EDN

1.5A Constant Current Regulator for LEDs

The project aims to produce a linear regulator for use with LEDs by providing a constant current of 1.5A. The uses of high bright LEDs are covered in this project and like the other versions, many of ...
Electronic Design

Constant Current Regulator for Solid State Lighting Systems

ON Semiconductor has introduced the new NSIC20xx series of linear Constant Current Regulators (CCR) designed for use in solid state lighting systems.The new NSIC20XX series of CCRs offer a maximum ...
EDN

Driver circuit lights architectural and interior LEDs

LEDs are more efficient than incandescent lights and can last 100 times longer, but they require specialized electronic-drive circuits to avoid overstress conditions. The main operating parameter is ...
Electronic Design

Simple, Constant-Current Linear Regulator Improves LED Current Tolerance

Diodes Incorporated's AL5809, offered in a robust two-terminal PowerDI®-123 package, provides an improved accuracy, cost-effective solution for constant-current linear driving of LEDs. Diodes ...
Hackaday

Ode To The TL431, And A LiFePO4 Battery Charger

Nerd Ralph loves cheap and dirty hacks, and for that we applaud him. His latest endeavor is a LiFePO4 battery charger that he made out of parts he had on hand for under $0.50 US. (Although we think he ...