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solution, solderless interconnections to a broad range of COBs are possible with a very small number of socket SKUs that can accommodate an incredible wide range of commercially available products. These scalable COB corner holders are quite adaptable as well. An additional benefit to the holders referencing off the corners of a COB is that the applicability of these holders can extend beyond COBs. Indeed, by using the same corner holders used to provide power into a COB, large printed circuit boards containing massive arrays of LEDs can be powered in a similar fashion through pads located on the corners of the array. . So in conclusion, COB holders, in particular those that reference off the device corners, offer lighting fixture manufacturers a unique and flexible termination solution for their COB LED attachment and interconnect needs. By utilizing a holder designed from the start as a scalable platform, fixture manufacturers gain the flexibility to utilize a broad range of light source options. Further, from a COB LED manufacturer's point of view, the availability of a common holder design provides a stable reference for manufacturers designing a new COB package since the use of pre-defined contact pad locations assure the availability of an off-the-shelf holder solution when a new COB is released to the market. The global march towards energy efficiency continues. LED lighting will play a major role and, as with all new technologies, efficiencies are increasing while costs are dropping. The need for cost-effective LED lighting is putting a renewed emphasis on cost and manufacturability which is where the COB holders offer customers an ideal cost effective solution that will accelerate LED integration. REFERENCES 1 International Energy Agency, Lights Labours Lost, 2006 2 Royal Philips Corporation, Energy efficient lighting; A summary of "Green Switch" facts - December 2008 Copyright 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. Family of Companies TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo) and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or company names might be trademarks of their respective owners.