Feb 21, 2005 at 12:00
The quick note on the first ac-powered LEDs that Dave Bell slipped into our green-powerZONE's news area last week may be the harbinger of a very exciting new era for solid state lighting. Because they eliminate the cost of a power supply, the direct-ac devices should greatly accelerate the market acceptance of high-brightness LED (HBLED) lamps, ceiling fixtures, and other products that can light your home or office with 75 - 80% less electricity and operate for 50,000 - 100,000 hours.
Seoul Semiconductor's claims to be the first ac-driven LEDs may be a bit exaggerated since I've seen (and reviewed) direct-ac LED Christmas lights, but this is the first time a company has taken aim at the area lighting market. I'm surprised I didn't see much mention of this in the rest of the western press because it has so many technical, environmental, and economic implications. On the other hand, the flurry of coverage in the Korean press indicates that Korea seems to understand that this could be the best thing for their e...
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