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Image of The Critical Role of LED Drivers in Lighting Applications The Critical Role of LED Drivers in Lighting Applications Publish Date: 2025-08-06

The AL5887Q LED driver delivers accurate RGB color control, dimming, and efficient lighting in automotive and display applications.

Embedding Objects Inside a 3D Print Embedding Objects Inside a 3D Print

Discover how to use transparent PLA and embedded LEDs to create stunning diffused lighting effects in 3D printed projects.

Image of Using a Servo Dev Board for NeoPixel LED Control Using a Servo Dev Board for NeoPixel LED Control

I had the idea of creating a night flyer out of one of my R/C combat planes. What if it could be done quickly using servo leads and be easily serviceable?

Image of What Are Some New IP69K Sensor Options for Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical Processing Lines? What Are Some New IP69K Sensor Options for Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical Processing Lines? Publish Date: 2024-10-31

A discussion several sensors suited for use in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing lines, along with some application and installation suggestions.

Image of Sinker’s Ice Fishing House/Shanty - LED Upgrade Sinker’s Ice Fishing House/Shanty - LED Upgrade

Find out which connectors work best for splicing wires and how to distribute power to multiple LED locations in this blog.

P-I-N Junctions A Dance With Semiconductors and Photovoltaics P-I-N Junctions: A Dance With Semiconductors and Photovoltaics

Gain insights into P-I-N junctions and their contribution to photovoltaic technology. Explore the science and their applications in renewable energy.

Photoresistors: Opening a Path with Light! Photoresistors: Opening a Path with Light!

Compare photoresistors & photodiodes to make informed choices for your light-sensing needs. Explore how they respond to light & their wide-ranging applications.

Photodiodes: Light Meets Semiconductors Photodiodes: Light Meets Semiconductors

Get acquainted with the mathematics behind photodiodes and their responsiveness to incident light. Explore quantum efficiency, responsivity, and bandgap.

Shining Some Light onto LEDs! Shining Some Light onto LEDs!

Explore the world of LEDs! Learn about their unique features, colors, and the importance of using resistors with LEDs.

NeoPixel Halloween Costume - Tips for Costume Electronics NeoPixel Halloween Costume - Tips for Costume Electronics

NeoPixel technology adds a touch of magic to Halloween costumes. Discover expert tips for adding dazzling lights and effects to your costume electronics.

Image of Adopt Automation for Flexible and Future-Proof Semiconductor and Consumer Electronics Manufacturing Adopt Automation for Flexible and Future-Proof Semiconductor and Consumer Electronics Manufacturing

The key systems and components are at hand to create the future of automated semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturing.

Image of DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade

DigiKey is partnering with GroupGets to help startups GetMade! This partnership will help startups who have fallen short of a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Image of Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on Digi-Key's Website Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website

Finding an equivalent to an obsolete part can be difficult. However, DigiKey’s website has tools to help find crosses to parts quickly and easily.

Image of Water Scarcity Problems Solved with Advanced Agricultural Irrigation Water Scarcity Problems Solved with Advanced Agricultural Irrigation Publish Date: 2023-03-23

Agricultural irrigation controls have become increasingly sophisticated. Many growers have replaced traditional systems with advanced components.

Arduino Code Libraries with Becky Stern Arduino Code Libraries with Becky Stern

Arduino libraries exist for all sorts of complex tasks; control LEDs, read sensors, create sounds, manipulate data, write to displays, and much more.

Image of How to Deploy Wireless LED Lighting Controls in Smart Cities and Industrial Buildings How to Deploy Wireless LED Lighting Controls in Smart Cities and Industrial Buildings Publish Date: 2022-11-11

The use of LED lighting systems with wireless controls in smart city and Industry 4.0 settings is growing because it brings multiple benefits.

Image of Webinar - Design Smarter with Intelligent Lighting Solutions Webinar - Design Smarter with Intelligent Lighting Solutions

Join Amphenol and DigiKey to learn about lighting interfaces and standards.

Image of Interlight's WX-EGA2-0 neon lamp How Neon Lamps Helped Self-Powered Aerospace Electronics

The humble neon lamp can do more than indicate power: It can also be used as a voltage regulator or as a switch in self-powered aerospace applications.

Image of Universal Cut-To-Fit LED Backlight Kit for LED Replacement or CCFL Conversion Universal Cut-To-Fit LED Backlight Kit for LED Replacement or CCFL Conversion

Easily replace faulty backlights with Plazmo's cut-to-fit kit.

Two Digi-Key Calculators that Makers Need to Know About Two DigiKey Calculators that Makers Need to Know About

This article takes a look at a couple of the most popular DigiKey calculators, that you can use online for free.