ElectroniCast Market Research: LEDs Used in Night Vision Imaging System Compatible Lighting

Market Forecast Report

This is the ElectroniCast forecast of global market consumption of packaged light emitting diodes (LEDs), also known as component-level bulbs, used in Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible lighting for non-civilian use, such as military, law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS) and related.

 

A night vision device (NVD) comprises of an Infrared (IR) image intensifier tube in a rigid casing, commonly used by military forces and other non-civilian sectors; however, night vision technology has become more widely available for civilian use, for example, EVS, or enhanced vision systems are finding their way into private aircraft and vehicles. Infrared light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between 0.7 and 300 micrometers, which equates to a frequency range between approximately 1 and 430 terahertz (THz).

 

Night vision goggles (NVG) combined with magnification lenses constitutes night vision binoculars. Other types include monocular night vision devices with only one eyepiece, which may be mounted to firearms as night sights. NVG and EVS technologies are becoming standard operating products on helicopter operations to improve safety. Light emitting diodes used in Night Vision Imaging Systems must provide an environment that will not have near infrared (NIR) noise, which would interfere with the nighttime sensitivity of the NVGs.  It is important to note that night vision compatibility (NVC) is only achieved when the design of the lighting equipment allows for proper use with and without the NVIS, at night or during the day.

 

NVIS are passive systems, which have a very high sensitivity to radiation in the approximate region of 600nm to 930nm (orange to near infrared). The NVIS work by converting photons from the outside night scene onto a micro-displayed visible image. The NVIS will amplify the nighttime scene approximately 2000 times. To protect the image intensifier assembly, the systems are equipped with an automatic gain control (AGC), which will aperture down the NVIS when exposed to bright lights in the region of approximately 600nm to 930nm. If displays or light sources are not NVIS compatible, the automatic gain control will activate and the NVIS will become proportionally less sensitive to nighttime objects outside of the cockpit.

  

The Department of Defense (United States) published the MIL-STD-3009 Standard for lighting, aircraft, night vision imaging system compatibility, which specifies the interface and performance requirements for aircraft lighting and display equipment that is intended to be used along with NVIS. This specification defines aircraft interior lighting standards for sources such as cockpit displays and caution / warning lights, for both day and nighttime operating conditions. NVIS filters designed for avionic applications must incorporate NIR attenuation properties, chromaticity, contrast for daylight readability and often EMI/RFI shielding. The MIL-STD-3009 superseded MIL-L-85762A standard. This standard also includes provisions for white light sources and for “leaky green” requirements.

 

The light emitting diodes in a display heavily influence its color, contrast, and NVIS radiance (NR) properties. White, green, and red light emitting diodes with certain spectral emission can be adjusted with filters to produce displays that comply with various NVIS color coordinates and NVIS Radiance (NR) specifications described in MIL-STD-3009. Meeting both color and Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Radiance limits can be challenging. Each application is unique and always involves certain constraints, such as space limitations or production methods, that may require a specific approach in order meet compliance.

  

Filters are ideal for many commercial and military applications, including crew-station displays for aircraft and ground vehicles, as well as portable display systems in personal digital assistants (PDA), palmtops, laptops, etc. Plastic Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) filters are the ideal method for making virtually any light source compatible with NVIS, NVG, NVD, or any other night-vision apparatus. Plastic filters are extremely durable. Where all-glass filters might fracture, lightweight plastic material survives the most demanding real-world environments.

  

Quantitative Analysis by ElectroniCast             LEDs face the challenge of creating definitive positions in the NVIS illumination market, as competing lighting solutions (technologies) are readily available and accepted. While this does not limit the potential success of LEDs, it does create some challenges.  This report provides an independent examination and analysis of the changing market dynamics for LEDs used in selected end-use applications. The LED market forecast data are segmented by the following functions:

  

·        Consumption Value (US$, million)

·        Quantity (number/units)

·        Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)

  

The consumption value is determined by multiplying the number of units by the average selling price. The average selling prices are based on the price of the component-level LED bulbs at the initial factory level.  The consumption values are based on the end-user application and the end-user region.

