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Marvell Launches LED Driver IC That Works With Legacy And Digital Controls
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The Editor of LEDs Magazine and Illumination in Focus reported that Marvell has announced the 88EM8189 LED driver IC that works with legacy phase-cut dimmer controls, and that includes a digital interface to allow developers to add network support to solid-state lighting (SSL) products. Indeed, the new driver can be combined with other Marvell ICs to directly support ZigBee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other networks in new LED-based lighting developments including smart retrofit lamps.
LED Driver IC
In fact, Marvell expressly mentioned replacement lamps as a key target market for the new driver IC. A number of wireless-enabled lamps have come to market in the past year, and Marvell asserts that its Smart Lighting Platform can reduce the bill of materials (BOM) in such product developments. The company originally announced the Smart Lighting Platform at the Consumer Electronics show in January 2012.
“Consumers increasingly are realizing the benefits of using Smart LED bulbs inside their homes,” said Philip Poulidis, vice president and general manager of Marvell’s Internet of Things Business Unit. “As part of Marvell’s end-to-end Smart Lighting Platform, Marvell’s new LED driver controller helps users make the transition from wall-dimmer-controlled LED lights to smart bulbs connected to the Internet, and controllable by smartphones and tablets.”
The new driver IC includes an I2C digital serial interface that is a standard means of connecting digital ICs in the electronics industry to add peripheral support in a product development. In the case of the LED driver IC, a development team could add Marvell’s 88MZ100 ZigBee microcontroller (MCU) or 88MC200 Wi-Fi MCU to a lamp design via the serial link. All of the ICs, along with a ZigBee-to-Wi-Fi-gateway IC are part of the Smart Lighting Platform.
The new 88EM8189 driver IC includes a separate AC-DC converter on chip to drive an MCU or other peripheral circuitry in additional to integrating the driver functionality — an important feature in minimizing the system BOM. Still, the driver IC enables lamp designs to meet the strict Energy Star requirements for 500-mW standby power when the lamp is powered off.
A lamp that utilizes the new driver IC can take dimming and on-off commands via one of the aforementioned digital interfaces. The driver delivers dimming over a range of 1-100%.
However, a smart lamp based on the new IC can still respond to a legacy phase-cut dimmer on the power circuit. Marvell used the same AC-DC driver design that is in the 88EM8187 IC designed specifically for use with phase-cut dimmers. “The innovation in our 88EM8189 chip delivers a greater user experience — automated wireless light control through the Internet and backward compatibility with existing dimmers — at a significantly lower price point,” said Poulidis.
Marvell also supplies the Smart Lighting Platform in forms for dedicated modular drivers intended for use in luminaires. For example, the company announced the first customer for its 88EM8801 LED driver and 88MZ100 wireless MCU at Lightfair last year.
Marvell also offers a reference design for the new 88EM8189 LED driver IC. Moreover, the design is in a form factor that would allow it to fit in the neck of a retrofit lamp.
Novel Energy Lighting can supply smart lamps and drivers for its clients. Whether required for a new office building or to use in the remodelling of a shop, we are able to source drivers to give your lighting the interconnectivity you need.
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With the growing need to save energy, the use of LED lighting has become more common. LED technology has made many successful advances, and is now the preferred lighting method. Below are the top benefits of LED lighting that justify its green revolution credentials.
Benefits of LED Lighting
- Long life – The top benefit of LED technology is that it has a long lifespan. These lights last longer than traditional lighting with exceptional lifespans of up to 100,000 hours. LED lightscan be fitted and forgotten, as they may not require replacement for about 10-20 years. In contrast, incandescent and halogen lights last for just 1000 to 2000 hours, which means you spend a lot of time on ladders replacing them!.
- Energy efficiency –Conventional light bulbs convert >80% of energy into heat, which makes the atmosphere warm, and eventually stop working due to excess heat. They are great space heaters, but not great lights! In contrast, LED lights can save >80% power, and they emit less heat. As a result, less electricity is used which saves money on energy bill payments. Such energy efficiency reduces maintenance and replacement costs, as well.
- Eco-friendly – LED lights are free of mercury, unlike fluorescent lighting, which contains mercury and other such toxic chemicals which can be hazardous for the environment. Moreover, LED lighting is 100% recyclable. One LED bulb saves material and production of up to 25 incandescent bulbs. Therefore, it considered an eco-friendly lighting solution.
