tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70682566542358666692024-03-05T07:27:45.758-05:00Fusion Optix BlogFusion Optix is one of the world's leading developers of OEM solutions, integrated modules, components and materials technology for energy efficient LED lighting products. Visit us at www.fusionoptix.com!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948717789538940230noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-9677814035846960152014-06-26T21:15:00.001-04:002014-06-26T21:15:23.464-04:00Fusion Optix expands and creates several new job openingsVisit our careers page (http://www.fusionoptix.com/careers) to view several new job openings. We are inviting suitable candidates to apply to join the team. Positions are available in production, engineering and sales. Great opportunities, great packages, great people!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948717789538940230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-11379535135040571932014-03-16T20:57:00.001-04:002014-03-16T20:57:09.497-04:00New printable light guide technologies unlock alternative form factorsFusion OptIx unique light guide platform has recently expanded to included patterned, non planar form factors. Our approach requires no up front tooling and we can go direct from computer generated layouts to fully functional high efficiency light guides in rapid prototyping phase. More information on our website www.fusionoptix.com.<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4MQwtYJclkJ-33wBqsM0zBr8FAoS6KlHX4F5ZCEY8fxpwxrEhJMPtIQhwv-rLjhZk6_03bvCXS7DgtJCXwK2hcY-mcXjiIQEpbZ3pOZfPGYjwAp6lObLpXAwAzSe-Jz2b09sHyQ_DFA/s640/blogger-image-585927431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4MQwtYJclkJ-33wBqsM0zBr8FAoS6KlHX4F5ZCEY8fxpwxrEhJMPtIQhwv-rLjhZk6_03bvCXS7DgtJCXwK2hcY-mcXjiIQEpbZ3pOZfPGYjwAp6lObLpXAwAzSe-Jz2b09sHyQ_DFA/s640/blogger-image-585927431.jpg"></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948717789538940230noreply@blogger.comBeacon Hill Boston42.358277 -71.070545tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-40582813137169205622014-03-10T21:15:00.001-04:002014-03-10T21:15:27.902-04:00Unique ultra thin light technology enables more versatile POP displaysPerfectly uniform, high efficiency, edge lit shelf helps add something to retail POP presentation. Enabled by Fusion Optix patented integrated light guide technology. So What? Well, the unique light guide technology achieves higher extraction efficiencies and is more uniform than competing technologies. It is also lower cost with no up front tooling charges. An altogether more efficient and value for money solution. <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dKFfuvjUXrzf-Ft-AbtYYeAlfU-1Hg2roKIqWsDnkuFc-cKAAiVLSHFbdWHLf9WStXP-RlHcNQ6AEYXsdeK-ncbYC3YnrBJYAzi8pDIlfZDJYCb9UpbXDJwQLc02kxLEUUf25OzdtlI/s640/blogger-image--1334752630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dKFfuvjUXrzf-Ft-AbtYYeAlfU-1Hg2roKIqWsDnkuFc-cKAAiVLSHFbdWHLf9WStXP-RlHcNQ6AEYXsdeK-ncbYC3YnrBJYAzi8pDIlfZDJYCb9UpbXDJwQLc02kxLEUUf25OzdtlI/s640/blogger-image--1334752630.jpg"></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948717789538940230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-22134737580966100132014-02-13T15:51:00.000-05:002014-02-13T15:51:55.883-05:00Fusion Optix Enabled LED Digital Clock Art Installation at e-Luminate Cambridge Festival<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/gQ_Qbtiolok" width="560"></iframe><br />
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Fusion Optix partnered with British artist Colin Dewar to create this LED Digital Clock Art Installation as part of the <a href="http://www.e-luminatefestivals.co.uk/">e-Luminate Cambridge Festival</a> in Cambridge England. Titled "Kairos", the installation features 20" (500mm) letters comprised of 9 channels each fitted with a programmable color-changing light strip and a Fusion Optix <a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/downloads/datasheets/Film%20Datasheets/FO-PMMACS8080-250A-datasheet-140211.pdf">PMMACS8080-250A</a> diffuser film to create a dynamic, fluid effect for the shifting LEDs.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-12680671481876180152013-11-18T11:41:00.001-05:002013-11-18T11:41:27.012-05:00Printed Light Guide Showcase<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TVFs4QVXskU" width="560"></iframe><br />
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Fusion Optix Printed Light Guides are a great solution for your edge-lit light guide needs.<br />
With several different extraction side options, as well as an extensive range of possible form factors and surface finishes, Fusion Optix printed light guides can be integrated into nearly an lighting application: from signage and architectural lighting to downlighting and wall-washing. If you are looking for any specific distributions, or a unique design, please don't hesitate to<a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/connect.html"> contact us</a><br />
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Many customization options available:<br />
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<br /><img alt="optical innovation collage 6" border="0" class="alignRight" id="img-1377284264599" src="http://connect.fusionoptix.com/Portals/146974/images/optical_innovation_collage_6.JPG" style="float: right;" />Fusion Optix, Inc. (<a href="http://fusionoptix.com/?__hstc=753710.81456a80d81d8d9ed19bf55a48907ec3.1381858609872.1381858609872.1381858609872.1&__hssc=753710.1.1381858609872&__hsfp=607202167" style="color: #017df9; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">www.fusionoptix.com</a>) today celebrated 10 years since it was founded on August 23rd 2003. In the decade since its inception, Fusion Optix has grown to serve over 400 customers in over 30 countries worldwide and has received awards for both growth and innovation. Driven by a desire to add real value to its customers with unique products and services, the company has received 40 patents that cover its CORE Platform™ of innovations and has more than 60 patents pending.</div>
