Below are some ways VCC strives to help our clients meet that desired time and cost savings in the design process:

• Expertise – The industry but even more importantly, our clients have recognized VCC, as an innovative leader in the field of Optoelectronics and LED Engineering. Our staff can assist in any number of challenges that present themselves your design. From questions about LED types, to power and heat issues and even cabling, we can save you the time of researching options for resolutions by presenting those options to you for selection.
• New and specialty product recommendations – Calling or meeting with your supplier and presenting special conditions such as high dust and moisture applications, viewing and layout conflicts or prototype samples will allow them to recommend new developments in products or advise the use of components such as our LCS and LMS Series Litepipes which keep dust and moisture out or Flexible Litepipes to resolve layout and viewing issues. VCC is also happy to send samples for your prototype and testing use.
• Custom Components – In the rare instance that our ‘on the shelf’ product line doesn’t meet your current requirements, VCC has and will assist in the creation of a custom product for your project. Simply call us or write an e-mail describing your design needs and one of our experts will collaborate with you to create a solution.
• Quick Delivery – One of the biggest delays in we hear about from our clients regarding other suppliers is product availability. VCC Optoelectronics is proud of the fact that our clients do not have this issue with our products. We keep stock products to meet your most production needs immediately and deliver our bulk orders with minimum delivery schedules.

Contact the VCC experts today and schedule a presentation time to hear about the latest developments in LED and Optoelectronic products or let us know your job requirements and allow us to recommend solutions for you to implement. This is one time when spending a little, time in this instance, can not only save you time later during development but also relieve some of the stress of the day as you have left your needs in capable hands.

If you are beginning a new project, consider the benefits of using solid-state (LED) lighting in your design:

• The very name solid-state belies one it’s the biggest advantages. With no moving parts, the resistance to shock and vibration is substantial. A bump or short drop is unlikely to damage solid-state devices.
• No electrical filaments or toxic gases. Electrical filaments found with incandescent lights can easily be broken and are also subject to evaporation giving them a very short life cycle. Fluorescent lights contain toxic gases that may provide a longer life cycle but also pose a greater environmental threat.
• LED lighting provides substantial energy savings and in turn financial savings. An LED uses 90% of the power it produces allowing for brighter lighting that is also cool to the touch since only 10% of the power is lost to heat dissipation.
• Lighting flexibility is increased enormously when LEDs are implemented. Flexible and effective lighting can be achieved with the use of lightpipes. There is no longer a need to have wiring and fixtures in confined spaces whether it is for lighting or communication purposes.
• With the proper circuitry, color, intensity, signaling can be easily controlled. Using PCB or PLC programming, a virtually endless number of effects can be achieved.
• Solid-state lighting allows for variety in packaging and sizing. If space is limited, as it usually is, solid-state lighting can be implemented in a number of sizes and mounting positions. In a few inches of space you can provide the lighting for an entire control panel interface. The reduced heat generation allows flexibility as well since solid-state lighting can be mounted closer to other components.

VCC Optoelectronics is a leader in LED design and specializes in LED signaling. When you are designing your next project, contact our experts to provide you with the latest details and design innovations in the LED field. We are also happy to assist you in selecting the correct components to achieve the ultimate benefit in both energy and cost by selecting a component that is best suited for your project type.

There are many factors to consider when selecting a light pipe to ensure the most effective use in your application. The most important of these considerations are listed below:

• Rigid or Flexible – There are two basic types of light pipes available and those are rigid and flexible. Both have their own strengths as described below:

Rigid light pipes are selected for applications where you have a straight or right angle connection from the power source to the display panel. This lightpipe type is generally                   smaller and less expensive as the wiring cost is minimized by the direct connection.

Flexible light pipes are used when your panel is further away from the power source or when you do not have a straight line of sight connection available. The VCC Flexible                      Litepipe™, one of the most advanced, can provide a 180° viewing angle and very little light degradation even when implemented with extreme bending angles.

• Shape, Size – An extensive selection of light pipe shapes and sizes are available to meet your production and signaling needs. The Litepipe™ series includes but is not limited to square, rectangle and round shapes with sizes ranging from 2.5mm to 5mm. When implementing an intricate signaling process, a combination of different shapes and sizes used in conjunction with different colored LEDs permits a wide range of options for providing clear communication.
• Environment – The environment in which you are placing your light pipe signaling connection is one of the most important considerations to take into account. VCC’s Litepipe™ series has both flexible and rigid options for use in locations that encounter moisture, dust and other debris that can damage and degrade normal connection types. The LMS and LCS series are moisture sealed and have been successfully used in a number of applications with dust and moisture exposure.
• Power – The amount of power available to power your signaling system is often determined by the heat sink abilities of your PCB. VCC’s Litepipe™ series can be implemented with minimum power consumption. There is also a high-intensity Litepipe™ available where a more intense light is required by the design or environment.  One phone call or e-mail to your VCC representative or a look the VCC catalog will provide you with Litepipe™ specifications to find the exact requirements for your selection so it can be built into your power design.

VCC has long been a leader in this field and our experts can provide you with more in depth information regarding our wide array of Litepipes™ and inventive ways to implement them into your design. Contact us today at: www.vcclite.com for all your light pipe needs.

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