Lighting & Illumination

September 2024

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Figure 1a: Saturation current (Isat) comparison between a hard saturation ferrite power inductor (orange color) and soft saturation powdered alloy power inductor (blue color) at different ambient temperatures displayed by REDEXPERT. Saturation at an ambient temperature of 20ºC

Molded Power Inductors

By: Carlos Farnos, Dr.-Ing. Efrain Bernal / Editor: Gerhard Stelzer, Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG

Higher power requirements and miniaturization expose passives to rising temperatures, increasing the probability of thermal aging. This article explores how to select molded high-current power inductors, which are exposed to high temperatures for an extended time. The constant market demand to increase power density

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Date:

09/28/2024

KYOCERA AVX Introduces new IDC Splice Connectors

KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new 9179-000 Series IDC Splice Connectors, which are packed with features designed to make them an attractive alternative to traditional splicing so

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Date:

09/26/2024

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Figure 1: ESS integrated with solar inverter

Residential Solar: Part 4 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; SiC MOSFETs in energy storage system (ESS) designs

Abdel-Rahman Sam, Senior Principal System Architect, Wide-bandgap technology for renewable energy-based storage applications

ESS in residential solar installations Gradual but consistent improvements in the efficiency of residential solar generation systems have been instrumental in their growth around the world. This resulted in a generation of about 510 GWh of renewable energy in 2023, about 75 percent of which was from residential so

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Date:

09/24/2024

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Figure 1: Power optimizer in a residential solar installation

Residential Solar: Part 3 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; Power optimizers for residential solar with MPPT tracking

Damijan Zupancic, application marketing for residential solar and energy storage systems

In the quest for a greener, more sustainable future, residential solar installations are growing rapidly around the world, with 2023 seeing 365 GW of new installations [1]. As the world embraces residential solar, maximizing the efficiency of these systems becomes more and more vital. This is where power optimi

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Date:

09/16/2024

Hospital Lights Market Size to Hit USD 14.7 billion by 2034, at a 5.8% CAGR

Transparency Market Research Inc.

The global hospital lights market (병원 조명 시장) is estimated to flourish at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2034. Transparency Market Research projects that the overall sales revenue for hospital lights is estimated to reach US$ 14.7 billion by the end of 2034. A key drive

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Date:

09/13/2024

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Figure 1: Evolution of Infineon’s power transistors for string inverters

Residential Solar: Part 2 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; Enhance string inverter designs with the latest SiC and SJ MOSFETs

Damijan Zupancic, application marketing for residential solar and energy storage systems

Recent advancements in power transistors have positively impacted the weight, size, and power density of solar string inverters. This coincides with the rising adoption of residential solar generation systems, which has touched 510 GW in 2023 alone, as mentioned in the first article of this four-part series

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Date:

09/09/2024

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Figure 1: Types of solar PV installations

Residential Solar: Part 1 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; Harnessing the sun with residential solar solutions

Jonathan Schmitt Global, Application Manager for residential solar and energy storage systems

The global capacity to generate renewable power is growing rapidly — faster than any period in the recent past. In 2023, about 510 GW[1]of renewable power supply was added globally, with solar photovoltaic (PV) generation accounting for 75 percent of the addition. The next five years will see the fastest growth

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Date:

09/03/2024

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

The Electronic Lighting Market

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

According to a recent report from Fortune Business Insights, the global lighting market is projected to grow from $125.48 billion in 2023 to $169.44 billion by 2030. Having been around since 1835, this market has only recently transitioned from an electric- to electronic-driven market that encompasses a broad ran

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Date:

09/01/2024

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Figure 1: An LED front light system

LED Matrix Manager Empowers Automotive Front Light System

Jason Bai, Applications Engineer, Analog Devices

Intelligent front light systems are growing ata rate of 8.3% annually. They feature glare-free high beams, LED, and matrixlighting, which together form adaptive driving beam (ADB) systems. These ADB systems eliminate the risk of blinding on coming traffic. To further enhance safety and comfort for drivers, au

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Date:

09/01/2024

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Figure 1: An AC/DC flyback LED driver circuit.

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors for LED Drivers

Raul Wang, Business Development Manager, and Ron Demcko, Senior Fellow, KYOCERA AVX Corporation

The global LED lighting market was valued at $71.59 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.20% from 2024–2032, at which point it’s predicted to have grown to a value of $186.12 billion. Many of the reasons behind this steady growth trend have to do with th

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Date:

09/01/2024

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Figure 1: A 6-channel design covers most of the CIE 1931 color space using royal blue, blue, cyan, green, lime and red LEDs

Multi-Channel LEDs Optimize Lighting Applications

Technical Staff, Cree LED

LEDs are now available in a wider range of colors and spectral choices, opening new possibilities in luminaire design for both outdoor and indoor lighting applications. However, to successfully select and use these new products without problems and realize the full benefits of their improvements, several design gu

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Date:

09/01/2024

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Lighting the Way this Fall

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Welcome to the September issue of Power Systems Design Europe. It feels like PCIM has just passed, and now electronica is on the horizon. It is the largest show in the industry, and it’s one that I always look forward to visiting every two years. Unlike PCIM which is very targeted at power designers, electronica co

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Date:

09/01/2024

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Lighting the Way Forward

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Welcome to the September issue! We hope you had a fantastic summer, and if your kids are still at home, they weren’t too much of a nuisance. But seriously, the end of summer is always an exciting time, with the spooky season imminent, the Holidays right around the corner, and coming up in October,

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Date:

09/01/2024