26 September 2011

Samsung LED’s 2323 package completes 6000 hours of LM80 testing

Samsung LED Co Ltd (the LED-making subsidiary of Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co Ltd) says that its mid-power 2323 LED package has now exceeded 6000 hours of independent, EPA-recognized third-party IES LM80 testing, and the firm is now able to provide LM80 test data upon request.

IES LM-80-2008 is the industry standard that defines the method for testing LED lamps, arrays and modules to determine their lumen depreciation characteristics. Its goal is to allow a reliable comparison of test results among laboratories by establishing uniform test methods. This test data now enables LED luminaire and lamp makers to satisfy ENERGY STAR lumen maintenance requirements, and lessens the qualification time for ENERGY STAR qualification while using the Samsung LED 2323 LED package.

“We realize the importance ENERGY STAR certification plays in regards to utility rebates and are pleased to offer LM80 data to our customers as a guide for expected lumen maintenance,” says Kevin Kim, chief marketing officer, VP of Samsung LED. “This data, along with other stringent quality assurance measures, reinforces Samsung LED’s commitment to quality, high-performing products across all product platforms and our mission of becoming the number-one LED light source company in the world,” he adds.

Samsung LED Co Ltd was established globally in April 2009, channeling the Samsung’s expertise in electronics and electro-mechanics into LED lighting production. An American center of operations has since been established in Atlanta, GA to support expansion into the US market.

Samsung LED’s mid-power LED (2323 package) has a high efficacy of 120lm/W in cool white and a micro-size footprint of 2.3mm x 2.3mm, allowing it to be used in a wide variety of architectural, commercial and residential LED lighting applications. The 2323 LED package is currently being used in LED down-light, LED lamp, LED flat-panel and LED tube products worldwide.

In addition to the 2323 package LM80 results, Samsung LED is also nearing 6000 hours of LM80 test data on additional mid- and high-power LED packages. “Samsung LED is focused on delivering a comprehensive portfolio of best-in-class lighting-grade LEDs,” says Kim. “We understand the high level of support and product performance required as a lighting-grade LED manufacturer as we continue to invest in growing our business,” he concludes.

Samsung LED previously announced that it became an EPA-Recognized Certification Body by obtaining ISO 17025 accreditation from the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS).This allows Samsung LED to conduct independent third-party IES LM79, IES LM80 and ENERGY STAR program qualification testing. Samsung LED says that accreditation illustrates its ability to not only create quality products but also independently test them, improving time to market and product reliability.

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