Diotec's Linear Voltage Regulator LDI1117-3.3U is used in the power supply of the embedded microcontroller of smart home devices. It offers a stable 3.3 V output with integrated current limiting and thermal overload protection. As such, reliable function is ensured over a long lifetime.
Smart home devices are entering private homes but also offices, hotel rooms, and public areas. They are not only for convenience but play an increasing role when it comes to energy saving. Modern room thermostats for example adjust heating behaviour to suit occupants by using adaptive control functions. These thermostats are available as simple temperature regulators but also smart controls for automated heating and cooling. Devices are either stand-alone solutions controlled via an app or fully connected, professional installation bus systems based on standards like KNX.
Not only heat control and air conditioning but also lighting, window and door opening, shading, and presence control are managed by smart home devices. Though the contribution of energy saving by each single control might be small, in a global view it will be an important amount of electricity saved and thus environment protected.
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