Abstract: An electronic converter comprising a switching stage comprising at least one electronic switch, wherein the switching stage is adapted to provide a current via a terminal; a first capacitor, wherein the first capacitor provides a first voltage. Specifically, converter further comprises: a second capacitor, wherein the second capacitor provides a second voltage, comparison means configured to detect the difference between the first voltage and the second voltage, and determine a comparison signal which indicates whether this difference is greater than a threshold, and switching means configured to transfer selectively current to the first capacitor or the second capacitor as a function of the comparison signal.

Abstract: A method for producing a bent organic light-emitting diode and a bent organic light-emitting diode are disclosed. In an embodiment the method includes providing an emitter unit having an organic layer sequence for generating radiation, providing at least one electrical connection piece, bending the at least one connection piece and the emitter unit into a curved shape and subsequently mechanically fixedly and permanently connecting the at least one connection piece to the emitter unit so that the curved shape is permanently maintained.

Abstract: A method for producing a barrier layer and a carrier body including such a barrier layer are disclosed. In an embodiment the method includes providing a carrier body including a polymer film having at least one polymer, drying the barrier interface, exposing the barrier interface to one reagent gas, or to a plurality of reagent gases which do not chemically react with each other, so that the at least one reagent gas chemically reacts with the at least one polymer at least inside the polymer film in at least one chemical reaction thereby forming the barrier layer, and removing at least one product gas of the at least one chemical reaction.

Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor chip is disclosed. In an embodiment the chip includes at least one n-doped semiconductor layer, at least one p-doped semiconductor layer and an active layer arranged between the at least one n-doped semiconductor layer and the at least one p-doped semiconductor layer, wherein the p-doped semiconductor layer is electrically contacted by a p-type connection contact, wherein a first trench extending at least partially into the p-doped semiconductor layer is arranged below the p-type connection contact, wherein an electrically insulating first blocking element arranged at least partially below the p-type connection contact and at least partially within the trench is arranged at least between the n-doped semiconductor layer and the p-type connection contact, and wherein the electrically insulating first blocking element is configured to prevent a direct current flow between the p-type connection contact and the p-doped and n-doped semiconductor layers and the active layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optoelectronic element comprising a semiconductor chip (12) that emits a blue-green light (4) during operation and has at least one light passage surface (12a) through which the blue-green light (4) emitted during operation passes and comprising a conversion element (3) which comprises fluorescent particles (31), in particular fluorescent particles of only one type, and which is arranged on the light passage surface (12a) at least in some areas. The fluorescent particles (31) at least partly convert the blue-green light (4) into a red light (5), and the optoelectronic element emits a white mixed light (6) which contains non-converted components of the blue-green light (4) and components of the red light (5).

Abstract: A mounting structure for a light guide having a core and a longitudinal axis, wherein the mounting structure includes a holder into which the light guide is insertable obliquely or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and the mounting structure is configured to provide an optical coupling to the core of the light guide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an occupancy monitoring system. The occupancy monitoring system includes a thermal sensor configured to monitor a gate (e.g., entry way) to a space. The thermal sensor includes a pixel array that generates a pixel value for each pixel in the pixel array, and the pixel value corresponds to a quantity of heat or thermal information detected by a pixel. The occupancy monitoring system acquires pixel values for the pixels of the pixel array. The occupancy monitoring system determines whether there is a change in occupancy of the space based on changes to a first region (or first pixel cluster) of the pixel array and a second region (or second pixel cluster) of the pixel array over time. The occupancy monitoring system may adjust lighting, temperature, and/or security systems for the space as the occupancy changes.

Abstract: A semiconductor laser diode includes a semiconductor body having an emitter region; and a first connection element that electrically contacts the semiconductor body in the emitter region, wherein the semiconductor body is in contact with the first connection element in the emitter region, and at least in places in the emitter region, the semiconductor body has a structuring that enlarges a contact area between the semiconductor body and the first connection element.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optoelectronic component (10), comprising a carrier (1) and a plurality of nanorods (2), which are arranged on the carrier (1), wherein the nanorods (2) each comprise an active zone (2d). Furthermore, the optoelectronic component (10) comprises a potting compound (3), which is arranged on the carrier (1) and at least partially embeds the nanorods (2), and a structured metallization (5), which laterally surrounds the nanorods (2), wherein the nanorods (2) extend in a longitudinal direction N, the structured metallization (5) extends in a longitudinal direction M, and the longitudinal direction M of the structured metallization (5) extends transversely to the longitudinal direction N of the nanorods (2).

