Advancements in LED technology have dynamically changed the landscape in general lighting and enabled innovation in markets such as automotive, healthcare and smart agriculture—but making it happen is no easy task. Explore our resources to stay up to date with lighting trends and technology.

Product compliance after Brexit: UKCA and what you need to know

By Andrew Hutton - 2021年3月17日

From the end of 2021, the CE mark will no longer be recognised in the UK. Andy Hutton gives a run down of what you need to know about the new UKCA mark.

Recent advances in wireless technology have enabled the use of mesh network topologies in home and building control applications, but what are your options, and can you combine them?

A quick guide to multi-standard mesh networking

By Alessandro Mastellari - 2019年4月11日

Recent advances in wireless technology have enabled the use of mesh network topologies in home and building control applications, but what are your options, and can you combine them?

To mark International Women’s Day, we spoke to two female engineers at different points in their careers – one from the UK and one from Germany – to find out from them what their take is on being a woman in engineering

Women in engineering – where are we now?

By Lisa Rees - 2019年3月7日

To mark International Women’s Day, we spoke to two female engineers at different points in their careers – one from the UK and one from Germany – to find out from them what their take is on being a woman in engineering and to learn more about t

Andy Hutton investigates the problems that LED flicker can cause in day-to-day life and the steps designers can take to prevent it in their lighting applications.

What is LED flicker - and how to prevent it

By Andrew Hutton - 2019年1月9日

Andy Hutton investigates the problems that LED flicker can cause in day-to-day life and the steps designers can take to prevent it in their lighting applications.

ENEC (European Norms Electrical Certification) is the European hallmark for luminaires and related products and is used to demonstrate compliance with European safety standards. This certification system also includes LED drivers

Designing safe certified and efficient power solutions for LED lighting system

By Philip Lechner - 2018年11月22日

ENEC (European Norms Electrical Certification) is the European hallmark for luminaires and related products and is used to demonstrate compliance with European safety standards. This certification system also includes LED drivers - the electronics th

And so electronica 2018 is over. In our final post, we look back on the best bits of day three.

From humanoids to holograms and humanity projects - How Avnet showcased the future at electronica

2018年11月16日

And so electronica 2018 is over. In our final post, we look back on the best bits of day three.

Another day at electronica 2018 has passed and it was arguably even busier than the first. A constant stream of customers and suppliers kept the atmosphere on the Avnet Abacus stand buzzing, and our schedule was packed full of great speakers and demo

electronica 2018 day two highlights

2018年11月15日

Another day at electronica 2018 has passed and it was arguably even busier than the first. A constant stream of customers and suppliers kept the atmosphere on the Avnet Abacus stand buzzing, and our schedule was packed full of great speakers and demo

On a crisp morning at Messe Munich there was an excited buzz around the exhibition centre as electronica 2018 opened its doors. Read what happened on day one.

electronica 2018 day one highlights

2018年11月13日

On a crisp morning at Messe Munich there was an excited buzz around the exhibition centre as electronica 2018 opened its doors. Read what happened on day one.

The lighting industry is not short of options for digital connectivity, but what it needs is a standard that adapts itself to change. Enter Bluetooth 5.

Future proofing lighting systems with Bluetooth

By Alessandro Mastellari - 2018年5月9日

The lighting industry is not short of options for digital connectivity, but what it needs is a standard that adapts itself to change. Enter Bluetooth 5.

As LED luminaires have continued to develop in complexity and range and the number of different fixtures on the market has increased, lighting designers have begun to demand more flexibility from their driver hardware.

Programmable drivers add flexibility to LED lighting

By Don Schriek - 2016年12月8日

As LED luminaires have continued to develop in complexity and range and the number of different fixtures on the market has increased, lighting designers have begun to demand more flexibility from their driver hardware.

Thermal management is of critical importance in LED lighting systems. LEDs themselves give off heat when lit due to their own inefficiencies, and knock on effects of that heat can rapidly reduce the LEDs’ lifespan if it isn’t managed carefully.

Calculating LED heatsinks

By Giovanna Monari - 2016年5月22日

Thermal management is of critical importance in LED lighting systems. LEDs themselves give off heat when lit due to their own inefficiencies, and knock on effects of that heat can rapidly reduce the LEDs’ lifespan if it isn’t managed carefully.

LEDs are widely touted as the perfect solution for lighting applications because, in theory at least, they last forever.What’s less frequently spoken about is that circuit protection can make or break the design.

Circuit protection is vital for long lifetimes in LED lighting

By Adam Chidley - 2016年1月7日

LEDs are widely touted as the perfect solution for lighting applications because, in theory at least, they last forever.What’s less frequently spoken about is that circuit protection can make or break the design.

Thermal management is a key element of LED lighting design, ensuring reliable operation, better performance and extended device lifetimes.

LED thermal management: Is it just me or is it getting hot in here?

By Giovanna Monari - 2015年3月19日

Thermal management is a key element of LED lighting design, ensuring reliable operation, better performance and extended device lifetimes.

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