Load switches with controlled limited turn-on times, launched from several peer points on two wires, can significantly save energy. Such switches can be used at the entrance to the premises, passage ...

Which smart light switch is best? Smart technology offers convenience and efficiency at every turn, and smart light switches are no exception. The ability to control light switches either by app or ...

BENGALURU: A massive step towards conserving electricity has been taken by the Bengaluru Railway Division. For the first time, sophisticated technology has been deployed to control lighting by making ...

Switchmate is a $40 AA-battery-powered magnetic light controller that clings to the screws holding up your existing switch plate. Snap it on and you're done with the installation. The sheer simplicity ...

Timer switches are to be installed on thousands of street lights in a bid to save a local authority money Councillors in Torfaen have decided to put timer switches on 35% (or 4,600) of its street ...

Most switch-mode power supplies rely on a PWM (pulse-width-modulated) output that is controlled via voltage feedback. A 555-timer IC can inexpensively perform PWM. The circuit in Figure 1 shows how to ...

You can easily add smart functionality to floor or table lamps by using a simple smart plug, or a smart lightbulb like the Philips Hue. Smart light switches can offer even more flexibility, however, ...

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