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Original list by Ian Mander started 1 February 2008. Added to this site (Aqualab) 26 November 2008. Database released 27 May 2009.
Please note that the date mentioned below that the database code was last updated is not the date the data itself was last updated.

Driver List
Database code 16 December 2019
Footnotes 10 August 2016

• Step-up drivers
• Low voltage step-down drivers

• Mains drivers
• User interface & PWM drivers

Drivers not yet added
3 March 2012
Links
28 February 2012

Why use a driver?
20 February 2010

Driver types overview
15 September 2010

LED Driver List – all LED drivers

An O-ring, Tailcap & Silicone Grease List is also available.

Video Foundry/Aqualab does not sell any of these drivers. Links are provided to resellers. The short URL for this list is www.videofoundry.co.nz/driverlist. See the bottom of the page for my email address. If you're just a spam bot looking for fodder, spam the hell out of these spammers' addresses: spammer address 1, spammer address 2, spammer address 3. They deserve a taste of their own spam.

Note that some sellers are more reliable than others. Inclusion of particular resellers in this list is not an endorsement of them as businesses. Note that Fasttech closed in December 2022 but the drivers are still included for reference.

Jump to: Footnotes & Instructions | AMC7135 notes | PT4105 notes | Schottky diodes.

357 drivers found. Listed by driver name.

Driver Name

SKU or catalogue #

Retailer

Price (US$)
(shipping incl unless
otherwise stated)

Driver Type

Driver Purpose

 Vin min-max
(DC except where noted)		 Number of LEDs (or LED dice) in series
min-max		 Battery Suitability Efficiency
min-max

Output Current
(off the shelf)

Max current (with just a resistor modification)

 Number of Modes Size
(diameter except where noted)

Notes

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(2-6)x3W mains driver

291889

DealExtreme

$7.79

Mains driver

110-265 V AC 2-6 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

600 mA

 1 83 mm x 30 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 8-24 V. IP66 dust/water rating.

(3-5)x1W mains driver

424794

DealExtreme

$2.46
(down from $2.49)

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 3-5 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

280 mA
constant current

 1 70 mm x 32 mm x 23 mm Output voltage 8-18 V.

(4-5) x 1W mains driver

LX0207X

Focalprice

$2.69

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-6 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 88%

280 mA

 1 130 mm x 16 mm x 13 mm Output voltage 12-18 V. Efficiency is claimed minimum. The stated length probably includes the LED leads. Duh.

(4-5) x 2W mains driver

LX0208X

Focalprice

$3.59
(up from $3.29)
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-265 V AC 4-5 115 V, 230 V AC mains power 88%

450 mA

 1 18 mm x 16 mm x 16 mm Output voltage 12-20 V. Efficiency is manufacturer claimed maximum, typical efficiency unknown.

(4-5)x1W mains driver

206575

DealExtreme

$4.00

Mains driver

85-277 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 80%

300 mA
constant current

 1 52 mm x 27 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 6-18 V.

(4-5)x1W mains driver

1714100

FastTech

$1.56

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-277 V AC 4-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 90%

300 mA
constant current

 1 26 mm x 15 mm x 15 mm Output voltage 15-17 V.

(4-5)x1W mains driver

1739209

FastTech

$2.05

Mains driver

85-277 V AC 4-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 88 mm x 39 mm x 25 mm Output voltage 12-18 V.

(4-6)x2W mains driver

199629

DealExtreme

$5.40

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

100-265 V AC 4-6 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 90%

600 mA
constant current

 1 54 mm x 21 mm x 15 mm Output voltage assumed to be 12-20 V. Claimed to be suitable for LED light bulbs; you'd need a long one.

(4-7)x1W mains driver

47060

DealExtreme

$3.40

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

330 mA

 1 30 mm x 15 mm x 12 mm Output voltage 14-25 V. Said to be compatible with PAR20 bulb.

(4-7)x1W mains driver

301224

DealExtreme

$3.99

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-277 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 30 mm x 1.7 mm x 1.7 mm Output voltage 14-25 V.

(4-7)x1W mains driver

311418

DealExtreme

$6.75

Mains driver

110-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 77 mm x 30 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 14-28 V. IP66 dust/water rating.

(4-7)x1W mains driver

1714802

FastTech

$1.88

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-277 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 90%

300 mA
constant current

 1 30 mm x 17 mm x 17 mm Output voltage 12-25 V.

(4-7)x1W mains driver

1739208

FastTech

$2.48

Mains driver

85-277 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 88 mm x 39 mm x 25 mm Output voltage 12-25 V.

(4-7)x1W mains driver

424795

DealExtreme

$2.66

Mains driver

100-260 V AC 4-7 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

280 mA
constant current

 1 70 mm x 32 mm x 23 mm Output voltage 12-28 V.

(4-7)x1W mains driver, grey case

65265

DealExtreme

$21.40

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-7

7 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1   Output voltage 12-25 V. IP66 dust/water rating.

7 cool white LEDs included (in an aluminium downlight).

(4-7)x1W MR16 driver

1110709

FastTech

$2.29

MR16 (boost) driver

12-12 V DC; also works with AC 4-7 12 V AC or DC 82-91%

330 mA

 1 24 mm x 19 mm x 12 mm Output current is a guess. Input/output inconsistencies - buyer beware. Is it a boost driver or a buck/boost driver? One user claims it uses the XL6001 driver chip (datasheet - not presently linked from their web site), which offers PWM dimming. Efficiency figures from that datasheet.

(4-7)x1W MR16 driver

245843

DealExtreme

$2.72
(up from $2.70)

MR16 (boost) driver

12-17 V DC; also works with AC 4-7 12 V AC or DC  

300 mA

 1 37 mm x 19 mm x 12 mm Output voltage 12-23 V. Apparently a boost driver, so it might not work well with 4 LEDs if running on 12 V AC.

(4-9)x1W boost driver

399820

DealExtreme

$6.87 for 3

MR16 (boost) driver

12-17 V DC; also works with AC 4-9 12 V AC/DC  

300 mA

 1 28 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm Output voltage 12-30 V.