- Design flexibility – LED lights have unique design flexibilities, wherein dimmable illumination is possible. The dynamic control of light, distribution and colour makes these lights efficient and innovative. Such lighting can set the mood and ambience with its incredible lighting effects. Moreover, these lights have novel shapes to produce effective illumination.
- Low-wattage – One of the key advantages of LED lights is that low power supply can be used for illumination (for example solar photovoltaic). Thus, external energy sources can also be used to operate such lighting for an outdoor setting. It also makes LED lighting very convenient for boats, yachts, and other marine vehicles, which often rely on battery power..
These are just a few benefits of LED lighting. However, there are many other such benefits of these lights that save energy and money for a greener future.
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LED Candles – Innovative Hospitality Décor
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Home and Hospitality décor does not always rely on furniture, flowers and wall-hangings. Lighting also plays a vital role, and the right look can create a sophisticated ambience.Novel Energy Lighting supplies a range of quality LED Candles for decorative lighting, including top sellers by Philips and Megaman.
Led Candles
Philips candles come in two ranges: CorePro LED, which are non-dimmable, and Master LED, which are dimmable. The CorePro LED range is frosted and compatible with existing E14 lamp holders. They are an excellent retrofit replacement for incandescent lamps, andb with 4W of LED they can replace a 25W incandescent bulb. These bulbs are cost-effective and long-lasting with an average life is 20,000 hours (L70). The dimmable Master LED candles come in either 4W or 6W versions, which are equivalent to 25W or 40W. The average life of these candles is 20,000 hours (L70). These lamps are available with bayonet and screw bases, including an aesthetic flame-tip design. These candles come in 2700K warm white colour temperature and feature a 3 year warranty. Average CRI is 80, and the 4W delivers a luminous flux of 250Lm, whilst the 6W delivers 470Lm.
Megaman candles are available as dimmable and non-dimmable bulbs. There is a choice of the frosted 3.5W, opal or clear 7W, and twisted gold and clear 5W bulbs. These candles are ideal replacements for incandescent candles. These decorative lights have an average life of 15,000 to 50,000 hours (L70). Moreover, these candles come in a 2800K warm white colour temperature, with up to 3 year warranties. These decorative LED Candles can accentuate any ambience, and deliver energy savings whilst providing an innovative décor.
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LED Lighting – The Efficient Way of Saving Energy
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Having quality lighting is an important factor for many businesses. Many are turning towards LED as the best option to meet their lighting needs. LED or the light-emitting diode is an energy-efficient light source that provides light for a longer duration. It uses a semiconductor to produce light, and compared to incandescent lights, LED bulbs are much more energy-efficient. LED lights reduce energy consumption by 50% or more. The average life of these lights is 25,000 hours or more, which can be 25 times longer than any other type of lighting. In other words, these lights can be used for many years without failing. Another important fact is that LED bulbs emit much less heat than their incandescent equivalents. They can run up to 90% cooler, which helps with longevity, reduces fire risk, and also stops luminaire damage.
Led Products
The LED was first invented by a GE employee named Nick Holonyak, Jr. in 1962. Thereafter, the technology gathered pace and costs reduced,making it an efficient solution for genera; lighting. Switching to LED lighting can decrease electricity consumption , and also significantly reduces carbon emission.
LED lighting is used almost everywhere, for instance, traffic lights, TVs, vehicle lights and display areas. There is a wide range of application of such lighting due to its exceptional characteristics. It is preferred more than any other lighting, because of its easy maintenance, compact size, breakage resistance, and controlability. LED’s do not have mercury, and therefore, do not have much of an impact on the environment. This lighting is more efficient than compact fluorescent lights or CFLs. Novel Energy Lighting exclusively provides LED lights like LED tubes, panels, downlights and LED spots to support nature and save energy efficiently.
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‘Most energy-efficient’ LED light revealed by Philips
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The prototype lamp uses half the energy of equivalent lights on the market
BBC News reports that lighting company Philips has developed an LED lamp that it describes as “the world’s most energy-efficient”. It said the prototype tube lighting LED is twice as efficient as those currently used in offices and industry around the world but offers the same amount of light.
Being able to halve the amount of energy used could bring huge cost and energy savings.
Lighting accounts for more than 19% of global electricity consumption.
