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What Are Led Drivers?

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What Are Led Drivers?
Some people use the word driver and others use the word transformer. At InStyle LED they are both exactly the same thing. They are a product that transforms mains 240v down to either 12v or 24v to run the LED tape. People often use the word driver as it drives (powers) to the LED tape.

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In respect to this, what does an LED driver do?

An LED driver's main purpose is to rectify higher voltage, alternating current to low voltage, direct current. LED drivers also protect LEDs from voltage or current fluctuations. LED light output is proportional to its current supply, and LEDs are rated to operate within a certain current range (measured in amps).

do LED bulbs need a driver? Most LEDs require a driver, a few are designed to run on AC current. Most household LEDs that are direct replacements for incandescent, halogen, and CFL bulbs with an E26/E27 or GU10/GU24 base have an internal driver. It's the strip lights where people trip up.

Just so, what is the difference between LED driver and transformer?

The fundamental difference between the two is that LED drivers output DC while electronic halogen transformers output 12VAC. The difference in their voltage outputs can be seen in figure 6. The yellow voltage signal is that supplied by a Redback electronic transformer to a Philips retrofit LED light.

How long does an LED driver last?

50,000 hours

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What causes led drivers to fail?

When an LED stops operating before the end of its rated lifetime, it can usually be saved if the driver is replaced. Drivers often fail prematurely due to high internal operating temperatures. Battery-like components called electrolytic capacitors are typically the cause of death.

What size LED driver do I need?

We recommend choosing a driver with a wattage capability at least 10% higher than the wattage the LED tape requires to ensure a longer lifespan. For example, 5m of 6w LED tape requires 30 watts. We would recommend using a driver with an output capability of 33 watts or more to power this tape.
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