Co-developed by Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) and Cree, a new turnkey reference design for 60-watt equivalent dimmable A19 LED bulbs will be on display at Hong Kong LIGHTFAIR from Oct. 27 – 30. Featuring industry leading dimmer compatibility and energy star compliancy, the design integrates Marvell’s latest deep dimming driver IC, the 88EM8183, and Cree’s leading edge XLamp® XB-D LED.
 
“Marvell’s ongoing collaboration with Cree is addressing major barriers to consumer LED adoption – specifically, light quality, dimming capabilities, dimmer compatibility and cost. Working together, Marvell and Cree provide incomparable LED solutions, bringing high performing and efficient lamps with advanced capabilities to market through complete reference designs primed for high-volume, low-cost production,” said Lance Zheng, Senior Technical Marketing Manager for the Green Technology Products Group at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. “This new joint A19 reference design, featuring Marvell’s 88EM8183 driver IC, further advances energy-efficient lighting for consumers while ensuring deep dimming and full compatibility with existing lighting infrastructures.”
 
“Cree and Marvell share a common goal – to drive the LED lighting revolution by improving everybody’s experience of solid state lighting,” said Mike Watson, Senior Director of Marketing, LED components, at Cree. “Cree’s XLamp® XB-D LED based on our SC3 technology platform, doubles the lumens per dollar with a smaller footprint, increased efficiency and improved light extraction. Combined with Marvell’s innovative driver technology, this joint project demonstrates an original, high performing, cost effective LED replacement lamp.”