Thermal Models for OSRAM LEDs Now Online

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Expands Its Application Support

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Once again, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is demonstrating its high level of customer support by providing for the first time thermal models for computing different LED designs as downloads. In addition to electrical, mechanical and optical data, a compact model for Flotherm software is now permanently available at www.osram-os.com/thermal-files for calculating thermal behavior.

Customers can find all the documents and the latest data needed for calculating thermal variables for different designs without building costly prototypes or carrying out time-consuming measurements. “This significantly shortens the design phases and drastically reduces development costs,” said Joachim Reill, Director LED Applications Engineering at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors. The data is available for standard high-power LEDs in the visible range, particularly for the DRAGON family, the Power TopLED range, the Advanced Power TopLED range, and some OSTAR variations.

The compact model available on the website is a simplified thermal geometry model that can be integrated in “Flotherm” software and used for customer-specific calculations. It is suitable, for example, in calculating the temperature distribution in a planned system. With extended application support, it is possible to design all end-applications, including display backlighting, in terms of thermal criteria. “Our customers can use simulations to see which LEDs are suitable for which boards and then check the thermal behavior of the overall design,” said Reill.

For more information, please contact OSRAM Opto Semiconductors at info@osram-os.com or call 888-446-7726.

About OSRAM Opto Semiconductors

OSRAM is part of the Industry sector of Siemens and one of the two leading lighting manufacturers in the world. Its subsidiary, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH in Regensburg (Germany), offers its customers solutions based on semiconductor technology for lighting, sensor and visualization applications. OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has production sites in Regensburg (Germany) and Penang (Malaysia). Its headquarters for North America is in Santa Clara (USA), and for Asia in Hong Kong. OSRAM Opto Semiconductors also has sales offices throughout the world. In the 2008 fiscal year (to the end of September) OSRAM Opto Semiconductors employed more than 4600 people and achieved sales totaling 529 million euros. For more information go to www.osram-os.com.

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