LEDs and power electronics learn from each other

In 2015, all economic indicators pointed to continued market growth for both industries, power electronics and LEDs, especially with IGBT modules boosted by EV/HEV industry and general lighting applications, a killer application for LEDs since 2012, observes market research firm Yole Développement. To support this growth and answer the thermal management needs in power electronics and LED, lot of innovative technologies are emerging. According to Yole, one of the most impressive technical developments is the convergence of thermal management for both sectors, LED and power electronics, particularly the materials used for thermal management.