by Shane Henson — January 14, 2013—Rambus Inc., a developer of technologies that enhance the end-user experience of electronic systems, recently announced that it now offers a highly efficient, long-lasting light-emitting diode (LED) family of light bulbs.
According to the company, the innovative family of bulbs offers the high-quality light, simplicity and ease-of-use of traditional incandescent bulbs while delivering the energy efficiency, durability and reliability of the most advanced LED technology. The first offering, an A19, 60-watt equivalent, is designed to provide consumers with the quality and lighting distribution of traditional incandescent bulbs while using close to one-quarter of the power and lasting up to 25 times longer.
These new bulbs take a fundamentally different design approach than other LED light bulbs on the market, says Rambus. The inventive seed of this lighting solution is Rambus’ MicroLens optical technology, which in the bulb enables the use of a cylindrical light guide with the ability to produce a consistent, spherical distribution of light. This open structure allows for the innovative use of convection to keep the bulb cool.
The result is a family of bulbs with increased energy efficiency, significantly improved lifetime, and reduced bill of materials cost by utilizing fewer or lower-powered LEDs. The technology embodied in MicroLens optics has a proven track record in backlighting cell phones, computer screens, televisions and other displays, the company says.
The Rambus solution was designed to solve critical consumer lighting issues such as efficiency, reliability, and performance in a cost-effective manner. Building on Rambus’ core strength in electronics, this bulb offers broad compatibility with dimmers, resulting in no humming or buzzing, unlike alternative offerings, claims the company.
