Electronics & Smart Controls

Products, Materials + Tools | Aug 19, 2010
ARC Solid-State Lighting: 12-Channel LED Mini Controller with RF Module
ARC Solid-State Lighting: 12-Channel LED Mini Controller with RF Module ARC3004-W is the mini controller designed for the LED advertising and indoor commercial lighting which you can adjust it for the atmospheric and decorative lighting. Integrating the control and driving capabilities, it enables to connect the lighting fixture via PWM signal without a driver which can be LED single color or RGB full color fixtures. In addition to the built in 12-channel of ARC3004-W, it is extremely scalable to support up to 32 sets of the controller connecting and is optional to accordance with the ARC extension module while using the high power fixtures. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 20, 2010
NCL30000 and NCS1002 Allow for a Simplified Flyback Application with Secondary Side Constant Current Control
California Micro Devices, a wholly owned subsidiary of ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ONNN), will be showcasing its innovative LuxGuard family of turnkey solutions for ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection and thermal management for high power, high brightness LED (light emitting diode) lighting applications at the Strategies in Light Conference and Exhibition 2010 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California, on February 10th through 12th. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 19, 2010
Redwood Systems Launches First Network-based LED Lighting Technology
Redwood Systems Launches First Network-based LED Lighting Technology Redwood Systems today publicly launches the first network-based technology for LED lighting and building performance systems. This new technology is based on the idea that LED lighting presents a new opportunity to create a unified network-based digital platform for smart buildings, helping building owners and designers reduce energy costs while providing control and automation in commercial lighting never before possible. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 26, 2010
Macroblock Introduces High-Efficiency DC/DC Converter for High Power LED Lighting
To enhance the reliability of high power LED lighting applications, Macroblock introduces today the 1.2A constant current buck DC/DC converter, MBI6650. By means of constant current mode hysteretic PFM design, the converter answers the urgent call for traditional voltage mode DC/DC converter replacement since LED applications should be, in truth, powered by current source. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 26, 2010
ROAL Debuts New SignLINQ LED Power Management System
ROAL Electronics debuts the SignLINQ Power Management System for LED lighting at the ISA International Sign Expo in Orlando. SignLINQ is a series of power conversion elements that convert AC Mains into scalable and safe Class 2 DC power circuits for use in electric signs, complementing and enhancing the value of LEDs for electric signage. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 21, 2010
National Semiconductor to Showcase New Lighting Solutions at EuroLED 2009
National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) will showcase its latest energy-efficient LED lighting products at EuroLED 2009, June 3-4, at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK. The company will display solutions tailored for a range of applications including architectural, commercial, residential, industrial and ambient lighting. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 22, 2010
Cypress Intelligent Lighting Solutions Now Offer Easy, Fast Design Support for Cree XLamp® LEDs
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) is greatly simplifying design of RGB-based white lighting LED systems with Cree XLamp® LEDs. Using Cypress's PSoC Designer™ 5.0 visual design software and the CY3265C-RGB evaluation kit, designers can simply input the selected XLamp device; select bin specifications through easy-to-use drop-down menus; and select white light temperature points as well as specific color points for optimal reproduction of any type of desired light output - without having to write a single line of firmware. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 22, 2010
Cypress Intelligent Lighting Solutions Support Nichia Power LEDs
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) today announced its intelligent lighting solutions support the Power LED series from Nichia Corporation. Using Cypress's PSoC Designer™ 5.0 visual design software and the CY3265N-RGB evaluation kit, designers can simply input the selected Power device; select bin specifications through easy-to-use, drop-down menus; and choose a color, including white - without having to write a single line of firmware. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 26, 2010
Zetex announces novel dedicated chipset for MR16-compatible LED lamps
Zetex announces novel dedicated chipset for MR16-compatible LED lamps Zetex Semiconductors has developed a novel dedicated chipset and reference design for MR16-compatible LED lamps. Reducing the component count of existing solutions by up to 50%, the chipset significantly decreases the size and weight of the PCB in the neck of the lamp and the overall cost of lamp manufacture. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Sep 14, 2010
LED Driver from Diodes Incorporated Simplifies Low Voltage Low Cost Lighting Design
LED Driver from Diodes Incorporated Simplifies Low Voltage Low Cost Lighting Design Diodes Incorporated has announced an LED driver tailored to fit low voltage illumination products operating at between 6V and 30V. The AL8805, a 1A rated buck mode constant current switching converter, will support up to ten 3W LEDs connected in series, suiting a range of low cost ‘safe electrical’ designs including the ubiquitous MR16 lamp. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Sep 30, 2010
ON Semiconductor Expands Its LED Lighting Solutions Portfolio
ON Semiconductor Expands Its LED Lighting Solutions Portfolio ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a premier supplier of high performance, energy efficient silicon solutions for green electronics, showcased its newest Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting solutions at the Strategies in Light Europe conference Sept. 27-29 in Frankfurt, Germany. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Sep 30, 2010
LTM8042 and LTM8042-1: uModule LED String Drivers with 40VIN Transient Protection
LTM8042 and LTM8042-1: uModule LED String Drivers with 40VIN Transient Protection Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8042 and LTM8042-1, DC/DC uModule® LED drivers for strings of up to 8 white LEDs or 9 red LEDs. Capable of operating as boost, buck or buck-boost with 3V to 30V input voltage range, each device is a complete LED driver solution in a 9mm x 15mm x 2.8mm LGA (land grid array) package. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Nov 04, 2010
Micrel Expands Lighting Portfolio With New Step Down HBLED Driver IC
Micrel Expands Lighting Portfolio With New Step Down HBLED Driver IC Micrel Inc., an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today rolled out the MIC3202, a new Step-Down High Brightness LED (HBLED) driver with high-side current sense targeting MR-16 lamps and other general illumination applications. This device reduces the size, complexity and cost of the driver IC solutions for various lighting applications. The MIC3202 is currently available in volume quantities, with pricing starting at $1.29 for 1Ku quantities. Samples can now be ordered at: http://www.micrel.com/ProductList.do Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Nov 12, 2010
TI Introduces New LED Lighting Controller with Power Factor Correction
TI Introduces New LED Lighting Controller with Power Factor Correction Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a new single-stage LED lighting pulse width modulation (PWM) controller. The TRIAC-dimmable solution regulates LED current and also achieves near unity power factor. The reference design can achieve 85 percent efficiency, which enables high-density, small form factor designs. The TPS92210 is designed for general lighting applications, such as commercial and residential recessed, troffer, light bulb replacement, architectural and display lighting. For more information: www.ti.com/tps92210-pr. Read more »
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