e525d7f1-4538-4644-82e4-d6eff305ff00 Avnet Americas Articles - Lighting May 26, 2021 at 7:00:00 AM GMT Lighting Up the Future: New LED Lighting in Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks Jamie Pederson 3226a55d-584d-44f3-8bee-687b97b79669 August 9, 2024 at 4:15:55 AM GMT Jam-packed event with hands-on workshops and technology demos focused on automotive, industrial, enabling technologies and more. Simulating the sun: Considerations for grow light design Cameron Coward 9810c5d6-e241-47b1-9314-7659a4561ac6 May 9, 2022 at 5:03:56 PM GMT The ability of the LEDs in today’s horticultural systems to accurately simulate the sun, and in fact any desired portion of the light spectrum, is leading to higher crop yields and profits. Here is a look at some of the key design considerations. LED innovation lights the way for next-generation farming Arvidas Jarasius 662409b8-ad38-4346-a641-3bf139fbecea May 3, 2022 at 5:00:57 PM GMT Innovation in horticulture LED lighting is turning the local farm-to-fork future of agriculture on its head. Are microLEDs the next big (small) thing? Philip Ling 1c4c383e-80b2-48c2-8d87-e1e3ade969cd March 31, 2022 at 3:59:28 PM GMT MicroLED is an exciting display technology, one that has attracted billions of R&D dollars in recent years. The technology is not ready for mass adoption yet, as the industry has to solve many challenges. Smarter lighting makes for healthier people 25e82cc9-7fb0-4775-8961-50da4b077e18 March 23, 2022 at 5:49:57 PM GMT Lighting can have an important effect on our well-being and effectiveness. In fact, lighting matters so much that UNESCO designated May 16 as the annual International Day of Light to recognize its role in healthy living. The LED has conquered the world of lighting fffe1e4c-34a5-451e-8de5-841fa425874b August 11, 2021 at 10:00:53 PM GMT Requiring very little power for the same output, the applications for LEDs are endless. And the reduced energy consumption makes them a perfect candidate for the manufacturer exploring carbon credits. Q&A: Carbon credits for LEDs? They’re coming soon 5359fd12-3c9d-4904-82a1-28ba023fa3e5 August 11, 2021 at 9:46:05 PM GMT Think your company isn’t large or sophisticated enough for carbon offsets? Think again. Now is the time for solid-state lighting to harness this nascent opportunity. Top nine considerations when evaluating microcontrollers 3a603c6a-8849-47fb-aaf5-3687164d720c December 22, 2020 at 7:00:00 AM GMT It’s hard to imagine modern life without touchscreen displays, televisions, washing machines, coffee makers, remote controls and connected devices of all types. Microcontroller units (MCUs) make these modern necessities possible. PoE + LEDs: An effective pairing, with some limitations a1615057-ddf4-4820-965b-a2baddc83262 March 17, 2017 at 9:00:00 AM GMT Using the evolving Power over Ethernet standard to supply DC power to LED-based lighting in place of using the AC line offers both new options and some serious concerns. AC/DC Supplies: Design and Make, or Just Buy? 4226ee69-7576-440b-9810-b51b7d896065 March 8, 2017 at 9:00:00 AM GMT How to implement the ubiquitous AC/DC supply is a complicated decision with many factors and perspectives, ranging from technical to regulatory ones. All-Around ESD and Heat Protection 2fcbaca8-6fa4-4d8c-bb7f-0dbbfbeb8def March 7, 2017 at 8:58:13 PM GMT See why LED lighting systems require high-performance ESD and overtemperature protection to achieve the best lifespan, maintenance costs and reliability. Automotive LEDs Deliver Greater Design Flexibility for Safety, Style and Efficiency a1bdb92f-abb8-4476-8be9-af424b8ccb4f March 7, 2017 at 8:57:48 PM GMT LED lighting has been making major inroads into the automotive market for two key reasons: safety concerns and energy consumption. Driving the LED Revolution for Light and for Art b2268b21-3195-4904-82a9-a780b927b76b March 6, 2017 at 8:57:56 PM GMT The emergence of LEDs as a usable and hugely beneficial light source has created a massive impact in the global lighting market. Old incandescent technology – if an approach that sees light created as a consequence of a conductor glowing and where LEDs: The Eyes and Ears of the Internet of Things 24b4c028-06d1-4441-a038-426ac6c3b0ce March 6, 2017 at 8:57:20 PM GMT It may seem to be a stretch to assert that LEDs play a truly important role in the future of the Internet of Things. After all, by themselves, they’re just lights. However, with sensors tucked neatly inside and a bit of intelligence... Securing LED Networks in the Age of the Internet of Things 0fffa416-19a4-4a39-ad2f-6b96700b1c58 March 6, 2017 at 9:00:00 AM GMT Recently, in Nuevo Arenal, a little sleepy village in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, a dozen criminals cut the lights to the town’s main street during the quiet 3 a.m. hour, and then injured... Internet of Things: Using Wireless-Controlled Lighting to Reduce Energy Costs 08375014-8463-4938-82f2-d219bece9646 March 6, 2017 at 8:00:00 AM GMT Traditional mechanical wired lighting systems offer users few cost effective options in managing usage and controlling lighting expense. Avnet WTWH Basics of LEDs f064ec3d-4aaa-4fbb-8768-c1be362a76e4 March 3, 2017 at 8:58:53 PM GMT Using the evolving Power over Ethernet standard to supply DC power to LED-based lighting in place of using the AC line offers both new options and some serious concerns. The Challenge of Dimming LEDs aa659596-ac70-4ec5-8812-b04b247b101b March 3, 2017 at 8:57:41 PM GMT One of the major issues that continue to plague light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is the challenge of dimming. LEDs Shed Light on New Applications — From Fighting Insomnia to Healing Wounds 86e6f05d-5ee1-443c-b63f-ea1c9b67d48a March 3, 2017 at 8:57:34 PM GMT LED use has dramatically increased as performance improves and costs decrease. Recently, nontraditional applications of LEDs delivering surprising quality-of-life improvements have grown in number. LEDs and Their Rapidly Changing Form Factor 490e7371-6e18-4faf-800b-e5c46b8d897f March 3, 2017 at 8:57:27 PM GMT From street lamps to industrial applications, LED use goes well beyond screwing an LED light into a desk lamp. Historically, retrofit LEDs have often emulated the form factor of the lamps they were replacing. LED Lighting Drives Efficiency & Control 202ca8ae-f46f-4b88-bc52-6e930eb0c989 March 3, 2017 at 9:00:00 AM GMT According to recent Energy Star publications, LED-based lighting can use 75% less energy than incandescent lighting. This can dramatically cut energy costs in large installations.