Evaluation Boards - LED Drivers

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	STEVAL-TLL006V1 STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL LED DRIVER STCF06	0
	CAT3626AEVB Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	BOARD EVALUATION DPP CAT3626A	0
	LP55281RLEV Texas Instruments	BOARD EVAL FOR LP5528 RGB DRIVER	0
	EVLVIP27-7WLED STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD FOR VIPER27	0
	CRD1615-8W-Z Cirrus Logic	REFERENCE DESIGN FOR CS1615	0
	STEVAL-ILL013V1 STMicroelectronics	DIMMABLE 80W OFFLINE LED DRIVER	0
	ILD4120 BOARD IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD EVAL ILD4120 3W	0
	STEVAL-ILL023V1 STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL BASED ON L6726A	0
	LM3503ITL-25EV/NOPB Texas Instruments	BOARD EVAL FOR LM3503ITL-25	0
	TPS92311A19120VEVM Texas Instruments	EVAL MODULE FOR TPS92311A 120V	0
	RDK-268 Power Integrations	REFERENCE DESIGN LINKSWITCH-PL	0
	MAX16814EVKIT+ Maxim Integrated	KIT EAL FOR MAX16814	0
	TPS92311A19230VEVM Texas Instruments	EVAL MODULE FOR TPS92311A 230V	0
	IS31BL3212-STLS2-EB ISSI (Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.)	EVAL BOARD FOR IS31BL3212-STLS2	0
	NCL30081LEDGEVB Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	BOARD EVAL FOR NCL30081LED	0
	EVL130W-STRLIG STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL L6562AT L6599AT	0
	LM3445-208277EV/NOPB Texas Instruments	BOARD EVAL LED DRIVER LM3445	0
	NCV786XXAR10GEVK Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	KIT EVAL FOR NCV78663 W/ LEDS	0
	STEVAL-ILL010V1 STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL BASED ON L6902	0
	IS31LT3360-SDLS3-EBSG ISSI (Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.)	EVAL BOARD FOR IS31LT3360-SDLS3	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

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)