Regional Segmentation          The market data are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

 

    America

        United States of America

        The Rest of the American Region (ROA)

    EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)

·        APAC (Asia Pacific)

  

LED Level Quantified in the ElectroniCast Study          A Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a solid-state semiconductor device that converts electrical energy directly into light. On its most basic level, the semiconductor is comprised of two regions. The p-region contains positive electrical charges while the n-region contains negative electrical charges. When voltage is applied and current begins to flow, the electrons move across the n region into the p region. The process of an electron moving through the p-n junction releases energy. The dispersion of this energy produces photons with visible wavelengths.  Below, are four levels (or “food chain”) of LEDs.  For the purposes of THIS ElectroniCast study, we quantify and provide a market forecast for “Level 2”

Level 1 - The chip or die

Level 2 - The LED component (component-level bulb)

Level 3 - LED array; may include optics, heat sink and/or power supply

Level 4 - LED luminaire      

ElectroniCast: Market Forecast and Analysis by Application              The Night Vision Imaging System LED market is segmented into the following application categories:

·        Military

o       Aircraft

§         Cockpit / Display Panel / Instrument Lighting

§         Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting

§         Exterior Aircraft NVC Lighting

o       Ships/Watercraft

§         Bridge Display Panel / Instrument Lighting

§         Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting

§         Exterior NVC Lighting

o       Ground Vehicle

§         Display Panel / Instrument Lighting

§         Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting

§         Exterior NVC Lighting

o       Ground Field Command / Man-Portable Devices / Other

§         Display Panel / Instrument Lighting

§         Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting

§         Exterior NVC Lighting

·        Law Enforcement / EMS / Emergency Services / Other Non-Civilian

o       Aircraft

§         Cockpit / Display Panel / Instrument Lighting

§         Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting

§         Exterior Aircraft NVC Lighting Aircraft

o       Ships/Watercraft

§         Bridge Display Panel / Instrument Lighting

§         Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting

§         Exterior NVC Lighting

o       Ground Vehicle

§         Display Panel / Instrument Lighting

§         Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting

§         Exterior NVC Lighting

o       Ground Field Command / Man-Portable Devices / Other

§         Display Panel / Instrument Lighting

§         Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting

§         Exterior NVC Lighting

Ship/Watercraft Leads in Consumption          The use of LEDs in Night Vision Imaging System compatible lighting will continue to be dominated by the Military market sector.  The market forecast, by ElectroniCast Consultants, provides second-level (or sub-level) applications under the Military and the Law Enforcement/EMS application sectors. The next-level of detailed is provided in the report text, as well as in the Microsoft Excel database worksheets found in the addendum of the study report. During the 2010-2017 forecast period, as the luminous efficacy techniques improve (Lumens per Watt: lm/W), the LED is being considered for more than (just) indicator lighting.

The conversion of interior lights in aircraft cockpits and cabins to meet MIL Specifications and civil CASA standards can involve the following conversion techniques, based on cost effectiveness and operational requirement:

    Replacement of instrument panel glass with filter material

    Installation of filter material to warning, caution and annunciator indicators

    Replacement of existing lamps with LED based modular lamps

    Installation of NVIS compatible bridge and bezel lighting

    NVG compatible floodlights

 

These same techniques are also used for the conversion of vehicle driving instruments, ships’ bridge, navigational and control lighting and communication equipment.

Exterior lighting for ships, aircraft and vehicles can be made Night Vision Goggles (NVG) friendly or dual mode Convert/NVG friendly through:

 

    Replacement of bulbs with form and fit compatible LEDs

    Installation of solid state LED based navigation and anti-collision lights

    Fitting filters to existing light fittings

    Addition of Infra Red LEDs for covert navigation and formation lights only visible through NVIS

The MIL-STD-3009 Interface Standard for Lighting, Aircraft, NVIS Compatibility: United States Department of Defense (DoD) document does not specify the type of lighting source; for example: incandescent, Electroluminescent (EL), or LED because, depending on the application, one technology may be better than another.  For example, according to the DoD document, when an aircraft equipped with incandescent lighting is being retrofitted, it is usually easier to retrofit with incandescent lighting than to convert to EL or LED lighting.  When designing an aircraft from the beginning, one type of technology may be preferred because it draws less power, is lighter, or has a longer life.  When procuring lighting components or lighting systems under a “performance specification” philosophy the selection is left to the contractor.

