STMicroelectronics and MicroOLED

STMicroelectronics and MicroOLED Move to Revolutionize High-Resolution Micro-Displays for Consumer Applications

Cooperation agreement and minority investment in MicroOLED to play a leading role in the fast-growing market of high-resolution OLED micro-displays

Geneva, August 30, 2012 -

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of imaging technologies, today announced a strategic agreement with MicroOLED, a Grenoble, France-based company dedicated to the development and commercialization of state-of-the-art organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), as well as a minority equity investment of approximately 6 million Euros in the company. With exceptionally high resolution and extremely low power consumption that is the most power efficient on the market, OLEDs are ideally suited to micro-displays in a wide range of portable applications, spanning from camera viewfinders, video goggles to medical and security applications.

 At about half the power consumption of competitive displays, MicroOLED’s cutting-edge technology provides superior pixel density for enhanced image quality. The technology produces OLEDs with pixel densities double those of alternate displays and contrast ratios 10 to 100x better. To complement these technology advantages, ST brings its outstanding manufacturing machine, broad consumer-market expertise, and deep IP portfolio, in the form of design, development and supply services for new micro-displays, targeting a broader range of customers and applications with the next generation of the technology.

ST owns several fully integrated CMOS processes that will be used to develop a complete product roadmap. With a large portfolio of design IP, ST will contribute to better integrate micro-display functions that today are on external controllers, which add cost and complexity to the final solution. ST’s experience in designing for low-power is key to enabling applications like video goggles.

“In recognition of the substantial growth opportunities for Electronic View Finders in digital still cameras and other applications, and in line with ST’s strategy to diversify and enhance our offerings in Imaging, we sought and found in MicroOLED the high-resolution OLED micro-displays with the best performance/quality and lowest power consumption on the market,” said Eric Aussedat, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of STMicroelectronics’ Imaging, BiCMOS ASIC and Silicon Photonics Group. “Bringing ST’s deep manufacturing and technology expertise, customer relationships and IP portfolio will accelerate adoption of OLEDs and significantly expand the market.”

“Dramatically increasing the pixel density and the picture quality while cutting the power consumption in half has greatly impressed customers,” said Eric Marcellin-Dibon, CEO and cofounder of MicroOLED. “By establishing our strategic relationship with ST, and being in a position to leverage their strong manufacturing capabilities, we’ll be able to bring the technology to the next step, expand the potential market, and help consumers see the world through amazing low-power micro-displays.”

About MicroOLED MicroOLED makes highly power-efficient micro-displays with superior image quality for mobile near-to-eye viewing devices used by consumers, medical professionals, and the defense and security industry. Through its micro-displays, MicroOLED makes it easier to integrate high definition in camera viewfinders, 3D goggles, head-mounted displays, and other visual devices. The company’s exclusive high efficiency OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology license provides significant advantages in high efficiency, contrast, uniformity, and image sharpness making its micro-displays superior in quality to the full HD image in today’s flat screens. MicroOLED’s products also benefit from very low power consumption. Founded in 2007, MicroOLED is a privately held company with headquarters, R&D and a new production facility located in Grenoble, a renowned center of excellence in France for chipset and nanotechnology development.

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About STMicroelectronics ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the spectrum of sense and power technologies and multimedia convergence applications. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office, at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.

In 2011, the Company’s net revenues were $9.73 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.

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Cree Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012

DURHAM, N.C., August 7, 2012 - Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, today announced revenue of $306.8 million for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, ended June 24, 2012. This represents a 26% increase compared to revenue of $243.0 million reported for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 and an 8% increase compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. GAAP net income for the fourth quarter was $10.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, a decrease of 49% year-over-year compared to GAAP net income of $19.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. On a non-GAAP basis, net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was $29.2 million, or 0.25 per diluted share, a decrease of 4% year-over-year compared to non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 of $30.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share.

For fiscal year 2012, Cree reported revenue of $1.16 billion, which represents an 18% increase compared to revenue of $988 million for fiscal 2011. GAAP net income was $44 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, a decrease of 70% compared to $147 million, or $1.33 per diluted share for fiscal 2011. On a non-GAAP basis, net income for fiscal year 2012 was $109 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, a decrease of 42% compared to $187 million, or $1.70 per diluted share, for fiscal 2011. Cree generated $242 million of operating cash flow and $130 million of free cash flow (cash flow from operations less capital expenditures) during fiscal 2012.

