Worldwide radiation records suggest that the amount of sunlight received at the Earth's surface(surface solar radiation, SSR) has not been stable over the years, but underwent significant decadal variations, popul...Worldwide radiation records suggest that the amount of sunlight received at the Earth's surface(surface solar radiation, SSR) has not been stable over the years, but underwent significant decadal variations, popularly also known as “global dimming and brightening”. These variations have been particularly evident in China, where the SSR substantially declined from the 1960s to the 1990s(dimming), with indications for a trend reversal in the 2000s and a slight recovery(brightening) in recent years. This perspective/review paper will discuss recent updates and remaining challenges regarding our knowledge of the magnitudes, causes, and implications of these variations in SSR worldwide, with a particular emphasis on the developments in China.展开更多
Local dimming(区域背光调控)是改善被动发光的液晶显示器性能的重要技术。采用一套自主开发的仿真算法,在充分验证其准确性后,对液晶显示器的对比度和光晕指数随分区数的变化关系进行了计算仿真与分析,最终形成背光分区数设计指引。分...Local dimming(区域背光调控)是改善被动发光的液晶显示器性能的重要技术。采用一套自主开发的仿真算法,在充分验证其准确性后,对液晶显示器的对比度和光晕指数随分区数的变化关系进行了计算仿真与分析,最终形成背光分区数设计指引。分析结果表明:对比度随分区数的增加而增加,RTINGS棋盘格图片最大价值点(导数为1的点)为300分区,要达到足够接近最大对比度,则需要1600分区左右;背光行列分区数为8的倍数时有更好的对比度体现;光晕指数与对比度随分区数变化的趋势相似,RTINGS十字架图片最大价值点(导数为1)为500分区。展开更多
Dimmers are very widely applied in theatres,cinemas,dancing-parties, auditoriums and signal systems.They are usually supplied by single-stage AC/AC converters in the past with voltage regulation technique with the dis...Dimmers are very widely applied in theatres,cinemas,dancing-parties, auditoriums and signal systems.They are usually supplied by single-stage AC/AC converters in the past with voltage regulation technique with the disadvantages of high total harmonic distortion,low power factor and poor power transfer efficiency.This paper introduces a novel method-DC-modulation that implements DC/DC conversion technology into AC/AC converters.The DC-modulated single-stage PFC AC/AC converters effectively improved the power factor up to 0.999 and the power transfer efficiency up to 97.8 %.The experimental results verified our design and calculation.This technique will be widely used in light dimming and other industrial applications.展开更多
In recent years, fluorescent lamp dimming controls are an integral part of daylight artificial light integrated schemes intended for realization of energy savings. However, dimming, like any lighting option, presents ...In recent years, fluorescent lamp dimming controls are an integral part of daylight artificial light integrated schemes intended for realization of energy savings. However, dimming, like any lighting option, presents its own particular challenges and potential tradeoffs. In view of this, the present manuscript depicts the preliminary work progress carried out to arrive at a comprehensive idea on dimming implications on key factors: electrical characteristics, photometric distributions of lighting systems and influence on quality as well as quantity of visual environment. The objective is to experimentally establish the acceptable range of dimming control voltage that would satisfy both electrical and photometric performance of luminaire. The vital part of the paper is devoted towards presentation of measurement results. For the experimental analysis, three representative samples of different commercial analog 1-10VDC electronic dimmable ballasts and fluorescent fixtures are compared and evaluated over their control voltage dimming range.展开更多
Aiming at the needs of different lighting applications, combined with the characteristics of LED dimming and color control, and using MSP430 digital control technology, a novel LED intelligent dimming and color contro...Aiming at the needs of different lighting applications, combined with the characteristics of LED dimming and color control, and using MSP430 digital control technology, a novel LED intelligent dimming and color control system was designed. The system integrated Bluetooth remote, human infrared sensor, voice/gesture control and other control modes, which could achieve LED multi-mode dimming and color intelligent control. System hardware and software were designed to develop a prototype to experimental verification. The designed method proposes new ideas and information for LED control.展开更多
This paper presents an off-line integrated full ballast to supply a 35W assembly of Power LEDs. The proposed solution integrates an input PFC stage (a flyback converter operating in DCM) and a DC-DC output converter (...This paper presents an off-line integrated full ballast to supply a 35W assembly of Power LEDs. The proposed solution integrates an input PFC stage (a flyback converter operating in DCM) and a DC-DC output converter (a buck converter) into a single switch power stage, operating with peak current control. As it will be shown, this control scheme maintains the current through the load constant, regardless of the instantaneous value of the DC link voltage. This issue allows the use of a small capacitor for the DC link, which enhances the overall system reliability. The complete ballast has full dimming capability, and all the analysis and design steps are presented, thus ensuring the fulfilling of the existing regulations. The novelty of the final solution comes from the simplicity and robustness of the control scheme in an integrated compact single-switch power stage. A final prototype of the ballast has been built and tested, and experimental results are shown in the last part of the paper. Finally, conclusions and future developments are shown.展开更多
Local dimming(局部调光)是一种低成本提升车载显示器对比度和清晰度的技术。在目前OLED技术尚无法突破严苛的汽车环境要求的状况下,局部调光是一种首选的成本和性能兼顾的技术。在满足汽车环境要求的同时,大幅提升了显示器的清晰度,提...Local dimming(局部调光)是一种低成本提升车载显示器对比度和清晰度的技术。在目前OLED技术尚无法突破严苛的汽车环境要求的状况下,局部调光是一种首选的成本和性能兼顾的技术。在满足汽车环境要求的同时,大幅提升了显示器的清晰度,提高了显示内容的辨识度,同时成本的上升也在合理范围内。它能给客户带来更好的体验,使驾驶更为安全。本文对它的工作原理以及如何应用进行了阐述,给读者提供了一种思路和方法来提升车载显示器的对比度。展开更多
