SEOUL SEMICONDUCTOR'S SUPER BRIGHT FLASH LED AND LUXEON'S K2 NAMED 'PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR' IN GERMANY

    The LUXEON K2 power LED from Philips Lumileds and Seoul Semiconductor's flash LED has been named top optoelectronic component 'Products of the Year' by Elektronik, one of the most prestigious electronics magazines in Germany.

    Elektronik's widely regarded annual Best Product Award polls its readers to select the most innovative products. The Elektronik editorial team pre-selected 111 products in 10 different categories for the votes.

    "We feel honoured that the LUXEON K2 has been recognized as a top high power LED by the readers of this prestigious magazine," says Steve Landau, Director of Marketing Communications for Philips Lumileds. "The LED market is experiencing a period of rapid growth and exciting innovation, and this award highlights that Philips Lumileds is very much at the front of this race, solving the fundamental issues that face engineers who are designing with LEDs and developing pioneering products that make the never before possible a reality today."

    "This award validates Seoul Semiconductor's innovative technology and product globally." said Jeong Su Park, the head of chip LED business division at Seoul Semiconductor. "We will not cease in research and development efforts to deliver superior technology that meets our customers' needs and to establish our position as a global leader of LED industries," he added.

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