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eMagin Receives Follow-on OLED Display Order for U.S. Army Remote Viewer Program

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 3, 2012-- eMagin Corporation (NYSE Amex: EMAN), a leader in Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) microdisplays and virtual imaging technologies, today announced that it has received a $3.1 million follow-on order for OLED microdisplays under an existing U.S. Army Remote Viewer Program. Deliveries under this contract have already begun, and all the microdisplays are to be delivered prior to the end of 2012. The eMagin SVGA+ OLED-XL microdisplay was originally chosen for this program in 2008. Deliveries under the original contract began in 2009 and are expected to continue into 2013. "We are pleased that we have been able to participate in this successful program, providing high performance microdisplays with low power requirements," commented Andrew G. Sculley, President and CEO of eMagin. "This follow-on order reinforces our belief that there is a growing recognition of OLED microdisplays as a critical component for military applications that require high resolution, low power and an instant-on feature across a wide range of temperatures." About eMagin Corporation A leader in OLED microdisplay technology and personal display systems, eMagin integrates high-resolution OLED microdisplays with magnifying optics to deliver virtual images comparable to large-screen computer and television displays in portable, low-power, lightweight personal displays. eMagin microdisplays provide near-eye imagery in a variety of products from military, industrial, medical and consumer OEMs. More information about eMagin is available at http://www.emagin.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including those regarding eMagin Corporation's expectations, intentions, strategies and beliefs pertaining to future events or future financial performance. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those described in the Company's most recent filings with the SEC. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. The business and operations of the Company are subject to substantial risks which increase the uncertainty inherent in forward-looking statements. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Source: eMagin Corporation

Pacific Light Technologies Raises $3 Million in Venture Capital

Pacific Light Technologies, a start-up company, based in Portland Oregon (United States), which is in the process of R&D relative to making LED lights more efficient and less expensive has achieved a $3 million venture capital round led by Oregon-based investor groups.

As Sustainable Business Oregon reports, Pacific Light Technologies, working from the Portland State University Business Accelerator, has closed $2 million of the Series A round led by the Oregon Angel Fund and Portland-based venture capital firm Pivotal Investments.  Other investors others contributed another $1 million to the round, which brings the total raised to $3 million.

The mission of the Portland State University Business Accelerator (PSBA) is to incubate and accelerate start-up technology and science companies while creating a living laboratory for the University community. The Business Accelerator is part of a larger effort by Portland State University to promote and support industry collaborations that foster economic development for our state in key industries. We focus primarily on the industry clusters of Green Tech & Sustainability, IT & Software, and Biotech/Bioscience. 

Companies locating at the  gain affordable office and/or lab space with very flexible lease terms. They also can benefit from a range of support services that are designed to help speed each company's time to market.  As a result of cost controls and business development support, participating companies have a high probability of success.  PSBA client companies typically locate in downtown Portland after graduation and contribute to high-wage job growth and other economic gains for Oregon.

The Oregon Angel Fund (OAF) is a highly structured, professionally managed, investor-driven angel fund. The fund provides accredited investors privileged access to the most promising startups and early-stage growth companies in Oregon and SW Washington. Investors in OAF have the option of receiving memberships in the Portland Angel Network (PAN) and/or, the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN).

OAF launches a new $3M+ fund each spring. Each annual fund aims to place 4-5 investments over a 12-month active investing period, followed by another 10 years of fund life to grow and exit each portfolio. The fund typically invests $400k-$600k per deal with individual OAF members and venture capitalists investing alongside and after OAF.

OAF was created by OEN in 2007 to encourage veteran and new angel investors to hone their investing skills, with the aim of increasing the number of active angel investors and funded startups in Oregon. Each fund's one-year investment horizon is designed to encourage decision-making, diversification, and learning, as well as to further position OAF as the most-active, local venue for funding startups. The 60+ active OAF investors collaborate on due diligence and use a highly participatory, democratic process to select investments.

