Military and Commercial Vehicle Applications fo High Power LED Technology

Relume Corporation has developed a series of commercial, proprietary light emitting diode [LED] technologies that have direct military applications: Including night vision enhancement, convoy communication and covert I.F.F. systems. Using our proprietaryhigh performance adhesive to insulated metal substrate process for LED illuminators, Relume has been able to demonstrate a three to four fold increase in luminous output over conventional approaches with a dramatic improvement in life, lower productioncosts and increased reliability. When combined with our proprietary pulse modulation technology, we are able to produce high power, secure signaling lamps for either visible or infrared applications. Large arrays of high output LEDs are particularlyvulnerable to degradation, as it becomes increasingly difficult to shed heat from such dense arrays. Without aggressive cooling means, large LED arrays have degraded rapidly in hot climates. Using advanced adhesives, proprietary metal circuitconstruction and economical screen printing methods Relume is able to achieve very robust, highly efficient LED arrays. With this highly aggressive thermal management Relume's LED arrays can be pulsed at very high intensities permitting very long distancesecure communication links. Benefits of the proposed technology apply to both military and commercial LED applications. Examples include: High output, robust LED illuminators for battlefield illumination and covert night vision use. LED exterior lighting for military andcommercial vehicles that permit digital communication. Vehicular and aircraft beacons including robust runway lights. Transportable programmable displays and medical light therapy devices.