Abstract: An LED lighting system may include one or more light-emitting diodes and one or more power management modules. Components of the LED lighting system may be selected and arranged, for example, to match a load voltage to an operating voltage. Matching the load voltage to the operating voltage may enable efficient use of power by the LED lighting system. A method of selecting components of the LED lighting system is provided. For example, the components may be selected based on a target luminance and a given operating voltage. The method may be facilitated and/or implemented with a computer.

Abstract: Thermal management solutions for higher power LEDs. In accordance with embodiments, a heat sink, preferably copper, is connected directly to the thermal pad of an LED. Directly connecting the LED thermal pad to the copper heat sink reduces the thermal resistance between the LED package and the heat sink, and more efficiently conducts heat away from the LED through the copper heat sink. In embodiments, the copper heat sink is directly soldered to the LED thermal pad.

Abstract: Thermal management solutions for higher power LEDs. In accordance with embodiments, a heat sink, preferably copper, is connected directly to the thermal pad of an LED. Directly connecting the LED thermal pad to the copper heat sink reduces the thermal resistance between the LED package and the heat sink, and more efficiently conducts heat away from the LED through the copper heat sink. In embodiments, the copper heat sink is directly soldered to the LED thermal pad.

Abstract: An LED lighting system may include one or more light-emitting diodes and one or more power management modules. Components of the LED lighting system may be selected and arranged, for example, to match a load voltage to an operating voltage. Matching the load voltage to the operating voltage may enable efficient use of power by the LED lighting system. A method of selecting components of the LED lighting system is provided. For example, the components may be selected based on a target luminance and a given operating voltage. The method may be facilitated and/or implemented with a computer.