Evaluation Boards - LED Drivers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
REFILD8150DC15ATOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	REF DESIGN BOARD ILD8150E 80V	4
MR16 7W BOARD IR (Infineon Technologies)	EVAL BOARD MR16 7W ILD4001	1
EVALLED-ILD6070 IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD EVAL ILD6070 60V 0.7A	0
ILD4001 1.0A BOARD IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD EVAL ILD4001 1.0A	5
LD403524VBOARDTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD EVAL ILD4035 24V	3
DEMOBRDTLD5095ELV1TOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	EVAL TLD5095EL	3
BCR402W 12V LED BOARD IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD LED BCR402W 12V	1
MR16 10W BOARD IR (Infineon Technologies)	EVAL BOARD MR16 10W ILD4001	1
EVALLED-ICL8002G-B3 IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD EVAL ICL8002 DIM 20W LED	1
EVALLEDICL8201F2TOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	REFERENCE DESIGN ICL8201 T8	3
DEMOBOARD TLE4242G IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD DEMO FOR TLE4242G	0
VALLEDILD6150TOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD EVAL ILD6150 60V 1.5A	10
EVALLED-ICL8002G-B2 IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD EVAL ICL8002 DIM 12W LED	1
DEMOBCR60260VICTRLTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	DEMO_BCR602_60V_ICTRL	11
REFXDPL8221U100WTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	XDPL8221 100W CC/CV/LP DUAL STAG	6
KITLEDXMC1202AS01TOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	KIT EVAL LIGHTING RGB W/XMC1202	17
EVALLED-ICL8002G-B1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD EVAL ICL8002 DIM 13W LED	0
BCR320U HW LED BOARD IR (Infineon Technologies)	BOARD LED BCR320U HW	1
REFXDPL8221U50WTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	XDPL8221 50W CC/CV/LP DUAL STAGE	4
DEMOBCR60160VIVCTRLTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	DEMO_BCR601_60V_IVCTRL	8

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)