Conquer's chip fuse CQ24P series in LED lighting applications

Press release [Friday 22 June 2012]

Following the increase of energy prices, green concepts are becoming more embedded into consumer markets, with such sectors as LED lighting applications, solar and wind energy, hybrid vehicles and renewable energy gaining more attention.

LED displays, backlighting, general lighting and automotive lighting make up more than US$150 billion in the global market. Aside from displays, the lighting industry has some of the most benefits to reap with LED. Indoor and outdoor lighting, specialized lighting for medical, military and agricultural purposes, safety lighting and portable lighting equipment have all become a battleground for companies to compete and create new products.

Although LED lighting is energy-efficient, it still has to overcome problems with heating. To increase the heating efficiency, LED light bulbs need to add heat sinks with larger surface areas (deeper heat sink grooves), and the space for the circuit board has to be shrunken; therefore, there needs to be development for small-sized circuit boards used in LED lighting. The miniaturized design of the board means that components on it will also decrease in size. For chip fuse applications, the shrinkage means the conventional AI type will be replaced by the SMD type.

To offer solutions for LED lighting applications, Conquer Electronics in the first quarter of 2012 obtained UL certification for its 2410 P Type chip fuse (product name: CQ24PF & CQ24PT series), which has a size of 6.1x2.6x1.1mm. Compared with the traditional micro fuse, it has 93% less volume and 58% less than the traditional 2410 square device. This is the smallest and thinnest 2410 chip fuse in the world. (Picture 1)

The CQ24PF & CQ24PT series supports a current range of 0.5A-12A with a great increase in the interrupting capacity from the traditional 2410 square fuse's 50A 125Vac to 100A 350Vac/dc. When the CQ24P series is used to replace the micro fuse, not only is space utilization increased, customers can also save the costs of having to trim the pins. The one-piece structure also avoids the problems that traditional 2410 devices face, namely, when they go through the reflow oven or wave soldering process, the copper caps of the electrodes may falloff because of the high temperatures. The CQ24 is also a series of lead- and halogen-free products that meet the newest environmental standards. (Picture 2)

AT present, LED makers mostly use traditional micro fuses and subminiature fuses with their IC boards. As LED product modules become lighter, there will be an inevitable trend of smaller fuses and related components. Conquer's CQ24PF & CQ24PT series provides ideal solutions for protecting LED lighting fixtures' circuits. Generally speaking, CQ24PF or CQ24PT 0.5A-2A fuses are suitable for 1-8W home-use LED bulbs that have an input voltage of 85V-220VAC, while CQ24PF or CQ24PT 1A-2A fuses are suitable for 10-25W indoor and outdoor lighting or architectural lighting fixtures that have an input voltage 110V-220VAC. (Picture 3)

Conquer has been dedicated to research and development work with strong roots in Taiwan over the last 35 years. Its new CQ24P series has great circuit design, accurate fuse characteristics and high anti-surge capacity, and has also met European Union's standards energy standards with its lead-free and halogen-free material. Conquer also provides the most up-to-date information and quality-care service for its customers while helping them choose the most appropriate energy-efficient fuses. Conquer's CQ24PF and CQ24PT series has superb quality and punctual delivery, making it the number one choice in the LED lighting industry.

Author: Conquer Electronics R&D center

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SAN DIEGO--ROHM, in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University and Information Services International - Dentsu, Ltd. (ISID), recently announced Guidepost Cell(TM), a unique indoor location detection infrastructure that supplies highly precise positional data to smartphones and other mobile devices to determine a user's location inside buildings, underground malls and other interior areas using low-power 802.11-compliant wireless beacon protocol.

Demand-Driven Technology

A variety of mobile devices that utilize Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other outdoor location detection services have been produced in recent years. However, GPS operation is often spotty or non-existent indoors, driving the demand for better performance. As a result, several new positioning methods are currently being researched, including broadcasting GPS signals indoors or diverting radio waves transmitted from wireless LAN base stations.

In response to this burgeoning market need, ROHM, Ritsumeikan University and ISID co-developed Guidepost Cell technology, which utilizes advanced location detection and energy harvesting methods to enable an expected positional accuracy within 1 meter (3'), while requiring no external power source for operation.

