The adoption of LED as a new light source in general lighting fixtures is proving to be a promising but very disruptive approach for the lighting industry.
The industry has quickly concluded that LED-based lighting can enable new energy-efficient applications, like self-dimming street lights and intelligent self-correcting lighting fixtures, but these new applications are not well served by conventional ballast and drivers solutions originally developed for other light sources with remarkably different electrical, photometric and thermal behavior.
Intelligent and optimized LED drivers and optimally designed driving systems (that can integrate sensors, color management and communication interface as necessary) are keys to achieve the long life and value promised by LED manufacturers.
Microsemi's unique combination of advanced analog mixed signal capabilities, proven light management and power conversion platforms as well as advanced color and digital control IP, supported by a unique and robust supply chain allows the initial offering of complete AC/DC modules (LED drivers) directly to LED lighting manufacturers simplifying the communication of their new LED-driven design challenges through a still CFL-centered supply chain and shortening their time to market. Our module customers will also be able to directly communicate their unique needs for their next generation families of products that can be quickly and effectively enabled by Microsemi expertise as well as existing complementary technologies (i.e. color management or digital controls).
