CAT4106AEVB Development Boards, Kits, Programmers

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Evaluation boards provide a platform for users to evaluate their particular parts. The CAt4106AEVB is one such Evaluation board that is particularly designed for LED drivers. This board helps to drive up to 16 single, dual or multi-string LEDs connected in parallel or series. CAT4106AEVB is best to use with permanent magnets, which makes it suitable for automotive applications. This board maximizes power efficiency and also offers a high degree of integration.

CAT4106AEVB exhibits a conventional voltage controlled, regulated buck controller design. This implies that the CAT4106AEVB has two feedback elements, specifically a voltage and a current sensing feedback loops. Voltage feedback is essential for controlling the output voltage or brightness level and current feedback helps the controller to ensure the safe load current and negative temperature coefficient. Moreover, the output voltage or brightness level is being regulated using pulse width modulation (PWM) technique.

The input of the PPFC device is usually controlled by the power switch control which is in turn controlled by the PWM. The output of the PPFC is then applied to the inductor. The energy stored in the inductor is then delivered to the LED. During the LED on state, and the inductor stores energy, and when the LED turns off and the inductor releases the energy and it is applied to the output capacitors.

The CAT4106AEVB features a few auxiliary features. Wide output voltage range between 0.4Vand 20V, Differential voltage sense is available to detect dimmed LEDs and synchronization of the PFC controller, this helps to synchronize MPPT with the load. The CAT4106AEVB also includes an SCL input pin to directly control the brightness level of the LEDs and also gives the flexibility to adjust the dimming frequency and modulation depth.

CAT4106AEVB is also quite advantageous as it supports operating temperature ranges between - 40°C and +85°C. To make the circuit efficient, selectable current limit, power benefit loop (active output current control) and high switching frequency can be implemented. Moreover, the superior ramp speed offers protection against the electrolyte capacitor overshoot during start-up and acts as an inrush limitation.

Apart from LED lighting, the CAT4106AEVB has many uses. For example, it can be used with solenoids and motors, in industrial applications as well as for automotive high beam and DRLs. It can also be used for beverage coolers, e-bikes, and in some scientific applications. Furthermore, its current boost feature is beneficial for solar panel applications as it helps in extracting maximum solar power from the panel.

In conclusion, the CAT4106AEVB is an efficient tool for both LED luminaries and non-lighting applications. It provides for a high degree of integration and also helps in higher power efficiency. It also brings many auxiliary features, like wide output voltage range, differential voltage sense, synchronization of the PFC controller, adjustable current limit, power benefit loop and more. This makes the CAT4106AEVB a unique Evaluation board that meets the requirements of different Automotive and industrial applications.

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