Key Guidepost CellAdvantages

-- High-accuracy location detection - Configuring its Wi-Fi infrastructure for indoor location detection instead of communication using low-power beacon transmission enables Guidepost Cell to provide high-accuracy location detection with minimal power consumption -- Low operating costs - Guidepost Cell utilizes ROHM's dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) technology that efficiently harvests energy from indoor lights, eliminating the need for an external power supply while reducing installation and electricity costs -- Application compatibility - Standard 802.11 wireless transmission protocol ensures compatibility with smartphones and other portable devices Dye-sensitized Solar Cell (DSC)

Key Features

-- Designed to generate electricity efficiently under indoor lighting. Industry-leading power generation: 48uW/cm2 under 1000 lux -- Available in various shapes, sizes, and colors to fit a number of applications. (In contrast to its competitors, ROHM is focusing on R&D of compact high-efficiency DSCs.) Applications

Indoor power sources for low-power electronic devices such as wall clocks and calculators as well as next-generation systems such as indoor sensor networks.

ROHM Semiconductor Vijendra Kuroodi Principal Systems Architect 785 N. Mary Ave. # 120 Sunnyvale, CA. 94085 Email: vkuroodi@rohmsemiconductor.com

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BEIJING, June 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following is a roundup of the top news stories from China PRnews, Local Partner of NASDAQ OMX Group in China.

2012-6-11 [Source: Far East Group]

Fast East Was Praised in the Quality Brand Conference for Enterprises Held in Yixing

June 2, 2012, the quality brand conference was held in Yixing, Jiangsu. The conference focused on the deploy quality of enterprises for the tasks of the 12th Five-Year Plan. Lijun Zhang and Zhongping Zhou, the Government leaders attended the conference. Raoyu Liu, the chief engineer of Far East cable delegated for the company. During the conference, the government leaders praised Far East group for winning the national quality award and reward it of 500,000 RMB.

Full-text story in Chinese is available at http://www.prnews.cn/press_release/48268.htm

2012-6-11 [Source: NVC-Lighting]

NVC Released a New LED Lighting Product

NVC published new products of high-end LED indoor lighting series, including a LED Bulb with 320 degrees light distribution angle and E27 lamp holder. The product has exactly the same distribution angle as the incandescent bulbs, which is a great improvement compared with former LED products.

Full-text story in Chinese is available at http://www.prnews.cn/press_release/48270.htm

2012-6-11 [Source: Meling]

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MONTREAL--(Marketwire -06/15/12)- Swedish lighting designers Ljusarkitektur have worked with Lumenpulse to turn one of the world's top ski resorts into a magical experience after dark.

Situated close to the Arctic Circle in Sweden, the re ski resort was named one of the "world's top ski resorts" by the British travel magazine Cond Nast Traveller.

The new attraction uses light to create a night-time family experience, increasing the resorts revenue by extending its hours of operation after dark. The scheme is part of a major investment by resort owner SkiStar, which expects to make a return on its investment in two to three years.

Leading Scandinavian design practice Ljusarkitektur created the attraction using the local tales of giants and trolls as their source of inspiration for the lighting.

Ljusarkitektur creative director Kai Piippo had this to say about the project: "This is both a landscape and an experience project. We have been able to use the best available technology both to continue and to reinvent the tradition of storytelling from the area that dates back hundreds of years."

The installation uses 240 color-changing Lumenpulse luminaires to cast an eerie moonlight glow over the slopes to create an attraction that has boosted the resort's night-time economy. A range of Lumenbeam projectors, including the Red Dot Product Design Award winning Lumenbeam LBX, were chosen for the project.

Ljusarkitektur chose Lumenpulse fixtures for their high performance, ease of maintenance and ability to withstand tough weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures.

The project in brief

More about the re Ski Resort project can be viewed at: http://www.lumenpulse.com/en/newscentre/projects/82

About Lumenpulse Inc.Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse develops and manufactures high performance, sustainable architectural LED-based fixtures and solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. Attention to detail in mechanical, optical and fixture design has positioned Lumenpulse as a leader in the global LED lighting marketplace for indoor and outdoor uses. Lumenpulse has a global presence through its Corporate Headquarters in Montreal, Canada, US Headquarters and Global Technology Development Center in Boston, Massachusetts and EMEA Headquarters in London, UK.

