- Disinfection applications that require minimal space are enabled by LED technology. - UV-C light has the capacity to eradicate up to 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria.
- The industrialisation of UV-C LEDs is being driven by Osram Opto Semiconductors
The significance of maintaining one's health and safety in daily life increases as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Hygiene measures, such as social distancing or donning a facemask, are effective in preventing the transmission of pathogens. However, light of the appropriate wavelength also plays a significant role in the prevention of viruses. As much as 99.9 percent of viruses and microbes on surfaces, in the air, and in potable water can be eliminated by UV-C radiation. Osram Opto Semiconductors, a global leader in the production of LEDs, has now enabled the industrialisation of these unique light sources and facilitated the development of particularly compact and resilient disinfection applications. The Oslon UV 3636 represents the commencement of a comprehensive portfolio in the UV-C LED sector.
Chemical bonds in the RNA or DNA helix of the organisms are disrupted by UV-C light irradiation. Consequently, they are rendered inert and are unable to reproduce. UV-C light has been employed for many years to disinfect air or water; however, it is frequently employed with extremely large bulbs that are based on conventional light technologies. The compact dimension of the light sources is a significant advantage of contemporary, LED-based UV-C solutions. The LEDs can be readily installed on the final application for direct interaction with the substance being sanitised, such as substantially reducing pathogens in faucets and disinfecting the air in air conditioning systems before it is blasted into vehicle interiors, due to their space-saving dimensions. The direct integration of the light sources also has the advantage of preventing the high-energy, short-wave UV-C light from reaching the surrounding area, thereby preventing a risk to personnel. Furthermore, LEDs are exceedingly resilient and impervious to external disturbances, in contrast to conventional illumination technologies.
Oslon UV 3636, Osram's inaugural UV-C LED, is offered in both a low- and mid-power configuration and boasts compact dimensions of 3.6 mm x 3.6 mm. Both versions are optimal for disinfection applications due to their wavelength of 275 nanometres. At 30 milliamperes, the low-power version generates 4.5 milliwatts. The mid-power version is impressive with a power output of 42 milliwatts at 350 milliamperes.
"UV-C LEDs enable entirely new designs and applications due to their compact footprint and diverse optical power classes," explains Christian Leirer, Product Manager for UV-C at Osram Opto Semiconductors. "The Oslon UV 3636 is the inaugural product in a series of innovations from Osram Opto Semiconductors in the UV-C range." In early 2021, a UV-C LED with a high level of power will be introduced.
Osram has been engaged in the UV sector for an extended period of time and has acquired a comprehensive understanding of UV technology through its involvement in a variety of research initiatives with industry and academic partners. The UNIQUE and UV-Power projects, as well as IPCEI on Microelectronics, are particularly noteworthy.
Additional information regarding disinfection can be obtained from this source. Additionally, you are encouraged to reach out to our technical support personnel.
https://www.benweilight.com/lighting-tube-bulb/led-corn-bulb/led-corn-light-cob-lighting.html
