Abstract: A luminophore having the general empirical formula X?1?xA?y(Al1+zA?3?z)O4:E? that crystallizes in a tetragonal crystal system. X? may be Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and combinations thereof; A? may be Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and combinations thereof; E? may be Eu, Ce, Yb, Mn, and combinations thereof; 0<x<0.25; y?x; and z=0.5(2x?y).

Abstract: A phosphor may have the general formula EA2A4D3OxN8-x:RE. EA may be selected from the group of divalent elements. A may be selected from the group of monovalent, divalent or trivalent elements. D may be selected from the group of trivalent or tetravalent elements. RE may be an activator element. 0?x?8, and ?(4+4y+3z)=3(8?x)+2x with the charge number y of element A, the charge number z of element D, and ?=0.9-1.1.

Abstract: A luminophore having the general empirical formula X?1?xA?y(Al1+zA?3?z) O4:E? that crystallizes in a tetragonal crystal system. X? may be Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and combinations thereof; A? may be Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and combinations thereof; E? may be Eu, Ce, Yb, Mn, and combinations thereof; 0<x<0.25; y?x; and z=0.5(2x?y).

Abstract: A phosphor may have the general formula EA2A4D3OxN8-x:RE. EA may be selected from the group of divalent elements. A may be selected from the group of monovalent, divalent or trivalent elements. D may be selected from the group of trivalent or tetravalent elements. RE may be an activator element. 0?x?8, and ?(4+4y+3z)=3(8?x)+2x with the charge number y of element A, the charge number z of element D, and ?=0.9-1.1.

Abstract: Wavelength converters including coarse particles/grains of a red nitride phosphor are disclosed. In some embodiments the red nitride phosphor is a (Ca,Sr,Ba)2Si5N8:Eu phosphor with a D50 grain size or a D50 particle size that is ?5 microns. The red nitride phosphor may be encapsulated within an organic matrix or present in an inorganic matrix. In the latter case, the inorganic matrix may include fine grains with a D50 grain size <5 microns. Methods of making such wavelength converters and devices including such wavelength converters are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a red-emitting luminescent material of the formula AE16?xCexSi17?zAlzN32+y?zO2?y+z wherein AE=Mg, Ca, Sr and/or Ba, 0<x?2, 0?y<5, 0?z?3 and y+z<2.

Abstract: A conversion element, a radiation-emitting semiconductor device and a method for producing a conversion element are disclosed. In an embodiment a conversion element includes a ceramic luminescent material and a flux material, wherein the flux material has a boiling temperature above 1500° C. and/or a melting temperature below 1500° C., and wherein the flux material has a concentration in the conversion element between at least 0.01 wt % and at most 1 wt %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a red-emitting luminescent material of the formula AE16?xCexSi17?zAlzN32+y?zO2?y+z wherein AE=Mg, Ca, Sr and/or Ba, 0<x?2, 0?y?5, 0?z?3 and y+z<2.

Abstract: Wavelength converters including coarse particles/grains of a red nitride phosphor are disclosed. In some embodiments the red nitride phosphor is a (Ca,Sr,Ba)2Si5N8:Eu phosphor with a D50 grain size or a D50 particle size that is ?5 microns. The red nitride phosphor may be encapsulated within an organic matrix or present in an inorganic matrix. In the latter case, the inorganic matrix may include fine grains with a D50 grain size <5 microns. Methods of making such wavelength converters and devices including such wavelength converters are also described.