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Honors include Next Generation Luminaires(TM) and LIGHTFAIR International competitions.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has backed up its claim of developing innovative products by recently bringing home a total of 18 awards from major industry competitions. Honored in the Next Generation Luminaires(TM) (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition, LIGHTFAIR International Innovation Awards (LIA), Architectural SSL's Product Innovation Awards (PIA) and the 2012 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX), Cooper Lighting has not only received high-praise for its wide range of LED products and leadership, but also the accompanying hardware to go along with them.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and the International Association of Lighting Designers, the fourth annual NGL competition recognizes and promotes excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED commercial lighting luminaires. Of the 187 submitted product entries in the 2012 SSL INDOOR Competition, a total of 53 were chosen as winners. That elite group includes the world's first Zhaga complaint IRiS P3LED Directional Luminaire in the Recessed Accent Luminaires category, the Portfolio 6-inch High Output LED Downlight in the Recessed Downlight category and the Corelite Loft LED Micro Luminaire in the Pendant and Surface Linear Luminaires category-all three brands are part of the well-known and highly-acclaimed Cooper Lighting family of products. With these three most recent awards, Cooper Lighting has become one of only a few manufacturers to have ten of its products recognized since the competition's inception.

Cooper Lighting is also proud to be honored with an Innovation Award for its io Lili LED 2' x 2' Recessed Indirect Luminaires in the LIA's Commercial Indoor category. Spanning 14 categories with 228 entries, the LIA competition is judged by an independent panel of renowned lighting industry professionals and focuses on new and truly innovative technologies.

"We are extremely honored to have our products recognized in several of the most sought after and prestigious competitions in the industry," says Cooper Lighting President Mark Eubanks. "We invest heavily in product development across our entire portfolio of quality brands and these awards further validate our commitment to providing innovative, reliable LED solutions for our customers."

In addition to the four awards from NGL and LIA, Cooper Lighting was also awarded a combined total of 14 awards from Architectural SSL's PIA and ADEX. Products and categories include:

Architectural SSL Product Innovation Awards:

oCorelite R Mini and Z Mini LED - General Ambient oPortfolio 4-inch LED Square Downlights - Downlights oIo Koi Bollard Series - Bollards/Wall Packs oCooper Lighting - Market Leadership Award for Industry Participation 2012 Awards for Design Excellence:

Platinum Winners:

oSure-Lites AEL Series 2 LED Emergency Light oMcGraw-Edison Marquis LED Sign Light oHalo Stasis LED High Lumen and Wall Wash Luminaires

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 14, 2012) -

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CRS Electronics Inc.("CRS" or the "Company"), (TSX VENTURE:LED.V - News), a developer and manufacturer of LED lighting, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Yan Li has been appointed the Chief Administrative Officer of the Company effective as of June 13, 2012.

About CRS

CRS Electronics Inc., a Lighting Facts partner, is a leader in the emerging, rapidly-growing market of high efficiency light-emitting-diode ("LED"), or, solid state lighting ("SSL").The principal activities of CRS include the development, manufacture and sale, primarily in North America, of indoor lighting such as LED replacement lamps, exterior LED warning lights on school buses, child safety systems for school buses and contract manufacturing of LED circuit boards.CRS plans to be a major supplier of LED lighting solutions for a variety of applications to be developed by CRS on its own and in conjunction with its customers.CRS recently signed a license agreement with Eveready Battery Company Inc., a subsidiary of Energizer Holdings Inc., for CRS to manufacture a range of LED lighting products under the brand name Energizer(R).The CRS LED product line includes the MR16, GU10, PAR 20, PAR 30, PAR 38 and A19.Future products developed by CRS may also be considered by Energizer.(C) 2011 Energizer.Energizer, Energizer bunny design and related graphics are trademarks of Eveready Battery Company, Inc.and are used by CRS Electronics Inc.All other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.Neither CRS Electronics Inc.nor Eveready Battery Company, Inc.is affiliated with the respective owners of their trademarks.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contacts

Debbie Bamforth CRS Electronics Corporate Communications 905-599-3322 debbieb@crselectronics.com http://www.crselectronics.com

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WORCESTER, Mass., June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest LED tennis lighting packages from Access Fixtures achieve optimal playing conditions for tennis while maintaining consideration for sustainability.LED technology saves massive amounts of energy for customers and produces beautiful and even light across the playing area.Access Fixtures provides the latest energy efficient lighting technology, while dramatically reducing its clients' costs.

