In general terms, dimmers are devices that vary light level (intensity) of lamps by controlling the amount of power that is delivered to the lamp. Dimming can be controlled by either manual or ...

Maxim Integrated would like to highlight its MAX16841, an offline LED driver that provides flicker-free dimming from maximum light intensity down to zero intensity with both leading-edge (triac) and ...

Improving triac dimming capability for LED lighting up to 20W, Power Integrations has introduced LYTSwitch-3. Compatibility with leading-edge and trailing-edge dimmers is claimed, plus support for a ...

Using LEDs for lighting is an ever-more-popular application because of its high efficacy and long life. Dimmable lighting applications in residential and commercial installations will account for over ...

Shorter days are back, and homes across the country are chasing warmer light without wrecking evenings or budgets this autumn. A simple swap—trading a tired double switch for a modern dimmer—now sits ...

Dialog Semiconductor has improved its LED light dimming intellectual property. “The first LED driver from this new platform, the iW3688, delivers smooth, flicker and shimmer-free dimming supporting ...

Solid state lighting applications are expanding as higher performance LEDs are now available. One application getting considerable attention is the retrofit of existing triac-based dimmers by ...

Maxim Integrated Products (introduces the MAX16841, an offline LED driver that provides flicker-free dimming from maximum light intensity down to zero intensity with both leading-edge (triac) and ...