Q: Just as I understand the concept of color temperature (Kelvin), now CRI is being bandied about as LEDs come into the market. What is it exactly? A: I am right there with you. From the beginning of ...

When LEDs were first introduced, it was hard for us to part with our old friends incandescent and halogen lamps, and the luminaires made for them. It seemed like nothing could ever replace the warm ...

The Color Temperature of a broad band light source can be determined with the TAOS TCS3414CS red, green and blue digital color sensor with IR blocking filter built in to the package. This paper will ...

The color of light, expressed in Kelvins (K). The sun is about 5800 Kelvins. This is called a "temperature," because the hotter fire gets, the more it changes from a warm yellow glow to white. The ...

Cree was a latecomer to lighting controls, but it is making up time with a new feature for its SmartCast system that lets you control color temperature. The company announced today that is has ...

LEDs offer a new palette of colors to the world of lighting. First, learn these two basic types: soft white and daylight. Soft white refers to warm golden light at 2700 Kelvin, close to the look of ...

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