We are all familiar with the snap-on phenomenon of inexpensive TRIAC dimmers that are often used to control incandescent lamps –turn the pot until the light comes (snaps) on and then reduce the ...

One of the biggest challenges for new, energy-efficient CFL and LED-based lights that will replace incandescents is working with existing triac-based dimmer switches. Triac dimmers vary widely in both ...

Cirrus Logic Inc. introduced a digital LED controller that directly solves dimmer compatibility issues that have been a major barrier to consumer adoption of LED retrofit bulbs. Cirrus Logic Inc.

Solid state lighting applications are expanding as higher performance LEDs are now available. One application getting considerable attention is the retrofit of existing triac-based dimmers by ...

When operating a standard light switch, your choices are limited to turning the lights on or off. However, a light dimmer provides more versatility. Depending on the type of dimmer you choose, you can ...

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Triacs are at the heart of dimming controls for LED lighting. Triacs used in dimmers have normally been characterised and specified for incandescent lamp loads, which have high current ratings for ...

TP-Link’s Wi-Fi-ready switch works as well as it looks—provided you don’t care about HomeKit support or mind the monstrous cover. I’ll cut to the chase: TP-Link’s Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch Dimmer ...

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...