LED Lighting

OMC has introduced an hermetically-sealed infra-red transmitter diode for multi-mode optical fibres. Called FDE851HLBF, it emits at 850nm and comes in a TO-can with glass window to protect the device from the atmosphere. Long-term reliability is the reason for the sealed package. “Many fibre-optic emitters make use of a clear plastic cap which is pressed on to the device header,” according to ...

ON Semiconductor has launched a family of four devices, two LED drivers and two current controllers, for use in automotive exterior and interior lighting. Aimed specifically at low power solid state lighting, the devices are designed for systems that incorporate movement and variable intensity within rear combination lamps (RCLs), turn signals, fog lamps, and other externally modulated LED clusters. The ...

Osram is aiming at rock and pop gig lighting with a bright blue laser for spotlights and vector projectors. “Lasers combine an outstanding form factor with excellent beam quality, making them particularly suitable light sources for show lasers and stage lighting. In terms of brightness, laser diodes offer some advantages over LEDs,” according to the firm. Called PLPT9 450LA E, it is ...

Casambi and Osram have signed an agreement that will see Osram leverage  embedded Bluetooth module and software technology. The move will act as a base to develop further Casambi-ready hardware as well as lighting control software solutions for the professional lighting market. Casambi’s embedded Bluetooth module is designed for integration with LED drivers, lighting control systems and light fixtures. The ...

Efficient Power Conversion has introduced a 28A 1.2ns laser pulser demonstration and development board built around one if its GaN power transistors. The intended application is ‘time-of-flight’ range measurement, and the chosen GaN transitor (EPC2216 ) is AEC Q101-qualified, allowing the circuit to be used in automotive lidar projects. A novel aspect of this board is the ability to mount ...

Osram is claiming record brightness for its latest projector LEDs. “With the Ostar Projection Power family, Osram has succeeded for the first time in achieving projector brightness levels beyond the 3,000 ANSI lumen barrier using LEDs instead of conventional lamps, making them accessible to a broad market,” according to the firm. It is aiming to displace high-pressure discharge lamps previously ...

Osram is offering replaceable LED lighting modules to car makers. Designed to the requirements of ECE standard R128, the hand-replaceable sources are available in red, yellow and white. They are branded ‘XLS’ for exchangeable LED light sources. The parts are LR5, LY5 and LW5 respectively, with LR5 and LY5 intended for indicator and tail light light guides, LR5 also for stop reflectors and rear ...

Werma has launched the LED 816 multicolour beacon for manufacturing and process applications where signal light systems are required to indicate machine status. Machines and equipment are not always PLC controlled and therefore there are many instances where the application has to be monitored and controlled by PC. Typical applications include call centres, automatic check-out systems or for monitoring data ...

It is not often the Products Section of Electronics Weekly lets its hair down, but this wonderful hand-made 50mm LED for Part Fusion Electronics in Ireland has caused just that. It is a working 10x scale model of a 5mm through-hole LED (pictured with a genuine 5mm LED) and is available in red, green, blue or 4,000K white – all ...

A dc-dc controller chip that can be operated in boost, buck-boost and sepic topologies