Evaluation Boards - LED Drivers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EVAL-IBD002-35W STMicroelectronics	INVERSE BUCK 35W WITH LED CURREN	10
STEVAL-ILL076V1 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD HVLED001 CTLR	4
STEVAL-ILL066V2 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD FOR STLUX385A	2
STEVAL-ILL060V1 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD LED DRVR STAP16DPPS05	0
STEVAL-TLL007V1 STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL LED DRIVER FOR STCF05	0
STEVAL-ILL051V2 STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL FOR LED2000	17
STEVAL-ILL037V1 STMicroelectronics	BOARD DEMO HVLED805	0
STEVAL-ILL015V3 STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL HB LED DVR LED2472G	0
STEVAL-ILL016V2 STMicroelectronics	DIMMABLE 15W OFFLINE LED DRIVER	0
STEVAL-ILL006V1 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD CC DRVR HI DENSE LEDS	0
STEVAL-ILL067V1 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD FOR LED DRIVER	1
STEVAL-ILL074V2 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD FOR HVLED001A	0
STEVAL-ILL052V1 STMicroelectronics	BOARD DEMO L6562 L6599 EURO	0
STEVAL-ILL038V2 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD LED RES DVR L6585DE	0
STEVAL-ILL076V2 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD FOR HVLED001A	13
STEVAL-LLL004V1 STMicroelectronics	LED AND GENERAL LIGHTING SOLUTIO	5
STEVAL-ILL073V1 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD FOR ALED1642GW	0
EVALHVLED815W15 STMicroelectronics	BOARD EVAL FOR LED815	0
STEVAL-ILL049V1 STMicroelectronics	BOARD ADAPTER LED DVR LED6001	5
STEVAL-LLL001V1 STMicroelectronics	EVAL BOARD 5X24 MATRIX STLED524	5

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)