Electronics & Smart Controls

Products, Materials + Tools | Nov 19, 2013
Power Integrations Adds High-Line Parts to LYTSwitch-4 LED-Driver IC Family
Power Integrations Adds High-Line Parts to LYTSwitch-4 LED-Driver IC Family Power Integrations, the leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED-driver ICs, today added devices optimized for high-line applications, completing the roll-out of its LYTSwitch™-4 LED-driver IC family. LYTSwitch-4 ICs deliver accurate output current and high efficiency for bulb and tube applications and high-bay lighting. The devices simplify design and reduce cost while ensuring that lamps deliver uniform light output and provide exceptional performance in TRIAC-dimmable applications. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Nov 22, 2013
Triple Output High Current LED Driver Controller Drives over 250W of LED Power
Triple Output High Current LED Driver Controller Drives over 250W of LED Power Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3797, a triple output DC/DC controller designed to drive three independent channels of LEDs. Its fixed frequency, current-mode architecture delivers constant, accurately regulated LED current over a wide range of supply and output voltages. Its 2.5V to 40V input voltage range with transient ride through to 60V makes it ideal for automotive applications, which must operate through cold crank, stop/start and load dump scenarios as well as a wide range of industrial applications, RGB lighting, billboards and large displays. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Nov 22, 2013
Mean Well Announces Extension of Its HVG(C) Series with the HVG(C) 65 - 65W High Input Voltage LED Power Supply
Mean Well Announces Extension of Its HVG(C) Series with the HVG(C) 65 - 65W High Input Voltage LED Power Supply After the launch of the high input voltage LED power supplies~ HVG(C)-100/150 series, MEAN WELL announced the extension of its HVG(C)-65 (65W) series. Featuring with 180~528VAC wide range AC input, HVG(C)-65 series are not only fit for the general 230VAC main input, but also can be operated under 277/347/440/480VAC input in USA, Canada, and Japan. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Dec 20, 2013
Supertex Introduces Dimmable Low Cost LED Driver Solution for Bulbs and Tubes
Supertex Introduces Dimmable Low Cost LED Driver Solution for Bulbs and Tubes Supertex, a recognized leader in high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced PS30, a constant frequency (67kHz), constant duty cycle LED driver optimized for dimmable off-line LED bulb/tube applications, providing high power factor correction (PFC). PS30 is intended to drive a single switch, single inductor power converter (flyback for isolated version and buck-boost for non-isolated version) directly from AC line, 110V or 220V, for power levels up to 20W. PS30DB1 demo board provides a 6.3W design solution, achieving 93% PFC and greater than 81% efficiency with ±4% current accuracy. It can be modified for other power levels up to 20W. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 02, 2014
New Mains-Dimmable LED Lamp Driver from Diodes
New Mains-Dimmable LED Lamp Driver from Diodes Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced the AP1694, an AC-DC controller providing a universal high-performance driver solution for a variety of mains-dimmable LED lamp designs. Suitable for both 120V and 230V AC inputs, while supporting non-isolated buck, buck-boost and isolated flyback topologies, this part enables between 10% and 50% reductions in total BOM costs. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 15, 2014
Infineon BCR Linear Drivers for Low and Mid Power LEDs
Infineon BCR Linear Drivers for Low and Mid Power LEDs The BCR linear LED Driver family from Infineon offers the smallest size and lowest cost LED drive solutions and are perfectly suited for driving low and medium power LEDs in general lighting applications. They offer adjustable light output set by resistor and digital dimming via PWM input or PWM of power. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 23, 2014
New 45 W and 60 W LED Driver Featuring 3-in-1 Dimming from RECOM
New 45 W and 60 W LED Driver Featuring 3-in-1 Dimming from RECOM RECOM Lighting has introduced new series of 45W and 60W LED drivers for constant current LED luminaires. The RACD45-A and RACD60-A series come with a 3-in-1 dimming function so that the modules can be controlled with analog (1-10V), PWM, or external resistor dimming. The series operate with input voltages between 90VAC and 305VAC and include 4 different models with current outputs ranging from 700mA to 1850mA (RACD45-A) and from 1050mA to 4200mA (RACD60-A). Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 27, 2014
Xenerqi Releases the New XEL-A020A High Power Puck Driver
Xenerqi Releases the New XEL-A020A High Power Puck Driver Xenerqi Limited releases its newest Puck, the XEL-A020A, Universal input, Triac Dimmable, 18W 68mm Puck. This next generation of Xenerqi’s revolutionary down light driver, provides the same unsurpassed dimming, thermal and drive consistency available in XEL-012CA family but at a significantly higher power level. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 03, 2014
IR’s IRS2983 LEDrivIR™ Simplifies Design and Reduces Part Count for High Performance Dimming Applications
IR’s IRS2983 LEDrivIR™ Simplifies Design and Reduces Part Count for High Performance Dimming Applications International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2983 control IC for single stage Flyback and Buck-Boost topologies used in LED drivers and power supplies. The IRS2983 employs primary side regulation that reduces component count and simplifies design by eliminating the opto-isolator and other components necessary for isolated feedback for fixed loads. The device also features a rapid startup circuit that drastically reduces the turn on time of the system. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 05, 2014