"We finished the year strong in our fiscal fourth quarter with record revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share on the high end of our target range," stated Chuck Swoboda, Cree Chairman and CEO. "Overall, LED lighting adoption continues to increase and we remain focused on being the leader in innovation to grow our business by enabling our customers to realize the tremendous benefits of LED technology. While we are encouraged by our progress, the macroeconomic environment is impacting our growth outlook in the near term."

• Gross margin decreased 10 basis points from Q3 of fiscal 2012 to 34.8% on a GAAP basis and increased 70 basis points to 36.3% on a non-GAAP basis.
  
• Cash and investments increased $34 million from Q3 of fiscal 2012 to $745 million.
  
• Accounts receivable (net) decreased $16 million from Q3 of fiscal 2012 to $152 million, with days sales outstanding of 45.
  
• Inventory decreased $8 million from Q3 of fiscal 2012 to $189 million and represents 85 days of inventory.

Recent Business Highlights:

• Released our new CS Series LED linear luminaire to deliver fast payback to low bay lighting applications;
  
• Introduced the XLamp® XP-G2 LED to deliver luminaire manufacturers up to 20 percent more lumens per watt and 2.5 times the lumens-per-dollar over the original XP-G LED;
  
• Expanded our CR Series LED downlights, offering high performance and low prices for mainstream residential and commercial lighting applications;
  
• Raised the industry standard with a new 170 lumen-per-watt prototype LED light bulb which leverages breakthrough innovations to optimize performance, lower cost and drive LED lighting adoption;
  
• Enabled the largest municipal street lighting project in China, as the Beibei district of Chongqing recently completed the installation of 20,000 street lights featuring 1.9 million Cree LEDs;
  
• Settled our patent infringement litigation with SemiLEDs. As part of the settlement, SemiLEDs agreed to the entry of an injunction effective October 1, 2012 that prohibits the importation and sale of the SemiLEDs accused products in the United States and has made a one-time payment to us for past damages.

Business Outlook:
For its first quarter of fiscal 2013 ending September 23, 2012, Cree targets revenue in a range of $305 million to $325 million with GAAP gross margin targeted to be 36%+/- and non-GAAP gross margin targeted to be 37%+/-. Our GAAP gross margin targets include stock-based compensation expense of approximately $2.1 million, while our non-GAAP targets do not. Operating expenses are targeted to increase by approximately $2 million on a GAAP basis and approximately $1 million on a non-GAAP basis. The tax rate is targeted at 19.0% for fiscal Q1. GAAP net income is targeted at $10 million to $16 million, or $0.09 to $0.14 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income is targeted in a range of $27 million to $33 million, or $0.23 to $0.28 per diluted share. The GAAP and non-GAAP net income targets are based on an estimated 116.0 million diluted weighted average shares. Targeted non-GAAP earnings exclude expenses related to the amortization of acquired intangibles and stock-based compensation expense of $0.14 per diluted share.

About Cree, Inc.
Cree is leading the LED lighting revolution and making energy-wasting traditional lighting technologies obsolete through the use of energy-efficient, mercury-free LED lighting. Cree is a market-leading innovator of lighting-class LEDs, LED lighting, and semiconductor products for power and radio frequency (RF) applications.
Cree's product families include LED fixtures and bulbs, blue and green LED chips, high-brightness LEDs, lighting-class power LEDs, power-switching devices and RF devices. Cree products are driving improvements in applications such as general illumination, electronic signs and signals, power supplies and solar inverters.
For additional product and company information, please refer to www.cree.com.

Panasonic's LED Light Bulb Wins IDEA Gold Award in the U.S.

Panasonic's clear LED light bulb has swept gold awards at three competitive design contests in the U.S., Germany and Japan, winning raves for its incandescent-like sparkling light effects.

