Electrical and lighting glossary

What are MacAdam Ellipses and how do they influence color uniformity in LED lighting?

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Discover how grounding protects equipment and people, safely diverting electrical currents to the ground

Discover what electric current is, how it works, its types, formulas and effects. Clear guide to key concepts of electricity.

Discover how Dim to Warm technology transforms light to create warmer and cozier environments

Discover what a double-pole switch is, how it works, its uses and advantages for safer electrical installations.

When we talk about RGB ( Red, Green, Blue) we are referring to a color composition system based on the addition of the primary colors of light. Primary colors Primary colors are those that cannot be achieved by combining other colors. They are the basis of an ideal model to define colors based on the … Read More

The color rendering index(CRI) is a numerical value that summarizes the ability of a light source, such as an LED ceiling light, to render colors compared to natural light (CRI=100). This measure takes into account the response of the human eye. How CRI is calculated The CRI value of a light source is calculated by … Read More

Although we may think that lumen and lux are modern concepts, they are not. They were first defined in the 13th century by Bartholomew of Bologna, an Italian theologian, in the “Tractatus de luce”. There he defined lux as the rays that are generated by a light source, and lumen as the diffusion of that … Read More

The lifetime of a light bulb is one of its main parameters. But what is it and how is it calculated? We will get to know some bulbs that are famous for their long life.

What does kWh mean and what does it measure? Find out all about this important unit of measurement, which we find on our electricity bill.

Glare is that intense light that prevents us from seeing clearly. Find out how to measure it through the Unified Glare Index.

What is the beam opening angle and how does it influence the illumination? Find out all about this important LED parameter

Diodes are electronic elements found in many devices. Find out how they work and some of their main applications.

Cool, neutral or warm light. It all depends on the colour temperature of the light source. Find out what it is and what it is used for.