Type: FAQ

Adjustable LED drivers have become more popular in recent years thanks to their ability to allow users to adjust the output characteristics of the driver to suit the application.  There are differing types of methods available to achieve this, from software interface (and a serial connection to the driver) to manual dip-switch selection.  For the […]

If you’ve ever noticed the lights flickering, chances are it’s due to fluctuations in power. This produces a flicker effect, from a barely-perceptible “ripple” to more obvious strobing. Prolonged exposure to light flicker isn’t just annoying, it can have a significant impact on workers’ well being, students’ concentration levels, patients’ recovery times and generally reduce […]

  Planning a lighting system for any project, whether commercial, retail, architectural, transport or other, should go beyond defining the layout and lighting style. It’s imperative to also consider what kind of power supply will meet the demands of the environment: for example, will the system be indoors or outdoors? Will it be subject to […]

The power factor of a power supply is a ratio of the real power consumed by a load (expressed in Watts) to apparent power (expressed in VA). It is expressed either as a number between 0 and 1 or as a percentage between 0 and 100%. Real power is the actual power drawn by the […]