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How to dim CFLs
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are replacing incandescent light bulbs at a rapid rate due to their tremendous energy savings and longer lifetime. Additional energy savings can be achieved by dimming, but the electronic ballast required to control the lamp has a higher cost and is difficult to design. This article explains how a CFL works, how to dim them, and describes a solution for 3-way dimming applications.

Build multicolor sign and video wall apps with RGB LEDs
Andreas Pohl describes the latest Avago RGB LED package approaches for full color indoor and outdoor displays and what needs to be taken into account when designing these large full color displays.

Protect LED driver in backlit displays
This circuit ensures that the driver subcircuit, including MOSFET and Schottky diode, are protected when the LEDS are disconnected

Touchscreens 101: Understanding touchscreen technology and design
This article looks at the three basic technologies and their key attributes

Soft-start functionality in LED driver soothes eyes
LED brightness goes from zero to 100% almost instantly. That property is welcome in a camera flash, but rather annoying for general lighting.

Photo frames vie to be 'third screen' at home
The lowly digital photo frame is emerging as a connected "third screen" at home, and the product's evolution has chip suppliers, consumer electronics companies and even wireless carriers seeing dollar signs.

Photo frames vie to be 'third screen' at home
The lowly digital photo frame is emerging as a connected "third screen" at home, and the product's evolution has chip suppliers, consumer electronics companies and even wireless carriers seeing dollar signs.

Is it time to reconsider DisplayPort?
In light of HDMI's widespread emergence and popularity, why are more than 180 computer and consumer electronics companies--and counting--actively supporting DisplayPort, another audio/video interface standard?


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