Abstract: A lighting device, which may be employed e.g. as a retrofit bulb for vehicle lamps, includes a light radiation source, e.g. a LED source, and a beam-narrowing optical system facing the light radiation source, for propagating a narrowed light radiation beam of the same source along a longitudinal axis of the device. Arranged distally of the beam-narrowing optical system along said longitudinal axis, there is moreover provided a cascaded arrangement of: a light-condensing lens, a light-driving lens, a filament-like body including annular reflective surfaces extending around the longitudinal axis and exposed to light radiation from the light radiation source propagated through the light-condensing lens and the light-driving lens, a distal mirror member having a reflective surface facing towards the filament-like body, to reflect light radiation towards annular reflective surfaces in said plurality of annular reflective surfaces.

Abstract: A method for detecting damage to a converter device of a lighting apparatus is provided. The method may include irradiating the converter device with input light, detecting a useful light portion emitted principally by a first section of the converter device by means of a first sensor element. A first detection signal is obtained, detecting a useful light portion emitted principally by a second section of the converter device, said second section being different than the first section, by means of a second sensor element. A second detection signal is obtained. The method further may include automatically obtaining damage information about the converter device from a ratio or a difference of the first detection signal with respect to either the second detection signal or a comparison signal formed therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optoelectronic semiconductor chip (10) comprising: —a succession of semiconductor layers (1) that has a main plane of extension, an active layer (12) and a bottom surface (1c); —a substrate (41) that is arranged on the bottom surface (1c) of the succession of semiconductor layers (1) and has a base surface (41c) facing away from the bottom surface (1c); and —a succession of joining layers (3) which is arranged in at least some locations between the succession of semiconductor layers (1) and the substrate (41) in a vertical direction; wherein —the substrate (41) laterally protrudes from the succession of semiconductor layers (1) by a maximum of 10 ?m.

Abstract: An optical device is provided including a light-imaging component configured to focus light fed to the light-imaging component in at least one focusing spot, wherein the light fed includes at least one predefinable wavelength; and a conversion apparatus including at least one phosphor which is designed to convert light having the at least one predefinable wavelength into conversion light, wherein the conversion apparatus is arranged in such a way that the at least one phosphor is arranged in the focusing spot of the light-imaging component. The light-imaging component is configured to generate at least two focusing spots, and the conversion apparatus is arranged in such a way that the at least two focusing spots are positioned on the at least one phosphor.

Abstract: A conductor pad and a flexible circuit including a conductor pad are provided. The conductor pad includes a first contact region, a second contact region, and a body portion configured to establish a conductive path between the first contact region and the second contact region. The body portion includes a perimeter edge having at least a first convex segment and a second convex with a first non-convex segment disposed between the first convex segment and the second convex segment. A method of constructing a flexible circuit to facilitate roll-to-roll manufacturing of the flexible circuit is also provided.

Abstract: A laser component includes a housing, a laser chip arranged in the housing, and a conversion element for radiation conversion arranged in the housing wherein the conversion element is irradiatable with laser radiation of the laser chip. A method of producing such a laser component includes providing component parts of the laser component including a laser chip, a conversion element for radiation conversion and housing parts, and assembling the component parts of the laser component such that a housing is provided within which the laser chip and the conversion element are arranged, wherein the conversion element is irradiatable with laser radiation of the laser chip.

Abstract: A device and a method for producing a device are disclosed. In an embodiment the device includes a first component; a second component; and a connecting element arranged between the first component and the second component, wherein the connecting element comprises at least a first phase and a second phase, wherein the first phase comprises a first metal having a first concentration, a second metal having a second concentration and a third metal having a third concentration, wherein the second phase comprises the first metal having a fourth concentration, the second metal and the third metal, wherein the first metal, the second metal and the third metal are different from one another and are suitable for reacting at a processing temperature of less than 200° C., and wherein the following applies: c11?c25 and c11?c13?c12.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device, comprising a first lighting means and a transmission module for wireless transmission and for providing a position identification signal comprising position determination data. The lighting device also comprises an electronic operating device for operating the first lighting means, wherein the electronic operating device is coupled on the input side to an electrical supply connection of the lighting device and on the output side to the first lighting means by a first connection device. The electronic operating device comprises an energy converter for supplying the transmission module with electrical energy. The invention further relates to a system for providing a position indication having a plurality of such lighting devices. In addition, the invention relates to a method for operating a lighting device having a first lighting means by providing a position identification signal comprising position determination data by means of a transmission module.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a transom light arrangement may include a transom, which is arranged between a construction element and a transom light, a light source arrangement, which is mounted at least one of on or in the transom, with the light source arrangement or the transom defining a horizontal plane, and a screen structure. The light source arrangement and the screen structure are arranged relative to one another and are configured such that a spatial region above the horizontal plane is illuminated using the light source arrangement.