This issue of Illuminated E-NEWS is
packed full of products that specifically aid in the
efficiency and thermal productivity of your entire solution.
In
addition to making your products GREENER, this edition
contains the newest lighting technologies, advances &
developments - from the actual designers and manufacturers
themselves.
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Lighting News From The People Who Make The Products
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THERMAL MANAGEMENT
GREEN EDITION
Stay informed of the newest technology developments in the
LED & Lighting industries, from designers and suppliers on
the front lines.
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LED SWITCHES |
E-SWITCH
Round Pushbutton
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 Bergquist
Thermal Clad Substrates W/ Pre-Applied Thermal Interface
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 Bergquist
offers a family of standard thermally-conductive
insulated metal-substrate (IMS) circuit boards
specifically for LED applications which replace
conventional FR-4 PCBs. Better thermal management
allows more forward current to be applied to the LED,
while still maintaining desired die temperatures,
which means more light and possibly reducing the
number of LEDs required to achieve the desired light
output. With proper thermal management, Power LED
lifetimes can be extended considerably.
These star or square substrates are available in
single, strip or array configurations. Choose from 10
different LED footprints to give you the freedom to
select the LED component's color, brightness and power
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best fits your needs. Optimize the prototyping process
with the lowest possible operating temperatures and
the brightest light output for your next Power LED
application. The most popular LED profiles on the
world's most reliable IMS - matched for your design
ease.
Bergquist also introduced an innovative line of
pre applied thermal interface materials to T-Clad
substrates. Previously, high temperatures associated
with solder reflow prevented the application of
adhesives prior to board population. T-Clad
PA-Bond-Ply 450 is a pre-applied, highly thermal
conductive adhesive tape and is the first of many new
offerings to come. This material features a release
liner on the back side for easy removal and
application to a heat sink. T-Clad PA substrate
release liners can withstand high temperatures and
will maintain adhesion and release even after exposure
to extreme heat or solder reflow.
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World's
1st Low Profile, 5W AC-DC Converter From Aimtec
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Montreal, Canada:
Aimtec, a global supplier of DC-DC and AC-DC power
converters, raised the bar for AC-DC power supplies with
the release of the AMEL5-MAZ series of switching power
supplies.
This is the world's 1st low profile, 5 watt AC-DC
converter with the high I/O isolation of 4000VAC within
a wide operating temperature range of -40°Cto +80°C
With universal inputs of 90~260VAC, 47~440Hz or
120~370VDC, within a low profile (51.5 x 26.1 x 15.8mm)
PCB mountable encapsulated package, the AMEL5-MAZ stands
alone in AC-DC converter marketplace with its high I/O
isolation of 4000VAC within a wide industrial operating
temperature range of -40°C to +80°C. All 8 models in this
series operate to specifications at temperatures as low as
-40°C, which is essential for ensuring reliable product
performance in the extreme weather conditions associated
with outdoor applications.
Highly regulated, protected, isolated single and dual
output ranges of 3.3 - 24 VDC with ripple and noise as low
as 50 mV p-p make, tight line and load regulation of ±0.5%
(no minimum load required), make the AMEL5-MAZ series well
suited for a wide variety of applications, including
industrial control devices, test and measurement
equipment, telecommunications applications and consumer
electronics products.
No-load power consumption of only 0.3 watt, and
efficiency rates up to 75%, these versatile power supplies
meet or exceed the requirements for Energy Star EPS v2.0.
With safety approvals cULus and CB and CE marks, the
AMEL5-MAZ series meets the exacting safety standards of
EN60601-1-2, EN55011 class B, IEC/EN 61000-3-2, -3-2, and
IEC 61000-4-2, -4-1, -4-5, -4-6, -4-8, -4-11, for easy
integration in a wide range of controlled, non-life
support medical and dental devices, instruments, and
equipment applications.
Samples are available from stock and can be ordered
immediately. Datasheets are available .
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Lighting
Applications Utilize JaroThermal's "LED Bulb" Heat Sinks
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  Boca
Raton, FL: 2009: For years, JaroThermal has
manufactured a wide variety of high-quality aluminum and
metal work products. In order to create, develop &
improve upon product design and manufacturing, all
facilities are equipped with highly controlled,
machinery & a proactive staff. These facilities utilize
the newest methods of engineering,
 manufacturing
& quality control. This gives them the ability to
produce an optimal yield of output, while simultaneously
satisfying the customer's need for responsive delivery
time and competitive pricing.
In addition to certified excellence in
manufacturing, Jaro Thermal also provides other types of
related products. It also offers excellent after-sale
support and service.
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Lumex
Launches Quantumbrite™ High-Intensity LED Backlight
Technologies
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PALATINE, IL (03/2009)
- Lumex today announced the launch of the QuantumBrite™ line
of LED backlight technologies. Available in edge lit and chips
on board formats in both white and vivid color options, the
QuantumBrite line of backlight products provides more than
twice the intensity of traditional backlights. In particular,
the white QuatumBrite LEDs provide high-intensity brightness
of up to 10,000 nits allowing for full daylight visibility.
