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Can One LED Driver Power Multiple LED Strip Runs?

Yes, one LED driver can power multiple LED strip runs, as long as the total wattage of all the runs stays within the driver's capacity, with headroom to spare, and...

LED Driver and Dimmer Compatibility: A Pre-Purchase Checklist

LED driver and dimmer compatibility means every part in the dimming chain is confirmed to work together before you buy: the strip, the driver, the dimmer or controller, the control...

How Low-Voltage PWM Dimming Works with LED Strip Lights

PWM LED dimming, short for pulse-width modulation, is a low-voltage method that lowers a strip's brightness by switching its power on and off very rapidly and varying how long it...

What Is 0-10V LED Dimming and When Is It Used?

0-10V dimming is a low-voltage control method that dims a light by sending a separate control signal, a voltage that varies from 0 to 10 volts, to a driver built...

TRIAC, ELV and MLV Dimming: Understanding Common Dimming Terms

TRIAC, ELV, and MLV are labels for types of phase-cut dimming, and they describe how a dimmer cuts the alternating-current waveform and what kind of load it is designed for....

Phase-Cut LED Dimming Explained for Residential Lighting Projects

Phase-cut dimming is the method most residential wall dimmers use. It reduces brightness by cutting away part of each cycle of the alternating current before it reaches the driver, so...

Dimmable vs Non-Dimmable LED Drivers: Which One Do You Need?

A dimmable LED driver is built to accept a dimming signal and lower the strip's brightness, while a non-dimmable driver simply supplies steady full power with no way to dim...

12V vs 24V LED Drivers: How to Select the Correct Voltage

Choosing between a 12V and a 24V LED driver is not really a free choice: the driver voltage has to match the voltage of the strip it powers. A 12V...

LED Driver Headroom: Why LED Drivers Need Additional Wattage Capacity

LED driver headroom is the spare capacity between the load a driver powers and its rated maximum, and it is why a driver should be sized with extra wattage rather...

How to Size an LED Power Supply for LED Strip Lights

To size an LED power supply, find the strip's watts per foot, multiply by the installed length to get the total load, add headroom so the driver is not run...

Constant-Voltage vs Constant-Current LED Drivers: What Is the Difference?

A constant-voltage driver holds a fixed output voltage, such as 12V or 24V, and lets the connected load draw the current it needs. A constant-current driver holds a fixed current...

How LED Strip Width Affects Channels, Connectors and Installation

LED strip width is the physical width of the strip, and it quietly shapes three practical things: which aluminum channel the strip fits into, which connectors will clamp onto it,...