One type of dimmer curve, where the output relates to the input in a logarithmic manner in order to achieve a pleasing and expected result at all points along the path.
Setting___Output
0%_________0%
10%________1%
20%________4%
30%________9%
40%_______16%
50%_______25%
60%_______36%
70%_______49%
80%_______64%
90%_______81%
100%_____100%
As one can see, the curve above has a very slow bottom and fast top. This mimics the reaction of the light output of an incandescent lamp.
Setting___Output
0%_________0%
10%________1%
20%________4%
30%________9%
40%_______16%
50%_______25%
60%_______36%
70%_______49%
80%_______64%
90%_______81%
100%_____100%
As one can see, the curve above has a very slow bottom and fast top. This mimics the reaction of the light output of an incandescent lamp.