Electronics & Smart Controls

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Indoor Applications | Jun 05, 2018

ULT's Everline PW Linear LED Drivers Offer Functionality and Flexibility with Wireless Programming

Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a global leader in lighting and a member of the Panasonic Group, recently introduced its PW Series of wirelessly programmable Everline LED drivers for indoor linear lighting applications. Read more »

Featured | App | Smart Lighting | Electronics | Jun 04, 2018

Functional Intelligence for Smart Lighting with Mobile Apps

OSRAM is innovating commercial lighting with mobile apps designed for lighting professionals and end-users. Easy configuration means you spend less time installing. OSRAM’s user-friendly apps empower users with switching, brightness adjustments and the ability to change color temperature from their smartphone. Read more »

Smart Lighting | Electronics | Color Sensor | May 28, 2018

Crestron Unveiled SolarSync™ Color Temperature Daylight Sensor

Crestron, a global leader in commercial lighting control technology, unveiled SolarSync (GLS-LCCT), its new daylight sensor with correlated color temperature (CCT) and a luminous intensity meter. Read more »

Fulham to Roll Out New Line of LinearHO High Output LED Retrofit Kits

At LightFair 2018 being held in Chicago May 8-10, Fulham, a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, will display its new line of Vizion LinearHO high-output LED retrofit kits. Designed to retrofit high-bay, vapor tight, and troffers, the new Vizion LinearHO kits are suitable for commercial and damp environments and deliver substantial energy savings when used to replace fluorescents lamps. Read more »

Espen Technology Releases Innovative Powerline Communication Dimming For 0-10V Fixtures & TLEDs

Espen Technology announced today that it is offering the VersaDim System, an innovative, comprehensive dimming and control system using PCLC powerline communication technology. Espen will be demonstrating the new system at LightFair International, Booth # 3867. 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 »

Two Drivers in One Housing for Luminaires with Direct and Indirect Light

The dimmable two-channel DALI DT6 constant current LED driver is the latest addition to the Premium SELV series and is already DALI-2 certified. It will typically be used in linear and panel luminaires in offices and healthcare facilities for direct and indirect lighting applications. Simple tunable white solutions are also possible. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Surge Protection | Apr 16, 2018

Inventronics Introduces New Surge Protection Devices

Inventronics has announced the release of a new surge protection device family designed to be used in conjunction with any of their LED driver families. Inventronics LED drivers offer industry-leading protection already but recognize some customers desire external protection for applications in hostile grid environments. These applications can include high bay, high mast, arena, roadway, industrial zones and open parking lot lighting. Read more »

LED Holder with Integrated DC/DC Driver - Developer Kit

The LUMAWISE Drive LED holder Type Z50, launched last September, has a built-in low-profile DC/DC driver that brings integrated functionality and flicker-free illumination to the company’s successful range of Zhaga-inspired Z50 LED holders for chip-on-board (COB) LED for spot and track lighting, without any change to outside dimensions. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Dimming Modules | Wireless | Apr 11, 2018

Acclaim Lighting Announces New Wireless Universal Dimming Module

Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative and advanced lighting technology, introduces its new wireless Universal Dimming Module (UDM-W). UDM-W is a multi-protocol driver designed to allow conversions between popular control systems, and allow for maximum control flexibility and integration with fixtures. UDM-W gives users a choice between a wireless and wired DMX input, by natively adding Acclaim’s Aria Wireless DMX technology. Read more »

LIFUD High Bay LED Driver & Smart Sensor

LIFUD just launched her second generation of high bay driver, LF-FHB series. It can be completely turned OFF even without cutting off the AC power. When the second generation of LF-FHB series works with a smart sensor (= microwave sensor + light sensor) which was developed by LIFUD R&D, the light turns on/off automatically. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver Modules | Outdoor Applications | Apr 03, 2018

Inventronics New 1200W LED Drivers Will Simplify and Lower Costs of Luminaire Designs

Inventronics has announced the release of a new series of ultra-high-powered LED drivers designed to solve many issues OEMs face in high-powered applications such as horticulture, high mast, airport and stadium lighting. By using one EFD Series LED driver instead of multiple lower-wattage drivers it eliminates the extra costs of mounting gear, junction boxes and complex wiring while providing more flexibility in the lighting fixture design. They also simplify the luminaire design by providing easier thermal management, lowering fixture weight and a stress-free installation. Read more »

Components | Electronics | Driver IC | Mar 30, 2018

Ricoh Launches a LED Driver IC with PFC and low EMI Emission for Mains Powered LED Lighting Applications

Ricoh Electronic Devices Co., Ltd. in Japan has launched the versatile R1700 LED driver controller. Designed to use in LED lighting applications and including features such as power factor correction, the controller boasts low EMI emission by zero voltage switching and various safety protection circuits. Read more »

Everline® PA LED Drivers Bring Auxiliary Output Power to 0-10 V Outdoor and Industrial Applications

Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a global leader in lighting and a member of the Panasonic Group, recently introduced its PA Series of LED drivers. Designed for the smart fixture, PA drivers eliminate the need for a separate power supply for sensors by providing 12 Volts DC (12 Vdc) or 24 Vdc auxiliary output power. Read more »

NFC Programming of LED Driver Parameters Is Standardized by MD-SIG

Manufacturers of LED luminaires currently use a variety of programming methods to set the operating characteristics of LED drivers inside luminaires. Simplified and harmonized methods are desired to enable LED driver programming on automated or manual production lines. Read more »

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 »