Osaka, Japan - Panasonic Corporation announces that they have won the Gold Award in the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) sponsored International Design Excellence Awards 2012 (IDEA 2012) for the 20W LED lamp Clear Type (Model for markets outside Japan: LDAHV4L27SCG, Model for the Japanese market: LDA4L/C)^*1.
The Gold-winning LED lamp Clear Type provides sparkling light, just like a clear incandescent light bulb. Using Panasonic's proprietary light emission and diffusion technologies, this LED light bulb has achieved virtually the same size, shape, light source position, light color, brightness and light distribution as clear incandescent light bulbs commonly used worldwide. Its similarity to a conventional clear bulb in terms of its shape and quality of light makes users feel comfortable with it in their homes, encouraging consumers to replace conventional bulbs with long-life energy-saving LED bulbs. Therefore, it is expected to contribute greatly to global energy-saving efforts.
The LED lamp Clear Type has also obtained Gold Awards at the 2011 Good Design Award in Japan and the 2012 iF Product Design Award in Germany, sweeping Gold awards at three competitive design contests in the U.S., Germany and Japan. The international acclaim received by the bulb also includes the 2012 Universal Design Award in Germany and the 2012 red dot design award also in Germany.

[Features of the LED lamp Clear Type]

(1) LED technology that produces sparkling light similar to that of a clear incandescent light bulb

(2) Works with a wide variety of lighting fixtures, as it is very similar to the clear incandescent light bulb in terms of shape and light quality^*2.

(3) Energy-saving and long-life (Consumes about 78% less energy, and lasts about 26 times longer than an incandescent light bulb)^*3.

Notes:

*1. Announced by the Industrial Designers Society of America on July 2, 2012.

*2. May not work with all light fixtures, depending on the bulb dimension, heat emission or other specifications of the fixture

*3. Comparison between the model LDA4L/C for the Japanese market (rated power of 4.4 W, rated life of 40,000 hours, and total flux of 210 lumens) and a 100-volt 20-watt light bulb (rated power of 20 W, rated life of 1,500 hours, and total flux of 175 lumens) as specified in the Japan Industrial Standards JIS C7501 "Tungsten filament lamps for general lighting purposes." The rated life is the number of hours of use until the total luminous flux (brightness) becomes 70% of the initial value. The rated life shows an average value and is not guaranteed.

			Model for markets outside Japan LDAHV4L27CG Model for the Japanese market LDA4L/C
Product site: http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Products/Lighting/Overview/4725139/index.html Design site: http://panasonic.net/design/

[About IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards)]

Started in 1980, the IDEA program fosters business and public understanding about the impact of industrial design excellence on the quality of life and the economy. The Henry Ford houses IDEA winners in its permanent collection to continue to tell the story of American innovation.

About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products in three business fields, consumer, components & devices, and solutions. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.85 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2012. Panasonic's stock is listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:PC) Stock Exchanges. The company has the vision of becoming the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry by the 100th year of its founding in 2018. For more information on Panasonic, its brand and commitment to sustainability, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.

*The content in the following news releases is accurate at the time of publication but may be subject to change without notice. Please note therefore that these documents may not always contain the most up-to-date information.

 

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Utah Physicists Invent ‘Spintronic’ LED

 New Technology Promises Brighter TV and Computer Displays

July 12, 2012 – University of Utah physicists invented a new “spintronic” organic light-emitting diode or OLED that promises to be brighter, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than the kinds of LEDs now used in television and computer displays, lighting, traffic lights and numerous electronic devices.
“It’s a completely different technology,” says Z. Valy Vardeny, University of Utah distinguished professor of physics and senior author of a study of the new OLEDs in the July 13, 2012 issue of the journal Science. “These new organic LEDs can be brighter than regular organic LEDs.”

The Utah physicists made a prototype of the new kind of LED – known technically as a spin-polarized organic LED or spin OLED – that produces an orange color. But Vardeny expects it will be possible within two years to use the new technology to produce red and blue as well, and he eventually expects to make white spin OLEDs.

However, it could be five years before the new LEDs hit the market because right now, they operate at temperatures no warmer than about minus 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and must be improved so they can run at room temperature, Vardeny adds.

Vardeny developed the new kind of LED with Tho D. Nguyen, a research assistant professor of physics and first author of the study, and Eitan Ehrenfreund, a physicist at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa.

The study was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Israel Science Foundation and U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation. The research was part of the University of Utah’s new Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Utah Science Technology and Research initiative.

The Evolution of LEDs and OLEDs

The original kind of LEDs, introduced in the early 1960s, used a conventional semiconductor to generate colored light. Newer organic LEDs or OLEDs – with an organic polymer or “plastic” semiconductor to generate light – have become increasingly common in the last decade, particularly for displays in MP3 music players, cellular phones and digital cameras. OLEDs also are expected to be used increasingly for room lighting. Big-screen TVs with existing OLEDs will hit the market later this year.

