Optoelectronics
Innovative, high performance LEDs receive Network Rail certification
Marl International announced today that its 407 series of LED indicators has received a certificate of acceptance from Network Rail for use on railway infrastructure applications. This certification paves the way to bringing energy efficient LED technology to every rail signalling application including control units and signal box diagrams, for new installations and retrofits alike.
Diodes' versatile 9-Channel LED drivers improve LCD backlighting performance with 93% efficiency and 1% channel matching
Diodes Incorporated announces two, 9-channel LED drivers with internal charge-pumps for backlighting of small-LCD screens, keypads and LED lights. Working from 2.7V to 5.5V and driving 20mA, the applications include mobile phones and other portable consumer devices. Driving three groups of three LED channels and its three independent PWM dimmable control inputs the AL3158 provides a simple drive for RGB LEDs. The AL3159 with its versatile 3-wire...
uModule LED String Drivers with 40VIN Transient Protection
Linear Technology introduced the LTM8042 and LTM8042-1, DC/DC uModule LED drivers for strings of up to 8 white LEDs or 9 red LEDs. Capable of operating as boost, buck or buck-boost with 3V to 30V input voltage range, each device is a complete LED driver solution in a 9mm x 15mm x 2.8mm LGA (land grid array) package. The LTM8042 and LTM8042-1 boast 0.5% output current line regulation accuracy and can withstand up to 40V input transients. The LTM...
National Semiconductor - LED Driver with Dynamic Headroom Control for Automotive LCD Backlight Applications
National Semiconductor today announced the LM3492 LED driver with dynamic headroom control that accurately and efficiently drives current to two independently dimmable strings of LEDs. The LM3492, a member of National’s PowerWise energy-efficient product family, maximizes system efficiency and reduces system complexity and cost in automotive LCD backlight applications.
RECOM launches new LightLine AC Input LED Drivers
After the success of its DC LED driver modules, RECOM has developed a new series of constant current LED drivers with universal AC inputs, power factor correction and UL certification. The first two products in the all inclusive RACD series are a 12W and a 20W solution to meet the needs of the high brightness LED lighting market. With universal AC input and constant current output of 350mA or 700mA, the RECOM AC input LED driver modules are suita...
austriamicrosystems announces new high-precision LED driver ICs with lowest power consumption for next-generation TVs
austriamicrosystems has announced two new LED driver ICs that ensure the brightest and most brilliant video images. With the AS3695A -- a 16-channel white LED driver for direct lighting -- and the AS3695C -- a 16-channel white LED controller for edge lighting -- austriamicrosystems extends its portfolio of LED BLU (backlight unit) drivers and controllers for the latest generation of LCD TVs.
USB-based LCD-Controller
Data Modul presents the latest generation of their USB-based LCD-Controller. The LiveUSBII employs the latest chip generation and supports displays from QVGA up to UXGA resolution.
USB-based LCD-Controller
Data Modul presents the latest generation of their USB-based LCD-Controller. The LiveUSBII employs the latest chip generation and supports displays from QVGA up to UXGA resolution.
ON Semiconductor Introduces Low Power LED Driver Optimized for Coin Cell Powered Backlighting Applications
ON Semiconductor today introduced the CAT3661 - a new one-channel Quad-Mode™ LED Driver for ultra low power LED applications such as portable handheld medical equipment. “High efficiency and small size are often top of the agenda for designers of handheld electronics equipment,” said Anthony Russell, director of LED Power Products, ON Semiconductor. “The CAT3661 low power Quad-Mode LED driver utilizes patented technology to fully address ...
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors launches new site dedicated to the LED Light for you System Design Workshop
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has launched a new area on its LED Light site dedicated to the upcoming LED Light for you System Design Workshop, to be held in San Diego, Calif., October 28, 2010.