HIGH POWER LED
CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO AC SOCKETS!
Conventional high power LEDs require
an upstream converter to supply the DC voltage needed for proper operation. As a result,
the spectrum of applications in which high power LEDs can be used is often drastically
limited - due to the additional space requirement and cost of the DC power supply.
Fortunately, these limitations are now a thing of the past!!
The South Korean manufacturer SEOUL SEMICONDUCTOR has launched a new high power LED light
source on the market - under the name of Acriche ("AC"= alternating current,
"acro" = top or first, "riche" = value) - which can be connected
directly to 110V or 220V AC networks without the need for an external converter!
The market introduction of this world's-first revolutionary new light source occurred in
November 2006, in five different regions at once, namely Korea, USA, Germany, Japan and
Hong Kong, and came as a major surprise even to LED industry insiders.
With Acriche, the LED pioneer SEOUL SEMICONDUCTOR has created a product that will go down
as a milestone in the annals of LED development, while also contributing significantly to
environmental protection - thanks to the high-efficiency, power-saving design. The
following diagram shows the new LED's key parameters in comparison to conventional light
sources:
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Of course, Acriche is a patented solution and the new family complies with RoHS
directives. Series production is already underway, with the following white LED versions
currently available:
Product Outlook:
Even in the initial versions, the new Acriche family delivers an outstanding efficiency of
40lm/W. Before the year is over, this figure is scheduled to increase to 80lm/W, while
120lm/W versions are planned for 2008. In addition, other wavelengths are currently under
development.
For more information, please contact:
Harald Gruen, EXT 58
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