At least 10 years after they were first applied for general illumination, the subject of how to assess the reliability of LED lighting products is still an on-going subject of debate, and sometimes, ...

LED advances are revolutionizing the lighting landscape, enabling higher levels of energy efficiency, longer lifetimes, and new applications. LEDs can provide illumination for hours from solar-cell ...

This paper, presented at DESIGN West, discusses the reliability of an LED System from a practical point of view. Models are provided for the long-term reliability and lumen maintenance behavior of the ...

In LEDs heat and high currents hasten the dimming process which can lead to unreliable operation in LED-powered optocouplers. Some simple and straight-forward analysis will keep their light shining ...

Given recent LED technology improvements and the drive toward greater energy efficiency, the LED lighting industry—including general illumination from commercial refrigeration to outdoor area lighting ...

Reliability tests are a crucial part of the manufacturing process, one that ensures your product meets the quality standards your customers expect. All the same, designing good reliability tests is ...