Light sources utilizing segmented LEDs to compensate for...

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Owens, Douglas W (Department: 2821)

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Current and/or voltage regulation

Plural load device regulation

C315S306000, C315S312000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07982409

ABSTRACT:
A light source and method for making the same are disclosed. The light source includes a plurality of Segmented LEDs connected in parallel to a power bus and a controller. The power bus accepts a variable number of Segmented LEDs. The controller receives AC power and provides a power signal on the power bus. Each Segmented LED is characterized by a driving voltage that is greater than 3 times the driving voltage of a conventional LED fabricated in the same material system as the Segmented LED. The number of Segmented LEDs in the light source is chosen to compensate for variations in the light output of individual Segmented LEDs introduced by the manufacturing process. In another aspect of the invention, the number of Segmented LEDs connected to the power bus can be altered after the light source is assembled.

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