The new kind of OLED invented by the Utah physicists also uses an organic semiconductor, but isn’t simply an electronic device that stores information based on the electrical charges of electrons. Instead, it is a “spintronic” device – meaning information also is stored using the “spins” of the electrons.
Invention of the new spin OLED was made possible by another device – an “organic spin valve” – the invention of which Vardeny and colleagues reported in the journal Nature in 2004. The original spin-valve device could only regulate electrical current flow, but the researchers expected they eventually could modify it to also emit light, making the new organic spin valve a spin OLED.

“It took us eight years to accomplish this feat,” Vardeny says.
Spin valves are electrical switches used in computers, TVs, cell phones and many other electrical devices. They are so named because they use a property of electrons called “spin” to transmit information.  Spin is defined as the intrinsic angular momentum of a particle.  Electron spins can have one of two possible directions, up or down. Up and down can correlate to the zeroes and ones in binary code.
Organic spin valves are comprised of three layers: an organic layer that acts as a semiconductor and is sandwiched between two metal electrodes that are ferromagnets. In the new spin OLED, one of the ferromagnet metal electrodes is made of cobalt and the other one is made of a compound called lanthanum strontium manganese oxide. The organic layer in the new OLED is a polymer known as deuterated-DOO-PPV, which is a semiconductor that emits orange-colored light.

The whole device is 300 microns wide and long – or the width of three to six human hairs – and a mere 40 nanometers thick, which is roughly 1,000 to 2,000 times thinner than a human hair.
A low voltage is used to inject negatively charged electrons and positively charged “electron holes” through the organic semiconductor. When a magnetic field is applied to the electrodes, the spins of the electrons and electron holes in the organic semiconductor can be manipulated to align either parallel or antiparallel.

Two Advances Make New Kind of Organic LEDs Possible
In the new study, the physicists report two crucial advances in the materials used to create “bipolar” organic spin valves that allow the new spin OLED to generate light, rather than just regulate electrical current. Previous organic spin valves could only adjust the flow of electrical current through the valves.
The first big advance was the use deuterium instead of normal hydrogen in the organic layer of the spin valve. Deuterium is “heavy hydrogen” or a hydrogen atom with a neutron added to regular hydrogen’s proton and electron. Vardeny says the use of deuterium made the production of light by the new spin OLED more efficient.

The second advance was the use of an extremely thin layer of lithium fluoride deposited on the cobalt electrode. This layer allows negatively charged electrons to be injected through one side of the spin valve at the same time as positively charged electron holes are injected through the opposite side. That makes the spin valve “bipolar,” unlike older spin valves, into which only holes could be injected.

It is the ability to inject electrons and holes at the same time that allows light to be generated. When an electron combines with a hole, the two cancel each other out and energy is released in the form of light.
“When they meet each other, they form ‘excitons,’ and these excitons give you light,” Vardeny says.

By injecting electrons and holes into the device, it supports more current and has the ability to emit light, he says, adding that the intensity of the new spintronic OLEDs can be a controlled with a magnetic field, while older kinds require more electrical current to boost light intensity.

Existing OLEDs each produce a particular color of light – such as red, green and blue – based on the semiconductor used. Vardeny says the beauty of the new spin OLEDs is that, in the future, a single device may produce different colors when controlled by changes in magnetic field.
He also says devices using organic semiconductors are generally less expensive and are manufactured with less toxic waste than conventional silicon semiconductors.

Source Link:  http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/utah-physicists-invent-spintronic-led/

LED Lighting Market Forecast - ElectroniCast

LED Professional Production Lighting in

Broadcast, Videography & Motion Pictures

United States Market Forecast

Published:                   July 13, 2012

Text Pages:                 245

Also Included:          Excel worksheets and PowerPoint Slides

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This is the ElectroniCast 2011-2018 forecast of the use of light emitting diode (LED) production lighting devices in broadcast TV, motion pictures and videography in the United States (professional use – only).  The light emitting diode (LED) market, despite exciting innovative devices driven by technological advances and ecological/energy-saving concerns, still face challenges in overcoming performance/price limitations and in attracting widespread consumption. 

