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Preparing for the Next Wave of Lighting Regulations

A Guide to the Lighting Standards and Codes to Expect in 2027 As a new year makes its inevitable way toward us, so too does the next wave of lighting standards, codes, and regulations.  In this article, we explain what’s coming in the regulatory landscape in 2027, and the trends that are driving major lighting ...Read More

Is ERP Power impacted by U.S. Tariffs for Chinese Products?

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a list of products imported from China subject to additional tariffs as part of the U.S. response to China’s unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of American technology and intellectual property.  Every single product that is imported into the US is assigned a ...Read More

LED Lighting: Reducing Costs and Helping to Protect the Natural World

Increased demand usually translates to higher prices for consumers. As the need for electricity grows, the focus on conservation also continues toÊincrease. Many companies that manufacture electrical products are working hard to develop items whichÊuse less energy, reduce costs, and have a softer footprint on the environment. LED lighting is a perfect example of this innovative approach to the efficient use of electrical power. ...Read More

LEDs: An Ubiquitous Technology for Many Industries

The explosive growth of LED technology is one of those things whichÊhave had multi-industry benefits Ð particularly with the invention of the high-output diode. When compared to incandescent, halogens, and mercury-bulbs, the LED is simply the most efficientlyÊknown way to convert an electric current into visible light. InÊother alternatives, a sizable amount of energy is lost as unused waste heat. ...Read More

The Basics of High Power LED Circuits

In the world of electronics, a light-emitting diode (LED) is one of most ubiquitous components available to the consumer. The simplest ones provide energy in a simple circuit for such low-power end uses as indicator lights. High-power LED circuits, on the other hand, are used to drive a variety of more sophisticated and energy-intensive applications such as outdoor flood lights, street lamps and billboards. Here are a few things to know about them. ...Read More

Why Invest in an Adjustable, Programmable Power Supply?

Adjustable power supplies are eminently affordable in terms of both initial purchase price and subsequent operating costs. The best ones provide a combination of low component count for low cost with high-efficiency for low power consumption and high power density to maintain a small size. In addition, programmable power supplies can drive multiple lighting fixtures thus lowering inventory costs. ...Read More