The prototype tube lighting produces 200 lumens per watt (200lm/W) compared with 100lm/W for equivalent strip lighting and 15lm/W for traditional light bulbs.
What is LED lighting? Light-emitting diodes have been around for years. Traditionally, they have been used as indicators on electrical devices, such as standby lights on TVs. This was because LEDs were available only in red, but recent advances mean that other colours are now available, and the light emitted is much brighter.
White light (used for general lighting) using LEDs can be created via a number of techniques. One example is mixing red, green and blue LEDs.
It is suggested that LEDs can last for up to 100,000 hours, compared with the 1,000 hours of traditional incandescent light bulbs and compact fluorescent lamps’ (CFLs) 15,000 hours.
The technology is also much more energy-efficient, using up to 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs. The long lifespans and low energy use make LEDs economically attractive because even though the fittings cost more, the running and maintenance bills are lower.
“This is a major breakthrough in LED lighting and will further drive the transformation of the lighting industry,” said Rene van Schooten, chief executive of light source and electronics at Philips.
“It’s exciting to imagine the massive energy and cost savings it will bring to our planet and customers,” he added. The lamps are intended to replace the fluorescent tube lighting used in offices and industry, which currently account for more than half of the world’s total lighting.
In the US, for example, such lighting consumes around 200 terawatts hours (TWh) of electricity annually. Swapping to the energy-efficient lamps could save $12bn (£7.8bn) and stop 60 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere, according to Philips.
LED light bulbs are more efficient than traditional incandescent ones because there is less energy loss through heat. However they tend to be more expensive than ordinary light bulbs.
Philips expects the light to go on the market in 2015, initially to replace office lighting. Ultimately though it is seen as a real alternative to lighting in the home. The company has not yet published prices but a spokesperson told the BBC that the cost would not be significantly more than current LED tube lights.
The Energy Saving Trust – a UK charity which provides advice on how to cut carbon emissions – said manufacturers’ claims always had to be treated with caution, but added that if Philips could bring the product to market it would represent a major advance.
“The typical performance of LEDs we have trialled and tested before has typically been in the range of 50 to 70 lumens per watt which is significantly better than traditional lighting – so if this new Philips product can perform as claimed then it represents a huge leap forward in performance,” James Russill, the trust’s technical development manager, told the BBC.
“It is also good that this product is aimed at office environments, where lighting is often left on for 24 hours per day – the potential for reducing electricity demand is therefore very high.”
Novel Energy Lighting sells a range of Philips LED tubes in various colour temperatures, wattages, and lengths. The latest mode in the range MasterLED Tube Value InstantFit is destined to become an instant hit, since it allows users to retrofit into existing fluorescent fittings – electromagnetic or electronic – with no wiring changes required. This makes for a very quick and cost effective swap out, so the energy savings can begin all the sooner.
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LED panels – Simple and Efficient Light Retrofit
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Planning to update your office interior? Don’t forget to replace your lighting. Enhance your space with simple and efficient LED panels. Novel Energy Lighting sells these fittings in different shapes and sizes to complement any space. We offer a wide range of LED panels including Philips CoreLine, FYT, Megaman Plateia, and Heathfield panels. These panels are eco-friendly and come in round, square or rectangular shapes to make for a simple retrofit solution. Square 600mm x 600mm panels are an ideal retrofit for fluorescent 2ft quad grids, 600mm x 1200mm rectangular panels can replace fluorescent 4ft triples, and the round panels come in a variety of sizes to replace 18W and 26W PL-type fittings. You can enhance or create a unique setting in offices or retail stores with whilst saving >50% energy.
Led Panels
LED panels are cost-effective and power-saving. The panels that Novel Energy Lighting provides are suitable solutions for a sophisticated environment. They are easy to install and maintain. You can save over 50% energy with these lights, and some panels come with warranties of five years. Average lifetimes for LED panels are 50,000 or more hours (L70). We have focused our range on quality of light output, and look for CRIs in excess of 80Ra.
We offer dimmable as well as non-dimmable fixtures for environments that require adjustable lighting modes. Applications include hotels, meeting rooms, shopping malls, and other commercial spaces. Such places need lighting that enhances the interiors, and these panels do just that. So, retrofit your fluorescent fittings with these LED panels today.
