Electronics & Smart Controls

Components | Electronics | Driver IC | Special Applications | Mar 13, 2018

Diodes' New AL8862 Buck LED Driver Adds Dimming for Commercial Lighting

A wide input voltage range and integrated power MOSFET make the AL8862 buck LED driver a solution well-suited for developers of LED lighting drive circuits looking to minimize board space and reduce BoM cost with excellent analog and PWM dimming functions. Read more »

Casambi Presents New Class 2 Embedded Bluetooth 4.0 Module at Light + Building

Casambi, the world’s leading provider of smart wireless lighting control technologies, will showcase at Light + Building 2018 the ecosystem of its rapidly-expanding Casambi Ready product portfolio. On display will be an extensive range of partner products, drivers, dimmers, switches, and control modules all working harmoniously with Casambi’s native products. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver IC | Mar 08, 2018

New High Efficiency LED Lighting Controller Solutions from ON Semiconductor

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has announced two new QR PSR PWM controllers for LED lighting with Power Factor Control (PFC) function. The dimmable NCL30386 and the non-dimmable NCL30388 provide market-leading options for designers of LED lighting units such as luminaires used in office and industrial building applications. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Emergency Lighting | Mar 07, 2018

Universal Lighting Technologies Adds Everline Emergency Drivers

Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a global leader in lighting and a member of the Panasonic Group, has expanded its comprehensive line of lighting solutions with Everline® Emergency LED Drivers for offices, classrooms, warehouses and other commercial applications. Read more »

Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver IC | Mar 05, 2018

Infineon - BCR430U Linear Low Voltage Drop LED Driver IC

Infineon Technologies AG releases BCR430U, a constant current linear LED driver IC. The BCR430U provides industry-leading drop performance for regulating LED current in standalone operation. No external power transistor is needed. Typical applications for the BCR430U include LED strips, architectural LED lighting, LED displays as well as retail, appliance and emergency lighting. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver IC | Feb 26, 2018

Power Integrations' New LYTSwitch-6 LED Drivers - High Efficiency and Very Low Standby Power

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED-driver ICs, today announced the LYTSwitch™-6 family of safety-isolated LED-driver ICs for smart lighting applications. The new ICs deliver flicker-free output up to 65 W, and feature up to 94% efficiency and as little as 15 mW standby power, with configuration options for two-stage or single-stage PFC support. Read more »

Tridonic basicDIM Wireless Light Control - Simple Installation and Commissioning

Tridonic's compact basicDIM wireless control module paves the way for easy wireless communication with up to 127 luminaires. It is suited primarily to projects that need no direct IP connection and that aim to achieve more lighting comfort in a cost-effective manner and with no additional wiring. Read more »

TE Connectivity Introduces Development Kit for Lumawise Drive LED Holder Type Z50

TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced a development kit for its new Lumawise Drive LED Holder Type Z50, enabling luminaire designers to purchase a single unit for desktop testing, product evaluation and luminaire prototyping. Each kit contains an LED holder, a cable assembly and a thermal interface material. Read more »

GRE Alpha Introduces ENO-DIM EnOcean Wireless Dimming Module

GRE Alpha announced the release of its cutting-edge ENO-DIM dimming module with integrated EnOcean technology. The spring-loaded terminal simplifies installation and is compatible with any EnOcean-enabled wireless switch. With the ready to install dimming module, it's just plug and play. The ENO-DIM is available in three regional frequency versions: 902 MHz in North America, 928 MHz in Japan, and 868 MHz in Europe and China. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver IC | Jan 31, 2018

Constant-Current LED Drivers Now Offered in Low-Profile DFN Package

In response to growing demand for smaller LED lighting installations that also provide high efficiency and ultra-low EMI, Diodes Incorporated has extended its popular BCR420U and BCR421U families of linear LED drivers to include the BCR420UFD and BCR421UFD devices in the ultra-low profile DFN2020 package, making them well-suited for 12 V and 24 V LED edge-lighting applications. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver IC | Jan 31, 2018

