Making LEDs smarter (photos)

by CNET News.com  |  April 25, 2011  |  Image 4 of 5

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One of the advantages of LED lighting is that it's cooler than other light technologies, which can make a significant difference on the air cooling for a building. But LEDs still require cooling to ensure the long life of LEDs. Here is a shot of the aluminum heat sinks behind the LED lights sources on the Digital Lumens fixture.

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