Case Studies

Lightwave Deluxe ELITE – High-Density LED Control Systems for Professional Light Therapy Devices

Client: Lightwave

Expertise: Embedded Electronics, Power System Design, Multi-Wavelength LED Control, Scalable Medical Device Engineering

The Challenge

SOENCO (Southwest Engineering Concepts) has served as Lightwave’s trusted engineering partner for over a decade, supporting the development of multiple generations of professional-grade light therapy equipment. Their latest system, the Professional Deluxe ELITE, represents a significant leap forward in LED-driven treatment technology—and SOENCO engineered the advanced electronics systems that power and control it.

Designed to support up to 4,080 high-output LEDs operating across three independent wavelengths (red, infrared, and blue), the Deluxe ELITE system pushes the boundaries of precision control, thermal efficiency, and modular scalability in a single platform.

Engineering for Complexity, Precision, and Longevity

The Deluxe ELITE isn't just a high-powered LED device—it's a coordinated network of intelligent lighting subsystems. SOENCO developed the internal architecture to deliver real-time control of pulse rate, wavelength combinations, output intensity, and treatment timing, while maintaining reliability in continuous-use clinical environments.

Key technical achievements include:

1. Multi-zone synchronization enabling simultaneous, independent treatment areas (face, body, pads)
2. Embedded pulse modulation firmware supporting continuous wave and variable output profiles
3. Dynamic power regulation for precise delivery across all 4,080 LEDs without thermal drift
4. Robust thermal management strategies using passive and active dissipation methods
5. Plug-and-play modularity to simplify manufacturing, service, and future system upgrades
6. EMC-conscious board design ensuring safe and compliant operation in clinical settings

Every system component—from the core power supply to the signal timing algorithms—was designed for scalability, repeatability, and manufacturability.

A Proven Engineering Partnership

Lightwave’s continued innovation in professional LED systems has been supported by SOENCO’s consistent delivery of tightly integrated electronic systems. Across every generation of their platform, SOENCO has provided the technical foundation that powers increasingly sophisticated product capabilities.

From early prototypes to mass production runs, SOENCO remains Lightwave’s go-to engineering partner for power electronics, embedded control, and hardware system design.

Engineering Contributions

1. LED power system design
2. Multi-wavelength embedded control boards
3. Firmware for precision light modulation
4. Thermal planning for high-density LED arrays
5. Fail-safe signal and power protection
6. Design-for-manufacture and global compliance