LED lighting is well accepted by the broadcast TV, motion pictures and videography industry sectors for lighting effects and set lighting, mainly because of its flexibility.  A single light source can generate a great variety of colors.  Additionally, continuous cost/performance improvements driven by technological advancements are driving the LED lighting fixture market from a niche-only solution to a general use solution.

Another benefit, directly related to the use of lighting in studios and sets, is the consumption of less electrical power consumption for not only because LEDs use less energy, but also less air conditioning is required since heat generated by an LED bulb is negligible. Also, television broadcasters and film studios are proud to publicize that they are good corporate citizens by incorporating LEDs in their operations and thereby embracing “Green Technology.”

The market forecast data are presented for LED lighting fixture (including the factory-installed Lamps/bulbs), segmented by the following functions:

·        Consumption Value (US$, million)

·        Quantity (number/units)

·        Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)

Note: Only the initial LED lamp and immediate fixture is include in values; therefore, racks, stands, carry bags/boxes, external cables/controllers, transformers, service, etc are not included.

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 LED light fixture at the initial factory level.  The consumption values are based on the end-user application.  The market data are segmented into the following end-user groups (applications):

·        Broadcast Television

·        Motion Pictures (Cinematography)

·        Videography

In 2011, the broadcast TV, motion pictures and videography industry sectors employ over 50,000 camera operators in the United States.  Independent television stations, local affiliate stations of television networks or broadcast groups, large cable and television networks, or smaller, independent production companies, employ camera operators. There also are a large number of self-employed camera operators and film editors. Some self-employed camera operators contract with television networks, documentary or independent filmmakers, advertising agencies, or trade show or convention sponsors to work on individual projects for a set fee, often at a daily rate.

Videographers film or videotape private ceremonies and special events, such as weddings. Some record and post short videos on Web sites for businesses. Studio camera operators work in a broadcast studio and usually videotape their subjects from a fixed position. News camera operators, also called electronic news gathering (ENG) operators, work as part of a reporting team, following newsworthy events as they unfold. To capture live events, they must anticipate the action and act quickly.

Camera operators employed in the entertainment field use motion picture cameras to film movies, television programs, and commercials. Those who film motion pictures also are known as cinematographers.

Below, are five 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 5. 

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 - Lamp

Level 5 – Light Fixture (complete with Lamps)

Market Forecast, By Fixture Type/Size            This report provides an independent examination and analysis of the changing market dynamics for the major types of LED-based lighting fixtures, segmented by size:

·        Small LED Light Fixture/Panel

o       Square/Rectangle (less than 12 x 12-inch)

o       Circular/Ring/Fresnel (less than 12-inch Outer Diameter)

·        Large Spot/Flood LED Light Fixture/Panel

o       Square/Rectangle (12 x 12-inch and Larger)

o       Circular/Ring/Fresnel (12-inch Outer Diameter and Larger)

In terms of value the USA consumption of LED professional use production light panels/fixtures in the TV broadcast, motion picture/film and videographers (weddings, events, business promotions, etc) is led by the motion picture industry sector with a projected 46% relative market share in 2012

LEDs Used in SSL General Lighting Global Market Forecast and Analysis (2011-2021)

ElectroniCast Consultants - LED MARKET RESEARCH                            

Published:                July 2, 2012

Text Pages:             606

Also Included:           Excel worksheets and PowerPoint slides

Fee:                          $4,400

Contact:                   stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com

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This study report, by ElectroniCast Consultants, provides a worldwide market forecast of the consumption of packaged Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), which are used in solid-state lighting (SSL) stationary (non-vehicle) general illumination applications. 

General Lighting Stationary Applications   General Lighting provides the main illumination of an area.  In this study, we provide our market forecast (2011-2021) and analysis of the LED component used for general lighting stationary applications, including interior and exterior decorative and functional lighting for residential, commercial and government areas (lighting for vehicles is not included).

For the purposes of this study, ElectroniCast includes Directional Lighting, Supplementary Lighting and Architectural Lighting in the General Lighting category; however, “architainment” lighting, such as large display module/panel units are not considered in the General Lighting segment. LEDs used in signage, displays, signals, decorative Christmas/holiday lighting are not included in the market forecast data for this study.