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<br />In addition Dr. Yeo adds, “The markets we serve are incredibly fast moving and competitive. Our customers expect us to increase our capabilities and offer continuing innovations and new products. We are very grateful therefore for the strong support and encouragement we have received from our shareholders and also the State of Massachusetts. We feel extremely confident in our plan and abilities to deliver having recently completed a significant expansion in our capabilities and in-house manufacturing equipment. This would not have been possible without their support.”</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-59649001903080908922013-08-09T14:41:00.000-04:002013-10-15T14:43:57.119-04:00MF Series Micolens Film<div style="color: #666666; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">
Fusion Optix's new <strong>MF Series Microlens Film</strong> is here! Direct your light where it needs to go!</div>
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In this reference design you can observe the difference in light output between left half of this 4' x 4" linear direct luminaire (with the <a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/lighting/components/optical-materials/optical_materials_embossed_film.html">MF Series Microlens Film</a> affixed), and the right half (without any diffusion components). </div>
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As you can see, the right half of the guide has less beam control, emitting more light at wide angles, such as the 25° viewing angle of the above image. On the other hand, the anti-glare MF Microlens Film on the left half <strong>reduces wide-angle light output</strong>, focusing the beam on its intended subject. The MF Microlens Film also<strong> increases direct-view light output</strong>, as evidenced by this close-up image of the same luminare from immediately beneath it.</div>
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Fusion Optix MF Series Microlens Film is available now for purchase. If you would like to submit an inquiry, request samples, or just learn more about Fusion Optix diffusion technology, please click the buttons below. </div>
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-Custom Sizes available at No Extra Cost</div>
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-131 lm/W efficiencies</div>
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-Rated for 2000 lumens, capable of up to 5000 lumens out of a single module</div>
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-CCTs of 3500K</div>
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-Collimator narrows beam profile from 120° to 40°</div>
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-Thin profile perfect for a range of focused lighting applications</div>
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-Fits standard-sized downlight installations</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-38906252038614494702013-07-11T13:48:00.000-04:002013-10-15T13:55:27.360-04:00See The New Fusion Optix 280 Series LED Modules In Action<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/x7BNcm3elIY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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-Greater than 120 lm/W efficiencies</div>
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-Up to 3000 lumens out of a single module</div>
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-CCTs (Correlated Color Temperature) ranging from 2700K to 5000K</div>
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-Easy Daisy Chain Capability</div>
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-Compatability with off-the-shelf constant current power supplies</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-47462721019648013212012-11-20T13:34:00.000-05:002013-10-15T13:44:16.994-04:00Light Diffusion and Light Diffuser Types<br />
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Diffusers are an important part of many lighting applications, especially LED powered ones. Unlike incandescent and CCFL light sources LEDs are directional and do not have built-in glare control. Without diffusion the light from LEDs is usually too bright and unpleasant and each separate LED is visible. This translates into glare, narrow beam angles and the so called "scalloping" - the visible beam separation resulting from the numerous discrete light sources.</div>
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Besides hiding the individual light sources, providing more even surface luminance, reducing glare and enabling a much more pleasant light, diffusers can also double as light wavelength converters (as opposed to filters) for increasing CRIs and precise color rendering while preserving high efficiency.</div>
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<img alt="LED fluorescent diffusion" border="0" height="50" src="http://connect.fusionoptix.com/Portals/146974/images/LED-fluorescent.JPG" style="height: 100px; width: 100%;" width="320" />
<i>Hiding individual LEDs with a low-angle diffuser</i></div>
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<i>LEDs mimicking a CCFL tube with the help of a 3D tube diffuser</i>
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How Diffusers Work</h3>
Diffusion is achieved using several methods:<br />
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<strong>Bulk/Die Additive Diffusers</strong>
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Inks, dies or other light-absorbing chemicals are added to the substrate to create a complex combination of refraction, reflection and diffraction.<br />
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The most notable downside of this method is that a large part of the light from the source is absorbed by the diffuser, which translates into low efficiencies.<br />
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<strong>Holographic Diffusers</strong>
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The most popular method, which relies on surface structures of various shapes to diffract light.<br />
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Where this method falls short, is that higher quality diffusion requires finer surface structures. The finer the surface structures, the easier they are to get damaged mechanically or chemically.<br />
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<strong>Volumetric Diffusers</strong><br />
