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LED’s rise to popularity across the globe marked the fastest technology shift in human history, resulting in the relegation of Incandescent, CFL and halogen lamps to the back burner. Despite its dominance, LED has to confront numerous challenges to retain its title as the most preferred lighting source across the globe. LED might have conquered the past and the present, but it has to conquer the future too, so as to sustain a continued state of relevance. Despite its achievements, LED has to confront the fact that there will not always be a steady demand for light bulbs. Installations also last much longer while maintaining their quality of light. In a classic case of an advantage, turning into a shortcoming, LEDs last for as many as 50 years. In the light of these challenges, what is going to drive the future of  LED lighting ? What does the future hold for LED? Intelligent controls and connectivity The vast majority of consumers might still be having simple needs with r...

Bluetooth 5: Going faster and further When Bluetooth Special Group (SIG) released Bluetooth 5 last year, it was clear that their intentions were to improve the distance covered, speed and throughput of Bluetooth Low Energy. True to this intention, Bluetooth 5 came bearing superior performance compared to its predecessor the, Bluetooth 4.2. Range Bluetooth 5 offers a theoretical range of about 200m. This is four times offered by its immediate predecessor Bluetooth 4.2. To spice it up, it offers users the chance to select data rates. The higher the data rate, the lower the range achieved. Speed Bluetooth 5 added a new interface to double the bandwidth at the expense of power. The new Physical Layer (PHY) supports up to 2Mbps and transmission power of +20dB in low energy mode. As discussed earlier, Bluetooth 5 offers you the opportunity to choose from various transmission speeds ranging from 2Mbps,1Mbps, 500kps and 125 kbps. The lower the data rate, the better the range. ...

The USB type C USB C is rapidly gaining traction with many smartphone manufacturers incorporating into their products. Its major appeal is the fact that it can deliver up to 100 watts (5A, 20v) which makes it a very convenient way of charging devices. It has 24-pins and has a twofold rotational symmetrical  connector  meaning any side can connect to the host and device as well, unlike its predecessors, the USB-A and USB-B. USB-C is intended to replace all  types of USB  on both hosts and devices. The USB C is also expected to replace the headphone jack. Apple recently ditched the jack and Intel also recently announced that intends to ditch the same. USB C will ensure a base level sound quality and also multitask. Why do you need protection and how can you implement it? ESD Just like all versions of USB technology, electrostatic discharge (ESD) poses a risk to USB C’s systems sensitive silicon. There are numerous standards that govern ESD discharge a...