Introducing the Nichia H6 Series LED Technology with Unparalleled Color Quality and Efficiency
- By Ledrise Led Professional
- Jan 4, 2023
Nichia, a pioneer in the world of phosphors and LEDs, has commercialized the H6 Series by combining its expertise in these fields with more than 50 years of experience in "LIGHT" and a focus on the "quality of light". By utilizing a unique red narrow band phosphor technology and optimizing the light spectrum, Nichia has achieved a breakthrough in LED technology, surpassing the trade-off between efficacy and Color Rendering Index (CRI). This innovation marks the beginning of a new era of LED adoption, with an emphasis on the quality of light. The Nichia H6 Series portfolio spans from Mid Power to COB and can be employed in diverse applications such as shops, offices, homes, and healthcare facilities.
Over the last decade, there has been a significant shift from fluorescent to LED light sources; however, striking the right balance between color quality and luminous efficacy has remained an ongoing challenge. The accelerated adoption of LED lighting in Japan was propelled by the power shortage that followed the Great East Japan earthquake in 2011. The focus then turned to energy efficiency and luminous efficacy to overcome the power crisis. At the time, the technology could not deliver the high levels of luminous efficacy and color rendering found in tricolor fluorescent lamps.
Exceptional Features of the Nichia H6 Series
The Nichia H6 LED Series boasts superior color quality compared to traditional LEDs (Ra≥90, R9≥50, R15≥85) while maintaining an efficacy higher than Ra≥80 LEDs. Nichia has combined its extensive phosphor technology with KSF narrow band red phosphor and TriGain® Technology1 to optimize the light spectrum. This breakthrough technology overcomes the trade-off between efficacy and CRI, delivering the industry's most significant joint-boost in color quality and efficacy.
Versatile Applications of the Nichia H6 Series LEDs
The Nichia H6 Series produces high-fidelity color reproduction and beautifully illuminates facial expressions. With an extensive range of products from Middle Power to COB, the H6 Series is suitable for various indoor lighting applications such as shops, offices, homes, and healthcare facilities.
Shops: Enhances product displays and creates a vibrant atmosphere inside stores.
Applications: Spotlight, Downlight, Cove light
Hotels: Ensures a comfortable and luxurious ambience for guests.
Applications: Ceiling light, Downlight, Floor lamp
Bathrooms/Powder rooms: Provides natural illumination for facial expressions and accurate color representation for makeup application.
Applications: Spotlight, Downlight, Cove light
Living rooms: Elevates the dining experience and brightens family members' expressions.
Applications: Ceiling light, Downlight, Floor lamp
Hospitals/Healthcare facilities: Promotes a comfortable environment and fosters communication.
Applications: Troffer, Downlight
Offices: Enhances the working environment without increasing energy costs while supporting the WELL Building Standard concept.
Applications: Troffer, Downlight
Specialized Applications for the H6 Series LEDs
Some products within the H6 Series, such as the Clear White color LED, are ideal for unique applications. The Clear White color LED reduces color cloudiness caused by yellowing of the crystalline lens due to aging, allowing for clearer color perception. Other applications include LEDs that enable excellent cyanosis2 observation, making them suitable for medical environments, and TLCI options that facilitate the design of luminaires perfect for telework, online meetings, indoor video recordings, and photography for social media and online platforms, enabling users to capture stunning images.
Exceptional cyanosis observation
In some countries, the Cyanosis Observation Index (COI) is gaining popularity as an indicator of cyanosis observation ease and is becoming widely recognized internationally. Nichia offers LEDs in the H6 Series that meet these COI requirements.
Environmental Benefits and Energy Savings
The H6 Series not only offers superior color quality and efficacy, but it also contributes to a more sustainable future by reducing energy consumption. With the increased adoption of LED lighting, energy savings have become a critical factor in lighting design. The H6 Series LEDs provide an environmentally friendly solution without sacrificing the quality of light, which is essential for various applications.
Long-lasting and Reliable Performance
Nichia's H6 Series LEDs are designed to provide long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance requirements. Their extended lifespan and exceptional color quality make them an ideal choice for applications that require consistent and reliable lighting over time. Additionally, these LEDs are built to withstand the demands of various environments, ensuring that they continue to deliver exceptional performance for years to come.
Easy Integration and Versatility
The H6 Series offers a wide range of products that are designed for seamless integration into existing lighting systems. This adaptability makes it easy for lighting designers and architects to incorporate H6 Series LEDs into their projects. With options spanning from Mid Power to COB, these LEDs provide unmatched versatility, allowing for their use in an extensive array of indoor lighting applications.
The Nichia H6 Series is a game-changer in the world of LED technology, delivering unparalleled color quality and efficacy. By overcoming the trade-off between these two factors, Nichia has created a versatile and innovative solution for a wide range of indoor lighting applications, including shops, offices, residences, and healthcare facilities. With its environmental benefits, long-lasting performance, and ease of integration, the H6 Series is paving the way for a new era of LED adoption, where the focus on the quality of light takes center stage.
The H6 Series of LEDs by Nichia has also been widely recognized and awarded for its innovation.
Nichia H6 series are available at Ledrise.
