A man from the world of physics. Tero has vast experience working with laser technology. Currently, Tero is the product manager for Arrant-Light Oy's aLED-modules, COB technology, and optics.

Microwave Sensors: How to Utilize Them in Lighting?

This blog post deals with microwave sensors. Especially how they are used with general lighting components to realize intelligent lighting systems. Some pictures enlighten the possibilities of microwave sensor technology better than hundreds of words. Microwave Sensors Microwave motion sensors operate in a different way that e.g. more commonly used passive infrared sensors. MW sensor…

Glass Lens vs. Silicone Lens in Street Light

What is the difference between a lens made from optical glass and the lens made from silicon, when used in street light application? In this blog post, I will explain the pros and cons of both lenses. I will also use a case example to showcase the differences. The Basics First let me explain few…

What is OLED in Lighting?

OLED means Organic Light Emitting Diode.  It works in similar way than (semiconductor) LED. Both need positive and negative charge carriers to generate electrical current and finally generate light. It is a surface light source based on organic material layers. LED, on the other hand, is a point light source that is based on semiconductor materials. But…

FAQ: OLED – Panels

From this post, you can find the most frequently asked questions related to OLED panels. The post will be updated in the future if new questions arise. Q: What is OLED? Does it work in the same way as LED? A: OLED means Organic Light Emitting Diode. It works in similar way than (semiconductor) LED.…