COB Technology Delivers Superior Brightness, Excellent Color Mixing and Compact Size
Pfaffenhofen, Germany — September 16, 2005 – PerkinElmer Optoelectronics, a global technology leader in digital imaging, specialty lighting and optical detection technologies, today announced the availability of ACULED (All Color Ultrabright LED), its high power light source utilizing multi chip-on-board (COB) technology. PerkinElmer’s ACULED is a compact, multi-use LED (light emitting diode) designed for operation in a variety of specialty lighting applications including mood lighting, vision systems, architectural lighting and medical lighting. In February 2005, PerkinElmer acquired what is now known as PerkinElmer Elcos GmbH, a leading European manufacturer of custom LED solutions. ACULED is part of a high-performance, specialty lighting LED product series from PerkinElmer Elcos GmbH.
“In bringing PerkinElmer and Elcos together, we are already expanding our offering of differentiated technology solutions for new and existing customers,” said John Roush, President, PerkinElmer Optoelectronics. “We are delighted to be rolling out the ACULED RGB LED platform and are excited about the range of innovative specialty lighting and medical applications that can benefit from its excellent color mixing and brightness.”
PerkinElmer Elcos is offering ACULED Evaluation Kits so that customers can test the RGB LED platform with their particular applications.
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics is a global technology leader in digital imaging, specialty lighting and optical detection technologies. We provide applications-driven, integrated solutions to leading OEMs in Health Sciences and Industrial Science markets. More information about PerkinElmer Optoelectronics recent announcements is available at http://optoelectronics.perkinelmer.com/content/corporate/news/pressreleases.aspx.
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PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global technology leader driving growth and innovation in Health Sciences and Industrial Sciences markets to improve the quality of life. The Company reported revenues of $1.7 billion in 2004, has 10,000 employees serving customers in more than 125 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Additional information is available through www.perkinelmer.com or 1-877-PKI-NYSE.
