Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is reportedly forming an R&D alliance with industry to develop AC LED applications. The China Economic News (CENS) writes:
Taiwan`s government-funded Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has teamed up with scores of LED (light-emitting diode) makers to form an R&D alliance, in a bid to integrate industry resources to develop applications for AC LED technology, according to industry resources.
ITRI has led the development of AC LED technology, which allows LED makers to build AC drivers instead of DC drivers into LEDs for improved thermal conductivity and advanced packaging. Besides, AC LEDs are smaller and more energy efficient than conventional models-cutting energy consumption by 15-30% by going from DC to AC.
Johnsee Lee, president of ITRI, noted that AC LED technology is the pride of the institute, which is fully protected by international patents and has piqued intense interest among major, international LED makers, such as Philips. And the institute`s move to ally local LED makers will hopefully urge its members to set testing standards and safety certifications for AC LED applications.
So far 19 LED makers have joined the alliance, including Epistar Corp., Lite-On Technology Corp., Tyntek Corp., Everlight Electronics Corp. and Forward Electronics Co., Ltd. Lite-On indicated that the AC LED technology will likely help insiders to go upmarket with patents and spark a revolution in Taiwan`s LED industry.
In fact, four Taiwan-based LED makers are already working on AC LED technology by themselves, with Tyntek and Epistar already engaged in development of high-efficiency AC LED chips; Forward in mass production technology of 5W AC LED modules, and Lite-On in packaging technology for high-power AC LEDs.
ITRI as a government organization is a rather effective group. Most of the semiconductor industry in Taiwan grew out of their initiatives and they are constantly looking for ways to enhance Taiwan's globabl competitiveness in the technology sector. This alliance therefore comes as no surprise. Encouraging Taiwanese companies to become sector leaders is good for Taiwan and the industry here and hopefully the alliance is a success.
CENS: Gov`t-Funded ITRI in Taiwan Forms R&D Alliance for AC LED
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