The market data covers packaged component-level LEDs packaged used in SSL – General Lighting systems (illumination lamps, devices and fixtures).  The market data are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

-           America (North America, Central and South America)

-           EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)

            -           APAC (Asia Pacific)

Market data for the following color and luminous efficacy are also segmented:

-                     White: Conventional LEDs

-                     White: High-Brightness (HB-LEDs)

-                     RGB/Other: Conventional LEDs

-                     RGB/Other: High-Brightness (HB-LEDs)

LED Level Quantified in the ElectroniCast Study          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”

o       Level 1 - The chip or die

• Level 2 - The packaged LED (component-level bulb)
• Level 3 - LED array; may include optics, heat sink (consumer-level lamp/bulb)
• Level 4 - LED luminaire (light fixture/light fitting)   

This report provides the market data by the following functions:

• Consumption Value (US$, million)
• Quantity (number/units)
• Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)

This study is based on analysis of information (primary and secondary) obtained continually over the past eight years, but updated through the end of June 2012.  During this period, ElectroniCast analysts performed interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the LED and lighting industry, plus instrumentation/ laboratory – R&D and factory/manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of LEDs and lighting illumination products. The interviews were conducted principally with:

·        Architectural lighting Designers/Installers concerns, Engineers, research, marketing personnel and management at manufacturers of LED lighting and related equipment, as well as other lighting technologies.

·        Design group leaders, engineers, marketing personnel and market planners at major users and potential users of LEDs and lighting

·        Other industry experts, including those focused on standards activities, trade associations, government and investments. 

High-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs) are being widely adopted into luminaries for the general lighting market, with numerous possible applications: commercial/retail down lighting, industrial, architectural, directional/spot, interior/exterior and other related general lighting applications.

ElectroniCast’s market opportunity analysis (MOA) takes a very close look at the competing technologies, cost and price-points, sales/distribution channels and other pertinent market/technology dynamics.  Important performance characteristics of white light LEDs for general illumination, with particular emphasis on energy efficiency and lighting quality is vital to achieve a sustainable market share of LED-based stationary (non-vehicle) General Lighting products, providing an ubiquitous product environment.

LED-Based SSL General Lighting: Interior vs. Exterior      ElectroniCast forecasts that the global consumption (use) value of component-level (packaged) LEDs in solid-state lighting (SSL) general lighting applications will increase at 37.1 percent per year (2011-2016).  We are forecasting faster overall growth in the second-half of the forecast period (2016-2021), with an overall annual average growth rate of 50.7 percent.

The use of packaged LEDs in residential, commercial and government exterior general lighting lamps (street, parking-lot, roadway-tunnels, bridges, landscaping, pool/fountain, buildings, architectural and other general lighting) applications, in 2011, represented nearly 90 percent share of worldwide consumption.  In 2021, the relative market share of component-level light emitting diodes (LEDs) use in exterior lamps is forecast to decrease significantly to 61 percent; however, increase in substantially in value.

Campus Lighting to be Replaced by LEDs (Korea)

The 2012 G20 Seoul Summit has addressed a number of global challenges. Among them, energy and climate change issues brought about one of the most heated discussions. It has indicated how dangerous the situation is for the current generation in terms of the energy use. Through some changes in regulations, Hanyang University (HYU) has been dealing with energy consumption and conservation fast yet effectively.

 

Several Korean universities have been surprised at HYU’s energy-saving and management plan that some of them even benchmarked the plan. Besides the No-Tie Movement and air-conditioning management in summer, following are other energy management plans that are currently on the process as of 2012:

1) Energy-saving advertisements will be more publicized to encourage cooperation.

2) The energy controlling system by occupants schedule will be soon installed in every building at HYU, except for labs.

3) Elevators will be run by odd or even numbered floors taking turns.

4) Campus lighting will be replaced by Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, which can be more cost-effective. Outdoor lighting will be mostly turned off. Common use spaces will oftentimes be lighted out based on the floating population. 

5) Other than electricity plans, a water-saving device will be introduced to restrooms and shower rooms on campus.

The clincher in achieving the all of the above plans is voluntary participation of all HYU members. The energy plan is not disposable, short-term. Rather, it is based on long-term, consistent plan that all of the HYU members should pay continuous attention and follow the steps together to realize the ultimate goal of HYU and the world.

Source: Hanyang University (HYU) - Korea

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