Managed by Capybara Management, the fund is sponsored by OEN, Ater Wynne LLP, Geffen Mesher & Co., Perkins Coie LLP, and Umpqua Private Bank. The Oregon Growth Account is a non-voting investor in OAF and proceeds from its investment support public schools in Oregon.

Pivotal Investments, the Northwest's first venture capital firm enabling the sustainable economy through a disciplined, early stage investment approach that recognizes exceptional value today and tomorrow.

The Pivotal team is dedicated to identifying and partnering with the most promising entrepreneurs to build leading companies primarily in the Pacific Northwest. They begin our investment process by sourcing and selecting the highest quality investment opportunities. They follow up by actively and collaboratively working with management teams to build companies that scale beyond the Northwest, generating long-term value. Their commitment is to building great companies and leaders in the sustainable economy that generate compelling financial returns

Web: http://pacificlighttech.com/

See a detailed article on the subject at:
http://sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2012/05/pacific-light-lands-3m-for-led.html

Deep UV LED with Fiber Optic Cables Produced a Harsh Environment Sensor

WASHINGTON, April 30--Different types of compact, low-power portable sensors under development by three independent research groups may soon yield unprecedented capabilities to monitor ozone, greenhouse gases, and air pollutants. The three teams will each present their work at the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO: 2012 (http://www,cleoconference.org)), to be held May 6-11, in San Jose, Calif.

Princeton University engineer Amir Khan and colleagues, working with space scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas, will discuss how their teams combined a compact, low-power, open-path (exposed directly to the environment) laser sensor with a robotic helicopter to measure the three most important greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and water vapor – in the atmosphere. The biggest advantage of the combination is that it provides high-resolution mapping in both the vertical and horizontal directions near emissions sources – something that ground-based networks or satellite-based sensors cannot do. Additionally, the sensor on the robotic helicopter is easy to deploy, inexpensive to operate, can be programmed to fly a preset monitoring pattern using GPS coordinates, and can handle challenging situations such as measuring emissions from industrial plants where the plumes move sideways as well as up.

A first-time demonstration of a system with the potential to become a portable, low-power, low-cost, and long-lasting optical sensor for ozone (O3) measurements will be presented by a team of engineers from the University of Rostock in Germany and Sensor Electronic Technology Inc. in South Carolina. The sensor uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to produce light in the deep ultraviolet range of the spectrum (wavelengths less than 300 nanometers) that allows the detection of small amounts of ozone – trace concentrations ranging anywhere from approximately 10 parts per billion to approximately 100 parts per million. The team showed in tests that this sensitivity compares favorably to conventional sensors that use less durable and more expensive mercury or electrochemical light sources. The team also discovered that coupling the deep ultraviolet LED to the detection equipment with fiber-optic cables produced a sturdy sensor that could be used in harsh environments, such as areas with strong electromagnetic fields, high temperatures, or strong vibrations.

Finally, engineer David Miller, also from Princeton University, will discuss his team's use of an open-path quantum cascade laser to create a portable sensor that can detect extremely small quantities of atmospheric ammonia (NH3) in harsh field environments. This molecule commonly forms unhealthy particulate matter, but measurements of this pollutant in the atmosphere are lacking. The Princeton sensor has performed well when deployed in harsh environments – everything from dusty deserts to jungle-like conditions to sub-freezing temperatures – providing an ability to measure concentrations of NH3 as small as 200 parts per trillion. Data from the high-sensitivity ammonia sensor will significantly improve air quality forecasts.

Source:  AAAS, the science society

ElectroniCast Market Forecast & Analysis - APAC Consumption of LED Lamps in General Lighting 2011-2016

Market Overview by, Stephen Montgomery, ElectroniCast

Publish Date:   May 2, 2012

Text Pages:     679

Also Included: Extensive Excel Data Sheets and PowerPoint Slides

Fee:                $4,200

Contact:          stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com

Web:              www.electronicast.com

This report, by ElectroniCast Consultants, provides the research findings of our study of the Asia Pacific (APAC) consumption of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps (also known as “consumer-level bulbs”), which are used in luminaires in stationary/fixed location (non-vehicle/non-portable) solid-state lighting (SSL) General Lighting applications. The lamps are lamps are used in new construction, as well as retrofitting/replacement of existing (installed-based) lamps.