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Do your customers complain about poor lighting in your hotel? Do you want to replace constantly failing halogen bulbs with efficient LED lighting in your hospital for the convenience of the hospital staff and patients? You can use LED GLS bulbs to improve the lighting of general spaces. Whether a restaurant, office or school, efficient lighting is essential. Novel Energy Lighting provides quality LED GLS bulbs to create an elegant ambience while saving energy, with brands like Philips, Megaman, Emprex, and others.
LED GLS Bulbs
You can now save energy up to 80% or more by using such lights. LED GLS bulbs come in bayonet or screw bases for lobbies, stairways, corridors, and other spaces, where constant lighting is required. Most of these bulbs are an ideal retrofit for incandescent, fluorescent or halogen bulbs. They are economical and eco-friendly; theyare free of mercury, consume less energy, and are long-lasting. These LED bulbs are ideal for everyday light fittings, and are instant-starters.
You can now improve the look of general spaces like hospitality areas by using these beautiful and sophisticated LED GLS bulbs.. You can buy dimmable or non-dimmable versions, and also bulbs that incorporate microwave and light sensors. Each of these bulbs is made with a robust design, Available from Novel Energy Lighting with warranties ranging from 18 months to 5 years, and with power rating from 5W(=32W) to 20W (=100W. They are a quick fit and forget solution, as lifespans range from 15,000 – 50,000 hours. So, buy LED GLS bulbs to enhance lighting in general applications!
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Lighten Your Space with Power-Savers
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Lighting any space is important, but the skill is choosing the right lamps and luminaires to make the space look great. You can make a lasting impression with the lighting you use in your home, office, or commercial space. For instance, if you have a showroom, spot lighting is important, to show off your products clearly. LED GU10s are a great choice, and can be used for accent lighting to brighten each section. Novel Energy Lighting sells a range of LED GU10s by various manufacturers, ranging from 3.5W to 8W, which is equivalent to 35W to 65W halogen lighting. Halogen bulbs consume more electricity, and burn a hole in your pocket. Whereas, LED bulbs generate less heat, and are consume up to 90% less energy.
Philips LED GU10 Lamps (MV)
Moreover, there are dimmable and non-dimmable options to accentuate the space and add ambience. Novel Energy Lighting offers GU10 bulbs from brand such as Philips, Megaman, Toshiba, Heathfield, and Greenworld. These bulbs are ideal for reception areas, meeting rooms, hotels, lounges and restaurants, as these spaces need constant illumination and long-lasting lighting.
LED GU10 bulbs are long-lasting power-savers with average lamp life of 25,000 to 50,000 hours. Moreover, these lamps reduce maintenance costs as well as replacement expenses.. These LED lights come with a warranty of 3 to 5 years. So, brighten your space with these incredible power-savers!
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Use light to create an elegant ambience without consuming too much of energy. Make use of LED lighting to save energy. The overwhelming variety of lighting options available, can make it an arduous job to choose the most appropriate light. Halogen bulbs are energy-consuming and expensive, with high operational costs. However, LED downlights are cost-efficient and perfect for lighting any space. Novel Energy Lighting introduces downlights that complement the ambience of a home, office or commercial space like a shop, hotel, bar, or restaurant.
LED downlights
Saving energy is the key feature of LED lighting. LED downlights are the perfect replacement for 50W Halogen bulbs. They can also be used to replace 2 x 18W or 2 x 26W CFL downlights. . These products come with various additional features such as microwave or infra-red passive sensors (PIRs), photocells, dimmable, and rated for indoor, outdoor and shower/bathroom environments. LED downlights come in various formats, such asrecess-fit, adjustable (gimble), round panels, , and accent elbow,. Most of these fittings are of low wattage, and can be used as ceiling lights or shelf lights. These sleek and compatible lightings do not take much space, and are easy to install.
The average lifespan of LED downlights is about 50,000 hours (L70). So, you can install and forget about them as the long-lasting illumination will barely affect your lifestyle. These lights come with long warranties. They do not flicker, hum, dazzle, or emit harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, and dot not contain mercury or lead. Applications include commercial settings such as schools, hospitals, offices, and supermarkets. It is essential to select the right downlight when enhancing the interiors of offices, homes and commercial spaces. So, why not use our LED products to make an impression!
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Novel Energy Lighting Newsletter March 2014 – DISCOUNTS!
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