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By far the most advanced method relies on precisely suspended particles within the substrate that guide light through refraction in a controlled fashion.<br />
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This type of diffusers are not only generally more efficient but are also more mechanically and chemically resistant due to their volumetric nature.<br />
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Diffuser performance, efficiency and trade-offs</h3>
Diffuser performance is generally measured by its FWHM (full width half maximum) diffusion angle. The FWHM diffusion angle is the angle at which half the intensity of collimated light (e.g. laser) passing through the diffuser is observed.<br />
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FWHM of a 60-degree diffusion angle - half intensity is reached at -30° and +30°<br />
Diffusion angle is not the same, however, as final beam angle - this is only the case if the light source emits collimated light. As most light sources emit incoherent light the final beam angle will be calculated by the square root of the sum of squares of the light source beam angle and diffusion angle [FBA = √(LSBA² + DA²)]. For example most LEDs have a beam angle of 120° so the combination with a 60-degree diffuser would result in a final beam angle of 134.1°.<br />
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In general higher diffusion angles result in better light source hiding and more uniform light, however this means more diffusion agents in the substrate that absorb a larger part of the light and create more backscatter, resulting in lower overall efficiency.<br />
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This trade-off is inherent in all of the diffusion methods, mentioned above. Therefore, it is important for an OEM to choose a diffuser that will hide the light source well enough with maximum efficiency (lowest diffusion angle of the most efficient diffusion method).<br />
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For more information on Fusion Optix diffusers and their advantages visit our <a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/lighting/components/diffusers.htm">diffusers page</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-43219736962670771222012-11-07T11:16:00.000-05:002012-11-13T13:53:20.808-05:00What are Light Guides<br />
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What Are Light Guides</h2>
Light Guides are a clever method of directing light in applications where direct light from the light source can not be used due to physical, economic, aesthetic or other restrictions.<br />
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Light guides (also called<i> light pipes</i>) are a major component in edge-lit LCD display back lights where there is a CCFL or LED light source at one or two opposite edges of a light guide, which extracts the light towards the viewer. This approach allows for the use of less powerful light sources while maintaining high screen uniformity and very thin display profiles.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Basic single-edge-lit light guide that extracts light from one side</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rectangular display guide with visible extraction side</td></tr>
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With the growing popularity of Solid State Lighting (LEDs and OLEDs), light guides are becoming increasingly sought for the creation of ultra-thin sleek and stylish lighting and signage fixtures.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BWGFZNkeirc/UJl8My6PtfI/AAAAAAAAAAs/OiyGsdWA-LM/s1600/guide-graph-d-i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="156" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BWGFZNkeirc/UJl8My6PtfI/AAAAAAAAAAs/OiyGsdWA-LM/s320/guide-graph-d-i.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light guide that extracts light from both sides</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mOdQ1kPw2Bc/UJl8qu4tUzI/AAAAAAAAAA0/ydi4Q0-Gpwc/s1600/3d-downlight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="188" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mOdQ1kPw2Bc/UJl8qu4tUzI/AAAAAAAAAA0/ydi4Q0-Gpwc/s320/3d-downlight.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fusion Optix Direct/Indirect fixture utilizing 2-side light-extracting guide. LED light sources are hidden in the cylindrical bezels along the edges of the fixture.</td></tr>
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How Light Guides Work</h2>
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Light guides rely on the combination of total internal reflection (TIR) and a light extraction method to create a flat thin evenly emitting surface. For TIR to occur light has to strike the inner surface of the guide at an angle smaller than a specific critical angle. All light rays that strike the surface at angles higher than the critical angle are transmitted. </div>
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What sets apart light guides from mere plastic rectangles is that light guides greatly increase the chance of light being transmitted through the extraction sides. This can be achieved in two ways:</div>
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Critical Angle Transmission</h3>
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In CAT numerous imperfections are introduced at the extraction surface that increase the chance of light reaching critical angle. Depending on the light source, light guide dimensions and other factors, special imperfection patterns and shapes are developed to ensure maximum light extraction.</div>
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Frustrated Internal Reflection</h3>
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In FIR a scattering material is applied to the extraction surface. The scattering material has different optical density from both the light guide and air, which results in light being transmitted from the guide to the scattering material.</div>
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Designing Efficient Light Guides</h3>
