Helieon Design Guide

Helieon is the first plug-and-play sustainable solid-state lighting module that integrates high-efficiency precision lighting with an easy-to-use socketed solution to accelerate innovation and enable the mass adoption of solid-state lighting.


Helieon Design Guide - cover page
Brand
helieon
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
30
File format
PDF
File size
480 KB
Published
12 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
62B003D02583859FA3BC93CC954DA8D1

About this manual

The Helieon Design Guide explains how to select and design interchangeable solid‑state lighting modules. It covers module selection, thermal management, electrical management, optical management, and assembly procedures, helping designers create reliable luminaires.

Key sections include detailed heat‑sink sizing rules, driver selection criteria, photometric data for different beam angles, and step‑by‑step instructions for measuring case temperature with a thermocouple or probe. Appendices list product ratings and performance curves for alternative drive currents.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Module Selection and Design for Interchangeability
  • Thermal Management
  • Electrical Management
  • Optical Management
  • Assembly and Installation
  • Appendix A: Product Ratings
  • Appendix B: Product Performance at Alternative Drive Currents

Specifications

Supported drive currents700 mA, 1050 mA, 1400 mA (and other currents per performance curves)
Heat‑sink surface‑area guideline10 sq in per 1 W of dissipated power
Thermocouple type for case temperature measurement36‑gauge or smaller K‑type thermocouple

Frequently asked questions

What drive currents can Helieon modules operate at?

Helieon modules are rated for 700 mA, 1050 mA, and 1400 mA, and can also be driven at other currents as shown in the performance curves.

How much heat‑sink surface area is recommended per watt of power dissipation?

A well‑ventilated aluminum heat sink should provide about 10 square inches of surface area for each watt of power dissipated.

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