED displays.
Case Study: the Kuo Hua Insurance Building, Taipei, Taiwan
For architects, solid-state lighting presents a rainbow of design possibilities, and the Kuo Hua Insurance Building in Taipei shows what is possible with this lighting technology.
Polymer technology provides uniform glow for PolyBrite bulbs
PolyBrite International has released a range of LED bulbs and lighting systems based around the company's patented polymer technology which provides bright, even illumination.
Brussels conference sprouts better understanding of LEDs
Interaction between lighting designers, luminaire manufacturers and LED suppliers should help the LED industry to focus on its strengths and continue to develop.
Standardization of LED measurements
The CIE and various other bodies are involved in the development of standards for measuring the optical properties of LEDs, as described by C. Cameron Miller and Yoshi Ohno of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Patent issues cause discontent among LED lighting manufacturers
The patent lawsuits between Color Kinetics and Super Vision, and the methods by which Color Kinetics is asserting its intellectual property rights, are causing disquiet in the LED lighting industry.
LED battens provide stage backgrounds for concerts
Pixelline products from James Thomas Engineering provided low-resolution display backdrops for two major concert events in the UK this summer.
Clothing, ceilings and submarines all use LEDs
Lighted clothing, flexible ceiling infrastructures and illumination on nuclear submarines were just some of the many applications discussed at the recent Intertech LEDs 2004 conference.
Promising markets emerge for LED signage
Digital signs using LEDs are now a major force in signage markets such as channel letters, message reader boards, and large-format video-screen displays, according to Intertech Corporation.
Color Kinetics installations showcase LED lighting technology
From color-changing disco floors to trade show booths to illumination of building façades, a series of recent installations by Color Kinetics has showcased the power of solid-state lighting technology.
November 2004
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