the die temperature exceeds a set limit

The nominal LED current is set by an external resistor. A high-speed, 4-wire serial interface with up to 25MHz clock frequency, controls each of the 8 channels using a shift register and latch configuration. A serial output data pin allows multiple devices to be cascaded and programmed via one serial interface. The CAT4008 features a blanking control pin (BLANK), which can be used to disable all channels independently of the interface. Additionally, on-chip thermal shutdown protection disables the LED outputs if the die temperature exceeds a set limit.

Despite that the current penetration rate of LED-backlit notebooks barely exceeds 10% due to LED patent issues and insufficient LED chip supplies, many industry players and research firms project that the rate will rise in the 10~20% range in 2008.Everlight Electronics and Lite-On Technology have extended their deployments over LED backlighting, while Epistar is also expected to provide LED OEM production from the second half of 2008.

Available with both white and color LEDs, the new bulb is screw-mounted on a waterproof 1156 base. With these standard connection bases, it’s now possible to incorporate LED lighting in just about any low voltage (12 VDC) outdoor, portable, or task lighting application, including as a replacement in existing designs now utilizing conventional 1156 products.

Available in white, blue, cyan, green, yellow and red, these Dynasty light engines are water-resistant, RoHS compliant, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly. Because the LEDs are replaceable, it’s easy to change colors without needing a total new assembly. They share such ingenious Dynasty attributes as a continuous 360º horizontal viewing angle (275º vertical), unique butterfly beam, and a typical 70 lumens per watt, and with low heat output. Dynasty LEDs feature proprietary phosphors and smaller-than-usual LED chips, for cool-to-the-touch operation.

CAO Group’s fusion of ingenious mechanical engineering with sophisticated optoelectronics engineering enables bringing existing products up to state-of-the-art levels without having to change or redesign the base. The CAO Dynasty housings are of a nickel-plated brass alloy, and the bases are aluminum. The center pin contact at the LED base is gold-plated over nickel on a beryllium copper alloy. There are no glass or breakable parts.

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