Suitable for next-generation LED lighting applications
Intelligent, configurable, and highly accurate LED lighting implementation

Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced the availability of two new digitally enhanced power analog controllers designed for LED lighting applications.

The new MCP19116 and MCP19117 improve the accuracy of LED lighting and enable precise control of LED light output without compromising color or light quality, even in applications requiring stable, long-term operation.

LEDs have been consistently used due to their efficiency and long lifespan. However, light quality remains the most important consideration in any system. Key elements of a successful lighting product are color, brightness, and controllability.

Combining the power and performance of an analog-based controller with the flexibility of a digital interface, the MCP19116/7 are intelligent pulse width modulation (PWM) controllers with an integrated PIC® MCU core, achieving the highest levels of reliability, efficiency, and optical quality while reducing cost. They also utilize digital interfaces for communication and configuration, enabling subsystem status reporting and remote control. These capabilities are essential when adding lighting to a variety of applications, especially reliable automotive and remotely accessible IoT devices.

“The MCP19116/7 is designed to address the needs of developing superior LED lighting applications and is superior to any other LED driver IC on the market,” said Keith Pazul, senior manager of Microchip’s Analog Power and Interface Division. “Many companies claim their controllers have excellent current-control accuracy, but they ignore the many error sources that arise from other components in the system. Microchip’s devices deliver exceptional accuracy under all operating conditions and utilize the integrated PIC MCU core to make adjustments on the fly, at runtime. This is truly the industry’s best solution.”

The LED lighting industry continues to grow in market share and size. According to a 2015 survey by Big Market Research (BMR), the LED lighting industry is projected to grow at a robust rate of 45 percent annually through 2020, reaching a market size of over $63 billion by 2020. This forecast is supported by industry analysts' analyses.

"LEDs have become a part of our lives," emphasized Keith Pajul. "Microchip has invested heavily in control and drive technologies for next-generation LED lighting products. We are excited to be able to provide superior lighting solutions for a wide range of applications and end markets."