Main features:
-Models MCP19116 and MCP19117 enable intelligent, configurable and precise LED lighting
-Integrates an intelligent PWM controller with a PIC® microcontroller core
-Combines cost savings, reliability, efficiency and quality of light
-Its digital interface allows communication, configuration and supervision/remote control
Microchip announces two new digitally enhanced analog power controllers designed for LED lighting applications. The MCP19116 and MCP19117 models increase the precision of LED lighting and allow users to carefully control LED light levels without sacrificing color or light quality for reliable applications with a long operating life.
Efficiency and longevity have been driving the adoption of LEDs. However, the quality of light is still one of the most important aspects to take into account in the system; colour, brightness and controllability are the keys to a successful lighting product. Combining the power and performance of an analog electronics-based controller and the flexibility of a digital interface, the MCP19116/7 is an intelligent Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller with a PIC microcontroller core. ® fully integrated system that offers cost savings and continues to provide the highest levels of reliability, efficiency and quality of light. The digital interface also allows for communication and configuration, so that a subsystem can indicate its status or can be controlled remotely. This functionality is required to add lighting to numerous applications, especially in high-reliability environments for the automobile and in devices with remote access for the Internet of Things.
The LED lighting industry continues to grow in market share and reach. A 2015 Big Market Research report indicated strong market growth for LED lighting, and anticipated that this sector would grow 45 percent per year through 2020. The market is expected to exceed $63.000 billion by 2020. These forecasts coincide with those presented by other sector analysts.
Microchip also announces the MCP19117 evaluation card (ADM00663), priced at $49,99 and available now. This evaluation board is supplied with a flyback topology based design for constant current loads up to 50V, perfect for driving a medium voltage LED string.
Models MCP19116 and MCP19117 also feature Microchip's complete suite of development tools, including the MPLAB® X integrated development environment. A dedicated MPLAB X module for digitally enhanced analog power controllers is also available.
The MCP19116 is supplied in a 4 x 4 QFN package, and the MCP19117 in a 5 x 5 QFN package. Both devices are now available for sampling and volume production.
For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com/MCP19117-032216b
