Solid-state lighting (SSL) differs from conventional lighting in that it uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of filaments, plasma, or gases. Although still relatively early in its development, ...

For several years manufacturers have been introducing LED bulbs onto the market with the eventual goal of replacing incandescent and CFL lamps. The design of these lamps has evolved from very simple ...

Developing a switched-mode power supply for dimmable LED fixtures is a significant engineering effort. Changes in the specification of the actual lighting elements or the functionality of the fixture, ...

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