A comprehensive collection of key terms and definitions you need to know
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Beam Angle
Angle at which light is emitted from a lamp or fixture, affecting how spread out or focused the light is.
Basic Lighting Terms
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
COB
LED Types
LED Types
Candela (cd)
Unit of luminous intensity, measuring the intensity of light emitted in a specific direction.
Basic Lighting Terms
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Capital Improvements
Major improvements or additions to a property that increase its value, as opposed to routine maintenance.
Financial and Investment
Property Valuation
Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)
Measure used in the income approach, calculating the ratio between the annual net income and the value of a property.
Types of Valuation
Property Valuation
Chip On Board (COB)
LED type utlizing lower power LED chips connected in series in parallel to eliminate the packaging of individual semiconductors. COB process reduces costs, weight and size. Chips can be mounted directly to lamp heat sinks, providing direct thermal dissipation. While not optimal for high intensity applications like street lights, COBs are ideal for filament style lamps.
Traditional Lamps and Fixtures
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Color Rendering Index (CRI)
Scale (0-100) that measures how accurately a light source displays colors in comparison to natural daylight.
Basic Lighting Terms
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Commercial
Property used for business purposes, including office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial properties.
Property Types and Classifications
Property Valuation
Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)
Smaller version of the standard fluorescent light, more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs.