Today’s LED lighting applications present a complex design challenge. Requirements such as input and output voltage-current parameters; safety and power efficiency regulations; thermal performance that can improve reliability and system lifetime; limited PCB space; and the need to meet time-to-market deadlines must be addressed simultaneously. Further，the range of power topology choices forces designers to manage a more complex supply chain.

　　To address these issues， Fairchild offers a total solution portfolio for low- （《20W）， mid- （20W to 50W） and high- （》50W）LED driver applications. Our highly integrated PWM and PFC controller solutions reduce component BOM counts to enable smaller lamp sizes， eliminate design complexities， while improving overall lighting efficiency. Our new LED drivers， found on page 6， dramatically improve lighting quality， uniformity and manufacturing cost-effectiveness for a variety of dimmable designs. And we offer a wide range of discrete building blocks for LED driver applications.

　　Fairchild also does more to help engineers complete their designs. We offer application notes， reference designs，tutorials， evaluation boards and unequaled technical expertise from our many FAEs using our Global Power ResourceSM centers. Learn how you can simplify your LED challenges with Fairchild.