TTI MarketEYE Articles

The Future Is Bright for LED and General Lighting Technology
07/08/2022 // Roland Chapa in: TTI Insights
The lighting industry has been evolving at a rapid pace over the last several years, largely due to significant improvements in LED technology, which has positioned it as the go-to technology for traditional lighting fixtures. The growth of global LED usage has been phenomenal, projected to reach 87 percent of all light sources used in 2030, up from less than half in 2019.

Small LED Display Technology is Making It Big
01/04/2023 // Murray Slovick in: New Technology
If you want to have a conceptual understanding of why the standard light emitting diode (LED) may soon be as endangered among display technologies as the Javan Rhino is among mammals, read on. Compared to newer technologies, the simple LED is a semiconductor that glows when current passes through it and goes dark when the current is shut off.

Trends in Automotive LED Lighting and Optoelectronics
09/14/2021 // Roland Chapa in: TTI Insights
In a recent report, TrendForce estimated that the automotive LED market would total $2.93 billion in 2021, a 13.7 percent increase over the previous year – and a level of growth that would make automotive the fastest growing sector of all LED applications.

Innovation and Evolution: Optoelectronics in Medical Equipment
11/04/2021 // Roland Chapa in: TTI Insights
According to a report from BCC Research, the global market for medical device technologies should grow from $605.7 billion in 2020 to $796.9 billion by 2025. The United States is set to remain the largest medical device market in the world.

White Papers

Force Sensing: Display Input Option Provides Flexibility and Reliability (PDF) by Vishay
Force sensing is understood as an input or control function that requires a force or pressure – however strong – to trigger a function. This can be employed so that a false positive can be avoided, as well as expanding on input possibilities, such as coupling this with menu selections.

VEML6031X00 Automotive Ambient Light Sensor  (PDF) by Vishay
Ambient light sensors in the automotive market are used to detect variable lighting conditions inside and outside the vehicle. They are commonly located behind the rearview mirror, on the dash, or in the center console.

Application Notes

Recommended pick and place tools for LEDs by OSRAM
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors SMT devices are developed for assembly by automatic placement machines. To achieve a damage-free processing of LEDs, appropriate and individual pick and place tools (the nozzles) must be used.

Comparison of LED Circuits by OSRAM 
This paper is intended to identify, characterize and comment on LED behavior and failure modes in serial and matrix circuits. 

LED Driving Technology for Long Term Flexibility by OSRAM
This application note is intended to show how issues with LED technology, can be avoided or completely eliminated with a simple solution. 

Thermal Measurement Point of LEDs by OSRAM 
In the large portfolio of different LEDs OSRAM Opto Semiconductors offers, the measuring point varies. The recommended measuring points for selected designs are described in this document. 

Additional Resources

Industrial LED Lighting For General Manufacturing (PDF) by Dialight
Lighting is of critical importance in industrial manufacturing facilities to maximize both safety and productivity. Manufacturing sites are notorious for harsh conditions that can contribute to premature fixture failure.

Industrial LED Lighting for Chemical & Petrochemical Applications (PDF) by Dialight 
Lighting is of critical importance in Chemical and Petrochemical plants to maximize both safety and productivity. These sites are among the most dangerous places to work due to the presence of volatile chemicals and explosive environments. It is without question that the lighting must be able to prevent and withstand combustible and explosive atmospheres while also providing clear illumination for workers to read color coded safety labels.  

New Space Electronics by TT Electronics
TT Electronics has supported space missions past and present with high-quality components, equipped for space travel. This brochure shares TT Electronics heavy' screening process for its components to ensure the quality of their products and the success of each space mission. 

Comparison of LED Circuits by OSRAM 
This paper is intended to identify, characterize and comment on LED behavior and failure modes in serial and matrix circuits.

HELI-Dome Series LEDs by Kingbright
Kingbright's HELI-Dome series of standard LEDs feature a variety of compact dome lens packages. Each HELI-Dome product offers compact, low-profile dome lens LEDs, exceptional output, and various colors. The HELI-Dome series enables electronic industry professionals solutions in applications like backlights, wearable & portable devices, home & smart appliances, healthcare devices, and more.

Mini PLCC-2 SMD LEDs by Kingbright 
Kingbright's Mini PLCC-2 SMD LED features a compact low profile, with an industry-standard 0603 footprint, high-intensity output, low power consumption, and more. Mini PLCC-2 SMD LEDs enable applications like backlights, status indicators, home automation & smart appliances, wearable & portable devices, and healthcare.

HELI-UM Series Ultra LEDs by Kingbright
Kingbright's HELI-UM series ultra LEDs feature various colors of the smallest SMD LED 0201 footprint compatible with automatic placement equipment. Additional features include a moisture sensitivity level 2 and RoHS compliance. HELI-UM series ultra LEDs enable applications like mobile and wearable devices, disposable medical devices, and portable devices with limited space.