Custom LED Solutions: Tailored Lighting Excellence

Why Settle for Generic When You Can Have Custom?

Don't compromise with off-the-shelf LED solutions when our customization service can precisely match your unique needs. Avoid the limitations of generic products by choosing bespoke LED solutions that align perfectly with your vision. With over 20 years of industry expertise, we manufacture innovative, high-quality, and high-performance LED solutions in Germany, meticulously tailored to your specifications.

Simplified Customization Process

We streamline the process of designing LED lighting with our specialized system that allows you to build your own compact custom rigid LED modules or strips. Available in sizes up to 150 mm by 150 mm, these modules can be customized in white light, covering options for size, specifications, and electrical characteristics. Whether you need a small module for a specific application or multiple modules for a larger project, we have you covered.

Expert Guidance Every Step of the Way

Starting a custom LED project might seem challenging, but we're here to assist you at every stage. Our comprehensive support includes:

• LED Selection: Helping you choose the right LEDs based on brightness, efficiency, color temperature, and CRI.
• Drive Modes: Advising on optimal drive currents and voltages suitable for your application.
• Control Systems: Integrating dimming, color tuning, or smart controls to enhance functionality.
• Lens Systems: Selecting appropriate optics to achieve desired beam angles and light distribution.
• Thermal Management: Designing solutions to effectively manage heat, extending the lifespan of your LEDs.
• Connectivity: Ensuring seamless integration with your existing systems or fixtures.

Build Your Own Plug & Play White LED Modules

Our "Build Your Own" system empowers you to create plug-and-play white LED modules, made in Germany, featuring:

• Advanced LED Technology: Utilizing the Nichia 757 LED series, renowned for high luminous efficacy (up to 222 lm/W), exceptional reliability (over 100,000 hours), and versatility.
• Customizable Dimensions: Design modules ranging from 30 mm to 150 mm in length and 5 mm to 150 mm in width, all on a rigid PCB.
• Tailored Light Characteristics:
  • Color Temperature: Options from warm 1800 K to cool 6500 K to suit any ambiance.
  • Color Rendering Index (CRI): Choose from CRI ratings of 70 to 99 for accurate color representation.
• Electrical Specifications:
  • Operating Voltage: Standard options include 12 V, 24 V, or customized to your needs.
  • Drive Current: Configurable to optimize brightness and efficiency.
  • Connection Options: Plug-and-play connectors for easy, solder-free installation.

Begin Your Custom LED Project

Ready to transform your vision into reality with the perfect LED module? Order now and let us illuminate your path to innovation, ensuring your project shines brighter than ever.

Custom LED Module Order Process explained & Technical details:

Build Your Own Plug & Play White LED Modules, Made in Germany, with Nichia 757 LED series and dimensions from 30mm to 150mm in length and 5mm to 150mm in width, with rigid PCB.

Step 1: Order Quantity (pcs)

How many modules do you need.  While there is no MOQ, we recommend at least 50 meters.

Step 2: LED module dimensions (Length and Width). 

The LED module must have the dimensions from 30mm to 150mm in length and 5mm to 150mm in width, with rigid PCB. For more, other order forms are available.  The shape of the PCB is rectangular.

Step 3: How Many LEDs per module:

The LED Quantity per Module (pcs) determines the total luminous flux and application.  Below some guidelines for a LED strip with one row of LEDs:  

We recommend that the total number of LEDs that will be used to build your custom module to be as close as possible to a multiple of 5000. 

Step 4: LED Module PCB Material & Quality

The LED module can have a FR-4 or Aluminum PCB. FR-4 is the choice for most LED module designs. Aluminum should be opted for in case of high-power LED modules (>5000 lumen per meter) or increased operating temperatures. 

For each material, there are 3 quality levels:

• Economy PCB FR4: 1 PCB layer, 1mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Best Value PCB FR4: 2 PCB layers, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Premium PCB FR4: 2 PCB layers, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1.6 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Economy PCB Aluminum: 2W/mK thermal conductivity, 1 PCB layer, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Best Value PCB Aluminum: 3W/mK thermal conductivity, 1 PCB layer, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness
• Premium PCB Aluminum: 5W/mK thermal conductivity, 1 PCB layer, 1.6mm PCB Material thickness, 1 oz PCB Copper thickness

PCB has the following standard characteristics: White solder mask, black silk screen. HAL lead free surface finishing. Minimum trace spacing 0.2mm. Min hole size: 0.3mm (1.5mm aluminium). Minimum component spacing: 0.5mm. Minimum border spacing: 0.5mm

Step 5: LED Color temperature

Different color temperatures create different visual effects and are appropriate for different environments. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) on a scale from 'warm' to 'cool': The 'warmer' the light, the lower the number of Kelvin. The 'cooler' the light, the higher the number of Kelvin. You can read more about the recommended color temperature for a project in our blog.

Step 6: Nichia 757 LED CRI and Special Type

The module will be built with the latest generation Nichia 757 LED series, the industry leading 3030 Mid-power LEDs. The 757 LED series have industry's highest luminous efficacy (up to 222 lm/w) and reliability (up to 100.000h L70 lifetime). Each LED has a typical consumption of 0.2W at 65mA, for a luminous flux up to 45 lm.

 Click here to see the current Nichia line-up.

Special Nichia 757 LED types include:

• Optisolis 757 & CRI99: LEDs with a spectrum close to natural light, CRI99, R9 minimum 85
• H6 757 Series & CRI90: LEDs that achieve a color quality better than traditional LEDs (Ra≥90, R9≥50, R15≥85) while maintaining an efficacy better than Ra≥80 LEDs.
• Vitasolis 757 Series & CRI80: Vitasolis LEDs emit a natural white color with a high content of blue-green energy proven to stimulate awakening and supports a vibrant life.
• HPS 757 Series & CRI70: LED that genuinely reproduces the emission color of High Pressure Sodium lamps (HPS), which is most often used for road lighting and outdoor lighting around the world.

