Posted to News on 12th May 2009, 11:49
New LED light pipe assemblies from Tyco Electronics provide a convenient and easy-to-use way to achieve accent lighting. With versions for both low- and high-intensity LEDs, the system uses a linear LED light source and a large-core optical fibre to project light the length of the light pipe. An integrated reflector in the light pipe enables light to be directionally emitted along the pipe's length. Applications include accent lighting in commercial buildings, appliances, rail, motor vehicles, marine and commercial aircraft.
With both a 0.5W LED and an integrated DC driver, the low-intensity light engine assembly does not require any additional heat sink or forced air cooling.
As for the high-intensity light socket assemblies, they accept industry-standard starboard-style 1-5W LEDs commercially available from a number of vendors, in many colours. The assembly includes a heat sink to address the thermal issues of using high-power LEDs.
The light pipes, available in diameters of 5 and 10mm and lengths up to 2m (78inch), are made of optical-grade acrylic. Light-pipe bracket slots enable the assembly's reflector strip to be oriented in four different positions for directional lighting flexibility.
