Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of 10 classic LED driver power chips

2019-06-19 20:45

Due to the conduction characteristics of the LED PN junction, it can adapt to a very narrow range of voltage and current fluctuations in the power supply. A slight deviation may prevent the LED from lighting up or significantly reduce its luminous efficiency, shorten its service life, or even burn out the chip. The current power supply and common battery power supply are not suitable for directly supplying LEDs. LED drivers are electronic components that can drive LEDs to operate at priority voltage or current states.

1. Due to the fact that LEDs are sensitive semiconductor devices with negative temperature characteristics, LED driving power supplies (also known as drivers) are designed to protect them in a stable working state during application.

2. The requirements for the driving power supply of LED devices are almost stringent. Unlike ordinary incandescent bulbs, LEDs can be directly connected to 220V AC mains power. LED is driven by low voltage, requiring complex transformation circuits to be designed. Different types of LED lights require different power adapters. Designing a good power supply requires comprehensive consideration of factors such as efficiency conversion, effective power, constant current accuracy, power supply life, and electromagnetic compatibility, because the role of the power supply in the entire lighting fixture is as important as the human heart.