The landscape of drivers for LED lighting is so vast and complex that even technicians often have a hard time navigating the multitude of different models and technologies.
Voltage drivers, current drivers, fixed drivers, dimmable drivers, CCT, RGB, PWM, KNX and all the odd acronyms... This guide is a quick course, with a practical, fast-paced slant, on lighting LED technology and the different power supply modes possible. Whether you are a technician or a hobbyist you will find practical and useful insights. Topics Covered Include: Categories of lighting LEDsTechnical Data and Key Characteristics of LEDsPower supply for LEDsLED LightbulbsLED TubesLED PanelsLED stripsConstant Current and Constant Voltage LED DriversMarking of LED drivers: how to recognize themTechnical characteristics of LED driversCommon Failures in LED DriversCable Sizing for LEDsControl and Regulation Electronics for LEDsCertifications and Quality Marks for LED driversCriteria for Replacing an Existing LED Driver