From June 9 to 11, 2016, the Alighting Forum, themed “Reflection on Lighting – Industrial Restructuring and Breakthrough,” was held during the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, the world’s largest lighting exhibition. As the official media for the event, Alighting invited Dr. Li Jixiao from Shanghai Boarden Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. to our live news broadcast to discuss circuit protection technologies in LED lighting and share Boarden Electronics’ business strategies.
As a professional solution provider and one-stop service supplier in circuit protection, Boarden Electronics is committed to ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electronic devices. The company’s product lines mainly include overvoltage protection products and overcurrent protection products. These products are exported to Europe, America, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Boarden not only collaborates extensively with domestic universities and research institutes but also seeks partnerships with world-renowned companies to elevate its products and services to international standards.
Alighting: What new circuit protection technologies or products has Boarden Electronics introduced this year? How do you win customer recognition?
Dr. Li: In the field of LED product protection, we have focused on launching the CMS product series this year. This is a small, surface-mount, high-voltage-resistant product specifically designed for LED/DOB/COB applications. It provides simultaneous protection against lightning and static electricity, extends the lifespan of LED lamps, reduces the breakdown voltage of electrolytic capacitors, and effectively solves flicker issues. Additionally, CMS products feature high electrical and thermal stability, can withstand more surge events, simplify production processes, and offer aesthetic wiring. They provide a comprehensive solution to common safety and protection issues in AC-LED power circuits.
Alighting: Compared to domestic peers, what are the core advantages of Boarden Electronics?
Dr. Li: The core advantages of Boarden Electronics lie in our deep technical expertise in the circuit protection industry, which is reflected in several aspects:
- We address circuit protection issues from the application end, solving on-site problems for customers.
- We customize solutions and products based on specific customer requirements.
- We offer one-stop service for our product series.
- We have a professional laboratory and FAE (Field Application Engineer) team that provides customers with specialized solutions, free testing, and technical consultations.
Our slogan is “Circuit protection problems, Boarden helps you solve them.” Our mission is to make electronic circuits operate more safely and reliably, and we aim to be an indispensable partner in the circuit protection field.
Alighting: The reliability of LEDs is increasingly being emphasized, and circuit protection is a critical aspect. What efforts has Boarden Electronics made in this regard?
Dr. Li: As the lighting market demands more cost-effective, automated, and intelligent solutions, DOB and COB products are expected to become mainstream. Traditional circuit protection solutions are no longer sufficient to meet these evolving needs. The demand for circuit protection is shifting towards smaller, surface-mount, high-current, and highly reliable solutions. To meet these demands, Boarden Electronics has developed a series of innovative CMS products. These products play an irreplaceable role in enhancing the safety and reliability of LEDs, extending their lifespan, and supporting large-scale automated production.
Based on industry trends, we anticipate new requirements for multifunctional integration. We are already preparing and developing new products to integrate multiple functions into a single, compact device, providing a comprehensive solution for circuit protection.
Alighting: The rapid development of the domestic LED industry in recent years has brought significant opportunities for circuit protection component manufacturers. What does this mean for Boarden Electronics?
Dr. Li: LEDs, with their green, energy-efficient, and long-lasting advantages, have become the new favorite in the lighting industry, providing a huge opportunity for the circuit protection industry. At the same time, the rapid growth of a new industry often leads to new challenges due to a lack of experience in circuit protection. For a technology-driven company like Boarden Electronics, with extensive experience in circuit protection, this represents a significant opportunity. We believe we can keep pace with industry developments and develop customized products to ensure the reliable and safe operation of our customers’ electronic devices.
In my view, not just in the LED lighting industry, but in the entire electronics industry, especially in the circuit protection sector, there is a trend towards miniaturization, surface mounting, and high current handling. Boarden Electronics is guided by this trend, following market demands to develop and introduce more personalized protection devices for specific market segments, better serving our customers.
Alighting: As a speaker at the Alighting Forum, could you share your thoughts on the event?
Dr. Li: I believe this forum was very successful as it comprehensively showcased the hot topics and focal points of the industry, providing valuable insights and guidance for its development. We expect the LED lighting industry to grow rapidly in the coming years, and we hope that our products will keep up with this trend. Together with the Alighting Forum, we aim to contribute to the industry’s progress. I wish the Alighting Forum continued success.
