Phihong USA has expanded its PDA072 and PDA080 constant voltage LED driver series with 0-10V dimming models. The new PDA072 Series addition, designated the PDA072W-24VG-R, is rated for outputs of 72W at 24VDC and the new PDA080 Series addition, designated the PDA080W-48VG-R, is rated for outputs of 80W at 48VDC. Both the PDA072 and PDA080 […]
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Dialight LED Family Receives DesignLights Consortium Certification
Dialight announced the listing of their 14,000 lumen DuroSite and SafeSite LED High Bay family on the DesignLights Consortium’s Solid State Lighting Fixtures Qualified Products List. Posting on the DLC list identifies the fixture as eligible for valuable utility rebate programs at the discretion of participating DLC utility partners and validates the High Bay’s exceptional energy […]
How to avoid errors when specifying sensor products
There are three things designers/engineers should seek to do when specifying sensor products. These are: thermal hysteresis, board mounts that are moisture sensitive, and sensors that are A/D convertible. The ability of the sensor to come back to the same output after a thermal change is called thermal hysteresis. Designers underestimate errors due to thermal […]
Four mistakes engineers make designing wireless sensors
With anything that is created, engineers make common mistakes in designing wireless sensors. Four mistakes commonly made are: over complication, using inexpensive technology, power issues, and not factoring global technological certifications. One of the first mistakes when designing wireless sensors is making the sensor/router pairing process too complicated and counterintuitive. Some engineers even make security […]
Future trends and challenges of the LED lighting business
The introduction of LEDs has the lighting industry facing many new challenges. With the introduction of LEDs the “digital era” began. This sped up development cycles so much that manufacturers are always busy developing new products. The lighting industry is used to relatively slow product development cycles – typically 9-12 months to introduce new products. […]
GreenPeak Technologies grows technology, development, and Smart Homes
GreenPeak Technologies, formed through the merger of Xanadu Wireless and Ubiwave (July 2007), develops RF communication chips for Smart Homes applications. Headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, it has offices in Belgium, USA, Japan and Korea. Xanadu Wireless, a Dutch fabless semi-conductor company, has been operating in stealth mode since early 2005. The Belgian company Ubiwave, pioneered […]
Podcast: Digital Controller Technology for Solid-State Lighting
Ikon Semiconductor’s integrated circuit (IC), for the dimmable LED retrofit market, is designed to meet cost and performance standards for today’s LED lighting products, while enabling greater design simplicity for bulb manufacturers and OEMs. Its IC solutions match the efficiency of comparative two-stage architectures, but with up to 25 percent fewer components. With broad dimmer […]
Magnalight’s Low Voltage Explosion Proof LED Light
The HAL-48-33W-LED, low voltage, explosion proof LED light designed for hazardous locations where high output, a low profile and durability are critical issues. Constructed of high-grade aluminum and fitted with CREE LEDs, the HAL-48-33W-LED Explosion Proof LED Light provides operators with a rugged light source that can be mounted in tight spaces without sacrificing output […]
Water-Resistant Ethernet Connectors
American CONEC Corp. is introducing its water-resistant Ethernet I/O port connectors with a special flange-mount for deployment in harsh environments such as security and surveillance equipment, GPS systems, communications, industrial machinery, and test and measurement equipment. The die-cast nickel-plated IP67-rated water-resistant connectors enable designers to use popular data ports in harsh-environments. The connectors come in […]
LED Explosion Proof Light with Pedestal Base or Magnetic Mount
The EPL-MB-161M-100 explosion proof LED light with aluminum base and magnetic mounting bracket produces 10,000 lumens and is designed to allow operators to use it as a portable pedestal mounted work light or a temporarily mounted area light. Non-sparking aluminum construction and an explosion proof LED lamp assembly provides high power light output and light […]
