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Diodes Incorporated Introduces New LED Driver-Controller for Automotive Applications

This week, Diodes Inc. introduced a new IC for LEDs in automotive applications.

July 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Diodes Incorporated Announces Versatile New Boost Controller for LED/LCD Display Applications

Diodes Incorporated's new LED controller uses PWM to analog dimming conversion for display applications.

May 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

New LED Drivers from Taiwan Semiconductor Reach Many Automotive Applications

Taiwan Semiconductor releases two new low-side constant current regulators for automotive LEDs.

March 22, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Adjustable Step-Down DC/DC Constant-Current Control: An LED Controller from Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated announced a new adjustable constant-current LED step-down (buck) DC/DC converter that accepts an input voltage ranging from 5V to 60V.

April 11, 2018 by Nick Davis

A Simple Method of Driving Low-Current LED Strips: Current Regulators from Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated has released two new constant-current regulators for powering and dimming low-current LED strips.

March 26, 2018 by Nick Davis

LED Dimming: A High-Power 40V Buck LED Driver with Two Dimming Methods from Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated has released a high-power 40 V LED controller that's capable of driving up to 3 amps of current.

March 06, 2018 by Nick Davis

Need a Current Regulator? Use a Voltage Regulator!

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, shows you how linear voltage regulators can also be handy in constant-current applications.

February 12, 2018 by Robert Keim

Adjustable Linear Constant-Current Control: An LED Controller from Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated announces two new adjustable constant-current LED controllers that accept input voltages ranging from 4.5V to 60V.

January 22, 2018 by Nick Davis

LED Control for Automotive Applications: A 3-Channel Constant-Current Linear LED Controller from TI

Texas Instruments recently introduced their new 3-channel high-side constant-current linear automotive LED controller that gives designers more lighting design flexibility.

December 27, 2017 by Nick Davis

Wide Input Voltage Range in a Small 6-Pin Package: ON Semi’s New LED Dimmer

Take a look at ON Semiconductor's new LED constant-current dimmer, which is designed for middle- to high-power LED lighting applications.

November 21, 2017 by Nick Davis

Simplify Your Lighting Design: A New Constant-Current Regulator from Diodes Incorporated

ICs such as the BCR401U provide high-quality control of LEDs for applications that require something better than the typical series-resistor arrangement.

May 25, 2017 by Robert Keim

Building an Infrared Tracker with a PICAXE 14M2 and a Stepper Motor

Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.

January 17, 2017 by Charles R. Hampton

LED Arrays: One Resistor or Many?

When you have multiple LEDs with a common anode or common cathode, can you use just one current-limiting resistor? Let’s take a look.

November 15, 2016 by Robert Keim

Build Your Own LED Saber—Audio and Power Systems

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.

October 19, 2016 by Jeremy Lee

The Basics Behind Constant-Current LED Drive Circuitry

This technical brief discusses the reasoning behind and implementation of constant-current drive circuitry for illuminating LEDs.

August 23, 2016 by Robert Keim

Driving LED Arrays with an Arduino

All you need to know about LED arrays. If you want to learn about them, drive one using an Arduino, or build them, this is the place to start.

July 11, 2016 by Cezar Chirila

Use a DC Motor to Power LED Headlights on a Longboard

Build a generator-powered LED headlight for a longboard for very cheap.

April 20, 2016 by Jacob Smith

Make Lighting Easy with Smart LEDs

Smart LEDs are becoming increasingly popular and very inexpensive. It's a great time to pick some up and experiment!

January 01, 2016 by Alex Udanis

Make an Analog Sound Reactive LED Strip

This analog design allows your LEDs to respond to your music. Just plug your music source into this which sends a channel to your sound system and some LEDs.

October 28, 2015 by Fadi Kasem

Osram Introduces First Automotive Camera with Infrared and Visible Capabilities

The first automotive camera with infrared and visible capabilities enables advancements in driver safety and accident avoidance.

June 03, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley