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MIMO Optical Communications Breaks New Ground

On July 21, 2023 in All, Computing, General, Lighting, Low Power, RF, Sensors, Wireless by Jon Gabay

While RF communications systems are very effective in allowing our devices to communicate and network, RF is not the only way. Low-cost LED-based multiple wavelength light-based communications are immune to RF noise and achieve good short-haul line-of-sight data rates by passing parallel data.

Tagged With: communications, led, light, mimo, mimo optical communications, noise immune, optical, rf alternative

Making Sensor Technology Less Blurry

On July 7, 2022 in All, General, Sensors by Paul Golata

The ability to detect and identify an object is at the heart of nearly every vision application. However, there are almost as many ways to accomplish this as there are reasons for doing it. This blog reviews several standard sensors used to detect objects.

Tagged With: camera, detect, light, objects, radar, sensor

Can Covid-19 Really Be Fought with UV Light?

On June 25, 2021 in All by John Hauschild

A hot topic for the lighting industry is the question of UV’s effectiveness against Covid-19. While initial research has been positive, it’s shown that using UV to kill Covid-19 pathogens is not as simple as turning on a light switch. We’ll explore why.

Tagged With: covid-19, disinfection, leds, light, pathogens, sterilization, ultraviolet, uv, uvc, uvgi

Ask an Engineer for Griswold-Style Display

On December 15, 2020 in All, IoT, Lighting, Maker by Charles Byers

With a bit of clever design and construction, it is possible to create a very striking snowflake pattern generator as part of a holiday light display. Here are four implementation ideas for a homemade device that will surely be the coolest front yard ornament on your block.

Tagged With: bulbs, construction, holiday, led, light, lights, maker, snowflake, strands, symmetry

Buckle Up, Put It In Drive and ‘ROHM’ the Open Road

On February 28, 2019 in All, Automotive, Lighting by Paul Golata

Buckle up, put it in drive and, roam the open road. ROHM Semiconductor’ LEDs and LED drivers make this possible. Like the American bison, you have the freedom to roam where you want. Take advantage and drive out with your lights on and your seat belts fastened.

Tagged With: Automotive, Boost, Buck, Consumption, Control, Current, Devices, Drivers, Energy, LEDs, Light, Power

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