The external quantum efficiency (EQE), in other words the probability of creating a photon and its emission from the LED chip per electron, is as high as 67 percent and remains above 64 percent up to an operating current of 1 amp.The wavelength of the chip prototype of 850 nanometers is perfect for infrared illumination, particularly for surveillance tasks and use with CCTV cameras. There are also potential safety applications in the automotive sector, such as precrash sensors and illumination sources for night vision systems.the way in which the efficiency and brightness have been increased can be transferred from 850 nanometers to other wavelengths,” said Markus Br?ll, Project Manager for the development of IRED chips at Osram Opto Semiconductors in Regensburg. “This means that it will be possible to create highly energy-efficient solutions for infrared lighting in the future”. Fewer components will be needed in multi-chip applications, saving both money and energy.The results of this development work are now being implemented stage by stage. The new chip is expected to go into series production between the start and middle of next year.Veeco has received orders from Guangdong Deli Optoelectronics Co., Ltd, a newly formed and privately held company located in the high tech development zone of Jiangmen, Guangdong, for multiple TurboDisc? K465i? Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) Systems to support its HB LED manufacturing ramp.Mai Qinghua, President of Deli Optoelectronics, commented, "We are excited to select Veeco’s K465i systems for our new production facility which will open in the spring of 2013. We chose Veeco over its competitors because of the Company’s demonstrated market leadership in MOCVD and production-proven technology. Veeco’s systems will provide us the lowest cost of ownership to help us achieve great success in the LED market.”Jeff Hawthorne, Veeco’s Senior Vice President, MOCVD, commented, “It is gratifying to be chosen by Deli Optoelectronics as they make their first foray into the LED industry. Our tools have supported many of China’s LED leaders, so we look forward to providing this new customer with state-of-the-art equipment, engineer training and excellent support and service.We're very proud to be the first large Canadian retailer to fully convert sales floor lighting to LED for general illumination requirements," said Ken Farrell, vice president of store development for Walmart Canada. "This latest project represents just one of many steps Walmart Canada is taking to make our stores less energy intensive."Completed by Canadian EcoLight LED Systems Corp., the retrofit involved changing close to 6,000 lamps from traditional 25-watt fluorescent high efficiency lamps to 18-watt LED lights, allowing the retailer to reduce energy usage for store lighting by 28 per cent, thereby reducing the strain on the energy grid. In addition to the direct savings from switching to LED lamps, the retailer will also benefit from reduced costs for air conditioning requirements, relamping, reballasting and recycling, and an improved shopping environment.