The STEVAL-ILL061V1 from STMicroelectronics is a highly efficient evaluation board designed for driving LEDs with advanced control features. This product is specifically engineered to showcase the capabilities of the LED6001 chip, a monolithic, step-down, current-mode PWM driver that is tailored for LED lighting applications.

Key Features

• Integrated LED6001 Driver: The board is built around the LED6001, which provides a constant current output to ensure uniform brightness and extend the life of the LEDs.
• Wide Input Voltage Range: It operates from an input voltage range of 4.5V to 38V, making it suitable for a variety of power supplies and applications.
• Adjustable Output Current: Users can set the output current up to 3A via an external resistor, allowing for customization based on the LED requirements.
• Dimming Capability: The evaluation board supports both analog and PWM dimming, offering flexibility in controlling the light intensity.
• Thermal Protection: It includes overtemperature protection, which safeguards the board and the LEDs from damage due to excessive heat.
• Efficiency Optimization: The LED6001 driver features an embedded switch-off circuit that maximizes efficiency by minimizing the quiescent current when the LED is dimmed or turned off.

Applications

The STEVAL-ILL061V1 is ideal for a wide range of LED lighting applications including:

• Architectural lighting
• Street lighting
• Industrial lighting
• General-purpose LED lighting

Design and Support

The board is designed to facilitate easy evaluation and prototyping, with exposed pads for easy access to the control signals and power connections. STMicroelectronics provides comprehensive technical documentation, including schematics, BOM, gerber files, and application notes to support designers in fully understanding and utilizing the capabilities of the STEVAL-ILL061V1.