Not all color temperatures are available for every LED type or CRI. The datasheet will specify Nichia LED part number.

Step 7: LED Module Drive Mode & Current Regulation Mode

To power a LED module and external power supply is required, that will ensure it receives the recommended current and voltage.  Without it, the current in the LEDs will rise exponentially with the applied voltage, as a small change in voltage leads to a large change in current, until the maximum current is reached and the module burns up. 

The external power supply can be a 12/24/48VDC constant voltage power supply or a 175-1400mA constant current LED driver.

• 12/24/48VDC Constant Voltage Power Supply

You can choose the LED module to be built with a current regulation mode so it can function with constant voltage transformers for 12VDC, 24VDC or 48VDC. For this purpose, the LEDs will be placed in series, with the current regulation component after each group:

• 12VDC (3 LEDs in series + current regulation component)
• 24VDC (7 LEDs in series + current regulation component)
• 48VDC (15 LEDs in series + current regulation component)

The Current Regulation component can be a simple resistor for Best Value Mode or a linear regulator for Premium Mode. The latter is recommended to achieve the maximum lifetime of the LEDs module.

 For any of the options above, the total number of LEDs on the module has to be divisible by the number of LEDs in series. For example, for 24VDC you can have a 500mm LED module with 35 LEDs but not with 30 LEDs. We will adjust your order if this is not the case.

• 175-1400mA constant current LED driver. 

The LED module can be built to function at a standard constant current value, with choices in the range 175mA to 1400mA. You may choose one of the recommended values, as many drivers options are available for these. Alternately, you can leave to our recommendation.

In all cases, we will also recommend and can supply the LED drivers or transformers for your project.

For a project with large quantities of LED modules/strip connected in long rows, a constant voltage 24VDC circuit design is the best solution. For projects that require individual transformers for short rows of LED modules, constant current design is the better option, the shorter rows are. In general, for 2 meters or fewer per transformer, constant current LED design is the best choice.

Step 8: Electrical Connection Type 

• Solder Pads: the LED module will have 2 pairs of Solder Pads at each end, for + / - connection. For LED modules with cutting unit, the 2 pairs will be present at each end of the cutting unit.
• Surface Connection: the LED module will have 2 pairs of Plug-in connectors at each end, for + / - connection. For LED modules with cutting unit, the other connections points will be solder pads. There are four types of surface connectors available, each being able to accommodate a different range of wire diameters (AWG). AWG is the US standard measure for the diameter of electrical conductors. The Plug-in connectors allow the cable to be connected without using a soldering iron.
• Multibar PCB Connection: The LED module will have connection pads compatible with our MultiBar Plug & Play connection system that makes it easy to connect the LED modules into long light strips without the need for soldering. Many types of MultiBar connectors are available. You can order the most popular types with the custom LED module at special price (Multibar Connector Type), or later at our standard price.  For LED modules with cutting unit, the MultiBar connection system will also function with each cutting unit.
• Wire connection: The LED module can be built with a +/- wire at one or both ends, with your specified length. We recommend 500mm maximum as to avoid voltage drop.

Step 10: Advanced Options

If you have the design of your LED module already made in detail or have special requirements, then we recommend filling the relevant details in the ADVANCED OPTIONS section. Only fill in the fileds relevant for you. You can also provide this information via email, in the Design validation stage.

• Your part number: We can print your own part number that you fill, on the PCB of the LED strip, maximum length 10 characters. It will be printed in addition to the information required by European Union law: manufacturer, manufacturer part number, relevant technical information (such as voltage, current, color temperature, luminous flux, TC), CE, ROSH, Recycling logo. 
• Cutting unit: We can build your LED module or strip with the option to be cut to size, but only at designated points on the strip. The distance, is known as cutting unit. 
• LED pitch: distance between center point of each LED in mm.
• How many LEDs per Row: for LED modules with more than one row.
• LED row pitch: for LED modules with more than one row, the LED row pitch is the distance between the center point of each row of LEDs, in mm.
• LED Module max. row length (m): Many projects require multiple LED modules/strips to be powered together in a line. This information can help to properly design the PCB of the LED module.
• LED Module PCB Shape: The shape of the PCB for the LED module, with the specified Length and Width. By default, the shape is considered to be rectangular. For projects such as LED bulb manufacturing, we recommend that you upload a PCB drawing.

The advanced options should not change the characteristics of the LED module and/or the order value.

Step 11: Scope of Delivery

The order process and online payment can be made for the full Order Quantity (pcs) or for drawing, design or samples. Based on your choice, the scope of delivery and the payment will be:

• Order Quantity (pcs): the full quantity entered at step 1, including drawing, design and samples.
• Design and Samples Only: Drawing, Design and 5 samples of maximum 50 cm each, for the LED strip/module with the specifications from the order.
• Drawing Only: The drawing of the LED strips, including:

- Dimensional drawing, with position of the LEDs, solder pads, current regulation components, printed information on the PCB.

- Summary of the main characteristics (technical data of the cutting unit), including:  dimensions, operation mode, voltage, current, power, color temperature, luminous flux, efficiency, CRI, LED type.

- PCB information: base material, layers, copper.

OPTIONAL: Upload Files (after order is made):

Upload files: If you have specific design requirements for the custom LED module or strip, that does not change the characteristics of the LED module, you may upload them from the upload section or from the page at this link. Accepted files are PDF, Gerber, PCB file. We accept Zip, Rar format, maximum 10MB for all files. Only upload these files after you complete your order! Your order number and email address are required.