Dicembre 2024

The Ta and Tc Rating

A lesser known but critical LED light specification is the Ta rating. Ta, or “ambient temperature,” is the reference temperature of the ambient air when the product is tested to deliver the rated performance. This specification is important in critical or harsh environments. For example, in the absence of specific instructions from the manufacturer, the

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LED Colour Temperature

Colour temperature is a description of the warmth or coolness of a light source. The Kelvin (K) is a unit of measurement for colour temperature. A practical way to demonstrate colour temperature is by example. A candle produces a warm glow with a yellow/orange appearance and produces this light at around 1850 Kelvin. In contrast,

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