Evaluation Boards - LED Drivers

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ISL1904DEMO1Z

ISL1904DEMO1Z

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

DEMO BOARD FOR ISL1904

0

TPS61158EVM-565

TPS61158EVM-565

Texas Instruments

EVAL MODULE FOR TPS61158

2

ISL98611II-EVZ

ISL98611II-EVZ

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

BOARD EVAL ISL98611 WLCSP

0

AL5809Q-25EV1

AL5809Q-25EV1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

EVAL BOARD LED LINEAR DRIVER

5

MAX20444BEVKIT#

MAX20444BEVKIT#

Maxim Integrated

EVALUATION KIT FOR AUTOMOTIVE 4-

310

MAX20444EVKIT#

MAX20444EVKIT#

Maxim Integrated

EVAL KIT FOR AUTO 4X130MA HIGH-B

12

CY3261-RGB

CY3261-RGB

Cypress Semiconductor

KIT DEMO PSOC RGB LIGHT

0

60WLEDBULBGEVB

60WLEDBULBGEVB

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

EVAL BOARD

0

DC1019A

DC1019A

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR LT3497

1

MAX16824EVKIT+

MAX16824EVKIT+

Maxim Integrated

KIT EVAL FOR MAX16824

9

KIT34845EPEVME

KIT34845EPEVME

NXP Semiconductors

KIT EVALUATION FOR MC34845

0

MAX16828EVKIT+

MAX16828EVKIT+

Maxim Integrated

EVALUATION KIT FOR MAX16828

24

AL8805EV2

AL8805EV2

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

BOARD LED DRIVER 680MA 30V

0

DC928A

DC928A

Analog Devices, Inc.

LTC3452 DEMO BOARD - SYNC BB WHI

0

AL8806EV6

AL8806EV6

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

BOARD LED DRIVER MR16 1A

0

MAX20078EVKIT#

MAX20078EVKIT#

Maxim Integrated

EVKIT FOR HIGH VOLTAGE LED BUCK

438

AL5809Q-120EV1

AL5809Q-120EV1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

EVAL BOARD LED LINEAR DRIVER

4

IS31FL3238-QFLS4-EB

IS31FL3238-QFLS4-EB

ISSI (Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.)

DEMO BOARD

1

DC633A

DC633A

Analog Devices, Inc.

LTC3202EDD - HIGH EFFICIENCY WHI

0

AL8806EV1

AL8806EV1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

BOARD LED DRIVER 1A 30V

0

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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