New Everline LED Drivers and Modules Come in Range of Sizes to Fit More Application Systems
New Everline LED Drivers and Modules Come in Range of Sizes to Fit More Application Systems Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc. recently announced the launch of its latest generation of high efficiency LED drivers and linear modules as an expansion of the Everline family of lighting products. The new Zhaga and Zhaga-Hybrid LED modules and drivers will allow for easier installation of full featured, high-efficiency linear LED lighting systems with flexibility in multiple applications. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 14, 2014
STMicroelectronics Provides Demonstrator Board for Award-Winning LED Technology
STMicroelectronics Provides Demonstrator Board for Award-Winning LED Technology STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced a complete and configurable solution to develop and efficiently control a dimmable, high-brightness LED string (up to 100W) for street-lighting applications. Based on ST’s award-winning1STLUX385A digital power controller, the street-lighting plug-and-play design highlights the device’s ability to optimize LED efficiency at any dimming level and minimize power in idle conditions. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 21, 2014
Acuity Brands Begins Production of eldoLED ECOdrive Digital LED Driver Family
Acuity Brands Begins Production of eldoLED ECOdrive Digital LED Driver Family Acuity Brands, Inc., a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting solutions, announced today the introduction of the ECOdrive® family of LED drivers from eldoLED® and its launch to the OEM market. The driver family is manufactured on newly expanded high-speed surface mount technology (SMT) lines that can easily support production of more than 1 million LED drivers and 5 million LED boards. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 25, 2014
Marvell’s 88EM8187 LED Controller Delivers Unparalleled Deep Dimming Performance
Marvell’s 88EM8187 LED Controller Delivers Unparalleled Deep Dimming Performance Marvell announced the Marvell® 88EM8187 LED Controller Integrated Circuit (IC) Series, phase-cut, deep-dimming, single-stage AC/DC constant current controller for dimmable LED lamps and fixtures. This second generation LED driver IC builds on the industry-leading, 88EM8183 by using unique mixed-signal architecture with on-chip advanced digital algorithms. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 26, 2014
Supertex's New, Highly Efficient, High PF HV9805 LED Driver Delivers True DC Current for LED Lamps and Tubes
Supertex's New, Highly Efficient, High PF HV9805 LED Driver Delivers True DC Current for LED Lamps and Tubes Supertex, a recognized leader in high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced the HV9805, an LED driver IC, where the LED light source is arranged as a high voltage LED string in order to accommodate certain lamp form factors, while allowing for cost savings through less complicated cooling and optical arrangements. The driver includes a linear post regulator to provide a pure DC current drive, for flicker free light output. The linear post regulator also provides protection from line voltage transients. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Nov 07, 2013
Cirrus Logic CS1615A/16A: NEW! Lower Cost Single-Stage LED Driver Offers Best Dimming Performance
Cirrus Logic CS1615A/16A: NEW! Lower Cost Single-Stage LED Driver Offers Best Dimming Performance The Cirrus Logic CS1615A and CS1616A LED driver ICs feature bill-of-material cost reductions that provide a greater price comparison to competing single-stage products. Using proprietary digital technology, the CS1615A/16A are designed to identify the type of dimmer in use and adapt the algorithm to provide smooth, flicker-free dimming and solve complex engineering challenges that have slowed consumer adoption of LED retrofit bulbs. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 06, 2014
Tridonic's EMconverter Series Offers Emergency Light Functionality for Standard LED Modules
Tridonic's EMconverter Series Offers Emergency Light Functionality for Standard LED Modules With the EM converterLED product range, Tridonic provides simply implemented emergency light functionality with local battery supply for standard LED modules. The emergency light drivers feature reliable 3-pole technology with compatibility to most LED control units in the market. Thanks to power control, the maximum output for specified rated operating duration is always achieved in emergency light operation. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 07, 2014
Mean Well Adds 12 W and 25 W Constant Current Versions to Its PLM Driver Sereies
Mean Well Adds 12 W and 25 W Constant Current Versions to Its PLM Driver Sereies After the launch of 40 W AC/DC economical LED power supply PLM-40 series, MEAN WELL further introduced 12 W/25 W LED power supply with PFC function PLM-12/25 series, to fulfill the lower wattage requirement of the LED lighting market. Featuring 110-295 VAC input range and constant current design, both series have 4 kinds of constant current outputs from 350-1050 mA for selection. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 13, 2014
Dimmable Buck LED Driver from Diodes Incorporated Simplifies LED Lighting Design
Dimmable Buck LED Driver from Diodes Incorporated Simplifies LED Lighting Design Diodes Incorporated has introduced a dimmable buck LED driver enabling a reduction in component count and PCB size in 12 V and 24 V LED lighting systems and MR16-type LED lamps. The AL8807B is a hysteretic driver with an integrated power switch and operates at a switching frequency of 1MHz. The output current is set using a single external sense resistor. Read more »
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