A solid-state two-wire dimmer solution has been introduced by Amber Solutions and it works without the need for a neutral wire. It is compatible with most lighting and LED technology and allows ...

In general terms, dimmers are devices that vary light level (intensity) of lamps by controlling the amount of power that is delivered to the lamp. Dimming can be controlled by either manual or ...

With LED lighting becoming increasingly popular due to their high luminance, long life, high efficiency and decreasing costs, the subject of controlling and driving the LED's is now a very interesting ...

Automobile manufacturers are increasingly using liquid crystal display (LCD) technology to differentiate their product offerings, particularly in luxury models. This trend began with the introduction ...

High power LED lighting is harder than it looks. Power, dimming, control, and communication collide in one design.

Users can easily reduce energy usage with dimmers. Dimming technology has evolved considerably over the last decade, especially in the arc discharge lamp category. What began as a device for simply ...

A recent discussion with Scott Brown of iWatt revealed some interesting facts about the design of IC drivers for consumer LED lighting. Although LED lifetime can reach about 20 years and the power ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunrise Technologies announce the product release of their LED Streetlight Dimming Control (Dimulator™ 3). The control produces a 0-10 Vdc or a Pulse Width Modulation output ...

Arc-current and phase-control methods offer greater simplicity and accuracy than digital methods when dimming fluorescent lamps. Peter B. Green, Senior Lighting Systems Engineer, International ...

When operating a standard light switch, your choices are limited to turning the lights on or off. However, a light dimmer provides more versatility. Depending on the type of dimmer you choose, you can ...