The development is a result of Project Hercules©, an EU funded Framework 7 programme, targeted at developing next generation technology for LED lighting. The new technology, which is the subject of a patent application, enables LEDs to be driven using low cost electronics at efficiency levels significantly in excess of existing techniques. Importantly, this would represent a step-change away from conventional pulse-width modulation (PWM) and linear driver approaches currently used in LED products.
Sagentia has a well-established track record in developing innovative solutions in advanced electronic power delivery systems and LEDs. Prototype light engines using the new technology are currently under development with Sagentia expecting to deliver the first of these units, as part of Project Hercules, in Q2 2013. The technology will be specifically developed to work with Brandon Medical’s patented HD LED technology, enabling high CRI light to be generated at high lumens/watt.
Commenting on the breakthrough, Dr Euan Morrison, Head of Advanced Lighting and Optical Technologies at Sagentia, said, “This new technology has the potential to make a significant impact on the development of LED technology for use in both medical and general lighting applications, and builds on the growing commercial success of Brandon Medical’s HD-LED technology. This development also really underlines the benefits of working with a progressive, forward looking partner such as Brandon Medical. With further innovations in the pipeline we are truly optimistic about delivering genuine breakthrough technology to the LED market.”
Graeme Hall, Managing Director of Brandon Medical said, “This is another technology breakthrough for Sagentia. Achieving the combination of high energy efficiency and high light quality is still the Holy Grail for LED lighting. Despite industry hype about LEDs, most of them are poor in either light colour quality or where the colour is good the energy efficiency is low. Combining Sagentia’s new energy drive and HD-LED high colour performance lighting solves all the remaining problems holding back LED lighting and we are looking forward to installing it in our new products.”
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