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| LIGHT STARTS WITH THE DRIVER |
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| LEDs
rely on a driver's electronic controls for optimum performance,
flexibility and life. The stronger and more technologically
advanced the driver, the more you can control and manage
any application of light. |
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| Since
1945, Advance has led the industry in the development
and manufacture of reliable, high performance lighting
electronics, such as LED drivers. |
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| History of LEDs: |
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| 1929-1962 |
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Conception |
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| 1968 |
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Birth of first product |
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Direct chip view only |
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Red LEDs only |
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Display application
dominant |
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| 1974 |
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10x Efficiency |
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Magnification by scattering |
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Red to YG |
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Display competition
from LCD and VF technologies |
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| 1986 |
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5x Efficiency |
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3x Drive current |
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First power application:CHMSL
signaling dominates over displays |
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| 1993 |
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2x Efficiency |
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5x Drive current |
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Dominance of monochrome
applications |
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Full spectrum and
demonstration of white LED lighting |
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| 2002 |
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2x Efficiency |
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5x Drive current |
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White niche applications |
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Acceptable break-even
time |
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| 2010 |
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5x Efficiency |
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10x Drive current |
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Mainstream white applications |
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Excellent energy savings |
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source:
© 2002 Strategies Unlimited |
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| XITANIUM . . . THE FUTURE
OF LED LIGHTING |
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| Xitanium, the latest products
from Advance, has set the standard for driving solid-state lighting applications.
Xitanium makes next generation LED lighting
and signage solutions possible… improves lighting
performance… and significantly lowers maintenance
costs. |
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Features and Benefits of Xitanium LED Drivers