"LED technology can achieve amazing light levels," said Access Fixtures Lighting Specialist, Steven Rothschild. He continued, "Our New LED lighting systems are the perfect marriage of functionality and sustainability."

The low energy requirements and high light levels are not only great for tennis, but they are also great for the environment. Each LED fixture produces 12,825 lumens using only 171 watts; that's an incredible 75 lumens per watt. Access Fixtures tennis court systems featuring Toshiba LED technology are rated for 50,000 hours, meaning you have a long lasting solution with years of payback.The quality, efficiency, and low prices make Access Fixtures the foremost choice for sports lighting in public, commercial and private facilities.

Access Fixtures sports lighting packages include everything required to light a play area including: poles, luminaires and mounting hardware. All systems are commercial grade and CSA list for wet conditions. Access Fixtures also provides lighting solutions for indoor tennis courts.Beyond tennis lighting, Access Fixtures sports lighting includes lighting packages for basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and bocce as well as general sports lighting.

The LED tennis court lighting packages can be found here: http://www.accessfixtures.com/Tennis-Court-Lights-s/10051.htm

About Access Fixtures Access Fixtures offers commercial and sports lighting for less.With 30 years of collective experience, Access Fixtures offers standard and custom light fixtures that are long lasting and energy saving.Access Fixtures offers everything from classic HID fixtures that provide high light output and great value, to efficient technology such as LED and e-HID that can significantly reduce energy costs.Fixture types include wall packs, area lights, bollards, garage lighters, vandal resistant, exit and emergency, high bay, low bay, linear fluorescent and track lighting.Lighting technologies include LED, induction, HID, eHID, T5, T5HO, T8 linear fluorescent; metal halide, and high pressure sodium.

For more information Visit http://www.AccessFixtures.com.

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New business focuses on indoor gardening needs

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SNOHOMISH -- The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce announces the opening of SnoGro Indoor Gardening Supply located at 502 Maple Ave., Snohomish.

The Sekulich family, owners of SnoGro Indoor Gardening Supply, have been rooted in Snohomish since 1949 and for decades enjoyed home-grown produce from the small farm owned by Grandpa and Grandma "Moo" just west of the city

Owners Blake and Ken Sekulich offer a full range of indoor gardening products, for those who work in the confines of a closet or a large greenhouse. SnoGro Indoor Garden Supply carries specialty soils, hydroponics, HID lighting, ventilation and organic nutrients to grow fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs.

The store is open now and will have a grand opening celebration with music, door prizes and raffles from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 23 with a complimentary barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day. Indoor gardening product vendors will share product education, useful tips and samples.

For information, call 360-863-6935 or visit SnoGro Indoor Gardening Supply on Facebook or at http://www.snogro.com.

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GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK - Creating a symbiosis of eco-friendly nanotechnology and modern aesthetics that simply inspires, WAC Lighting continues to push boundaries with two new Organic LED luminaires that transform the future of lighting into a unique platform for today. WAC, a global manufacturing leader of decorative and architectural lighting, introduces the Vela Organic LED chandelier with a matching OLED wall sconce.

"Designed and engineered to stimulate curiosity and aesthetic appeal among the design and specification community, our next generation OLED luminaires raise the bar with a unique lighting experience of vision and sustainability," explained WAC Lighting President, Shelley Wald.

The Vela OLED Chandelier is defined by a dramatic contemporary profile laser-crafted of aluminum, with 12 OLED panels that illuminate surfaces below, and 12 additional OLEDs that shine upward to render a soft ambiance that evokes a lighter sense of space and visual comfort. The chandelier delivers a high light output of 2040 lumens while offering a CRI (color rendering index) of 80 and an efficacy of 35.2 lumens per watt. The luminaire features a total of 24 OLEDs with a CCT (correlated color temperature) of 4000K while using just 58 watts of power. Aircraft cables suspend the chandelier from the ceiling, with a height adjustment up to 36 inches.

"Our OLED luminaires are eco-friendly and sustainable," continued Ms. Wald. "They showcase a unique light source from an ultra-thin aesthetic design, integrated with the most advanced nanotechnology available today."

