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April 2008 issue of LEDs Magazine
The April 2008 issue of LEDs Magazine is now available for free download. |
An alternate way of driving LEDs
Several lighting manufacturers have recently incorporated AC-driven LEDs into their lighting fixtures. Tim Whitaker looks at this emerging technology. |
Toronto leads with LEDiscovery
A group of organizations gathered at this event to discuss the future of energy-efficient LED lighting, writes Brian Owen, our Canadian Columnist.
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Theatrical lighting industry gets ready for Act Two with LED fixtures
Currently there are few good alternatives to the beam control provided by conventional lighting fixtures in the theatre. However the benefits of emerging LED products should potentially provide fixtures that are brighter, cooler, lighter, and faster to set up, says Noah Davis. |
Lighting Africa helps developers of off-grid lighting systems
The International Finance Corporation aims to help suppliers establish a supply chain infrastructure in Africa for low-cost LED lighting, writes Tim Whitaker. |
Strategies in Light 2008 focuses on emerging LED applications
The ninth annual get-together for the LED industry highlighted the development of LED technologies and standards that are driving us into new and emerging markets, not least general illumination. Tim Whitaker reports from Santa Clara. |
Interview: Peter van Strijp, SSL veteran
For For Peter van Strijp, formerly of Philips Lighting, the recent Strategies in Light event highlighted the growing momentum and increased adoption of solid-state lighting in general lighting applications.
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LED market growth predicted to exceed 20% over next five years
Strategies Unlimited predicts that the LED industry is emerging from a slow growth phase, and that the total market size in 2012 will exceed $11 billion.
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LED-illuminated gas station sees higher traffic and reduced costs
The Better Day BP gas station and convenience store in Racine, Wisconsin, is the first to feature all-exterior LED lighting, writes Kevin Orth.
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Constant power LED driver architecture reduces cost for offline LED ballasts
In his fourth article on ballasts, Iain Mosely describes how the constant power operation inherent in a peak-current-controlled discontinuous mode flyback converter can deliver good drive characteristics for LED applications. |
WEBCAST: Essentials for Designing LED Luminaires
This Webcast discusses the key design factors that need to be considered when building LED-based luminaires. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Meeting the production challenges of high-brightness LEDs
One highly effective way to reduce LED manufacturing costs involves switching from wet scrubber exhaust abatement systems to combustion-based abatement technology, explains Mike Czerniak of Edwards. |
