Shapeable LED backlight designed for enhanced light distribution
September 4, 2012 10:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsLumex announces the global launch of its first-in-the-industry QuantumBrite Shapeable LED Backlight. With the new shapeable LED backlight, holes can be cut into the backlight in virtually any shape (for example, to allow space for a switch or other component on the circuit board). This combination of flexible and shapeable LED backlight technology...
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysLED driver platform lowers the bill of materials cost by 10% to 20%
August 30, 2012 11:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsiWatt today announced its latest digital AC/DC SSL (solid state lighting) LED driver platform with the iW3616 and iW3617. This new platform expands iWatt’s existing line of Flickerless LED drivers, increasing output power to 25W or higher, lowering the bill of materials (BOM) cost by 10% to 20%, and offering compatibility with an even wider range of installed dimmers...
LISTED UNDER: ICs | Optoelectronics & DisplaysExplosion-proof flashlight able to withstand submersion to 100 feet
August 30, 2012 10:53 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe EXPFL-31 Explosion Proof Halogen Flashlight is a compact and highly durable waterproof lighting solution that offers hazardous location compliance combined with the ability to withstand submersion to 100 feet. Extremely durable and powered by standard AA batteries, this waterproof halogen flashlight provides reliable and portable HAZLOC illumination in an affordable package.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysHigh-bright, seven-inch TFT features 40,000-hour backlight
August 29, 2012 10:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsOSD Displays has introduced a seven-inch WVGA 800 x RGB X 480 TFT with 500 Nit backlight utilizing long life 40,000-hour LED’s. This new seven-inch TFT is fully RoHS compliant. The OSD070T0680-29 offers a 250:1 contrast ratio and supports
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysLCD touch screen controller intended for SATCOM power amplifiers
August 28, 2012 11:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsComtech Xicom Technology announces a new, compact, LCD (liquid crystal display) touch screen controller for high-power amplifiers (HPAs). The new LCD touch screen provides an easy-to-use interface for monitoring and controlling multiple amplifiers and switches. Comtech Xicom Technology’s new generation of XTCT rack-mount controllers provide an easy to use, intuitive touch screen interface...
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysDrive supplies high power LEDs from low power sources
August 27, 2012 4:40 pm | Product Releases | CommentsStandard LED drivers (buck topology) require the input voltage be higher than the output voltage which can cause problems when working with the newest high power LEDs and powering them from low voltage sources like solar cells or batteries.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysPole-mounted LED work light produces over 14,000 lumens
August 23, 2012 2:41 pm | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsMagnalight.com has announced the release of the FPM-LED5W-30-120V Telescoping Pole Mounted LED Work Light designed for use on man lifts and lift buckets within demanding and abusive work environments. Producing over 14,000 lumens and equipped with a simple slip fit adjustable pole mounting system, this high power work light provides an ideal lighting solution...
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysHigh-current boost converter intended for LED photo flash applications
August 22, 2012 11:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe AAT1274 is a high efficiency, 1.5A high-current boost converter for LED photo flash applications. It maintains output current regulation by switching the internal high-side and low-side switch transistors, pulse-width modulated at a fixed frequency of 2 megahertz. The high switching frequency allows the use of a small external inductor and output capacitor...
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysLED flashlight produces 90 lumens for up to 80 hours
August 22, 2012 11:34 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe EXP-LED-F4W intrinsically safe LED flashlight from LXflashlights.com is designed to provide an extremely durable and powerful light source for operators who require intrinsically safe approval as well as highly reliable operation. Producing 90 lumens and able to run for up to 80 hours on a set of batteries, this LED flashlight carries intrinsically safe approval...
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysExplosion-proof surface mount LED light intended for wet corrosive marine environments
August 14, 2012 5:04 pm | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has introduced a surface mount explosion proof LED light designed to provide illumination in hazardous locations where durability and resistance to wet marine conditions is critical. The EPL-SMLED-20W is designed for Class 1 Division 1 locations and produces 1800 lumens of clean white light with a 6500K color temperature for excellent contrasting and detail rendering.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysLED fixtures designed for 120 to 277-volt systems
August 13, 2012 3:55 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBuilding on its reputation as an innovative provider of energy efficient lighting for indoor and outdoor applications, MaxLite introduces new DesignLights™ Consortium (DLC) approved LED Flat Panels and Area Lights for commercial markets, which join MaxLite’s extensive list of DLC-approved LED indoor and outdoor luminaires that qualify for utility rebates nationwide.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysLED light tower provides high-power and full portability
August 13, 2012 10:22 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe WAL-18LED-BP portable and rechargeable LED light tower from Magnalight.com provides the high output of LEDs and the portability of rechargeable battery powered operation in a compact and easily deployed system. Designed for reliability and portability, this LED tower light can provide 14 hours of illumination...
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysHigh power LED drivers feature ultra-high efficiency
August 6, 2012 9:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsPowerPax UK Ltd is pleased to announce the extension of its range of LED drivers with the addition of a new comprehensive series of high power, IP67 rated, waterproof LED drivers.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysExplosion-proof LED light fixture rated at 50,000 hours of operation
August 3, 2012 9:45 am | Larson Electronics Llc | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has announced the release of a Class 1 Division 1 and Class 2 Division 1 LED light fixture with paint spray booth approval ratings. This lightweight hazardous location LED light fixture provides operators a powerful and efficient fixture with lower maintenance and higher reliability compared to traditional fluorescent fixtures.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysHigh density LED array boards offers maximized heat and current spreading
August 2, 2012 11:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsInnovations in Optics, Inc. introduces a new product line; LumiBright BD Boards for high power LED applications. Offering maximized heat and current spreading, metal core LumiBright BD Boards are engineered to deliver high output optical power, large emitting area, superior thermal management, and open platform flexibility that provides for totally unique and compact LED design solutions.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & Displays

