Evaluation Boards - LED Drivers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
STEVAL-TLL013V1 STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL FOR STLED25	0
TPS61195EVM-460 Texas Instruments	EVAL MODULE FOR TPS61195	1
DC2247A Analog Devices, Inc.	DEMO BOARD FOR LT3922	1
TPS61050EVM-215 Texas Instruments	EVAL MODULE FOR TPS61050-215	2
AS3682/83 EVALUATION BOARD SFL ams	BOARD EVALL AS3682/83 SFL	4
NCV7691GEVK Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	EVAL KIT NCV7691G	0
TPS92511EVM Texas Instruments	EVAL MODULE FOR TPS92511	1
STEVAL-ILL048V1 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD ALED6001 STM32F103	1
DC2630A Analog Devices, Inc.	LT3966 DEMO I2C QUAD BOOST LED	8
STEVAL-ILL054V1 STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL LED DVR LED2001 QFN	1
DC2079A Analog Devices, Inc.	EVAL BOARD LED DRIVER LT3954	0
AS1115-QF_DK_ST R ams	BOARD DEMO AS1115 RED	0
IS31FL3199-QFLS2-EB ISSI (Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.)	EVAL BOARD FOR IS31FL3199-QFLS2	2
NCP1014LEDGTGEVB Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	BOARD EVAL 90-305VAC 8W LED DVR	1
AP8800EV2 Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)	EVAL BOARD FOR AP8800	0
ADM00961 Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	LED DRIVER EVALUATION BOARD	3
IS31FL3218-QFLS2-EB Lumissil Microsystems	EVAL BOARD FOR IS31FL3218-QFLS2	5
AP1694AEV10 Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)	EVAL BOARD FOR AP1694A	8
NCL30060LED1GEVB Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	EVAL BOARD NCL30060LED1G	0
ADM00641 Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	BOARD EVAL FOR MCP1664	1

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

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Constant Current Drivers	Maintain stable output current regardless of voltage fluctuations	High-brightness LED streetlights, industrial lighting
Constant Voltage Drivers	Provide fixed voltage with variable current control	LED strips, automotive interior lighting
PWM Dimming Controllers	Use pulse-width modulation for precise brightness control	Architectural lighting, display backlighting
Digital Addressable Controllers	Support protocols like DALI, DMX512 for individual LED control	Smart 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

Parameter	Importance
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 Support	Enables 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

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
TI (Texas Instruments)	LM3466EVM	Constant current driver with thermal fold-back
STMicroelectronics	STEVAL-ILL011V1	Digital dimming with 16-bit resolution
ON Semiconductor	NCL30160LEDGEVB	PWM dimming down to 0.1%
Microchip	CL88EVB	High-voltage AC/DC conversion
NXP Semiconductors	PCA9901BDB	DALI 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)