General Lighting provides the main illumination of an area.  In this study, we provide a market review for the last year (2011) plus our forecast (2012-2016) of LED lamps used for general lighting, including interior and exterior decorative and functional lighting for residential, commercial and government areas.

For the purposes of this study, ElectroniCast Consultants includes Directional Lighting, Supplementary Lighting, Street Lighting and Architectural Lighting in the General Lighting category. 

LEDs are used in both functional and decorative light fixtures, with an advantage of energy savings. Compared to incandescent lighting, LED-based solid-state lighting (SSL) delivers visible light with reduced heat. In addition, its solid-state nature provides for greater resistance to shock, vibration, and wear, thereby significantly increasing its lifespan.

LED Level Quantified in the ElectroniCast Study      Below, are four levels (or “food chain”) pertaining to the LED marketplace.  For the purposes of this ElectroniCast study, we quantify and provide a market forecast for “Level 3”

Level 1 - The chip or die

Level 2 - The Packaged LED

Level 3 – Lamp (Consumer-Level Bulb, Globe, Linear Tube, Panel)

Level 4 - Luminaire (light fixture/lamp holder/fitting)  

The following segments quantify the Asia Pacific region:

• People's Republic of China (PRC)
• Japan
• Republic of Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

This report provides the 2011 market data review and 2012-2016 forecast by the following functions:

·         Consumption Value (US$)

·         Quantity (number/units)

·         Average Selling Prices ($, each)

This study is based on analysis of information obtained continually over the past ten years, but updated through end of April 2012.  During the market research process, ElectroniCast analysts performed interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the LED and lighting industry, plus – R&D and factory/manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of LED and lighting illumination products.

Forecast Lighting Demand Growth              Based on primary research (interviews and evaluations) with engineers and product planners, ElectroniCast Consultants can see ideas and then (eventually) concepts about 3-7 years before innovation solutions (products) are announced in the public domain.  Once we feel confident that these ideas and concepts will become innovative solutions (new products), we set anticipated usage into the market forecast.  Therefore, as we are looking as several years, many of the future products may not even be at the idea-stage yet.  ElectroniCast Consultants, in effect, forecast lighting demand growth, which will drive demand for increased capability/capacity LEDs; therefore, we have expertise of what to look for. We help our clients find the next window of opportunity.

Increasingly, the automatic assembly and test manufacturing process for LED solid-state lighting products allow for mass-production capability.  In addition, over the next few years, the average selling prices of the SSL general lighting products will be driven lower, as a result of production efficiencies, yield improvements (aided by quality controls), competition (both market competition and technology competition), marketing/sales distribution improvements, and other factors.

Market Opportunity Analysis – Market Dynamics   The study process by ElectroniCast Consultants takes into account the following points:

• Standards (including general regulations & standards, environmental issues, etc.)
• Policies and schemes for promoting the penetration of LED lighting
• Industry trends in LED lighting fixtures
• Distribution Channel (Electronics stores, other stores, Web-based, other)
• LED Lighting industry competitive environment

Market Forecast Product Categories             This market forecast of the Asia Pacific region consumption is presented for five major lamp-type categories.  The lamp categories, in turn, may have multiple sub-categories, which are determined by physical size of the lamp.

Note: Lower-level products, which are indented in the list shown in Table 1, are summed-up to the higher-level product category stated above it.

Table 1

ElectroniCast Market Forecast Data Base Hierachy Structure

LED Lamp Product Category List

Total Consumption: LED Lamps

Parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR)

PAR16

PAR20

PAR30

PAR38

PAR56

PAR64

PAR-Types: Other (Miscellaneous) Sizes

General Service (Type - A)

A15

A19 / Other Type A (sizes)

A19

A19 (60W equivalent)

A19 (75W equivalent)

A19 (100W equivalent)

Other A19 and Other Type A Sizes

Decorative Types: Globe, Other (Candle, Fancy Round, Other)

Globe Shape

Other Decorative (Candle, Fancy Round, Other)

Multifaceted reflector (MR) Compatible

            MR16

            MR11 / Other MR

Linear / Tube

< 1200mm

> 1200mm (1200mm and longer)

Street / Parking-lot / Campus / Similar (Parks, Walkways)

Specialty High Bay/Flood (>=2500Lm)

Specialty Flood/Miscellaneous (<2500Lm)

Note: Market forecast data in this study report refers to consumption (use) for a particular calendar year; therefore, this data is not cumulative data.

