Optical modeling with precise spatial-chromatic light distribution in phosphor-converted white LEDs

Ching Cherng Sun, Yu Yu Chang, Yu Huan Wang, Ching Yi Chen, Yi Chien Lo, Han Hsiang Cheng

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Abstract

White light LEDs become more and more important in display and lighting in various structures. Here a new modeling algorithm for phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes (pcW-LEDs) is proposed, aiming to perform accurate simulation for color appearance, where potentially enabling optical designers to remove yellowish/bluish spots in LED lighting. The proposed modeling method is applied to simulate a pcW-LED with a hemi spherical lens. The simulation accurately predicts the blue and yellow light distribution. The model is further verified by applying a total internal reflector lens to the pcW-LED. In the midfield region, the blue and yellow light distribution exhibit large variations as the observation distance changed; this varying light pattern for both the blue and yellow lights can be accurately predicted by using the proposed model. The well-established optical model should facilitate designing a pcW-LED that features high-quality illumination and enhances color uniformity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCurrent Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XVI
EditorsVirendra N. Mahajan, Simon Thibault, Virendra N. Mahajan, Simon Thibault, R. Barry Johnson, R. Barry Johnson
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628417449, 9781628417449
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
EventConference on Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XVI - San Diego, United States
Duration: 10 Aug 201511 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9578
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceConference on Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XVI
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period10/08/1511/08/15

Keywords

  • luminous efficacy
  • packaging efficiency
  • phosphor converted
  • white LED

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