Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) paved the way for the full-spectrum lights and lasers used in a variety of today’s devices, and we have inventor Nick Holonyak to thank.
October 05, 2022 by Biljana Ognenova
As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based products. Could 2022 usher in even more GaN innovations?
December 27, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.
Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED lighting applications. This article covers these releases and their specifications.
July 17, 2021 by Ikimi .O
AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in µLEDs technology?
May 07, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
From EV charging stations to OLEDs in TV screens, Super Junction MOSFETs can be a useful design option when power efficiency is paramount.
December 09, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
Automated optical inspections can only be so thorough with QFLN packages. Pairing QFLN packages with side-wettable flanks facilitate the PCB assembly process.
October 15, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at the technology that can put a stop to it.
June 12, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
Managing heat in LED drivers is a challenge when the device encounters a high input voltage, but the output voltage is low. In these cases, an “energy sharing” mechanism may be a solution.
April 14, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
The new varistors feature surge protection of 6kA along with multiple-pulse protection against lower-level threats.
November 18, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
In this new research, gallium nitride (GaN) LEDs and their power supply are integrated onto the same monolithic chip.
August 15, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
This week, Diodes Inc. introduced a new IC for LEDs in automotive applications.
July 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Diodes Incorporated's new LED controller uses PWM to analog dimming conversion for display applications.
May 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Taiwan Semiconductor releases two new low-side constant current regulators for automotive LEDs.
March 22, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
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
Diodes Incorporated has released two new constant-current regulators for powering and dimming low-current LED strips.
March 26, 2018 by Nick Davis
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
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
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
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
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
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