(5-15)x1W dimmable mains driver

353495

DealExtreme

$5.96

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-265 V AC 5-15 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 95%

300 mA

 1 40 mm x 17 mm x 16 mm Output voltage 15-55 V. Dimmable.

(5-7)x1W dimmable mains driver

353492

DealExtreme

$5.24

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

110-120 V AC 5-7 115 V AC mains power 95%

300 mA

 1 33 mm x 20 mm x 12 mm Output voltage 15-25 V. Dimmable.

(5-7)x1W dimmable mains driver

408893

DealExtreme

$7.61 for 2

Mains driver

100-265 V AC 5-7 115 V, 230 V AC mains power 80%

300 mA

 1 66 mm x 33 mm x 21 mm Claims to be dimmable, which is unusual with a universal voltage mains driver.

(5-7)x1W mains driver

204224

DealExtreme

$8.00

Mains driver

85-277 V AC 5-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 46 mm x 24 mm x 17 mm Output voltage 15-25 V.

0407A, (4-7)x1W mains driver

205938

DealExtreme

$4.60

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 65 mm x 25 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 12-25 V.

1 channel LED dimmer

152919

DealExtreme

$11.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 100 mm x 58 mm x 34 mm RF remote control included.

1 channel LED dimmer

152700

DealExtreme

$7.40

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 88 mm x 60 mm x 35 mm 1 channel, maximum 8 A.

1 channel LED dimmer

157147

DealExtreme

$7.90
(backordered)

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 106 mm x 55 mm x 34 mm 1 channel, maximum 12 A.

1 channel LED dimmer

236572

DealExtreme

$7.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 105 mm x 57 mm x 34 mm Dimmer controls on front of unit.

1 Channel LED Dimmer Controller

111145

DealExtreme

$8.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or
24 V DC		  

8 A

 1 89 mm x 60 mm x 35 mm Single channel, 12-24 V PWM dimming, maximum current 8 A.

Several customers report getting a 12 V only version. Buyer beware.

1 Channel LED Dimmer Controller

126856

DealExtreme

$5.40
(down from $6.00)

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

3000 mA

 1 65 mm x 33 mm x 33 mm Includes DC power socket and plug.

1 Channel LED Dimmer Controller

222956

DealExtreme

$8.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

3000 mA

 1 38 mm x 31 mm x 9 mm

1 channel LED strip controller

157217

DealExtreme

$11.80

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V or 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 250 mm x 13 mm x 8 mm 1 channel, maximum 12 A. RF remote control. Length is probably complete length of cable.

1 channel LED strip controller

206581

DealExtreme

$6.20 for 2

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V or 12 V or 24 V  

12 A

 13 250 mm x 13 mm x 7 mm 1 channel, maximum 12 A.

1 channel LED strip controller

213843

DealExtreme

$6.21 for 2
(up from $5.90)

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 34 mm x 13 mm x 4 mm 1 channel, maximum 12 A.

1 channel LED strip controller

271643

DealExtreme

$29.97

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

16 A

 1 120 mm x 88 mm x 27 mm Uncertain if it works on 5 V.

1 channel LED strip controller

279807

DealExtreme

$7.12

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 89 mm x 60 mm x 51 mm 1 channel, maximum current 8 A.

1 channel LED strip controller

280116

DealExtreme

$30.41

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

16 A

 1 120 mm x 62 mm x 26 mm 1 channel, maximum 16 A. RF touch panel remote control.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

215217

DealExtreme

$10.40

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

20 A

 1 80 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm Single channel, maximum 20 A. RF remote control

1 channel LED strip dimmer

215232

DealExtreme

$23.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 151 mm x 40 mm x 28 mm Single channel, maximum 6 A. RF remote control.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

220785

DealExtreme

$7.80

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 67 mm x 61 mm x 47 mm

1 channel LED strip dimmer

221182

DealExtreme

$6.22
(up from $6.00)

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 89 mm x 60 mm x 52 mm Single channel, maximum 8 A. Control knob on dimmer.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

226082

DealExtreme

$7.20

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 88 mm x 60 mm x 35 mm 1 channel, maximum 8 A. Touch panel control.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

295075

DealExtreme

$20.76

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 85 mm x 45 mm x 23 mm 1 channel, maximum 6 A. RF remote control.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

291891

DealExtreme

$10.99

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

20 A

 1 79 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm 1 channel, 20 A maximum switching. RF remote control.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

291868

DealExtreme

$8.23

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V  

8 A

 1 67 mm x 61 mm x 47 mm 1 channel, maximum 8 A switching. Rotary control.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

288553

DealExtreme

$8.18

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 86 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm 1 channel, maximum 12 A switching. RF remote control.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

305610

DealExtreme

$19.93

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 80 mm x 80 mm x 42 mm 1 channel, maximum 8 A. Touch panel control.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

294814

DealExtreme

$6.27

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 87 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm 1 channel, maximum 12 A. IR remote control. The stated dimensions are probably the size of the remote control.

1 channel LED strip dimmer

288198

DealExtreme

$10.64

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

20 A

 1 80 mm x 63 mm x 24 mm 1 channel, maximum 20 A. RF remote control.

1 channel LED strip touch controller

265918

DealExtreme

$21.20

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 120 mm x 74 mm x 42 mm 1 channel, maximum current 8 A.

1 channel LED strip wireless controller

4055200

FastTech

$2.95

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 USB, 12 V, 24 V DC  

12 A

 8 86 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm 1 channel, maximum 12 A. RF remote control.

1 Color Dimmer w/ Remote Controller

126709

DealExtreme

$12.70

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 105 mm x 53 mm x 32 mm Single channel, 8 A. Includes radio remote control.

1-10x 1 W LED driver

491

Best Hong Kong

$14.95 + shipping

Mains driver

90-260 V AC 1-10 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

330 mA
constant current

 1 96 mm x 28 mm x 17 mm Output voltage 2-39 V, recommended less than 35 V. Short circuit protected.

1-6x 1 W driver

907

Best Hong Kong

$5.95 + shipping

Buck driver

4.0-24 V DC; also works with AC
(max. 16 V AC)		 1-6    

350 mA

 1 25 mm x 19 mm x 18 mm Minimum input voltage is a guess.

1-6x 3/5 W LED driver

557

Best Hong Kong

$19.95 + shipping

Mains driver

90-260 V AC 1-6    

660 mA
constant current

 1 96 mm x 28 mm x 17 mm Output voltage 2-24 V. Short circuit protected.

1.3 A, 20 W mains driver

42741

DealExtreme

$7.50
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 5-6 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 87%

1300 mA

 1 70 mm x 35 mm x 20 mm 1.3 A output at 18 V is actually 23.4 W, so it's likely the output isn't tightly regulated. This may be confirmed by one report of 1070 mA output. Efficiency figure is from a review.

12A 288W RGB controller

121936

DealExtreme

$33.30

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 87 mm x 68 mm x 25 mm Three channels, 4 A per channel. Maximum power handling 144 W at 12V, 288 W at 24 V. RF remote control.

12W MR16 boost driver

207555

DealExtreme

$5.18
(up from $4.80)

MR16 (boost) driver

12-17 V DC; also works with AC 5-12 12 V AC or DC 88%

300 mA
constant current

 1 47 mm x 24 mm x 14 mm Output voltage 16-42 V.

2 channel LED strip controller

235964

DealExtreme

$26.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 114 mm x 56 mm x 23 mm 2 channels, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control. Intended to change between two LED strips with different colour temperatures.

2 channel LED strip controller

276403

DealExtreme

$23.17

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 85 mm x 85 mm x 35 mm 2 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. IP25 dust/water rating.

2 channel LED strip controller

279698

DealExtreme

$29.76

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

16 A

 1 120 mm x 88 mm x 27 mm 2 channel, maximum 8 A per channel. Intended for colour temperature control. RF touch panel remote control.

2 channel LED strip controller

295074

DealExtreme

$20.76

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 85 mm x 45 mm x 23 mm 2 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

2 channel LED strip controller

318143

DealExtreme

$18.54

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 4 86 mm x 86 mm x 35 mm 2 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel control.

2 channel LED strip controller

349145

DealExtreme

$18.49

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 87 mm x 87 mm x 36 mm 2 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel control.

2 channel LED strip controller (black)

276909

DealExtreme

$27.25

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 86 mm x 86 mm x 32 mm 2 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel controller. Intended as a colour temperature controller. IP25 dust/water rating.

2 channel LED strip controller (white)

276920

DealExtreme

$27.25

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 86 mm x 86 mm x 32 mm 2 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel controller. Intended as a colour temperature controller. IP25 dust/water rating.

2 channel touch panel LED strip controller

354923

DealExtreme

$17.48

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 86 mm x 86 mm x 35 mm 2 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel control.

2 channel touch panel LED strip controller

382529

DealExtreme

$25.59

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 160 mm x 120 mm x 35 mm Intended to control mixing between LED strips of two tints. 2 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. Touch panel RF remote control.

20W boost driver

66388

DealExtreme

$10.50
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Boost driver

12-12 V 4-6    

1300 mA

 1 78 mm x 38 mm x 21 mm Output voltage 14-20 V. Includes driver heatsink.

20W boost driver

102674

DealExtreme

$11.30

Boost driver

9-15 V 5 3x Li-ion,
12 V automotive		  

1300 mA

 1 69 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 16-18 V. Includes driver heatsink.

25W mains driver

100567

DealExtreme

$11.70

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

1600 mA

 1 94 mm x 40 mm x 26 mm Output voltage 16-18 V. Previously claimed to be suitable for E27 and GU10 light bulbs but is considerably bigger than drivers normally used for that purpose. Proposed purpose is a 5s5p array (25 total) of 1 W LEDs. Driver comes with its own heatsink.

3 Channel Controller for RGB LED Light Strip

131770

DealExtreme

$16.80

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 21 90 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm Three channel LED controller, maximum power switching 144 W (12 V) or 288 W (24 V), 4 A per channel (12 A total) or 5 A maximum for a single channel. 21 modes. RF remote control.

3 channel LED strip controller

425152

DealExtreme

$15.99

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 105 mm x 60 mm x 20 mm Colour temperature controller. 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel.

3-5W mains driver

120212

DealExtreme

$2.90
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

330 mA

 1 42 mm x 17 mm x 13 mm Chipset FSEZ1317. Output voltage not stated; assumed to be around 8-16 V.

3-CH Manual RGB LED Strip Dimmer

126421

DealExtreme

$18.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

9 A

 1 129 mm x 40 mm x 30 mm 3 channels, maximum 3 A per channel. Each channel has its own rotary control.

30W 12V boost driver

81843

DealExtreme

$13.99
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Boost driver

12-12 V 5-6    

1800 mA

 1 76 mm x 37 mm x 11 mm Output voltage 16-20 V. "Compatible with 5 x 6 or 6 x 6 LED plate". Includes driver heatsink.

30W boost driver

103735

DealExtreme

$12.20

Boost driver

9-15 V 5 3x Li-ion,
12 V automotive		  

1800 mA

 1 70 mm x 50 mm x 19 mm Output voltage 16-18 V. Includes driver heatsink.

4 channel, RGBW LED strip controller

305181

DealExtreme

$19.86

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

16 A

 1 86 mm x 86 mm x 36 mm 4 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel control.

4 channel, RGBW LED strip controller

314254

DealExtreme

$8.57

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 125 mm x 55 mm x 7 mm 4 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. The stated dimensions are probably of the remote control.

4 channel, RGBW LED strip controller

318148

DealExtreme

$18.99

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC mains power  

24 A

 12 110 mm x 52 mm x 20 mm 4 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. Touch panel RF remote control.

4-5*1W LED Driver Adapter

113062

DealExtreme

$14.80

Mains driver

85-260 V AC 4-5

5 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

330 mA

 1   Output voltage 12-18 V. Output current listed here is a guess.

5 warm white LEDs included (in an aluminium downlight).

4-5x1W main driver

194044

DealExtreme

$1.86
(down from $2.40)

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

90-265 V AC 4-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 85%

300 mA
constant current

 1 23 mm x 15 mm x 10 mm Output voltage 12-19 V.

4-7x1W main driver

194067

DealExtreme

$3.10

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

90-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 85%

300 mA
constant current

 1 35 mm x 17 mm x 15 mm Output voltage 12-26 V.

404 Waterproof LED Driver

22

ledstok.com

$22.00 + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

110-250 V AC 3-10 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 46-89%

350 mA
constant current

 1 180 mm (?) x 27 mm x 26 mm This product has been replaced on the retailer's web site with an LED optic. Oh boy. The driver may still be available elsewhere on the site. Update: The LED optic has vanished as well.

Output voltage 10-32 V, maximum output power 11.2 W. Specs state maximum input 220 V AC but label more sensibly states 250 V AC. IP66 dust/water rating.

5 LED

S020167

KaiDomain

$19.66

Boost driver

6.0-12 V 5 2x Li-ion  

2500 mA

 3 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer Output voltage 17 V (range unknown). Output current variously stated to be 2.6-3.0 A and 2.5-2.8 A, and output power 50-60 W - the same as the 7 LED version; buyer beware. Input current can be up to 8 A. 3 modes; high, medium (30%), low (10%). Low voltage protection at 6 V. Thermal protection at 55-60 °C (this seems very low).

5 LED boost

p-544

Intl Outdoor Store

$14.47
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Boost driver

6.0-12 V 5 2-3x Li-ion  

2800 mA

 3 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer Driver removed from site.

Output voltage about 17 V. Three modes; high, medium (30%), low (5%). Thermal protection, low voltage warning.

5 LED boost driver

CNQ001365

CN Quality Goods

$6.00 + shipping

Boost driver

6.0-8.4 V 5 2x Li-ion  

1000 mA

 5 20 mm x 9 mm high - two boards in double layer 5 modes; high (800-1000 mA), medium, low, strobe, SOS.

5 LED boost driver

CNQ001376

CN Quality Goods

$4.90 + shipping

Boost driver

7.0-14 V 5    

900 mA

 1 20 mm Single mode, 700-900 mA. The top of the driver chip has really been attacked.

5 LED boost driver

S020417

KaiDomain

$19.66

Boost driver

6.0-12 V 5 2x Li-ion  

2500 mA

 5 26 mm x 30 mm high - two boards in double layer Output current variously stated as 2.5-2.8 A and 2.6-3.0 A. Output voltage 17 V (range unknown). 5 modes; high (100%), medium-high (75%), medium (50%), low (30%), very low (5%) (no strobe!). Thermal protection, low voltage warning at 6 V.

576W RGB LED controller

73676

DealExtreme

$20.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or
24 V DC		  

24 A

 1 103 mm x 62 mm x 35 mm 3 channel LED controller, up to 8 A per channel. Maximum power handling 288 W at 12 V, 576 W at 24 V. IR remote control.

5W E27/GU10 mains driver

82745

DealExtreme

$3.30

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-265 V AC 4-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 90%

315 mA

 1 55 mm x 26 cm x 23 mm Output voltage 12-19 V. Stated as being suitable for E27 or GU10 bulbs but it's significantly larger than the typical size for those drivers.

5W mains driver

81776

DealExtreme

$2.80

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

90-265 V AC 4-6 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 90%

280 mA

 1 23 mm x 15 mm x 15 mm Output voltage 12-18 V. Claimed minimum efficiency listed here.

5W mains driver

179475

DealExtreme

$3.00

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-265 V AC 4-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

280 mA
constant current

 1 24 mm x 17 mm x 16 mm Output voltage 12-18 V.

5W mains driver

204616

DealExtreme

$3.40

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-277 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 80%

315 mA

 1 25 mm x 16 mm x 14 mm Output voltage 6-18 V.

5x 1W, yellow case

73128

DealExtreme

$19.30

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 5

5 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

320 mA

 1   Output current is assumed.

5 cool white LEDs included (in an aluminium downlight).

5x1W mains driver

1110700

FastTech

$2.20

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

220-240 V AC 5 230 V AC mains power  

320 mA

 1 24 mm x 18 mm x 15 mm Output current is assumed; the "current draw" figure is nonsense - buyer beware.

5x1W mains driver with GU10 base

310537

DealExtreme

$5.56

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

100-240 V AC 5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 40 mm x 29 mm x 29 mm Output current is a guess. Input voltage range is a guess. Unknown output voltage range. Includes GU10 base.

5x1W MR16 driver

LX0209X

Focalprice

$3.29

MR16 (boost) driver

12-12 V DC; also works with AC 5   88%

300 mA

 1 70 mm x 17 mm x 7 mm Unknown driver operation. Assumed to be boost because of the claimed ability to drive 5 LEDs from 12 V DC, but claimed output voltage is 12 V. AC rectifier built in. Efficiency is claimed minimum. The stated length probably includes the LED leads. Duh.

608RF, RGB LED dimmer

152625

DealExtreme

$24.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

24 A

 1 120 mm x 71 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 8 A per channel. RF remote control.

644IR, RGB controller

132000

DealExtreme

$18.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 130 mm x 63 mm x 23 mm Three channel LED controller, maximum power switching 144 W (12 V) or 288 W (24 V), 4 A per channel (12 A total). 44 key RF remote control.

9 channel RGB LED controller with RGB LED strip

161788

DealExtreme

$54.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6

255 LEDs included

 12 V DC  

18 A

 1   9 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. For a 9 channel controller without a LED strip included see DX sku.160152.

12 V RGB LED strip included.

A620RF, 12A 288W RGB controller

121926

DealExtreme

$21.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 21 130 mm x 62 mm x 23 mm Three channel, each channel 4 A, maximum 5 A, total 12 A. Maximum power handling 144 W at 12 V, 288 W at 24 V. RF remote control.

A644IR, RGB LED strip controller

152672

DealExtreme

$12.20

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 60 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm 3 channels, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control.

A729RF, 216W/24V RGB controller

120016

DealExtreme

$26.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or
24 V DC		  

9 A

 11 100 mm x 60 mm x 43 mm 3 channel LED controller, each channel up to 3 A. Maximum power handling 108 W at 12 V, 216 W at 24 V. RF remote control.

AMP640A, 4 channel LED strip amplifier

320789

DealExtreme

$18.82
(down from $22.66)
(backordered)

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC mains power  

20 A

 1 126 mm x 45 mm x 29 mm 4 channel, maximum 5 A per channel.

