OPTEK Extends VLED Assembly Capabilities to Provide Total Solution for Illumination Applications


Integration of thermally efficient substrates rounds out full LED offering...

LAS VEGAS, NV (May 30, 2006) - Responding to the increasing demands of the growing visible markets, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has enhanced its visible LED assembly capabilities. Announced at the Lightfair International conference, the newest addition to the company's product line demonstrates that OPTEK, which has many years experience in electrical and mechanical packaging design, is capable of providing design engineers with a total solution to their visible LED requirements.

"By integrating new products into our visible LED line, we have developed a well-rounded LED solution that has extended to additional markets, such as portable devices, entertainment and amusement applications," said Alan Bennett, vice president of sales and marketing for OPTEK Technology. "By adding new capabilities, such as the incorporation of multiple thermally efficient substrates and special optics, we are able to provide customers with a total solution from original concept to end product."

In addition to thermal substrates and special optics, OPTEK has added other LED components to the visible product line, including the innovative Lednium Series 10W device. The company's extensive manufacturing and test capabilities round out a complete visible LED assembly solution, according to Bennett.

Additional applications for OPTEK's visible LED devices include automotive interior and exterior lighting, indoor and outdoor signage and displays, emergency vehicle lighting, architectural lighting, navigation and bridge lights, and general lighting applications.

For more information about OPTEK's visible LED products and capabilities, contact TT electronics' OPTEK Technology at 1645 Wallace Dr., Carrollton, TX, 75006; call 972-323-2200, or visit OPTEK on the web at optekinc.com/products/vled.asp. In Europe, contact JP Delaporte at info@optek-europe.com or call +33-1-30-31-5928. In Asia, contact T.H. Swee at thswee@optekasia.com or call +852-9190-4641.

OPTEK Technology is a leading manufacturer of standard and application-specific sensors using infrared, visible, magnetic and fiber optic technologies focused on applications in office machines, industrial equipment, encoders, automotive electronics, military and high-reliability applications, and medical diagnostic equipment. Headquartered in Carrollton, TX, the company is ISO/TS16949:2002 and BS EN ISO 9001:2000 certified, as well as ITAR registered. OPTEK Technology was acquired by TT electronics in December 2003.

TT electronics plc is a global electronics company manufacturing a broad range of advanced electronic components, assemblies and sensor modules for the automotive, industrial, telecommunication, computer and aerospace markets.

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Keywords: TT electronics, OPTEK, VLED, Assembly, Optics
URL: http://optekinc.com/products/vled.asp

For more information, contact:
Jim Parker, Business Development Manager
OPTEK Technology
972-323-2200
jparker@optekinc.com

Beth Gaddy, BtB Marketing
919-872-8172
bgaddy@btbmarketing.com

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