Samsung LED announces that its mid-power, 2323 LED package exceeds 6,000 hours operation, following independent, EPA-recognised, third party IES LM80 testing. IES LM-80-2008 is the industry standard that defines the method for testing LED lamps, arrays and modules to determine their lumen depreciation characteristics. It aims to allow a reliable comparison of test results among laboratories by establishing uniform test methods. The test data enables LED luminaire and lamp manufacturers to satisfy Energy Star Lumen maintenance requirements and lessens Energy Star qualification time, claims the company, using the 2323 LED package. The mid-power LED has a high efficacy of 120lm/W in cool white and a small footprint of just 2.3x2.3mm, suitable for use in architectural, commercial and residential LED lighting. The package is currently used in LED down light, lamp, flat panel and tube products. The company is also close to 6000 hours of LM80 test data on additional mid and high power LED packages. It is an EPA-recognised certification body following its ISO 17025 accreditation from the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS).This accreditation allows it to conduct independent third party IES LM79, IES LM80 and Energy Star programme qualification testing.
