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26th Oct 2008
Free online EDA tool for designing
white LED based lighting solutions
Philips Lumileds and Future Lighting Solutions have introduced
industry's first online Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
tools. This software helps in developing solid-state lighting
solutions (LED based) for general lighting applications
such as task lamps, recessed down-lights, outdoor lighting
and shop lighting.
Software is freely available on companies' web sites.
The suite includes tools that provide analysis and data
on LED selection, reliability, lifetime, thermal management,
and detailed models for optical, electrical and mechanical
design.
The modules/tools named Usable Light Tool and LED Reliability
Tool will aid designers to choose the right LED for their
application. They compare expected performance of LEDs in
a variety of environments. For electrical development, SPICE
analysis can be conducted with National Semiconductor's
Webench or Linear Technology's LTspice. The library models
also work with Cadence OrCad, Altium Designer and CadSoft
Eagle for easy schematic entry and board layout. Models
for mechanical layout are provided in standard 2D and 3D
CAD file formats. The tools are can be downloaded from either,
http:/www.philipslumileds.com/resources/design
or http://www.futurelightingsolutions.com/services/tools.asp
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