• High Efficiency with Magnetic and Electronic
Transformers
• Low Component Count
• Supports Cirrus Logic Product CS1680
General Description
The CRD1680-7W reference design demonstrates the
performance of the CS1680 dimmable LED driver for
low-voltage lighting with a target output of 430mA driving
4LEDs in series
and multi-lamp transformer compatibility for non-dimmer
systems and dimmer systems paired with electronic and
magnetic low-voltage transformers
targeted to fit into MR16 LED lamp applications.
ead and follow all safety instructions prior to using this demonstration board.
his Engineering Evaluation Unit or Demonstration Board must only be used for assessing IC performance in a
aboratory setting. This product is not intended for any other use or incorporation into products for sale.
his product must only be used by qualified technicians or professionals who are trained in the safety procedures
ssociated with the use of demonstration boards.
Risk of Electric Shock
The open and unprotected boards present a serious risk of electric shock and can cause serious injury or death.
Extreme caution needs to be exercised while handling this board.
Avoid contact with the exposed conductor or terminals of components on the board. High voltage is present on
exposed conductor and terminals of any components.
Dangerous voltages and/or currents may be internally generated and accessible at various points across the board.
Charged capacitors store high voltage, even after the circuit has been disconnected from the power source.
Make sure that the power source is off before wiring any connection. Make sure that all connectors are well
connected before the power source is on.
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such as the ones listed under, OSHA General Industry Regulations - Subpart S and NFPA 70E.
Suitable eye protection must be worn when working with or around demonstration boards. Always
omply with your employer’s policies regarding the use of personal protective equipment.
All components and metallic parts may be extremely hot to touch when electrically active.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The CS1680 is a cascade boost-buck dimmable LED controller IC. The CS1680 uses a Cirrus Logic proprietary intelligent digital control that provides exceptional single-lamp and multi-lamp transformer compatibility for nondimmer systems and dimmer systems paired with electronic and magnetic low-voltage transformers. The CS1680
integrates a continuous conduction mode (CCM) boost converter that provides transformer compatibility and dimmer
compatibility with a constant output current buck stage. An adaptive digital algorithm controls the boost stage and
dimmer compatibility operation mode to enable flicker-free operation down to 5% output current with leading-edge
and trailing-edge dimmers. For in-depth implementation of the CS1680, please consult documents in Further Reading on page 3 for IC and reference design details.
The CRD1680-7W board is optimized to deliver low system cost in a high-efficiency, flicker-free, phase-dimmable,
solid-state lighting (SSL) solution for incandescent lamp replacement applications. The feedback loop is closed
through an integrated digital control system within the IC. Protection algorithms such as output open/ short, overcurrent detection, boost overvoltage, and overtemperature thermistors protect the system during abnormal conditions.
Details of these features are provided in the CS1680 Dimmable LED Driver IC for Low-voltage Lighting data sheet.
The CRD1680-7W board demonstrates the performance of the CS1680. This reference board has been designed
for an output load of 4
This document provides the schematic for the board. It includes oscilloscope screen shots that indicate various operating waveforms. Graphs are also provided that document the performance of the board in terms of Efficiency vs.
Line Voltage, Output Current vs. Line Voltage, and Output Current vs. Dim Angle for the CS1680 dimmable LED
controller IC.
LEDs in series at a target output current of 430mA (12.0V typical).
Extreme caution needs to be exercised while handling this board. This board is to be used by trained professionals
only.
Further Reading
•Cirrus Logic, 2014. “Dimmable LED Driver IC for Low-voltage Lighting,” DS1055F1, AUG 2014.
•Cirrus Logic, 2014. “Design Guide for a CS1680 Dimmable LED Driver IC for Low-voltage Lighting,”
AN379REV3, AUG 2014.
NOTE
If any other Cirrus Logic document contains information conflicting with the device data sheet,
the device data sheet is considered to have the most current and correct data.
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The boost stage is a low-side asynchronous boost converter. Once the CS1680 reaches its UVLO start threshold
and begins normal operation, the CS1680 controller executes a dimmer switch detection algorithm to set the operating state of the IC. Table 1 summarizes the system operating state that produced the empirical dimmer compatibility results.
MR16 Lamp with a CS1680 (12VAC)
Date09/09/2013Power Factor
VendorCirrus LogicIEC-61000-3-2 Compliant (Y/N)
Input Voltage (RMS)12EN55015 Compliant (Y/N)Y
Form FactorMR16Nominal Input Power (W)
Model #CRD1680-7WMaximum Input Power (W)
ICCS1680Output Voltage (V)
TopologyBoost/BuckOutput Current (mA)
Isolation (Y/N)N
Efficiency
7
(%)76.6 %Output Power (W)
Output Current Ripple
1,6
1,4
1,4
120Hz (mA)
1,6
1,6
2,6
3,6
1,5
0.98
Y
6.79
7.0
12.27
424
0
5.21
Notes:1. Tested at nominal input voltage, nominal input frequency and without a dimmer
2. Tested over input voltage tolerances for steady-state operation
3. Compliant with IEC 61000-3-2 Class C < 25 W
4. Average
5. Peak-to-peak
6. Measured with Chroma 66202 Power Analyzer
7. MR16 lamp efficiency is dependent on LED output voltage V
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6.1120VAC Dimmer Compatibility
Table 1 reports the empirical dimmer compatibility results when detectable inputs to the dimmer compatibility circuit are generated using a 120VAC
transformer paired with a leading-edge or trailing-edge dimmer.
Table 1: 120VAC, 60Hz Mains Power System
Dimmer
1
Transformer
Lutron DVLV-600P
Leading Edge
Flicker Free2
Steady-State
# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps
3
I
out
(%)
Min
MaxMaxMaxMax
Lutron DVELV-300P
Trailing Edge
Flicker Free2
Steady-State
I
out
(%)
Min
Flicker Free2
Steady-State
Lutron SELV-300P
Trailing Edge
I
(%)
out
Min
Flicker Free2
Steady-State
Levitron 6615
Trailing Edge
I
(%)
out
Min
136 1 3 6 136 1 3 6 136 1 3 6 136 1 3 6
Hatch
LS1250EN
Lightech
LET60
Hatch
RS12-80M
Hatch
VS12-60WD
Osram
ET-MZ 60
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Notes:1. This document includes trademarks, trade names, brands, logos, product names and/or product identifiers of companies other than Cirrus Logic, Inc. All such trademarks,
trade names, brands, logos, product names, and product identifiers are for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective owners, who are not
affiliated with Cirrus Logic. Please visit the respective sites of those owners to obtain a listing or understanding of their trademark rights. This document also includes
results from testing performed by Cirrus Logic for its own purposes and for which there are currently no industry standards. While this testing was applied objectively, its
results may include at least some degree of subjectivity. The testing or test results should not be interpreted as any comment on the overall quality or suitability of any
tested products.
2. Flicker-free results are reported at different conduction angle ranges and dependent on transformer and dimmer pairing.
3. Empirical results are recorded only with a magnetic transformer paired with a lead-edge dimmer.
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6.2230VAC Dimmer Compatibility
Table 2 reports the empirical dimmer compatibility results when detectable inputs to the dimmer compatibility circuit are generated using a 230VAC
transformer paired with a leading-edge or trailing-edge dimmer.
Table 2: 230VAC, 50Hz Mains Power System
Dimmer
1
Transformer
HPM CAT400L
Leading Edge
Flicker Free2
Steady-State
# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps# of lamps
3
I
out
(%)
Min
Flicker Free2
Steady-State
MaxMaxMaxMax
Busch 2247U
Leading Edge
I
(%)
out
Min
Flicker Free2
Steady-State
HPM CAT400T
Trailing Edge
I
(%)
out
Min
Flicker Free2
Steady-State
Clipsal 32E450TM
Trailing Edge
I
(%)
out
Min
136 1 3 6 136 1 3 6 136 1 3 6 136 1 3 6
Niko
320-00001
Osram
Parrot 105
Philips
S60
Primaline
105
Tridonic
Possum
Notes:1. This document includes trademarks, trade names, brands, logos, product names and/or product identifiers of companies other than Cirrus Logic, Inc. All such trademarks,
2. Flicker-free results are reported at different conduction angle ranges and dependent on transformer and dimmer pairing.
3. Empirical results are recorded only with a magnetic transformer paired with a lead-edge dimmer.
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results from testing performed by Cirrus Logic for its own purposes and for which there are currently no industry standards. While this testing was applied objectively, its
results may include at least some degree of subjectivity. The testing or test results should not be interpreted as any comment on the overall quality or suitability of any
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7. INDUCTOR CONSTRUCTION
The CS1680 integrates a continuous conduction mode (CCM) boost converter that provides transformer compatibility and dimmer compatibility with a constant output current buck stage. The following sections describe the boost
and buck inductors installed on the CRD1680-7W.
7.1Boost Inductor
The CS1680 uses an adaptive digital algorithm to control the boost stage and dimmer compatibility operation mode,
which enables flicker-free operation down to 5% output current with leading-edge and trailing-edge dimmers. Boost
inductor L1 is selected to be a standard TAIYO YUDEN power inductor.
7.1.1Electrical Specifications
Characteristics conditions:
• Operating temperature range: -25 °C to +125 °C (including coil heat)
ParameterConditionSymbolValueUnit
TAIYO YUDEN Boost Inductor # NRS8040T150MJGJ
Inductance(Note 1)
DC Resistance(Note 1)
Saturation Current
f
=100kHz
measured
Maximum
Rated Current
15 (±20%)H
0.065
2900mA
Notes:1. Measured across pins 1 and 2
7.2Buck Inductor
The CS1680 buck stage is a constant current-regulated DC-DC converter capable of delivering the highest possible
efficiency with constant current output while minimizing line frequency ripple. Buck inductor L2 is selected to be a
standard TAIYO YUDEN power inductor.
7.2.1Electrical Specifications
Characteristics conditions:
• Operating temperature range: -25 °C to +125 °C (including coil heat)