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OSRAM DS Driver Families from Inventronics

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:47:00 GMT

In May 2023, OSRAM sold its LED Drivers, Lighting Controls, LED Flex, and LED Modules business to Inventronics. The new Inventronics will represent a forward-looking global enterprise, that is dedicated to meeting sustainability needs worldwide, as w...(read more)

What is a chip scale package LED? And how does it differ from a chip-on-board LED package?

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:23:00 GMT

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are notorious for their high efficiency and long lifetimes. A diode is a semiconductor component which emits light in response to an electrical current being passed through it. The LED chip, when triggered by electron...(read more)

All you need to know about LCDs

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:53:00 GMT

The industry of displays is one that has rapidly grown and developed. Liquid crystal displays (LCDs), particularly monochrome LCD graphic modules have persevered and remains a popular choice in a variety of applications, due to their reliability and ...(read more)

Your LED Driver Questions Answered...

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:44:00 GMT

What is the difference between constant current and constant voltage LED drivers? The main difference between the two is in how they regulate and deliver electrical power to the connected load. A constant voltage (CV) driver regulates a specified out...(read more)

Choosing the correct TFT display

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:15:00 GMT

TFTs, or thin film transistors, refers to an active-matrix LCDs (liquid crystal displays). They are known for their resilience and versatility and have revolutionised how information can be presented across multiple applications. Choosing a...(read more)

Different purposes of light in horticulture

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:09:00 GMT

The use of light in horticulture has vastly increased in recent years. Knowledge of how light affects crops is still evolving, but what is clear is that light can benefit both crop health and yields. Different wavelengths have varying benefits and pu...(read more)

All you need to know about TFT displays

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:04:00 GMT

Known for their resilience and versatility, TFT displays have revolutionised how information can be presented and managed across multiple industries. TFT stands for thin film transistor, and in displays, this refers to an active-matrix LCDs...(read more)

Phasing out fluorescent tubes: Moving to sustainable lighting solutions

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:50:00 GMT

In recent years, the lighting market has shifted towards energy-efficient and sustainable solutions. Many governments and organisations across the European Union (EU) have been promoting more sustainable lighting technologies. The UK has followed sui...(read more)

All you need to know about OLEDs

sabrina.hobson — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:43:00 GMT

If you have anything at all to do with tech, you will have come across OLED displays. Commonly used in TVs, tablets, and laptops, but how much do you really know about OLEDs? Well, here is all you need to know about how they work and their pros and c...(read more)

Common ultraviolet (UV) LED light applications

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:23:00 GMT

Ultraviolet light is electromagnetic radiation outside the visible light spectrum. It is a useful technology with multiple applications. Let us explore a few…. UV curing Used in applications from manufacturing to dentistry, UV light can be us...(read more)

Does CRI matter in horticulture?

sabrina.hobson — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:14:00 GMT

Colour rendering index (CRI) is a common metric used in visible lighting that indicates the quality of a light source. It refers to the light source’s ability to show the actual colours of objects in comparison with natural sunlight. A high CRI...(read more)

Efficacy or Efficiency: What is the difference?

sabrina.hobson — Thu, 30 May 2024 13:49:41 GMT

With the horticultural LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lighting industry booming, along with it comes a world of terminology. For those working within this industry, understanding the terminology and methods of measurement is crucial to selecting suitabl...(read more)

10 Common LCD, OLED and TFT Display Questions

sabrina.hobson — Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

1. What is a TFT? TFT stands for ‘Thin Film Transistor’ – it is a type of LCD that gives higher resolution and better image quality than standard LCDs. These are usually coloured, but Mono is becoming more popular and therefore more...(read more)

Learn about Controlled Environments in Agriculture (CEA)

sabrina.hobson — Wed, 15 May 2024 11:46:00 GMT

CEA has emerged in recent years to better define the high-tech approach to sustainably producing more plants indoors, to combat climate change and the growing shortage of green space. Much research has occurred around CEA to define the optimum condit...(read more)

Interesting facts about ultraviolet (UV) light

sabrina.hobson — Wed, 08 May 2024 16:03:18 GMT

Ultraviolet light is electromagnetic radiation outside the visible light spectrum. It is a useful technology with multiple applications. The following are some interesting facts about ultraviolet (UV) light: One of the largest sources of ultr...(read more)