Assembled Blue Shark with Remora UI

1164

Sandwich Shoppe

$55.00 + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Boost driver

2.7-25 V 1-5    

980 mA
constant current

 4 19 mm - two boards in double layer This product has vanished from the retailer's web site.
 
Multimode boost regulator. Maximum input current 4 A. Available in two flavours - three mode Plain (low, medium, high) and four mode Special (with SOS).

Assembled Shark with Remora UI

1089

Sandwich Shoppe

$50.00 + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Boost driver

2.7-20 V 1-5    

980 mA
constant current

 4 19 mm - two boards in double layer This product has vanished from the retailer's web site.

Multimode boost regulator. Maximum input current 4 A. Available in two flavours - three mode Plain (low, medium, high) and four mode Special (with SOS).

Aurora 1-16x 3W, 700mA dimmable

AU-LEDD48CC

Aurora

$0.00 (approx)
£call (actual) + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

100-264 V AC 1-16 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

700 mA
constant current

 1 164 mm x 46 mm x 32 mm Driver removed from site.

Dimmable with 1-10 V input (controller available separately). Output in two series of up to 8 LEDs each. Overload protection, short-circuit protection, thermal protection.

Aurora 1-18W, 350mA dimmable

AU-LEDD16CC

Aurora

$116.00 (approx)
£55.00 (actual) + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

100-264 V AC 1-18 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

350 mA
constant current

 1 155 mm x 38 mm x 24 mm Driver removed from site.

Dimmable with 1-10 V input (controller available separately). Output in two series of up to 9 LEDs each. Overload protection, short-circuit protection, thermal protection.

Aurora 1-6W 350mA

AU-LED0635CC

Aurora

$42.00 (approx)
£19.83 (actual) + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

100-264 V AC 1-6 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

350 mA
constant current

 1 95 mm x 38 mm x 24 mm Driver removed from site.

Overload protection, short-circuit protection, thermal protection.

Aurora 1-9 W, 350 mA

AU-LED09T

Aurora

$42.00 (approx)
£19.83 (actual) + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

100-264 V AC 1-9 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

350 mA
constant current

 1 144 mm x 38 mm x 24 mm Driver removed from site.

Overload protection, short-circuit protection, thermal protection.

Aurora 1-9W 350mA, waterproof

AU-LED09IP

Aurora

$56.00 (approx)
£26.50 (actual) + shipping

Mains driver

100-264 V AC 1-9 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

350 mA
constant current

 1 144 mm x 38 mm x 24 mm Driver removed from site.

IP68 dust/water rating; up to 2 m underwater. Overload protection, short-circuit protection, thermal protection.

Aurora 18W 700mA

AU-LED7018CC

Aurora

$91.00 (approx)
£43.17 (actual) + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

220-240 V AC 4-6 220-240 V AC mains power  

700 mA
constant current

 1 140 mm x 43 mm x 24 mm Driver removed from site.

Overload protection, short-circuit protection, thermal protection.

Aurora 24W, 700mA

AU-LED7024CC

Aurora

$105.00 (approx)
£14.17 (actual) + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

220-240 V AC 5-8 220-240 V AC mains power  

700 mA
constant current

 1 140 mm x 43 mm x 27 mm Driver removed from site.

Overload protection, short-circuit protection, thermal protection.

µBuck

103

PCB Components

$19.00 (approx)
€13.95 (actual)

Buck driver

6.0-30 V 1-6   95%

700 mA
constant current

Can be modified to 1000 mA

 1 14 mm x 11 mm x 6 mm Maximum output power ~15 W. Polarity protection. Dimming by PWM signal or DC. Maximum claimed efficiency listed here; typical efficiency for any particular configuration unknown.

µBuck

103

PCB Components

$19.00 (approx)
€13.95 (actual)

Buck driver

6.0-30 V 1-9   95%

350 mA
constant current

Can be modified to 1000 mA

 1 14 mm x 11 mm x 6 mm Maximum output power ~15 W. Polarity protection. Dimming by PWM or DC inputs. Maximum claimed efficiency listed here; typical efficiency for any particular configuration unknown.

bFlex v3

bflex

TaskLED

$30.00 + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Buck driver

4.0-25 V 1-7    

1000 mA
constant current

 8 25 mm Buck regulator. Constant current out 350-1000 mA (user reconfigurable) at up to 24 V, uController UI. Thermal and polarity protection included.

Black Power v2

87

PCB Components

$34.00 (approx)
€24.95 (actual) + shipping

Buck driver

7.5-33 V 1-6   92%

2800 mA

 1 28 mm 1.5 V overhead. External on/off input. Soft start. Efficiency claimed is maximum; typical efficiency unknown. Thermal protection.

Blue Shark

1136

Sandwich Shoppe

$25.00 + shipping

Boost driver

2.7-25 V 1-10 "Great for use in Mag C & D and fixed lighting applications."  

980 mA
constant current

 1 19 mm Boost regulator. Maximum input current 4 A, said by manufacturer to be still efficient >3 A. Regulates on voltage or current, output current adjustable from 50-980 mA (or greater by changing set resistor, although that would remove load protection) at maximum 32 V. Includes copper heatsink; improved thermal performance and higher output voltage over standard Shark.
 
I note that Wayne here recommends new buyers to get three.

BoostPuck

04015

LED Supply

$29.99 + shipping

Boost driver

5.0-28 V 4-12   85-97%

350 mA
constant current

 1 21 mm x 21 mm x 11 mm Maximum output voltage 48 V. Input voltage must be at least 3 V lower than output voltage. Dimmable with external potentiometer (0-100%) and on board trim adjustment (75-125%). 7 pin SIP interface for PCB mounting; wiring harness optional extra. Output has short circuit protection (15 seconds) and open circuit protection.
 
There is a version without the on-board trim adjustment for a little lower cost (the page is wrong where it claims it does have it).

