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.