http://led.linear1.org/breakthrough-technology-accelerates-solid-state-lighting/Yeah, this looks like a big deal to me. One of the key drivers of acceptance for solid state lighting will be how well improvements in materials and manufacturing can drive efficiency numbers up. The announcement has a real attention-getting claim:
The new SPE LEDs, under certain operating conditions, are able to achieve more than 80 lm/W, compared to today’s typical compact fluorescent lamp at 60 lm/W and a typical incandescent lamp at 14 lm/W.
Folks, 80 lm/W is a big deal.
I'd like to know what the "under certain operating conditions" qualifier means, but this is still pretty exciting for solid-state lighting. 2005 will be a pivotal year for SSL.
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