BuckPuck

3021...

luxdrive.com

$13.99 to $20.99 + shipping

Buck driver

5.0-32 V DC; also works with AC
(half available models are for DC, half for AC)		 1-6   86-95%

1000 mA
constant current

 1 20 mm x 20 mm x 11 mm Available in many different forms, each with four versions with outputs of 350, 500, 700 or 1,000 mA. Half the forms are designed for low voltage AC, half for DC. Some forms have a built in trim adjustment for 40-110% output, some allow for an external trim adjustment. External connections vary - some forms have the wires built in, while most have from pins (4-7 of them) for PCB mounting. Wiring harnesses are also available, with and without potentiometer for trim adjustment. An additional capacitor across the input may be needed to smooth input power, as described here.
 
This retailer (3023; wired version) has good prices and a driver selector tool to help sort out all the varieties. Good luck.

BuckToot

7027-D-350

LED Supply

$9.99 + shipping

Buck driver

5.0-28 V 1-6   71-94%

350 mA
constant current

 1 19 mm x 10 mm diameter Input voltage must be at least 2 V higher than output voltage. Output has short circuit protection (15 seconds) and open circuit protection. Efficiency is greater the more LEDs it's driving.

CAM 3 channel

104

PCB Components

$44.00 (approx)
€31.95 (actual)

Buck driver

10-30 V 1-8   93%

1000 mA
constant current

 1 57 mm x 31 mm Common Anode Multichannel. Powers 3 LED channels with a common anode, up to a maximum power of 25 W per channel. Output current on each channel can be set at 350 mA, 700 mA, or 1000 mA, and dimmed separately using PWM or DC inputs. Reverse polarity protection. Maximum claimed efficiency listed here; typical efficiency for any particular configuration unknown.

4 channel version also available.

CAM 4 channel

104

PCB Components

$63.00 (approx)
€45.95 (actual)

Buck driver

10-30 V 1-8   93%

1000 mA
constant current

 1 57 mm x 31 mm Common Anode Multichannel. Powers 4 LED channels with a common anode, up to a maximum power of 25 W per channel. Output current on each channel can be set at 350 mA, 700 mA, or 1000 mA, and dimmed separately using PWM or DC inputs. Reverse polarity protection. Maximum claimed efficiency listed here; typical efficiency for any particular configuration unknown.

3 channel version also available.

CCHIPO v1.2

cchipo

TaskLED

$45.00 + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Boost driver

4.0-30 V 2-13   84-92%

2000 mA
constant current

 1 63 mm x 48 mm Boost regulator. Vin must be less than Vout. Maximum 5 A input. User adjustable constant current output up to 2 A or 48 V (45 W max). Optional external adjustment. Open circuit protected, but if doing so, LED(s) must not be connected until output has discharged from 48 V.

DMX640A, 4 channel, RGBW LED strip controller

320614

DealExtreme

$37.16

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC mains power  

20 A

 21 124 mm x 47 mm x 29 mm 4 channel, maximum 5 A per channel. 43 mode. IR remote control.

DP-300, mains driver pair

245021

DealExtreme

$4.70

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-265 V AC 1-12 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 54 mm x 20 mm x 16 mm Two separate mains driver. (1-5)x1W driver: Output voltage 3-16 V. (6-12)x1W driver: Output voltage 18-40 V.

ET27, 5x1W

S009689

KaiDomain

$4.75 for 2
(up from $4.63)

Mains driver

N/A AC
(Unknown mains voltage)		 5    

350 mA

 1 30 mm x 28 mm x 17 mm Incomplete and/or stupid specifications given. The presence of a transformer implies a mains driver but NO specs are given (except "350mAh" instead of mA in the title). How do they expect to sell them?

Formerly product ID 10940.

F4D7W-C-S, (4-7)x1W mains driver

298184

DealExtreme

$4.82

Mains driver

100-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 78 mm x 31 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 10-30 V.

Fulree 2203 adj CV supply

156743

DealExtreme

$6.40

Unspecified driver type

3.0-22 V 1-5 12 V DC  

3000 mA

 1 31 mm x 25 mm x 20 mm This is a constant voltage power supply, not a constant current LED driver, and is only included because it looks like an LED driver. LEDs should be driven with something to limit the current, such as a resistor. Output voltage 1-15 V. Input needs to be at least 2 V greater than output.

FWM-(3-7)x1W, mains driver

1110813

FastTech

$5.51
(backordered)

Mains driver

175-265 V AC 3-7 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 80 mm x 30 mm x 21 mm Output voltage 9-24 V. (Yes, this one does say "FWM".)

GT666, RGB LED strip controller

204674

DealExtreme

$24.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 N/A 113 mm x 49 mm x 23 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

H6CC

h6cc

TaskLED

$32.00 + shipping

Buck driver

8.1-24 V 1-5   80-95%

6700 mA
constant current

 1 31 mm x 9 mm high Formerly called H5CC. Suitable for SST-50. Output current variable from 20 mA up to 6.7 A. Overhead is 1.0 V at 5 A output. Not suitable for connecting multiple drivers in parallel. First 20 units have a maximum input of 20 V. Information thread here.

H6Flex

h6flex

TaskLED

$40.00 + shipping

Buck driver

7.0-21 V 1-6   90%

6600 mA
constant current

 5 33 mm Features uController UI, "User menu reconfigurable to 1400mA/­2000mA/­2800mA/­3600mA/­5000mA/­5600mA or 6600mA at any time." Ships configured for 1.4 A output. Input voltage needs to be at least 1 V higher than output voltage (at 2.8 A).

H9180B, (5-6)x3W mains driver

1110805

FastTech

$6.53
(backordered)

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 5-6 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

650 mA
constant current

 1 65 mm x 32 mm x 24 mm Output voltage 15-22 V.

HDX (4-5)x1W mains driver

259983

DealExtreme

$3.10

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

100-240 V AC 4-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

280 mA

 1 25 mm x 16 mm x 12 mm Buyer beware. Output voltage range initially not stated, then claimed to be 12.3-12.5 V, then defended as being 12.3-12.5 V. Not if it can drive 4 or 5 LEDs!

HDX 7x1W mains driver

214928

DealExtreme

$6.20

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

100-240 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 40 mm x 16 mm x 14 mm Output voltage 12-25 V.

