Evaluation Boards - LED Drivers

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LM3402HVEVAL/NOPB

LM3402HVEVAL/NOPB

Texas Instruments

EVAL BOARD FOR LM3402HV

2

EVALLED-ICL8002G-B3

EVALLED-ICL8002G-B3

IR (Infineon Technologies)

BOARD EVAL ICL8002 DIM 20W LED

1

CCR120PS3GEVK

CCR120PS3GEVK

EVAL BRD FOR NSIC2030B/NSIC2050B

0

STEVAL-ILL073V1

STEVAL-ILL073V1

STMicroelectronics

EVAL BOARD FOR ALED1642GW

0

IS32FL3738-ZLA3-EB

IS32FL3738-ZLA3-EB

ISSI (Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.)

DEMO BOARD

1

LM3464EVAL/NOPB

LM3464EVAL/NOPB

Texas Instruments

BOARD EVAL LM3464

3

IS31FL3216A-QFLS3-EB

IS31FL3216A-QFLS3-EB

ISSI (Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.)

DEMO BOARD

3

DC1166A

DC1166A

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL FOR LT3590EDC

1

LP5522TMEV

LP5522TMEV

Texas Instruments

BOARD EVAL LP5522 LED DRIVER

3

LM3549SQEV/NOPB

LM3549SQEV/NOPB

Texas Instruments

BOARD EVAL LM3549

3

DC871A-B

DC871A-B

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL FOR LTC3215EDD

3

CCR230PS3AGEVB

CCR230PS3AGEVB

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

EVAL BOARD 230V CCR REG DVR

0

TPS92560MR16BSTEVM

TPS92560MR16BSTEVM

Texas Instruments

MODULE EVAL FOR TPS92560MR16

9

TPS92001EVM-628

TPS92001EVM-628

Texas Instruments

EVAL MODULE FOR TPS92001-628

5

EVALHVLED815W15

EVALHVLED815W15

STMicroelectronics

BOARD EVAL FOR LED815

0

DC905A

DC905A

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL FOR LT3491ESC8

1

MXHV9910DB3

MXHV9910DB3

Wickmann / Littelfuse

BOARD EVAL FOR MXHV9910

19

DC1511A-A

DC1511A-A

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL LTM8042

23

LV5012MDGEVB

LV5012MDGEVB

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

EVAL BOARD LV5012MDG

0

LM3642TL-LTEVM

LM3642TL-LTEVM

Texas Instruments

EVALUATION BOARD FOR LM3642

2

Evaluation Boards - LED Drivers

1. Overview

Evaluation Boards for LED Drivers are specialized hardware platforms designed to test, validate, and develop lighting control systems. These boards provide engineers with a controlled environment to assess driver performance, thermal management, and compatibility with various LED configurations. As solid-state lighting dominates modern applications, these evaluation tools accelerate innovation in energy efficiency, smart lighting, and dynamic color control across industries.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Constant Current DriversMaintain stable output current regardless of voltage fluctuationsHigh-brightness LED streetlights, industrial lighting
Constant Voltage DriversProvide fixed voltage with variable current controlLED strips, automotive interior lighting
PWM Dimming ControllersUse pulse-width modulation for precise brightness controlArchitectural lighting, display backlighting
Digital Addressable ControllersSupport protocols like DALI, DMX512 for individual LED controlSmart building systems, stage lighting

3. Structure & Composition

Typical evaluation boards integrate:

  • PCB substrate with thermal vias for heat dissipation
  • LED array interfaces (commonly 1 N or matrix configurations)
  • Driver ICs with protection circuits (overvoltage, overtemperature)
  • Power management modules (AC/DC, DC/DC converters)
  • Communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART)
  • Onboard sensors for light output measurement
  • Debugging headers (JTAG, SWD) for firmware development

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterImportance
Output Current Range (mA)Determines LED brightness capability
Voltage Compliance Range (V)Affects compatibility with different LED strings
Dimming Resolution (bits)Defines granularity of light control
Switching Frequency (kHz)Influences EMI and efficiency
Thermal Shutdown Threshold ( C)Ensures reliability under stress conditions
Communication Protocol SupportEnables system integration capabilities

5. Application Fields

Primary industries include:

  • General Lighting: Smart home systems, commercial lighting
  • Automotive: Adaptive front-lighting systems, interior ambiance
  • Industrial: Machine vision systems, hazardous area lighting
  • Consumer Electronics: TV backlighting, gaming peripherals
  • Medical: Surgical lighting, phototherapy devices

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
TI (Texas Instruments)LM3466EVMConstant current driver with thermal fold-back
STMicroelectronicsSTEVAL-ILL011V1Digital dimming with 16-bit resolution
ON SemiconductorNCL30160LEDGEVBPWM dimming down to 0.1%
MicrochipCL88EVBHigh-voltage AC/DC conversion
NXP SemiconductorsPCA9901BDBDALI protocol support

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

  • Match output specifications to target LED requirements
  • Verify dimming method compatibility (PWM vs analog)
  • Assess communication protocol needs (e.g., Bluetooth mesh)
  • Evaluate thermal management capabilities
  • Check software ecosystem maturity
  • Consider cost vs feature balance

8. Industry Trends

Future development focuses on:

  • Higher integration with MCU and wireless SoC solutions
  • Adaptive control using AI/ML algorithms
  • Advancements in GaN/SiC semiconductor integration
  • Expansion of IoT-enabled lighting systems
  • Standardization of energy efficiency regulations (e.g., DOE)
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