LEDs are widely desired for its digital controllability, besides being energy and cost efficient.
"Cirrus Logic expects that its chips will be used in many LED lighting applications"
However, LED bulbs are not compatible with domestic dimmer switches. Therefore, several lighting designers and engineers made attempts to integrate the existing LED light bulbs with analog dimmer systems. Capable of surpassing CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lights) and incandescent, these high efficiency LEDs need to be modified to comply with the dimmers, resulting in new and superior technology.
In response to this need, Cirrus Logic, an integrated circuit developer, has launched a new CS161X digital LED controller chips that support dimmer-friendly LEDs. These newly designed LEDs are currently available at BulbAmerica. These dimmers were validated with a proven compatibility of about 98 %.The units have been integrated with LED bulbs manufactured from a leading European company. The newly-designed LED lighting units are currently being sold.
According to a BulbAmerica expert, the demand for these LED bulbs is increasing and will grow up to 1 B in another two years.
In addition to the CS161X, Cirrus Logic will also introduce the CS163x, a new LED IC series capable of handling dimming and color mixing, and generating improved warmer and natural light. This new series from Cirrus Logic will enable solving the challenges associated with LED dimmer compatibility. Previously established lighting technologies are being replaced with advanced lighting technology, and the market supports the incorporation of new generation, eco- and consumer- friendly technology.
Cirrus Logic is now working on an initiative that involves modification of 200 dimmer systems that can translate analog signals into digital dimming commands, and thereby are being incorporated into the system’s logic.
Source: http://www.bulbamerica.com/