NanoMarkets Announces Upcoming Report LED Phosphor Markets

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today has announced the addition of a new report to its publication schedule titled LED Phosphor Markets - 2012 (Nano-541) that will be released the week of May 28th. The report is available at pre-publication rates through May 29th.In some countries, LEDs are expected to be the dominant general lighting technology by the end of the decade. The primary driver for this transition is the high efficiency and long lifetimes of LED lighting and a major reason that many governments around the world are promoting their use through the regulatory process.
Nevertheless, this shift in technology use has not been entirely welcomed by consumers, primarily because LEDs often render colors poorly compared with the traditional incandescent bulb. Another concern is the warmth or coolness of LED light, which is not always judged attractive by consumers. Also, variations in LED color temperature vary with viewing angle, sometimes making the experience of being in an LED -lighted room less than satisfactory. Most LED manufacturers now see these issues as being critical to the long-term success of LED lighting creating a major opportunity for firms making the LED lighting phosphors that control the color rendering and color temperatures of the LEDs. Makers of phosphor materials and related products can expect the same high growth that the LED lighting market is enjoying. In addition, NanoMarkets believes that the LED lighting market is still open to new kinds of proprietary phosphor solutions, with the potential for phosphor firms to build their brands and create protectable IP.
This new NanoMarkets report provides an in-depth analysis and forecast of the LED phosphor market in the next eight years. It builds off the extensive experience that NanoMarkets has in the area of solid-state lighting and related materials.This report examines the latest market strategies, products and technical developments in the area of LED phosphors. We identify how performance improvements are likely to help grow addressable markets for phosphors, with an especial focus on general illumination, outdoor/street lighting and backlighting and where the opportunities are to be found to make money in the LED phosphor market. The report also includes NanoMarkets' assessments of the strategies of leading firms active in the LED phosphors space. And, as always with NanoMarkets reports, this report contains granular eight-year forecasts of the inorganic LED phosphors shipments in volume and value terms, with breakouts by type of phosphor. This report is required reading, not just for strategy planners at phosphor firms, but for those throughout the solid-state lighting industry.

Portable Solar Chargers - Keeping Small Devices Charged Up Anywhere

A versatile device, portable solar charger can make various small gadgets breathe again even when there's no electricity. Why use it only when you are far from an electric socket? You can use it everyday and do your bit to the save the energy as well as the environment.With other sources of energy getting expensive day by day, people are finally looking for ways to tap into solar power. By harnessing sunlight into energy, people are illuminating their homes as well as charging various battery operated devices. Unlike a few years back, this source of energy can now be exhausted without the heavy equipment. Thanks to the new portable solar charger, a variety of devices, from phones to portable DVD players. The key, however, is knowing the right wattage and charging time for the portable solar charger.
Unlike other resource such as fossil fuels, there's no chances of running out of solar energy. As long as the sun comes up everyday, we will have enough solar energy to charge our devices, light bulbs, automobiles and more. NASA uses moon as mirror to watch Venus transit sun.In this respect, solar charger is so far one of the best inventions of all times. With new regular improvements on harnessing solar energy, we have a wide variety of solar systems which differ in shape, size and cost.Portable solar charger, the innovative breakthrough, is an incredible device especially for travelers. Whether you are backpacking in the European countryside or relaxing on a Caribbean beach, you can have your hand held devices charged anywhere. Portable solar chargers are available.Portable solar chargers often come with indicators that display when the battery is fully charged. If not, the average charge time can be counted by the ratio of the amp/hour rating. Some solar chargers come with a battery that gets charged by the solar power when not charging anything else. This lets the users charge their devices at night as well. Take note of the small devices that you use and how often you need to charge them. Afterward, choose a charger as per your requirements. The prices of portable chargers vary according to the features they come with. So, take an account of your budget as well while choosing the features.
Not just direct sunlight, some portable solar chargers can use indoors and outdoors lights as well. Made of strong material that comes with decreased heat-transmittance, these devices protect the batteries from overheating and harsh weather conditions. Some chargers come with the guarantee of not overcharging the devices. Protected with rugged outer shell, these chargers are optimum in durability and maintain the juice for a year.

MagnaChip Launches New LED Lighting Driver Combining High-Efficiency

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip"), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, launched a high efficiency, AC direct-drive 4W/8W LED lighting driver which doesn't require a separate AC line converter circuit.The advantage of using of an AC drive type is that it minimizes neighboring circuits. The introduction of our advanced LED lighting driver is a result of MagnaChip's extensive high voltage process technical expertise. With PF higher than 0.95 and THD below 27%, energy savings is maximized in the entire lighting system and meets the high efficiency requirements demanded for consumer LED products.
The 4 watt LED product has a brightness equivalent to 30 watt incandescent light bulbs while the 8 watt LED product is equivalent to 60 watts. The usual heat generation problems found in LED lighting has been resolved through the use of an LGA package exhibiting excellent heat dissipation characteristics.The LED lighting driver also has an embedded bridge diode to manage AC voltage and current and is available in both 110 and 220 voltages. MagnaChip plans to expand its product offering of AC direct drive types by releasing AC-DC and DC-AC conversion type LED lighting drivers.
"MagnaChip's LED lighting driver products will help the customer achieve high-efficiency and high-brightness with low heat generation," said HK Kim, EVP and General Manager of MagnaChip's Display Solutions Division and Power Solutions Division. "This new approach to LED driver design will enable customers to maximize energy savings in their entire LED lighting system, thereby reducing their direct lighting costs." About MagnaChip Semiconductor Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip believes it has one of the broadest and deepest range of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, a large portfolio of registered and pending patents and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise.
The new product line joins the Company's suite of products that have found applications ranging from use in NASA outer space ventures to artistic designs that span skyscraper silhouettes to everyday practical implementations for American homes and businesses that save families and business owners significant amounts of money on electricity bills. On the global stage, Lighting Science Group has become synonymous with the ultra-efficient lighting revolution, and at home the Company is most commonly viewed as the fulfillment of America's clean technology promise.