HDX-I0407A

118478

DealExtreme

$17.90

Mains driver

100-245 V AC 4-7

5 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

330 mA

 1   Output voltage 12-25 V.

5 warm white LEDs included (in a blue aluminium downlight).

Also available with a different 5 LED downlight, a 6 blue LED downlight and a 7 LED downlight.

HDX-I0812A(4-7) red

49750

DealExtreme

$22.00

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 4-7

6 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

330 mA

 1   Output voltage 12-25 V.

6 warm white LEDs included (in an aluminium downlight).

Also available with a 7 LED downlight.

HDX-I0812A(4-7) silver

48083

DealExtreme

$22.60

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 4-7

5 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

330 mA

 1   Output voltage 12-25 V. Plain aluminium case.

5 LEDs included (in a fancy aluminium holder) which are reported to be red, green, blue, cool white and warm white; it seems a warm white LED is pictured.

hipCC

hipcc

TaskLED

$24.00 + shipping

Buck driver

4.5-25 V 1-5   77-97%

2800 mA
constant current

 1 28 mm Limited supply. Buck regulator. Constant current output 2.8 A. Headroom 0.5 V. Thermal protection, polarity protection. Single mode but can be driven using a separate PWM driver.

hipFlex v1.1A

hipflex

TaskLED

$35.00 + shipping

Buck driver

4.5-24 V 1-6   73-95%

2800 mA
constant current

 1 36 mm Buck regulator, can drive up to 22 V of series connected LEDs. Constant current output user reconfigurable at any time to 1.0/1.4/2.0/2.4/2.8 A. Headroom 0.5 V @ 2.8 A. Thermal protection, polarity protection.

HLY-JV0206A

48911

DealExtreme

$29.20

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 1-6

6 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

320 mA
constant current

 1   Output 4-20 V.

6 white LEDs included (in a fancy acrylic downlight).

HXY-LP(5-10)x2W mains driver

379484

DealExtreme

$5.15

Mains driver

85-277 V AC 5-10 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

600 mA

 1 70 mm x 25 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 12-34 V. IP67 dust/water rating.

Hyperboost v1.0

hboost

TaskLED

$40.00 + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Boost driver

8.0-50 V 3-23   88-92%

1400 mA
constant current

 1 36 mm Boost driver, input voltage must be less than output voltage. Maximum output 80 V. Adjustable output current limit. Input current less than 5 A for optimal performance. Has open circuit and reverse polarity protection. (Note that if turned on while open circuit, output will rise to 80 V - shock hazard.)

Previous version (pre Feb 2010) maximum 1.3 A output.

Hyperboost V2.0

hboost

TaskLED

$40.00 + shipping

Boost driver

8.0-50 V 5-23    

3200 mA

 1 33 mm Output voltage 80 V maximum. Note that this voltage represents a shock hazard - use with caution. PWM input. Open circuit protection. Technical info here.

Hyperbuck v1.0

hbuck

TaskLED

$40.00 + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Buck driver

8.0-80 V 1-15    

1500 mA

 1 36 mm x 31 mm Maximum output voltage 50 V. Output open circuit and short circuit protected; reverse polarity protected. Supports external potentiometer for dimming. Vin must be at least 2 V greater than Vf.

JCFDBG-3-7W(3D) mains driver

325308

DealExtreme

$4.92

Mains driver

100-265 V AC 3-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 3 78 mm x 32 mm x 21 mm Output voltage 9-25 V. Dimmable. Apparently two outputs.

JK007, 7W mains driver

181990

DealExtreme

$5.10

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 2-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 42 mm x 23 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 6-24 V.

JNY-L0305A, (3-5)x1W mains driver

351174

DealExtreme

$5.42

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 65 mm x 28 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 9-18 V.

JNY-LO305A, (3-5)x1W mains driver

1734706

FastTech

$4.11

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 130 mm x 27 mm x 18 mm Output voltage 9-18 V.

JR(4-6)x1W mains driver

44008

DealExtreme

$4.97
(down from $5.20)

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-6 115 V or 230 V AC mains  

330 mA

 1 38 mm x 30 mm x 24 mm Output voltage 12-21 V. Caution: Driver possibly not waterproof as claimed.

JR(4-7)x1W, mains driver

160417

DealExtreme

$3.90

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

320 mA

 1 53 mm x 29 mm x 23 mm Output voltage 14-25 V.

JR-30W-LED Driver, 2.0 A mains driver

42746

DealExtreme

$10.70
(formerly 11.20)

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 81%

2000 mA

 1 95 mm x 40 mm x 23 mm Driver has changed; the present driver name in this table is from the waterproof case on the previous version.

Output voltage 16-18 V. Note that 2.0 A output at 18 V is 36 W, significantly greater than the 30 W claimed, so it's possible the claimed output is approximate.

JRLED 5x1W dimmable mains driver

408894

DealExtreme

$5.75 for 3

Mains driver

220-240 V AC 5 230 V AC mains power 80%

300 mA

 1 50 mm x 28 mm x 21 mm Output voltage 15-18 V. Dimmable.

JRLED LZ (4-5)x1W mains driver

402522

DealExtreme

$7.45 for 5

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-5 115 V, 230 V AC mains power 80%

300 mA
constant current

 1 50 mm x 28 mm x 21 mm Output voltage 12-17 V.

JRLED TG110V, 5x1W dimmable mains driver

403644

DealExtreme

$6.95 for 5

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

110-120 V AC 5 115 V AC mains power 80%

300 mA

 1 25 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm Output voltage 15-17 V. Dimmable.

JRLED-(3-5)x1W mains driver

339890

DealExtreme

$5.91 for 5

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

110-240 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 24 mm x 16 mm x 13 mm Output voltage 9-18 V.

JRLED-4-7*1W-SGK, sound and light sensitive LED driver

369462

DealExtreme

$3.95

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

85-240 V AC 4-7 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

250 mA

 1 48 mm x 20 mm x 16 mm Output voltage 12-23 V. Sound and light sensitive, stays on for 30 seconds.

JS-LED-C, RGB Bluetooth LED strip dimmer

328546

DealExtreme

$27.14

User interface driver

12-12 V 1-6 12 V DC  

 

 1 98 mm x 50 mm x 22 mm Buyer beware - many details missing; assumed to work with 12 V. With Bluetooth control.