There are several factors that influence light guide efficiency including mixing distance, edge coupling, light scattering and reflectance. You can read more about light guides and efficient light guide designs in our downloadable <a href="http://connect.fusionoptix.com/light-control-and-efficacy-using-light-guides-and-diffusers/" target="_blank">Light Control and Efficacy using Light Guides and Diffusers</a> presentation at <a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/">www.fusionoptix.com</a>.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-82416516507104208312012-09-24T10:08:00.000-04:002012-09-24T10:08:45.798-04:00Have you checked out the Fusion Optix's redesigned website yet?<table border="0" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; width: 600px;"><tbody>
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Fusion Optix is thrilled to announce that we have launched our new website this Tuesday!<br />
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We have redesigned it from the ground up to provide visitors with streamlined navigation, more detailed information and rich educational material.<br />
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Here are some of the new features:<br />
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<li>Built-in search</li>
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<li>Easy Inquiry form - accessible from anywhere on the site</li>
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<tr><td colspan="3">And it will not stop there. We are dedicated to constantly improving ourselves, our products and our services. Stay tuned for continuously updated content, educational materials, videos and more.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com19 Wheeling Ave, Woburn, MA 01801, USA42.500906 -71.14072242.4994425 -71.143189499999991 42.5023695 -71.1382545tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068256654235866669.post-91928057231041951172012-08-13T10:11:00.000-04:002012-08-13T10:13:47.149-04:00Top 5 Advantages of using LED Color Mixing to Create White Light (Part 3 of 3)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Beyond wavelength conversion technologies such as chip
level, volumetric, or remote conversion technologies, the third way to create
white light using LEDs is by <b>color mixing</b>.
Like an RGB pixel of any standard video monitor, color mixing uses the
principles of <b>additive color</b> to combine two or more colored LEDs to create
white light. By far it is the most
electronically complex method of creating white light, as it depends on some
type of control of the LED RMS current through either Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM) or Amplitude Modulation which dims LEDs of different color combinations
(such as red, green, blue, mint green, amber, even yellow or cool white) at
appropriate intensity levels to achieve white light of a desired color temperature. As with any lighting system, there will
always be advantages and challenges.</div>
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<b>Top 5 advantages
of using LED Color Mixing to Create White Light:</b></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> <b>1. Color uniformity</b></span><b> </b></div>
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Capitalized upon by Cree through their TrueWhite™
technology, LEDs of different color are actively controlled via dimming through
either some type of optical, thermal, or electrical feedback system. This helps increase color uniformity from
fixture to fixture.</div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> <b> 2. Easily customizable color temperature</b></span></div>
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Where chip level or remote conversion techniques require
different chemistries to achieve different CCTs such as 2700K, 3000K or 4100K, LED
color mixing often requires nothing more than a simple firmware change to set
the CCT of the system. This introduces a
higher level of simplicity on the manufacturing side, which helps lower the
overall cost of the system.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>3. Advanced controllability during dimming</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The PWM controls used in an LED color mixing system enable
the system to be inherently more controllable during dimming in application-
which opens the door for better color performance in a dimmed down state. A common complaint observed with dimmed LED
systems is the even further absence of a red component, which gives dimmed LED
lighting a faint, ghostly appearance, far from the warmer dimmed tone of an
incandescent bulb which is more generally preferred. By designing for increasing levels of red
and/or amber LED light while dimming, the system can more accurately
approximate the performance of an incandescent bulb.</div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> <b>4. </b></span><b><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Lower LED cost</span></b></div>
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Since issues such as color uniformity and dimming can be
effectively solved using the control techniques described above, LED binning becomes
less of a concern, which enables the usage of less expensive and larger
bins. This lower LED cost, however, may
be offset by higher costs in electronics and firmware.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>5. High system efficacy and CRI</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Luminous efficacy and CRI can be significantly increased
using LED color mixing with the use of red and green LEDs. Since the value of a “lumen” is based off the
human eye sensitivity curve and CRI is dependent on the blackbody spectrum of
Tungsten, adding strong green and red components can give a significant boost
to lumen and CRI performance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As can be seen, LED color mixing in general does enable improved
color controllability and potentially superior CRI and efficacy performance as
well compared to the other two methods we have discussed. Of course, the types of systems mentioned
above do present some challenges. A
color mixing system will invariably require an array of LEDs which can limit
beam control options, and will most certainly require an efficient diffuser to
reduce shadowing on the application surface.
