A number of different topologies can be achieved with a microcontroller at the heart of an LED driver system. In this article, the topology trade-offs are discussed in detail, with an emphasis on the major features and limitations: communication, voltage and current capabilities, dimming techniques and switching speed.
Driving high-intensity LEDs
High-intensity LEDs (HI-LEDs) are different from standard LEDs based on their power input: traditional LEDs are generally limited to less than 50 mW, while HI-LEDs operate at 1-5 W.
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