The Vela OLED wall sconce is designed in a unique decorative aluminum profile with six sophisticated OLED panels on its perimeter. Four square panels are connected in the center, by cross-shaped arms that are attached to two OLED panels on the ends. Housed within this exceptionally thin luminaire, the panels provide a wide, even illumination without glare. Perfect for use in hallways or as a decorative focal point, the brushed aluminum finished sconce uses 16.4 watts with OLED panels offering a 4000K CCT, a CRI of 80, and an efficacy of 31.1 lumens per watt while delivering 510 lumens. With a depth of merely 2.25 inches, the sconce is 24 5/8 inches long and 13 inches wide.

Inherently sustainable and precision engineered, the luminaires are individually crafted with the world's most revolutionary light source in WAC's wholly owned, zero landfill manufacturing campus. With instant on/off and dimming capabilities, the Vela family delivers mercury free, consistent beams of light without glare and a 10,000-hour rated life. The OLEDs are uniformly luminous and evenly spaced on the luminaires with utility, proportion and style.

Options include new materials and independently controlled micro-LEDs on a single circuit to enhance light intensity.

The WAC Lighting Story Founded in 1984, WAC Lighting is a leading global manufacturer and innovative designer of lighting for Luxury Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Institutional, Retail and Architectural applications, specializing in track, recessed, task, monorail and decorative lighting, with a new sustainable LED and OLED collection. o LED, Low and Line Voltage Track and Rail Systems o LED, Low and Line Voltage Recessed Downlights o InvisiLED LED Tape Systems for Indoor and Outdoor Applications o LEDme Step and Wall Lights o Artisanal Glass Pendants and Wall Sconces o Undercabinet Light Bars, Button Lights and more. o Display Lighting o SMART Transformers

Nearly 90% of WAC Lighting products are fabricated, to a component level, within a wholly owned zero-landfill manufacturing campus.

WAC Locations WAC Lighting's NEW Global Headquarters and Eastern Distribution Center 44 Harbor Drive, Port Washington, NY 110150 Phone: 1.800.526.2588 Fax: 1.800.526.2585 Website: http://www.waclighting.com Email: sales@waclighting.com

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Showcasing Energy Efficient Lamps for Commercial Use

Taipei, Taiwan - GlacialLight, a sub-division of the experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., extends an invitation to all business and media partners around the world to attend their display (Hall 11.2, Booth #B10) at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2012, to be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex from June 9 to 12, 2012.

Event: Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2012 Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex Exhibition Date: June 9 to 12, 2012 GlacialLight Booth: Hall 11.2, Booth #B10

GlacialLight will be showcasing their wide range of LED lighting as well as introducing their upgraded version of LED lamps designed for commercial usage, GL-AR111-V2 LED. Part of the indoor Vega series, these GlacialLight LED lamps are a direct and energy efficient replacement for traditional interior AR111 halogen lamps.

GlacialLight will also be featuring their newly released LED flood light series using Philips Lumileds LED chips, Arcturus GL-Baylight series, Pollux series LED panel lights, and Capella series down lights. GlacialLight will also be displaying a number of other LED lighting solutions including: LEDs with dimming functionality, high bay lights, lamp lights, LED tubes, light bar display lights solutions.

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2012 will be an ideal venue to meet, and do face-to-face business, with the leaders of GlacialTech/GlacialLight (Hall 11.2 Booth #B10) and procure the latest in LED products.

Excellent LED lighting products you can trust Design of LED lighting products is based on three core technologies including electrical design (LED drivers), mechanical design (cooling devices), and optical design (lamp holders), respectively performed by GlacialPower, GlacialTech, and GlacialLight in the GlacialTech family. With the three core technologies in hand, GlacialTech has integrated all the resources required for exceptional designs and manufactures excellent LED lighting products you can trust.

About GlacialLight GlacialTech Inc., is a diversified provider of cooling, power supply, and PC enclosure solutions for consumer and industrial applications. Having established strong relationships with LED semiconductor Co.'s, thermal, SMPS and mechanism technology leaders worldwide, GlacialTech leverages world-class engineering, efficient manufacturing and highest-quality materials to provide high brightness, low power LED lighting solutions for indoor, outdoor and other customized applications under the GlacialLight brand. Please visit the company homepage at http://www.GlacialLight.com.

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