H6 Series

What is the H6 Series?

The H6 Series of LEDs has been commercialized by Nichia through its expertise and technology in phosphors and LEDs, as well as its 50+ years engagement in "LIGHT" focused on the "quality of light". By combining phosphor and LED technologies, Nichia optimized the light spectrum with a unique red narrow band phosphor technology creating a technology breakthrough, overcoming the trade-off between efficacy and CRI, by delivering the industry's highest joint-boost in color quality and efficacy. It ushers in a new era of LED adoption, one where the focus on quality of light can take center stage. The portfolio expands from Mid Power to COB and can be used in a wide range of applications such as shops, offices, residences, and healthcare facilities.

Over the past 10 years, there has been a shift in light sources from fluorescent to LED; however, achieving both color quality and luminous efficacy has remained a major challenge. The rapid adoption of LED lighting in Japan was spurred by the power shortage after the Great East Japan earthquake in 2011. Naturally the priority was then set on luminous efficiency and energy savings to overcome the power shortage. The technology at that time could not deliver the high level of luminous efficacy and high color rendering which had been in place with tricolor fluorescent lamps. The H6 Series of LEDs from Nichia are the answer to this remaining challenge, and they have been receiving high recognition and awards.

Features of H6 Series

Achieve a color quality better than traditional LEDs (Ra≥90, R9≥50, R15≥85) while maintaining an efficacy better than Ra≥80 LEDs.

By combining Nichia's accumulated phosphor technology with KSF narrow band red phosphor and TriGain® Technology¹, Nichia optimized the light spectrum and has made a technology breakthrough, overcoming the trade-off between efficacy and CRI, and delivering the industry's highest joint-boost in color quality and efficacy.

¹ KSF narrow band red phosphor and TriGain® Technology from Current
https://www.gecurrent.com/brands/trigain

TriGain® is a registered trademark of Current Lighting Solutions, LLC.

Expected uses for the H6 Series LEDs

H6 Series enables the reproduction of colors with high fidelity and beautifully illuminates facial expressions. Through the wide range of products from Middle Power to COB, the H6 Series can be recommended for various indoor lighting applications such as shops, offices, residences, and healthcare facilities.

• Shops

Beautifully illuminates products and makes the inside of shops more vivid.

Applications: Spotlight, Downlight, Cove light

• Hotels

Provides a comfortable stay and luxurious atmosphere.

Applications: Ceiling light, Downlight, Floor lamp

• Bathrooms / Powder rooms

Illuminates facial expressions naturally and makes it easier to see the actual colors when applying makeup.

Applications: Spotlight, Downlight, Cove light

• Living rooms

Beautifully illuminate the dining room and brighten the facial expressions of family members.

Applications: Ceiling light, Downlight, Floor lamp

• Hospitals / Healthcare facilities

Supports a comfortable stay and communication.

Applications: Troffer, Downlight

• Offices

Achieves a more comfortable working environment without increasing energy costs. Supports the concept of the WELL Building Standard

Applications: Troffer, Downlight

Special applications for the H6 Series LEDs

Some products in the H6 series, such as Clear White color LED, can take full advantage of their characteristics in unique applications. Clear White color LED can reduce the cloudiness of colors caused by the yellowing of the crystalline lens from aging so that colors can be seen clearer. Additional applications include LEDs for excellent observation of cyanosis² and suitable for lighting in medical environments, and TLCI options which enable the design of luminaires appropriate for telework, online meetings, indoor video recordings and photography for SNS and online allowing people to take beautiful images.

Easy to read and write for senior citizens

Excellent observation of cyanosis

Ideal for video recordings

² In some countries, the Cyanosis Observation Index (COI) has begun to be used as an indicator of the ease of observing cyanosis and is becoming popular internationally. Nichia offers LEDs in the H6 Series that meet this COI requirement.