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MIMO Optical Communications Breaks New Ground

On July 21, 2023 in All, Computing, General, Lighting, Low Power, RF, Sensors, Wireless by Jon Gabay

While RF communications systems are very effective in allowing our devices to communicate and network, RF is not the only way. Low-cost LED-based multiple wavelength light-based communications are immune to RF noise and achieve good short-haul line-of-sight data rates by passing parallel data.

New Tech Tuesdays: Automotive Lighting: Differentiating Brands

On March 7, 2023 in All, Automotive, General, Lighting, New Tech Tuesdays by Rudy Ramos

From LEDs to OLEDs to laser lights, automotive lighting solutions are transforming the safety and functionality of vehicles, allowing drivers to better see the road and traffic signs in front of them and improving the vehicle’s cabin ambiance.

Tagged With: automotive, automotive lighting, automotive safety, laser light, led, oled

New Tech Tuesdays: Quantum Dot Technology Provides a Better-Lit Future

On April 26, 2022 in All, General, Lighting, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays by Tommy Cummings

In this week's New Tech Tuesday, we'll look at QD-based applications in lighting products from ams, OSRAM, and New Energy.

New Tech Tuesdays: These Products Help Take UV-C Effectiveness to a New Level

On March 29, 2022 in All, General, Lighting, New Tech Tuesdays by Tommy Cummings

In this week's New Tech Tuesday, we'll look at UV-C LED products from Luminus Devices, Lumex, and Vishay Semiconductors.

New Tech Tuesdays: Try These 3 LED Options for Automotive Illumination

On November 9, 2021 in All, Automotive, Lighting, New Tech Tuesdays by Tommy Cummings

In this week's New Tech Tuesday, we'll look at LED products from Infineon Technologies, ROHM Semiconductor, and Diodes Incorporated.

How Smart LEDs Light Up a Bright Revolution

On April 30, 2021 in All, General, Lighting by Paul Golata

Do not be left in the dark. Amphenol ICC Lighting Solutions feature a full range of lighting interconnect products such as receptacles, bases, domes, and connectors ideal for use in smart cities and intelligent buildings, including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Ask an Engineer for Griswold-Style Display

On December 15, 2020 in All, IoT, Lighting, Maker by Charles Byers

With a bit of clever design and construction, it is possible to create a very striking snowflake pattern generator as part of a holiday light display. Here are four implementation ideas for a homemade device that will surely be the coolest front yard ornament on your block.

Tagged With: bulbs, construction, holiday, led, light, lights, maker, snowflake, strands, symmetry

Keeping the Lights On: ESD and Thermal Protection for LED Lighting Systems

On January 29, 2019 in All, Circuit Protection, Lighting by TDK

There are several factors that can affect solid-state lighting including stress, packaging-related, and component-related issues. Discover the key threats that affect the reliability of LED lighting systems.

LEDs and Wireless Tech Combine to Build Intelligent Lighting

On January 3, 2018 in All, IoT, Lighting by Steven Keeping

Both LED lighting and low-power wireless technology have been decades in gestation. Although originally developed for different applications, the two technologies have converged to revolutionize lighting applications that provide more than just illumination.

Here Comes the Sun

On November 7, 2016 in All, Lighting by Mark Patrick

A team of engineers in Germany is addressing the challenge of getting enough light with a new, app-controlled intelligent lamp. The HEAVN One is a desk lamp, a daylight lamp and a room illuminator, all in one. It takes the well-established idea of the health benefits of light, and expands it in three different ways.

Tagged With: HEAVN, LED

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