The inclusion of some mixing chamber or mixing distance into any system
using this technology is often desirable as well. Additionally, care must be taken during the
design to account for varying lumen maintenance of different color LEDs. Since Red LEDs often have a much longer lifetime
and shallower lumen maintenance curve than their cooler counterparts, care must
be taken to balance system color performance from a programming perspective as
well as heat sinking to make sure this higher lumen maintenance is accounted
for so the system does not experience a red shift over the course of its life.</div>
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to create white light discussed in this series- chip level (either volumetric
or true chip level), remote, or color mixing- all offer their advantages and
disadvantages, each may lend itself more pertinently to one application over
another. It is ultimately up to the
designer to determine which method to choose whether it is choosing the
appropriate light engine for a given fixture, or choosing the appropriate
fixture for a given application.</span></div>
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<b>Part 2) Optical Effects of True Chip-Level Conversion vs. Volumetric Conversion</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-indent: 0.5in;">When designing a secondary optic
for use with LEDs, the method of chip-level phosphor conversion has more
influence on optical performance than many would think. There are basically 2 methods of chip level
conversion. In what I call true chip-level
conversion, the phosphor is deposited directly on the LED die, as in the case
of the OSRAM Golden Dragon Plus (Fig 1).</span></div>
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exhibits true chip-level conversion, where the phosphor is deposited directly
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"> The other most widely used method for phosphor application and conversion is known as volumetric conversion such as in the Nichia 183A (Fig 2).</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;">In volumetric conversion, the phosphor effectively floods the chip package and the blue die rests underneath a sort of pool or film of phosphor.</span>
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of an LED using volumetric phosphor conversion, where the blue die sits beneath
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While either method can be argued to be equally efficient
and effective at converting blue light to white light as phosphors are intended
to do, each presents a different set of challenges for secondary optic design.<span style="background-color: white;"> </span></div>
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An LED
utilizing true chip-level conversion better approximates a point source of
light compared to an LED which uses the volumetric method. This has a major influence in optical design
applications where a point source is essential to light quality and efficiency. For example, most parabolic optics will
require a point light source to maintain efficient beam control. When using a volumetrically converted chip, shadowing
and dark/light rings are often observed due to its diffuse nature, where the
larger emitting area creates superfluous reflections within the optic. Another example of the importance of focal
point location occurs in refractory optics, such as batwing style lenses which
perform very extreme light bending and have a very low tolerance on focal point
location, such that much of the light escaping from a volumetrically converted
chip enters the optic at incorrect incident angles, resulting in color
separation and undesirable Fresnel scattering losses which can result in lower
optical efficiency.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There
are indeed times when a volumetrically converted LED is desirable,
however. In light guides, the larger
diffuse surface of the LED widens the area of injection, and effectively
narrows the spacing between LEDs which will promote a shallower mixing area
thus enabling larger emitting areas for the light guide. This can lead to thinner and more attractive
bezel design in, for example, LCD panels.
Also, volumetric conversion can be a reason to choose a particular LED
when the LEDs are placed very closely behind a diffuser lens which requires
higher backlighting uniformity. As can
be expected, the extra few millimeters of emitting surface area provided by a
volumetric conversion can help with uniformity at the surface, especially in
the case of very high clarity diffusers.
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In the
case of reflective optics where flat and angled reflectors are used to direct
and control the light, chip-level phosphor conversion method perhaps matters a
little less. A key point to remember in
a situation such as this is that highly specular surfaces can be glary and
distracting to people in the space.
However, when flat reflector are used, the concept of a focal point
usually does not come into play and for the most part light exiting from an LED
or array of LEDs has already achieved a far-field characteristic by the time it
first reflects off a flat optic.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Designing
for high optical efficiency is one of the most cost effective ways of maximizing
the efficacy of an LED lighting system.
