Lighting Technologies


LEDs offer best-in-class lumen output and unmatched thermal efficiency

Offering best-in-class lumen output and unmatched thermal efficiency, Luminus Devices' SBM-40-RGBW LEDs are now available from Digi-Key. Each SBM-40 LED can generate over 1,000 colour balanced white lumens, and consists of an array of

Digikey | 28-01-2016

Affordable automotive-grade Lidars in headlamps and rear lamps for ADAS applications

LeddarTechnology has demonstrated how Leddar detection and ranging technology can be integrated into standard automotive components such as headlamps, rear lamps, or side view mirrors, to enable the development and deployment of highly-o

LeddarTechnology | 07-01-2016

Digital LED drivers for lighting and power-conversion applications

Designed for lighting and power conversion applications, STMicroelectronics' STLUXxx5A STLUX digital LED lighting drivers are now stocked by Mouser. The STLUX controllers have been successfully integrated in a wide range of architectur

Mouser Electronics | 08-12-2015

Cost-effective universal LED driver converter for general illumination needs

Digi-Key now stocks the Diodes Incorporated AL1677, a universal AC input (85 VAC to 277 VAC), high-efficiency and high-accuracy buck LED driver converter. The AL1677 system replaces the auxiliary winding and external high-voltage MOSF

Digikey | 04-12-2015

New 150W dimmable LED drivers deliver 94% efficiency

Phihong has announced a new series of 150W constant current LED drivers for commercial lighting applications. Suitable for use in both dry and damp locations, and featuring optional 0–10V dimming, in addition to a 20V auxiliary output for c

Phihong | 01-12-2015

Energy-saving UV LED replaces mercury lamps in medical applications and more

Latest from Vishay is a new ceramic-based, high-power UV LED with a silicone lens. Designed to provide a reliable, energy-saving replacement for mercury lamps, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU5200-385-140 delivers an exceptionally long lifeti

Vishay | 18-11-2015

Flexible LED systems now offered in 12V and 24V flex strips

Mouser is now stocking the Inspired LED 8/10mm iDea Series flexible LED systems which are now offered in 12V and 24V flex strips. The 12V allow for longer runs while using less current. They have support products that include solderless

Mouser Electronics | 30-09-2015

Colour and white LEDs provide consistent radiation patterns from secondary optics

Lumileds LUXEON C Colour Line LEDs are now stocked by Mouser. The optically advanced colour and white LEDs are designed for flawless colour mixing and have one focal length for all colours to provide consistent radiation patterns from s

Mouser Electronics | 30-09-2015

Ambient light sensors can conserve battery power or provide manual adjustment

By turning on, turning off, or adjusting a system's features, Vishay ambient light sensors can conserve battery power or provide extra safety while eliminating the need for manual adjustments. Available now from TTI Europe, the compreh

TTI Europe | 13-08-2015

LED indicators approved for the most demanding applications

APEM’s new NVG-compatible LED indicators are compliant with MIL-STD-3009 and are rated for NVIS indication in cockpits and for external lighting. Offered alongside APEM’s NVIS Red and NVIS White, APEM’s NVIS Green and NVIS Yellow option

Apem | 05-08-2015

High-power energy-efficient LED UV light sources suit many needs

Lite-On x03 LED high-power UV Series energy-efficient light sources are now available from Mouser. The devices are used for UV curing, common UV applications, sterilization, purification, medical treatment and fluid curing. The devic

Mouser Electronics | 31-07-2015

Horizontal-mating mono-pole wire-to-board connectors

Digi-Key now stocks the Hirose DF59M Series compact low-profile single-pole connector for applications such as LED lighting. The mated height on the PCB board is 1.2mm which excludes the height of the wire. The horizontal mating conne

Digikey | 22-06-2015

Intense optical power density LEDs can replace arc and halogen lamps

Designed to provide intense optical power densities and replace arc and halogen lamps when traditional high-power LED arrays can't be used, Luminus Devices CBT-39-UV LEDs are now available from Mouser stock. The device emit photons unifo

Mouser Electronics | 22-05-2015

Tiny LED ring Lights designed for applications requiring high radiant power

Specifically designed for applications requiring high radiant power in extremely small footprints, Marktech's LED ring lights are now available from Digi-Key. The light rings have peak emission wavelengths of 450nm, 460nm, 470nm, and 52

Digikey | 19-05-2015

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