LEDs have a much longer lifespan than other types of lighting, up to 20 years in some cases and LED lighting is also capable of displaying a broad spectrum of colours, which adds to their appeal in display environments.

Although generally more expensive than conventional lighting, LED lighting will eventually pay off, and in the meantime, you will get less radiant heat production, longer bulb life, and you could even control them with your Smartphone.

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a.zanin

LED Lighting

October 1, 2018 10:48

The new School-year has began: let's give our children the right light at schools!

The right LED lighting in schools is important – after all, it helps pupils concentrate better. Here you can learn what to watch out for when implementing it.

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a.zanin

LED Lighting

October 1, 2018 11:43

Carlsberg - a case of lighting efficiency

Luminous efficency almost doubled, power consumption for lighting halved – new LED solution for Carlsberg’s Logistics Center in Høje Tåstrup

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Boss

22 hours ago

Hello Catherine,

Exciting and interesting project, but I think your timescales may be just too tight.
Looking at the LED it is a SMD, so you need to provide the PCB to mount it on...

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ToshibaSupport

1 week ago

The power supply, also known as a transformer or driver, is one of the most important components of an LED system. Using the wrong type of power supply can not only damage your LED product but can also...

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StevenPaulCote

2 weeks ago

Amy, please contact me ASAP. My startup company PopUp Cafes, has a worldwide COB LED Lighting project. Your articles are excellent and informative. Please email me in the US: stevenpaulcote@gmail.com our...

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Boss

3 weeks ago

That should work, but you may be able to get away with less load and reap the advantage of the LED efficiency. From what I have read the minimum load appears more critical during start up which your symptoms...

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Boss

1 month ago

Basically you need to deliver 1.5V to each LED in the chain, so a drive greater than 30V for 10 LEDs.
Use the component search tool for anything that will drive greater than 30V at 500mA
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/displays-optoelectronics/led-lighting-system-components/led-driver-ics/?searchTerm=led%20driver
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Water documentary - building a bandpass filter for viewing fluorescein in plants?

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GreigRS

LED Lighting

October 11, 2018 07:49

Lighting - discussing the halogen ban, smart lighting and managing a range of 5000 products

Discover more about the lighting range at RS Components, from smart lighting to the halogen ban and managing a range of over 5000 products.

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October 10, 2018 13:53

RS Pro DSO entry

Four channels would be great to verify popcorn effect an flicker on lighting de sign we do at work.

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ILS

LED Lighting

October 2, 2018 15:21

ILS MiniFlood Development Kits

The MiniFlood LED arrays from ILS are a compact light source, containing 12 OSLON SSL 80 LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.The ILK-MINIFLOOD-#### is a comprehensive kit of parts, perfect to plug and play with. Take a look at our video!

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a.zanin

LED Lighting

October 1, 2018 11:43

Carlsberg - a case of lighting efficiency

Luminous efficency almost doubled, power consumption for lighting halved – new LED solution for Carlsberg’s Logistics Center in Høje Tåstrup

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a.zanin

LED Lighting

October 1, 2018 10:48

The new School-year has began: let's give our children the right light at schools!

The right LED lighting in schools is important – after all, it helps pupils concentrate better. Here you can learn what to watch out for when implementing it.

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DavidKorzonek

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3 weeks ago

Change 12v 20W GU4 halogen light source to 10-30v 2W GU4 LED light source

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LED Lighting

1 month ago

How to select one contant current led driver for 10 led each led need 1.5 watt and 500ma

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ILS

LED Lighting

September 5, 2018 12:13

Intelligent Horticultural Solutions Lighting System at Plymouth University.

Controllable LED lighting is the lighting of choice for indoor plant growth. Plymouth University, with the help of Intelligent Horticultural Solutions (IHS) have been working on ERDF Agri-tech Cornwall’s research project.

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SaraBlackburn

LED Lighting

2 months ago

Costume lighting for 5-6 hours - advice on voltage, batteries etc!

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ILS

LED Lighting

August 8, 2018 07:38

ILS LEDiL Lens Selector Kits

Had trouble selecting a secondary optic for a new lighting application? The LEDiL Lens Selector Kit from ILS aids in the selection process. Whether it is a Lisa, Tina, Winnie or Strada this plug and play kit makes things easier. Available in RS.