Evaluation Boards - LED Drivers

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ISL97687IRTZ-LEVALZ

ISL97687IRTZ-LEVALZ

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

EVAL BOARD -28 LD TQFN 12 LEDS/C

0

ADP8140CP-EVALZ

ADP8140CP-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVALUATION BOARD

1

ISL97687IRTZ-HEVALZ

ISL97687IRTZ-HEVALZ

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

EVAL BOARD 28 LD TQFN -22 LEDS

0

DC1706A

DC1706A

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD DEMO FOR LT3796EFE

1

AL8808EV1

AL8808EV1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

BOARD LED DRIVER 680MA

0

DC902A-A

DC902A-A

Analog Devices, Inc.

LTC3214EDD - LOW NOISE, HIGH CUR

0

AL5809Q-30EV1

AL5809Q-30EV1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

EVAL BOARD LED LINEAR DRIVER

4

ADP8140EB-EVALZ

ADP8140EB-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVALUATION BOARD

2

TPS92611EVM

TPS92611EVM

Texas Instruments

EVALUATION MODULE

3

TPS92633Q1EVM

TPS92633Q1EVM

Texas Instruments

TPS92633-Q1 AUTOMOTIVE THREE-CHA

5

DC986A

DC986A

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD DEMO FOR LT3496EUFD

1

AL5809Q-15EV1

AL5809Q-15EV1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

EVAL BOARD LED LINEAR DRIVER

4

DC1405A

DC1405A

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD DEMO FOR LT3492EFE

1

AS3823 TQFP32 DEMOBOARD

AS3823 TQFP32 DEMOBOARD

ams

AS3823 TQFP32 DB

0

AL5816QEV1

AL5816QEV1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

EVAL BRD LED LINEAR DRIVER

0

AL5809Q-40EV1

AL5809Q-40EV1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

EVAL BOARD LED LINEAR DRIVER

5

DC1744A

DC1744A

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD DEMO FOR LT3799EMSE

1

AS3693A QFN DB

AS3693A QFN DB

ams

AS3693A DEMOBOARD QFN

0

TLC6C5724EVM

TLC6C5724EVM

Texas Instruments

DEVELOPMENT POWER MANAGEMENT

1

AL8843EV1

AL8843EV1

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

AL8843 EVAL BOARD

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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