|
| < Previous Month Next Month > |
News and announcements from Strategies in Light 2010
The 11th Strategies in Light took place in Santa Clara, California in mid February. |
Coordinated schemes provide circuit protection for LED lighting (MAGAZINE)
Utilizing a coordinated circuit protection scheme based on several device types can help designers reduce component count, provide a safe and reliable product, comply with regulatory agency requirements, and reduce warranty and repair costs, writes FARAZ HASAN. |
LED TV backlights to drive escalation in LED production (MAGAZINE)
Analysts forecast a ramp in LED-backlit LCD TV sales, but will LED makers be able to deliver the required capacity? MAURY WRIGHT reports. |
LED modules for accent lighting surpass the performance of halogen lamps (MAGAZINE)
Modules built using separated phosphor technology demonstrate that the benefits of LEDs can be harnessed in the realm of accent lighting with no compromises in light quality, even taking halogen as a benchmark, as ROGER SEXTON describes. |
Cities are transforming the outdoor lighting market, but barriers remain (MAGAZINE)
A global trial is strengthening the case for LED acceptance by municipal lighting asset managers, says PHILIP JESSUP of THE CLIMATE GROUP.
|
Flexible drivers enable dynamic color-changing lighting projects (MAGAZINE)
The use of intelligent and flexible drivers allows OEMs to respond quickly to special project requirements, says GORDON ROUTLEDGE. |
Partnerships point the way ahead in the solid-state lighting industry (MAGAZINE)
The acquisition of a lighting control company and a joint venture partnership with Osram is helping Traxon Technologies to bring optimism to the specification community, writes VALERIE COFFEY. |
Focus on Fabs & Growth (MAGAZINE)
Reflecting the growing level of demand in the LED industry, particularly for backlighting applications, a number of companies are investing in capacity expansions. In some cases, this involves building or acquiring new fabrication facilities, or forming joint ventures and partnerships with other companies. |
When considering an LED retrofit or incentive policy, do your research (MAGAZINE)
Evaluation of 250 LED bulbs and fixtures from 23 leading vendors indicates that LEDs offer compelling payback periods when compared to conventional incandescent and halogen lighting solutions. However, as DAVID RAEZER and ROMAHLO WILSON describe, LEDs are not yet competitive as replacements for compact fluorescent, metal halide, and linear fluorescent lights. |
Lyon illuminates European view on LED lighting (MAGAZINE)
European directives, LED standards, color quality and technological innovation were among the main subjects discussed at December’s ForumLED in Lyon, France, writes TIM WHITAKER. |
Specifiers require clear guidelines to understand LED capabilities (MAGAZINE)
Providing useful information, managing client expectations and cutting down the hype remain key tasks for the LED lighting community, says TIM WHITAKER. |
Strategies in Light: Berrigan keynote will focus on the future of light
Lighting designer will argue that lighting must move away from a commodity model to one where experience and green take center stage. |
LEDs Magazine January/February 2010
The January/February 2010 issue of LEDs Magazine is now available. |
Focus on OLEDs (MAGAZINE)
Examine OLED lighting, funding, R&D, materials, and fabrication news. |
