Solid state lighting applications are expanding as higher performance LEDs are now available. One application getting considerable attention is the retrofit of existing triac-based dimmers by ...

The LM3445 from National Semiconductor enables a full 100:1 range of offline, uniform, flicker-free dimming for high-brightness LEDs with a conventional TRIAC forward or reverse phase-control wall ...

Here at Hackaday we’re no strangers to the colorful glow of LEDs. But what if there was more to appreciate beneath the surface? Back in 2011 [Windell] over at Evil Mad Scientist dug into a certain ...

Flickering LED tea lights are a friendly and safe alternative to having flaming little pots of wax situated around your home, but sometimes the flicker scheme leaves something to be desired. [Roger ...

It’s important to remember that the emergence of robots, drones, and self-driving cars goes hand in hand with the development of the smartphone. The sensors embedded in any midrange Android phone ...

First of all, apologies if this is not the appropriate forum for such a thing, but I didn't really think it appropriate to put anywhere else. In any case, I bought 2 30 light strings from the HEB up ...

KOCHI: One of the major issues confronting the modern world today is the pile up of electronic waste. The e-waste which contains toxic and hazardous materials, including mercury, lead, cadmium, ...

Let's say you have gone on a vacation halfway around the world and have shot tons of video to commemorate that trip. You return home and notice that many of the videos shot indoors with LED lights ...

This is an LED bulb that fits into a recessed light fixture. It can become an annoying strobe light in your home. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Q: I feel like I’m going to have a seizure. I’ve ...