Kyocera has developed a LED that produces a colour spectrum very close to natural sunlight and thus useful for colour-inspection applications.
The new LEDs are rated for 100,000 hours of service, equal to more than 11 years of continuous operation, and are said to have a very low power consumption. Kyocera is marketing the new LED products in multiple lighting options for diverse applications. The LEDs can also be supplied in battery-powered versions for enhanced portability.