Another important concern is the balance of currents that flow in multiple strings. We know that two or three strings of LEDs will have different combined forward voltages. The LED driver will deliver ...

The Design Idea in Figure 1 is a precision current mirror used to drive two strings of five white LEDs. To protect the LED string from overcurrent due to an open in one of the strings, you can add two ...

Twinkly’s sturdy and colorful LED string lights make for an impressive and eye-popping holiday decoration, with animations that are sure to wow the neighbors. Smart Christmas tree lights generally do ...

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We all want our outdoor space — whether it’s an adorable city balcony or a sprawling suburban yard — to feel cozy, warm and inviting, like an extension of our home. Aside from adding some fresh ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. This design describes how to light a string of LEDs of any color from a 1.5-V cell using just a few inexpensive ...

[Tim] recently found himself tinkering with a cheap string of LEDs. Far from an advanced, IC-controlled addressable set, these were merely a string with LEDs of four colors that could be switched on ...

Although Christmas may be several weeks behind us, various colorful LED contraptions can nowadays be found in our houses at any time of year. [Tim] got his hands on an LED curtain that came with a ...