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Lumen maintenance (LB)

Lumen maintenance (LM) refers to the degree to which a lighting source, such as a lamp or fixture, maintains its light output...

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Lumen (lm)

Lumen (lm) is the unit used to measure the amount of light emitted by a light source. It's an important measure of...

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Light Emitting Diode (LED)

A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current is passed through it. Unlike traditional incandescent...

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LIFX

LIFX is a smart lighting brand known for its LED bulbs that can be controlled via smartphones, voice commands, or integration with...

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Passive InfraRed (PIR) sensor

View our PIR solutions A passive infrared (PIR) sensor is a type of sensor that uses infrared radiation to detect motion. It...

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PAR lamp (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector lamp)

A PAR lamp (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector lamp) is a type of reflector lamp commonly used in lighting systems for both professional and...

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Starter

A starter in lighting is a small device essential for starting certain types of gas-discharge lamps , such as fluorescent lamps and...

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Standard Deviation of Color Matching (SDCM)

SDCM stands for Standard Deviation of Color Matching and is a measure of the color consistency of a light source, particularly in...

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Voltage, current, resistance and power

The terms voltage , current , resistance , and power are fundamental concepts in electricity and electronics . They are linked by...

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SOX lamp

A SOX lamp is a type of sodium lamp used for outdoor lighting , such as streetlights, and industrial applications. SOX stands...

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SON lamp

A SON lamp is a type of high-pressure sodium lamp (HPS) , and stands for Sodium Oxide (Sodium Vapor) Lamp . These...

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Solid-state lighting (SSL)

Solid-state lighting (SSL) refers to lighting technology that uses semiconductor materials to generate light, as opposed to traditional lighting technologies such as...

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