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Developments in the Use of Silicones for LED Packaging MIDLAND, Mich., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Corning Corporation will present a paper on recent technical developments in the use of silicones for the packaging of high-brightness light emitting diodes (HB-LED) during Intertech's Light Emitting Diodes 2006 Conference being held in October in San Diego, Calif. As the power output of LEDs continues to increase, manufacturers are finding that silicones are the ideal packaging material often replacing traditional organic materials, which limit the power output and product life of LEDs. Dow Corning offers an entire family of silicone encapsulants designed specifically for HB-LEDs. Additional information about Dow Corning's LED solutions can be found at its tutorial Web site at: http://www.dowcorning.com/content/etronics/etronicsled/etronics_led_tutorial1. asp (Please copy and paste into browser.) In his paper, Recent Developments in Silicones for LED Packaging, Dow Corning's Maneesh Bahadur will discuss Dow Corning's latest technological achievements in silicone resins for LED packaging applications, including moldable, transparent materials that feature excellent optical properties. WHO: Maneesh Bahadur, senior development specialist, Dow Corning WHAT: Paper presentation during Light Emitting Diodes 2006 Conference WHEN: Wednesday, October 18, 2006; 10:55 a.m. WHERE: Hilton San Diego Resort Hotel, International Ballroom, San Diego, Calif. CONTACT: All media should contact Bruce Hokanson at (360) 574 4000 or for more information. About Intertech's Light Emitting Diodes 2006 This seventh annual three-day conference will bring together leading executives, sales and marketing directors, product development managers, and engineers from lighting, automotive, display, and high-brightness light emitting diode (HB LED) communities. Manufacturers, component and equipment suppliers, lighting designers, and end users will discuss recent market developments and technology advancements critical for the adoption of LEDs in solid-state lighting, displays, illumination, health, and automotive applications. About Dow Corning Dow Corning Corporation (http://www.dowcorning.com/electronics) is a globally integrated provider of materials, application technology and services, and is focused on providing innovative technology for all segments of the electronics industry. Dow Corning has development and applications centers strategically located throughout Asia, Europe and the United States. The centers offer advanced resources for electronics materials and services, and are staffed with experienced professionals who can provide technical support to customers locally. Dow Corning Corporation is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) and Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW). More than half of Dow Corning Corporation's sales are outside the United States. DATASOURCE: Dow Corning Electronics CONTACT: Bruce Hokanson, +1-360-574-4000, , for Dow Corning Electronics Web site: http://www.dowcorning.com/electronics

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