The QuantumBrite family is available in off-the-shelf sizes,
and a U.S.-based team of experts is available to create semi-
and custom- solutions for high or low volume specialty
applications.
The QuantumBrite family represents a new generation of
backlight technologies, ideal not only for traditional
applications such as flat panel displays and indicator
lighting, but also for non-traditional applications, such as
logo enhancement or indirect lighting. Now homeowners can
have LED panels installed in walls, reducing the need for
floor lamps and introducing an innovative contemporary element
into their living space. The QuantumBrite line of backlight
products can also be used for non-traditional uses such as
refrigerator walls, test and measurement applications for
jewelry grading or microscopes.
"Whereas many LED backlight providers often require a 50,000
or 100,000 piece minimum order for customized LED backlight
solutions, customized QuantumBrite backlight solutions can be
completed for orders as small as 5,000 pieces, making this an
ideal product and service for high-value, small volume
applications such as medical devices, security equipment and
industrial controls," says Yasoob Ahmed, Manager of Display
Technology at Lumex. "In addition to high-intensity light
performance, what differentiates the QuantumBrite family of
LED backlight technology is the fact that our U.S.-based team
of specialists is available to provide expert system advice
integrating a customer's specifications for size, power and
heat-management requirements, mounting needs, brightness
targets and color selection to create a solution that is
custom tailored to meet specific application needs."
The QuantumBrite edge lit LED backlights are available in both
with- and without-reflector formats. The reflector format
captures more light than does the without-reflector format,
and can enhance light output up to 20%.
LED backlights have several advantages over alternative
backlight technologies, such as CCFL backlights. Unlike CCFL
technologies, LED backlights are available in any color
including tunable RGB, or even custom colors like pink, purple
and turquoise because of the inherent nature of LEDs.
Backlights are able to withstand both shock and vibration in
some of the most demanding applications, and have an average
lifespan of 100,000 hours - compared to the average CCFL
lifespan of only 20,000 hours. LED backlights can also be
produced in much smaller packaging than CCFLs, and are more
environmentally friendly than CCFLs, which contain hazardous
materials such as mercury. The RoHS compliant QuantumBrite LED
backlights range in size from 1x1 inch to10x10 inches. For
additional information or engineering assistance:
www.illuminatedcomponents.com
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AVX's
Lighting Solutions: Wire-To-Board & Strip Connectors
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AVX's newest series of "Wire to Board" IDC connectors were
specifically designed to optimize board production. By
eliminating the need to attach wires to the board, these
new connectors are especially suited for lighting & LED
and other applications.
Key benefits and features include the following:
* Reduction of total applied cost vs. solder/crimp
* Provision of reliable/robust wire termination
* Accepts 14 AWG to 28 AWG wires
* Enables customers to quickly terminate a wide
range of devices to P.C. boards by eliminating the
need to solder wires individually
* Allows for quick component replacement
* 2 & 3 position, stackable end-to-end for
larger pin counts
* Surface mount termination
* Tape & Reel packaging
* Low and high volume assembly tools
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AVX
's 9159 Series of Card-Edge Strip Connectors
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 Description:
Double ended card edge connector for the connection of LED
strip PCB's. Connects to both sides of a standard PCB,
available in 2, 3, 4 & 5way sizes.
Features and Benefits:
Simple direct connection between PCB's
Easy one operation assembly
Low overall installed cost
Applications:
PCB to PCB strip connections
Lighting LED strip boards
Any board/board edge connection
 
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RIA's Keystone LED Jacks Are Ideal For LAN Connections
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keystone jack is a female connector used in data
communications, particularly local area networks (LANs).
The jack is usually mounted in a wall plate or patch
panel. A keystone plug is the matching male connector,
usually attached to the end of a cable or cord.
A principal advantage of keystone jacks and connectors
is their versatility. Several types of keystone jack can
be mounted on a single patch panel. They are available in
unshielded and shielded forms, and can accommodate cables
having various numbers of conductors. The term "keystone"
derives from the characteristic shape of the jack,
resembling the standard RJ-11 wall jack used to connect
telephone sets, fax machines, and dial-up computer modems
to conventional telephone lines. These jacks can be panel,
plate or equipment mounted and are available in UTP
(Unshielded Twisted Pairs) or STP (Shielded Twisted Pairs)
versions. The wire used is connected via a built in "punch
down" block (110 type).
Keystone jacks allow you to color code jacks
consistently throughout an installation and mix jack types
in a single wallplate or surface mount box. RIA
manufactures high quality keystone jacks for all your
connection needs. Please ask about our Keystone STP and
Keystone UTP jacks.
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OPTEK
DVD HIGHLIGHTS SOLUTIONS TO THE COMPLEXITIES OF VLED THERMAL
MANAGEMENT |
CARROLLTON, TX -
Providing solid state lighting design engineerswith a complete
technical reference on LED construction, performance and
thermal management, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has
developed a DVD that presents detailed information about
visible LED technology. The DVD examines the complex issues of
LED construction and device physics, as well as OPTEK's
thermal management solutions for optimizing visible LED
efficiency, color consistency and longevity. "With visible
LEDs replacing incandescent and fluorescent sources in more
and more lighting applications, LED design considerations,
specifically thermal management issues, have become a major
issue in the solid state lighting community," said Alan
Bennett, vice president of sales and marketing for OPTEK
Technology. "Our new DVD provides these lighting design
engineers with a comprehensive technical resource on the
basics of LED construction, thermal management and
performance."
Another resource available to the lighting engineer described
in the DVD is OPTEK's VLED laboratory, Bennett continued.
OPTEK provides an array of equipment and expertise to
accurately assess traditional lighting designs and proposed
solid state equivalents. Typical applications for OPTEK's
visible LED product line include commercial and institutional
lighting as well as backlighting of displays, indication,
channel lighting, interior and exterior automotive lighting
and general illumination applications. The VLED DVD is
available free from OPTEK Technology. The video is also
featured on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/user/OPTEK1645.
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FOCUS ON SWITCHES
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E-Switch's
Round Illuminated Pushbutton With Multiple LED Color Options |
 MINNEAPOLIS,
MN --- E-Switch announces the LP1
series of round, illuminated, pushbutton switches that feature
multiple LED color options (blue, green, red, white and yellow).
These RoHs certified, momentary switches are panel mounted.
Applications include consumer electronics, audio/visual, medical,
testing and instrumentation, telecommunications, computers
(servers/peripherals & others).
The specifications include
an electrical
Life of 50,000 cycles, with an operating Force 250 +/- 100
gf. The travel ranges from 1.88 +/- 0.3mm, with a contact rating
100mA @ 30VDC. The contact resistance is 50 milliohms (initial
max), with an
insulation res of 100 Megaohms (Min. @ 500VDC).
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Just as
we were about to send out this E-Newsletter, word of the
brand new LP4 series just
arrived. Here is a brief summary...The LP4 series, an illuminated
pushbutton switch that also features multiple LED color options of
blue, green, red, white and yellow. The LP4 series switch has
multiple cap sizes/options and two termination options: a vertical
PCB mount and a right angle PCB mount. You can choose between the
latching or momentary functions and a few housing colors to match
your project.
 Specifications
For The New LP4 Series include
Electrical Life - 50,000 cycles
Operating Force - 250 +/- 100 gf
Travel - 1.00mm +/- 0.3mm LOCK; 1.5mm +/- 0.3mm FULL
Contact Rating - 100mA @ 30VDC
Contact Resistance - 50 milliohms (initial max)
Insulation Resistance - 100 Megaohms (Min. @ 500VDC)
Dielectric Strength - 500 VAC
Operating Temperature - minus 20C to + 70C
Markets for the LP4 series illuminated pushbutton switch include
consumer electronics, audio/visual, medical, testing and
instrumentation, telecommunications, and
computer/servers/peripherals, among others.
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NKK's
LED-tipped Miniature & Standard Illuminated Toggle Switches
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 SCOTTSDALE,
AZ (2009) - NKK Switches announced the availability of
the M2100 series of LED-tipped miniature toggle switches, and
the TL series of illuminated standard-size toggle switches.
The two series offer engineers an array of highly visible
lighted electromechanical toggle switches that display circuit
status for multiple applications ranging from hand held
devices to front panel interfaces.
The M2100 series of miniature LED-tipped toggles are
available in power or logic level rated options. Design
engineers can specify SPDT or DPDT maintained circuits with
either synchronous or isolated LED circuits. The M2100
includes a high-torque bushing that prevents the actuator from
rotating, and an anti-jamming feature to protect contacts from
any excessive downward force.
The TL series of standard-size, fully-illuminated,
translucent colored toggle switches feature brilliant LEDs
which are enhanced by polycarbonate translucent toggles that
evenly distribute light. Color options include red, green and
amber for bright LED configurations, while Super Bright LED
configurations are offered in white, green and blue. Power
rated models are rated 6A @ 125V AC or 3A @ 250V AC.
Anti-static features in TL series actuators withstand 20
kilovolts of electrostatic discharge and are available in two
different actuator lengths of 11.0mm or 17.5mm with solder lug
terminations. The housing and 12mm bushing are designed to
withstand harsh environmental conditions. The TL series'
interior o-ring protects contacts from contaminants including
oil, dust and water and an optional panel-sealed exterior
o-ring conforms to IP65 standards.
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About Illuminated Components
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Illuminated
Components is a leading, full-solution provider of LED products,
services and solutions. Illuminated Components specializes and
focuses on lighting designers and OEMs who require efficient,
innovative, lighting technologies. Illuminated Components has a
knowledgeable "ON DEMAND" support team ready to provide LED
lighting expertise, resources, recommendations, and logistics
support - from start to finish. Our goal is to exceed your
highest expectations.
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