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Yokohama Electron Introduces High Brightness LED Devices for Lighting Applications

Yokohama Electron Co., Ltd - OptoLight specializes in state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) die testing, evaluation, sorting, mounting, assembly and packaging of high -quality, high-power and high-efficiency LED multi-chip Solid State Lighting (SSL) devices. Newly released LED devices save energy and can be used for a wide range of applications including amusement, gaming, POP, signage, bio-medical, backlights and general illumination.

(PRWEB) August 23, 2005 -- Yokohama Electron Co., Ltd. (YEL) a world leader in providing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to electronics OEMs, has introduced a new line of high-power LED lighting devices manufactured to the highest quality standards in its OptoLight facility located in Nagano, Japan. New LED devices are ideal energy saving alternatives for incandescent and florescent lighting in a wide range of applications including amusement, gaming, POP, signage, bio-medical, backlights and general illumination.

Rapid improvement in LED Solid State Lighting (SSL) performance characteristics, achieved through High Brightness LED technology and the appearance of White LED, has greatly expanded potential SSL markets and applications.

Production volumes of the CupLight, TopLight, PositionLight, and custom StarLight modules are available. The devices are offered in a range of vibrant single colors including ultra-violet (UV) and all-in-one RGB package styles providing multi-color dynamic digital white. Power ratings vary from 0.2 watt for a miniature Surface Mountable Device (SMD) to 15 watts for a custom high radiance flat plate illuminator. After introducing die sort technology into their production, YEL-OptoLight now successfully manufactures high quality multi-chip mounted LED lamps.

About Yokohama Electron Co., Ltd.

YEL, founded in 1987, grew and developed their business in the distribution of Japanese and foreign made semi-conductor devices and domestic electro-mechanical components. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the company has chosen to shift the core focus of its business toward LEDs, and established OptoLight Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary company to package LEDs. In another move to become recognized industry experts in RGB full color LEDs and White LED devices, YEL created the Yokohama Electron Technical Center (YTC) to conduct research and development of High-Power and High-Drive LED technologies. Yokohama Electron LED Lighting Systems (YELLS) now internationally markets a range of standard and custom products including LED power devices and surface mountable components. Additional information about new LED products can be found by visiting their website at www.yel-optolight.com.

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