LUXIM Introduces LEP 2.0: Simpler. Smaller. Smarter.

SUNNYVALE, CA — (Marketwired) — 04/23/13 — LUXIM, the world leader in Light Emitting Plasma (LEP), launches its new SMART chip technology at LIGHTFAIR 2013. Working with VeriSilicon, a leading Customer Silicon Solutions Provider, LUXIM scientists have integrated the LEP control functions onto a single piece of silicon allowing for LEP products that are simpler, smaller and smarter: Simpler, because the VeriSilicon solution integrates over 200 discrete components onto a single chip that integrates mixed signal, high frequency, high voltage and digital CPU functions; Smaller, because the chip has reduced the electronics footprint by over 50%; and Smarter because the LUXIM scientists designed the system to allow for more efficient startup, operation and control of the LEP light source.

“The SMART chip is a key part of our technology strategy. It gives us the ability to dramatically increase output without increasing size thereby extending LEP-s tremendous advantage in high illuminance,” said Tony McGettigan, President and CEO of LUXIM. “HID can-t do this. LED can-t do this. Only LEP.”

Wayne Dai, President and CEO of VeriSilicon, commented, “Working closely with LUXIM scientists and using IBM-s high voltage silicon technology, we went from specification to release in six months and had successful first silicon. The SMART chip demonstrates VeriSilicon-s unique capability in developing a System on Chip platform for lighting applications.”

To learn more, visit LUXIM at LIGHTFAIR, April 23-25 at the Philadelphia Convention Center, booth 3011.

LUXIM is the world leader in Light Emitting Plasma (LEP) technology. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, LUXIM develops and commercializes LEP solutions for a wide range of mission-critical applications. LUXIM-s LEP has many advantages over conventional HID and high-wattage lamp solutions, including efficiency, lifetime, cost of ownership and light quality. LEP is revolutionizing lighting applications like high mast, horticulture and precision instrumentation. In each case, LUXIM-s solutions provide better performance at lower cost to the end user and to the environment. LUXIM is in production with customers worldwide and has a complete product line for general, horticutural and specialty lighting.

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