Infineon Introduces BCR430U to Improve Efficiency of LED Strips

Electronics | Driver Modules | Smart Lighting + IoT | Components | Jan 31, 2018

OEM Systems Group's Now Offer for the Digitalization of Light

Mega-trends such as digitalization or the Internet of Things will fundamentally change lighting technology in coming years. Solutions are in demand that bring together intelligent control, connectivity, flexibility and the possibility to individualize. Today, the new LED electronic control gear units from the OEM Systems Group in the ZITARES wiz series already point the way towards this networked future. The LED ECGs represent a high-performance unit together with the correspondingly new EXELIQO software. Read more »

Inventronics Expands Family of Low-Power, Compact LED Drivers

The EUC Family of constant-current LED drivers is ideal for lower power luminaires that may be subject to environment and space constrained challenges. They are available in popular fixed output currents and offer increased flexibility through isolated 0-10 V dimming and a compact shape that allows them to be installed in space constrained luminaires. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Passive Components | EMC Filters | Jan 31, 2018

TDK Introduces New Compact Noise Suppression Filters for LED Lighting

TDK Corporation has expanded the MAF series of noise suppression filters with the new MAF2520ASS600C type that is designed especially for LED lighting systems. The new multilayer filter has compact dimensions of just 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm x 0.85 mm and features a suppression of spurious noise between 20 MHz and 100 MHz that is equivalent with that of larger wire-wound components. Read more »

Connectivity | Electronics | Smart Lighting + IoT | Components | Jan 31, 2018

Digi International - NEW Digi XBee3 Series Smart Edge IoT Modules and Modems

Digi International®, a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced the availability of the Digi® XBee3™ series of next-generation RF modules and cellular modems. Introducing a new micro form factor option capable of supporting greater IoT innovation at the network edge, Digi XBee3 series extends its modular approach to IoT connectivity, enabling the integration of new functions as needs arise and regional requirements change. Included in its micro size, Digi XBee3 also offers MicroPython programmability and dual-mode radios that provide wireless design flexibility and enable easily added functionality for innovative IoT solutions that can be more quickly developed, prototyped and mass-produced. Read more »

MOSO High Reliable & Flexible Programmable Outdoor LED Driver

MOSO, one of the most influential and well-known new energy enterprises in China, dedicates to provide the efficient, intelligent and safe outdoor LED power supply solutions by introducing its programmable LDP series worldwide. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Outdoor Applications | Jan 09, 2018

GlacialPower Launches the IP67 GP-CVM200P LED Driver Series

GlacialPower, the power division of the LED technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc, announces the GP-CVM200P constant voltage LED driver series. It rated power output of 200 W is available in 12 V, 24 V, 36 V and 48 V models. The active power factor correction driver delivers the excellent efficiency up to 93% and has a very low no load consumption under 0.5 watt at 230 VAC. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Outdoor Applications | Dec 15, 2017

Inventronics Expands Switch-Selectable LED Driver Family

Inventronics has introduced a family extension of switch-selectable IP67 LED drivers that provide the flexibility of adjustable output currents without any software or programming set up. This is accomplished with a 4-position switch that can be used to set up 16 different output current levels. The switch is accessed through a secure cover which allows the driver to maintain an IP67 rating which is ideal for harsh indoor and outdoor conditions such as street, area, bay and tunnel lighting. Read more »

Components | Electronics | PFC Controller | Dec 07, 2017

Diodes Introduces New Offline Constant Voltage and PFC Controller for Connected LED Lighting

Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets, today introduced the AL1788. This high-performance offline constant voltage and PFC controller has been developed to combine high power factor correction (PFC) with low total harmonic distortion (THD) and low standby power, making it well-suited for commercial applications and connected lighting requirements. Read more »

Electronics | Driver Modules | Smart Lighting + IoT | Components | Dec 06, 2017

Upowertek Announces DALI Compatibility for 50-400W BLD Series LED Driver

DALI (digital addressable lighting interface) protocol is very commonly used for intelligent lighting control according to IEC 62386 from the fluorescent age and many retrofitting projects using LED lights require DALI compatibility. Upowertek recently announced that BLD series support DALI control, and still own all the existing features like NFC programming without having to power on the driver and dim to off with low standby power. Read more »

Electronics | Sensors | Components | Smart Lighting + IoT | Dec 04, 2017

Tristimulus Sensor Supports Accurate Measurement of Photobiologically Active Light

ams, a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, today introduced the AS7264N, a tri-stimulus sensor which provides measurements of color that closely match the human eye’s response to the visible light spectrum. The new sensor also accurately measures blue-light wavelengths, which researchers have linked to important health effects such as disruption or management of the circadian rhythm, accelerated eye aging, and eye strain. Read more »

Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Nov 30, 2017

E-Lemon - The First Driver with integrated IP67 Connectors in the Market

E-Lemon has developed and marketed an innovative LED driver with integrated IP67 waterproof connectors, which allows leak-proof installations in your garden or bathrooms. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Nov 20, 2017

Inventronics New LED Drivers Without Electrolytic Capacitors for Longer Lifetimes

Inventronics has announced the release of a new series of LED drivers with a revolutionary design backed by a 10-year warranty. These Controls-Ready, programmable drivers were specifically designed with the intentions to provide a robust, industry-leading driver for those applications requiring extremely long operation life. They are ideal for industrial, bay, street, roadway, area and tunnel lighting. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Nov 20, 2017

Seoul Semiconductor Introduces an Acrich Based Compact LED Driver with 5X the Power Density of Conventional Drivers

Seoul Semiconductor, a global leader and innovator of LED products and technology, has developed an ultra-compact LED driver series with a power density 5X higher than conventional LED drivers. Based on Seoul Semiconductor’s patented Acrich technology, the MicroDriver Series delivers more than 24W of output power with a power density of 20W/cubic inch cubic inch, compared to existing drivers at 3-5W/cubic inch. Measuring just 1.5” x 1.1” x 0.8” (38mm x 28mm x 20.5mm), the MicroDriver is 80% smaller than conventional LED drivers, giving lighting designers the ability to develop ultra-thin and novel luminaires with flicker-free operation. Read more »

Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Nov 20, 2017

MOSO Launched a New Cost-Competitive EHC Family with Input Protection and Low THD

MOSO has launched a new constant current EHC series to global market. With more compact size, lower total harmonic distortion, EHC series covers from 26 W to 150 W to meet different requirements. To protect the luminaires from challenging power conditions, input protection feature has been added in MOSO drivers for the first time. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Oct 30, 2017

Inventronics Expands Robust LED Drivers with Market-Leading Input Protection

Inventronics has expanded their EDC series of constant-current LED drivers designed specifically for the Indian market and those markets who face challenging power regulations to include 100W models. They help protect against poor quality supplied to the LED driver, reducing maintenance costs and safeguarding the luminaire. Read more »

Getting the Light Level Just Right with RECOM’s New Low Cost TRIAC Dimmable Drivers

RECOM introduces four new LED drivers with 9 W, 12 W, 18 W and 25 W outputs. They deliver 1% to 100% leading-edge or trailing-edge TRIAC-controlled dimming at the market’s most affordable prices. These LED drivers are designed for either retrofit or new installations and allow the user to set the lighting atmosphere and mood in homes, spotlighting and furniture installations. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Human Centric Lighting | Oct 06, 2017

Fulham Launches New 25 W Universal Mains Dimmable Driver

October sees the launch of a new LED 25 W universal mains dimmable driver from Fulham Europe, one of the leaders in electronic lighting components. The new dimmable driver is expected to be very popular as it is designed to be compatible with most dimmers from a wide range of dimming controls manufacturers. Read more »

Featured | Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Oct 05, 2017

6-60 W High Efficiency (91%) Flicker-Free LED Driver LF-GIFxxxYA Series

In August 2017, Lifud launched its new generation flicker-free LED drivers LF-GIFxxxYA series into the market, and now it is getting very popular among our clients home and abroad for its super high efficiency (91%) and excellent flicker-free effect (0.2%). And this driver is developed with Lifud patent protected design and now it has already been ENEC, CE, CB, TUV, RCM, SAA and CCC certified. Read more »

Electronics | Driver Modules | Smart Lighting + IoT | Components | Oct 03, 2017

Inventronics Introduces Zhaga Compatible IP20 LED Drivers with DALI Dimming

Inventronics has announced the expansion of their compact, Zhaga compatible line of drivers to include 120W models. These full-featured, constant-current programmable IP20 LED drivers are designed to be extremely cost effective. Providing two product offerings to include 0-10 V, PWM, DALI, AC Dim and multiple timer options increasing design flexibility. The EBS Series utilizes convenient push terminals for an easier installation which can simplify production and reduce installation costs. Read more »