By paying attention to the type of optics needed for the application,
and selecting the right LEDs to be used with those optics based on knowledge of
the phosphor conversion method, designers can realize easy and significant gains
in system efficiency.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: #017df9; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">What is the difference between luminance vs. illuminance?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When talking about light, one of
the most confusing terms will be luminance and illuminance. They are more or less used incorrectly by people,
sometimes even by the people in the industry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #017df9; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Luminance</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Luminance is the density of luminous intensity in a given direction and
falls within a given solid angle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is measured in cd/m2.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Luminance is often used to characterize the emission from a diffuse
surface. It indicates how much luminous power will be perceived by eye when
viewing the surface from a particular angle. Luminance remains the same
regardless of the distance from the light source.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Illuminance is the density of photons which fall within a given surface
area. It is measured in lux, or footcandle(fc).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Illuminance can be measured with a lux meter. For a given light source,
the closer to a light source the illuminated area is, the higher the
Illuminance value.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;">Illuminance is used in lighting applications to measure the amount of light reaching an object such as a wall. </span></span></o:p><a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/support/online/appnotes/luminance.htm" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">...Read more</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Creating White Light using LEDs</span></u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By Mike Georgalis, LC</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Different methods to create white light include chip-level conversion, color mixing, and remote conversion utilizing<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_935678621"> </a></b></span><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/solutions/lighting/components/colortune.htm">Fusion Optix ColorTune™ Technology</a></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes to creating white
light using LEDs, there are many different methods, all of which have their
advantages and disadvantages. First, the
most common and traditional is chip level conversion, where the converting
material is integrated directly onto the blue LED die or fills up the LED
package volumetrically. Another method
is color mixing using red and white (or mint colored) LEDs, where the LEDs are
dimmed and mixed to create the desired color temperature. A third method is converting the blue light
of a diode far away from the chip, which utilizes a mixing chamber and remote
optic integrating a converting Phosphor, Fluorescent Dye, Quantum Dot, or
<a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/solutions/lighting/components/colortune.htm">Fusion Optix’ proprietary ColorTune™ technology</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This series of Fusion Optix Blog
postings will focus on the characteristics of each of these methods to help
engineers and designers choose the right conversion method for their system.</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Creating White Light Using LEDs Part 1</u>:</span></b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using Remote Wavelength Conversion Optics</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How Remote Phosphors, Dyes, Quantum Dots, and <a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/solutions/lighting/components/colortune.htm">Fusion Optix ColorTune™ Technology</a> Impacts Lighting System Performance.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a remote wavelength conversion
optic, discrete blue LEDs are mounted in an array, and directly illuminate the
inside surface of a lens which contains the conversion material. There are many different types of conversion
methods available on the market today including Phosphors, Fluorescent Dyes,
Quantum Dots, and <a href="http://www.fusionoptix.com/solutions/lighting/components/colortune.htm">Fusion Optix’ proprietary ColorTune™ technology</a>. Typically, the lens is mounted as part of a
mixing chamber several centimeters away and from the LEDs to provide uniform
light at the surface. This method
results in a number of optical and thermal effects of which designers should be aware.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Thermally, there will be heat generated on the
lens from the wavelength conversion.
Designers should be sure to select materials with high conversion
efficacies to minimize this heat which can cause rapid deterioration of the
lens substrate or the conversion material itself. This results in the need for creative heat
sinking of the lens- which is often a challenge since lenses are not often made
form highly thermal conductive material, and they do not frequently have a very
large or tight thermal interface with heat sinking materials.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Remote conversion optics often result in large,
diffuse emitting areas, which can pose challenges in down lighting and spot
lighting for tight beam control. Just as
there will be losses from the conversion, a designer should be aware of high
losses from using a large diffuse source where a point source should be i.e. in
a parabolic lens. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Remote conversion methods can offer advantages
in binning and color uniformity- which can reduce the overall cost of a
system. Especially when used to control
white light exiting from chip level LEDs, using wavelength conversion to more
finely tune output during production can allow OEMs to purchase larger, and
therefore cheaper, bins of white LEDs <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Aesthetically, many remote conversion
technologies have a yellow, green, or red tint when the light engine is off (as
opposed to the normal white diffuser or just fully visible CFL or incandescent
light source), an unfamiliar effect that some lighting designers have found
hard to swallow. This is a matter of
taste, but I am not sold on this is a sole reason to move away from remote
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