LED Driver Training Jun 05 CN TWLED Drivers
June 2005
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How Light Emitting Diodes Work
Holes (Lower Energy) + Electrons (Higher Energy) Release Photon Light Beam
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Things you need to know about LED
LED brightness is proportional to forward current Forward Voltage Changes from LED to LED For a given LED, forward voltage is proportional to forward
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The purpose of having LED driver is to provide a constant current
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It is difficult to match LEDs for equal brightness As LED technology improves, forward voltages are dropping
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Ultra Bright LED Applications
LCD backlighting Flashlights Signs Outdoor landscape lighting Gaming machines LCD TV Consumer audio products White goods Home in……