EDGE EFFECT MODELING AND STUDY FOR THREE-CHIP RGB LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES

Subject of study. The paper deals with light quality improvement of multi–chip RGB light-emitting diodes (LEDs) andluminaries on their basis. In particular, we have studied the issues of the edge effect reducing, which is non–uniformity ofcolor when observing the source of light under different angles as well as non-uniformity of color distribution on the illuminated surface. Methods. Experimental study of the edge effect has been performed, namely, the analysis of the halo at the periphery of theilluminated area and the non–uniformity of area at the surface of the screen illuminated with RGB LEDs with and withoutlight concentrators. Modeling of illumination distribution at various distances from the source for the system containing fourRGB LEDs with reflectors by ZEMAX software has been carried out. Assessment of the uniformity for light distribution via calculating the chromaticity coordinates has been performed. Main results. The possibility of modeling application at the stage of a luminary design is shown on the example of RGBLEDs for assessing the efficiency of light flux usage and colorimetric parameters. Suggested method simplifies significantly the design of luminaries and reduces associated costs. Practical relevance. The findings can be used in the design of luminaries based on RGB LEDs, including the ones withsecondary optics elements.