Electronicast market report on Asia-Pacific consumption of LED lamps in general lighting

Date Announced: 01 May 2012
-- According to ElectroniCast, the number of LED lamps used in the Asia Pacific region is forecast to reach nearly 3.39 billion (units) in the year 2016, representing an average annual growth rate of 101.6 percent (2011-2016).

Upper Lake, CA (USA) -- ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading market & technology forecast consultancy, today announced their 5-year market forecast of the Asia Pacific consumption of light emitting diode (LED) lamps in solid-state lighting (SSL) General Lighting applications.

According to the ElectroniCast study – In 2011, the street lighting category dominated the product market share, in terms of consumption value, in the Asia Pacific region; however, the General Service (Type-A) lamp is closing-in fast and is forecast to overtake the street lighting category by 2013.

ElectroniCast points out that there is a big difference in product-category market share from the value data ($ million) versus the volume (quantity/number of units) data, especially for the Streetlight category. This is because there is such a huge difference in the relative (higher) pricing for a streetlight lamp compared to the lower pricing for the other lamp types. For example, in terms of volume (quantity/number of lamps), the street lighting category has an estimated (only) 1% of the total volume of LED-based lamps use in the Asia Pacific region in 2012.

It is important to note that some streetlight fixtures may actually have more than one (1) lamp. For example, the streetlight fixture may actually accommodate 2 or more lamps. ElectroniCast expects that the average street lamp will increase in brightness output over the forecast period (2011-2016); therefore, fewer LEDs per lamp and fewer lamps per light fixture will be required over time. The data shown by ElectroniCast counts the lamps (not the fixture/s).

The new report from ElectroniCast also segments the market forecast data by three major End-User categories: Government, Commercial/Industrial, and Residential/Non-Specific. Most of the streetlights fall-in the Government category; the Commercial/ Industrial group is especially strong in the PAR lamps, MR lamps and Type-A lamps (near term); LED linear/tube lamps and Specialty lamps (High Bay and Flood lamps) are also counted; the Residential category is forecast with relative strong use in the General Service (Type-A) style of lamps.

Volume/Quantity Market Forecast
ElectroniCast estimates that 101.66 million LED lamps units were installed in the Asia Pacific region last year in 2011. The number of LED lamps is forecast to be nearly 3.39 billion (units) in the year 2016, representing an average annual growth rate of 101.6% (2011-2016).

Note: Market forecast data in this study report by ElectroniCast refers to consumption (use) for a particular calendar year; therefore, this data is not cumulative data. Market forecast data are provided in United States Dollars (US$).

Additionally, the new market research report, by ElectroniCast also provides the market data by the following regional segments:

• Asia Pacific (Total)
o The People’s Republic of China
o Japan
o Republic of Korea
o Rest of Asia

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LED Lighting Market Research - ElectroniCast

Cross-Correlation Increases Accuracy    The quantities of packaged LEDs, LED Driver ICs, LED materials/wafer/die/chips, LED Lamps and LED fixtures (luminaires) and other LED-based components, manufacturing processes/quality control/yields, and end-use products used in a particular application are interrelated.   

Since ElectroniCast conducts annual analysis and forecast updates in each LED component field, accurate current quantity estimates are part of the corporate database.  These quantities are cross-correlated as a "sanity check".

ElectroniCast, each year since 2002, has conducted extensive research and updated their forecasts of several LED lighting categories.  As technology and applications have advanced, the number of component subsets covered by the forecasts has expanded impressively.

The calculation and analysis data spreadsheet technique is based upon input/output analysis, leveraging the quantitative consumption quantity, price and value of each item in each application at all levels to achieve reasonable quantitative conclusions.

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