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Constant Current vs. Constant Voltage (LED Drivers)

LEDs for lighting are found anywhere from DIY IoT modules to commercial lighting applications and the cabins of airplanes. To run properly, these critical lighting devices require a precise balance of ...
EDN

Constant-current, constant-voltage converter drives white LEDs

LEDs usually take their drive from a constant dc-current source to maintain constant luminescence. Most dc/dc converters, however, deliver a constant voltage by ...
Electronic Design

5 A Constant-Current, Constant-Voltage Converter with Internal PWM Generator

The LT3954, a DC/DC converter designed to operate as a constant-current source and constant-voltage regulator with an internal 5A switch, is now available from Linear Technology. The LT3954, a DC/DC ...
Machine Design

Circut Ideas: LED driver lights three LED strings and provides constant voltage supply

Typical uses today include backlighting for LCD TVs, projectors, computer displays, camera flashes, and vehicle brake lights. All need constant-current LED drivers that are economical and offer high ...
Electronic Design

Supply Constant Power Level To A Varying Load Impedance

How do you deliver constant power when the load impedance isn't constant? That problem arises, for example, in trying to maintain a warm LCD display on an outdoor gas pump in cold climates. As the ...