In this paper, a high power factor LED driver with hot swap, smart output voltage regulation and dimming control is proposed. The dimming control is used to change LED brightness. During converter is working, the hot ...In this paper, a high power factor LED driver with hot swap, smart output voltage regulation and dimming control is proposed. The dimming control is used to change LED brightness. During converter is working, the hot swap function supply users to remove and insert LED module. The smart output voltage can regulate quickly and rightly output voltage in different number of LED series connection. The system consists two stages, one is 50 W flyback converter which is used as power factor corrector, it is input source is 110-220 V, PF （power factor） is about 0,994. The other is Boost DC/DC converter, it can offer 35-60 V of output voltage. Finally, a prototype has been built and tested. The simulation and experimental results are shown to verify the feasibility of the proposed method.展开更多
基金supported by a sequence of Swiss National Science Foundation Grants (Grant Nos.200021_135395,200020_159938,200020_188601)funding from the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology Meteo Swiss within the framework of GCOS Switzerland in support of the Global Energy Balance Archive (GEBA) hosted at ETH Zurich。
文摘Worldwide radiation records suggest that the amount of sunlight received at the Earth's surface(surface solar radiation, SSR) has not been stable over the years, but underwent significant decadal variations, popularly also known as “global dimming and brightening”. These variations have been particularly evident in China, where the SSR substantially declined from the 1960s to the 1990s(dimming), with indications for a trend reversal in the 2000s and a slight recovery(brightening) in recent years. This perspective/review paper will discuss recent updates and remaining challenges regarding our knowledge of the magnitudes, causes, and implications of these variations in SSR worldwide, with a particular emphasis on the developments in China.
文摘Dimmers are very widely applied in theatres,cinemas,dancing-parties, auditoriums and signal systems.They are usually supplied by single-stage AC/AC converters in the past with voltage regulation technique with the disadvantages of high total harmonic distortion,low power factor and poor power transfer efficiency.This paper introduces a novel method-DC-modulation that implements DC/DC conversion technology into AC/AC converters.The DC-modulated single-stage PFC AC/AC converters effectively improved the power factor up to 0.999 and the power transfer efficiency up to 97.8 %.The experimental results verified our design and calculation.This technique will be widely used in light dimming and other industrial applications.
文摘In recent years, fluorescent lamp dimming controls are an integral part of daylight artificial light integrated schemes intended for realization of energy savings. However, dimming, like any lighting option, presents its own particular challenges and potential tradeoffs. In view of this, the present manuscript depicts the preliminary work progress carried out to arrive at a comprehensive idea on dimming implications on key factors: electrical characteristics, photometric distributions of lighting systems and influence on quality as well as quantity of visual environment. The objective is to experimentally establish the acceptable range of dimming control voltage that would satisfy both electrical and photometric performance of luminaire. The vital part of the paper is devoted towards presentation of measurement results. For the experimental analysis, three representative samples of different commercial analog 1-10VDC electronic dimmable ballasts and fluorescent fixtures are compared and evaluated over their control voltage dimming range.
文摘Aiming at the needs of different lighting applications, combined with the characteristics of LED dimming and color control, and using MSP430 digital control technology, a novel LED intelligent dimming and color control system was designed. The system integrated Bluetooth remote, human infrared sensor, voice/gesture control and other control modes, which could achieve LED multi-mode dimming and color intelligent control. System hardware and software were designed to develop a prototype to experimental verification. The designed method proposes new ideas and information for LED control.
文摘This paper presents an off-line integrated full ballast to supply a 35W assembly of Power LEDs. The proposed solution integrates an input PFC stage (a flyback converter operating in DCM) and a DC-DC output converter (a buck converter) into a single switch power stage, operating with peak current control. As it will be shown, this control scheme maintains the current through the load constant, regardless of the instantaneous value of the DC link voltage. This issue allows the use of a small capacitor for the DC link, which enhances the overall system reliability. The complete ballast has full dimming capability, and all the analysis and design steps are presented, thus ensuring the fulfilling of the existing regulations. The novelty of the final solution comes from the simplicity and robustness of the control scheme in an integrated compact single-switch power stage. A final prototype of the ballast has been built and tested, and experimental results are shown in the last part of the paper. Finally, conclusions and future developments are shown.
文摘In this paper, a high power factor LED driver with hot swap, smart output voltage regulation and dimming control is proposed. The dimming control is used to change LED brightness. During converter is working, the hot swap function supply users to remove and insert LED module. The smart output voltage can regulate quickly and rightly output voltage in different number of LED series connection. The system consists two stages, one is 50 W flyback converter which is used as power factor corrector, it is input source is 110-220 V, PF （power factor） is about 0,994. The other is Boost DC/DC converter, it can offer 35-60 V of output voltage. Finally, a prototype has been built and tested. The simulation and experimental results are shown to verify the feasibility of the proposed method.
