The STEVAL-ILL054V1 is an advanced evaluation board from STMicroelectronics, designed specifically for driving LED arrays. This innovative platform is ideal for those looking to develop and prototype high-performance LED lighting solutions, with a focus on applications such as architectural lighting, signal lighting, and general-purpose LED illumination.

Key Features

• Integrated LED Driver: The board comes equipped with the STP16CPC26, which is a monolithic, low voltage, low current power 16-bit shift register designed for LED panel displays.
• Adjustable Output Current: Users can easily adjust the output current to suit their specific needs, allowing for optimal brightness and power efficiency.
• Thermal Management: The evaluation board includes features for enhanced thermal management, ensuring that the LEDs operate within safe temperature ranges for longer life and consistent performance.
• Flexible Power Supply: The STEVAL-ILL054V1 is designed to be powered by a wide range of supply voltages, making it versatile for use in various power environments.
• Chainable Design: Multiple STEVAL-ILL054V1 boards can be chained together, enabling the control of extensive LED arrays with uniform brightness and color.

Applications

The STEVAL-ILL054V1 is suited for a variety of applications where high-quality LED driving capabilities are required. It can be used in:

• Architectural lighting for both indoor and outdoor scenarios.
• Signal lighting for indicators, emergency signs, and traffic lights.
• General-purpose LED lighting for commercial and residential spaces.

Technical Specifications

The board operates with a logic voltage range from 3.3V to 5V and can handle an LED power supply voltage up to 20V. The maximum output current per channel is 100 mA, with the capability to handle up to 1.6 A of total output current when all channels are used simultaneously.

Development Support

STMicroelectronics provides extensive support for developers, including detailed documentation, reference designs, and software tools to facilitate the design and development process. With the STEVAL-ILL054V1, engineers and designers can rapidly prototype and test their LED lighting solutions, accelerating the time-to-market for their products.