Kabit KE-LED 5x1W mains driver

A1041000NS

DinoDirect

$4.99

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

320 mA

 1 710 mm x 250 mm x 200 mm Output voltage 15.0-17.5 V. Output current is a guess. I suspect the claimed dimensions should have been stated in mm not cm.

L407W, (4-7)x1W mains driver

88008610

Tmart

$4.53

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 69 mm x 25 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 12-24 V.

LB0724 blue

48722

DealExtreme

$21.80

Mains driver

85-240 V AC 4-7

5 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1   Output voltage 12-24 V.

5 white LEDs included (in a downlight).

LC-10407A, red case

58926

DealExtreme

$13.50
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 4-7

7 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

330 mA

 1   Output voltage 12-25 V.

7 warm white LEDs included (in an aluminium downlight).

LC-10407A, red case

66415

DealExtreme

$17.70

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 4-7

6 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

330 mA

 1   Output voltage 12-25 V. DX claims input voltage range 85-245 V; figures from label listed in table.

6 white LEDs included (in an aluminium downlight). Also available with 5 LEDs and 7 LEDs.

LD-18650-3F, (4-5)x2W main driver

368922

DealExtreme

$6.83

Mains driver

90-260 V AC 4-5 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

650 mA

 1 88 mm x 39 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 10-18 V.

LD-CU7021AF

11264

DealExtreme

$51.90 (formerly $55.71)
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 1-6

3 LEDs included

 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

700 mA
constant current

 1   Product removed from retailer's site.

Output voltage 3-21 V.

3 white LEDs included (in a fancy aluminium holder).

LE-LL310

1041

Sure Electronics

$2.99 + shipping

Buck driver

9-35 V 1-8   96%

350 mA

 1 25 mm x 25 mm "1 W LED Driver Based on MBI6651". Although claimed to be "constant current" the output current drops the more LEDs it's driving and rises the higher the input voltage. Claimed efficiency @ 12 V input with 3 LEDs.

LE-LL311

1035

Sure Electronics

$4.99 + shipping

Buck driver

9-35 V 1-8   96%

700 mA

 1 25 mm x 25 mm "3 W LED Driver Based on MBI6651". Although claimed to be "constant current" the output current drops the more LEDs it's driving and rises the higher the input voltage. Claimed efficiency @ 12 V input with 3 LEDs.

LE-LL312

1042

Sure Electronics

$6.99 + shipping

Buck driver

9-35 V 1-6   96%

1020 mA

 1 25 mm x 25 mm "5 W LED Driver Based on MBI6651". Although claimed to be "constant current" the output current drops the more LEDs it's driving and rises the higher the input voltage. Claimed efficiency @ 12 V input with 3 LEDs.

LE-LL315

1043

Sure Electronics

$1.99 + shipping

Buck driver

9-35 V 1-7   96%

150 mA

 1 25 mm x 25 mm "0.5 W LED Driver Based on MBI6651". Although claimed to be "constant current" the output current drops the more LEDs it's driving and rises the higher the input voltage. Claimed efficiency @ 12 V input with 3 LEDs.

LED AC DC Dimmer

863

Best Hong Kong

$6.49 + shipping

Linear regulator

5.0-24 V DC; also works with AC
(5-16 V AC)		 1-7    

700 mA

 1 54 mm x 26 mm Apparently a voltage-controlled driver with the output voltage set using a potentiometer; output voltage 1.5-22 V (use that potentiometer with care). There's an implication this driver should be used with a resistor in series with the LEDs. Claimed "max 700 mA, peak 2 A" is contradictory. Built-in rectifier for AC or DC operation. Unknown operation method but thought to be a linear regulator because of the presence of a large heat sink on the board.

LED dimmer

259610

DealExtreme

$7.80

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 6 86 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm Maximum switched current 12 A (originally with the probably bogus qualifier of 15% duty cycle). RF remote control.

Led Senser v2

69

PCB Components

$44.00 (approx)
€30.95 (actual) + shipping

Boost driver

2.6-18 V 1-10   92%

1330 mA
constant current

 1 32 mm Input current up to 3 A. Soft start output, current adjustable with solder bridge (350 mA, 700 mA, 1000 mA) up to 35 V. External PWM input. Claimed efficiency is maximum; typical efficiency unknown.

LED Senser Xtreme

107

PCB Components

$48.00 (approx)
€34.95 (actual) + shipping

Boost driver

6.0-30 V 3-16   97%

2050 mA
constant current

Can be modified to 3000 mA

 1 28 mm x 16 mm high Output current set by solder jumpers in 15 steps from 200 mA to 2050 mA. Tested up to 3 A output. Soft start function. Maximum input current 7 A. Maximum output voltage ~55 V. Maximum output power >100 W. Maximum claimed efficiency listed here; typical efficiency for any particular configuration unknown. Thermal protection. External PWM input and external shut down.

LED Slave

66

PCB Components

$16.50 (approx)
€11.95 (actual) + shipping

Buck driver

6.0-30 V 1-6   95%

1000 mA

 1 25 mm x 18 mm x 5 mm 1 V overhead. Efficiency listed is maximum; typical efficiency unknown. Reverse polarity protection, soft start.

LED Slave with dimmer

67

PCB Components

$29.00 (approx)
€20.95 (actual) + shipping

Buck driver

6.0-30 V 1-6   96%

1000 mA
constant current

 1 29 mm x 17 mm x 5 mm 1 V overhead. Dimming by PWM with an onboard RISC chip(!) or with DC input signal. Efficiency listed is maximum; typical efficiency unknown. Reverse polarity protection.

LED strip controller

334526

DealExtreme

$14.89

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V or 12 V or 24 V DC  

 

 1 98 mm x 63 mm x 24 mm IC control quantity: 512 pcs. Controlled IC models: LPD6803, LPD1109, LPD1882, LPD1886, P9813, SM16716, TM1803, TM1903, TM1829, WS2811, WS2801.

LED strip PIR switch

230161

DealExtreme

$10.10
(sold out and/or discontinued)

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 89 mm x 60 mm x 45 mm 1 channel, switched by PIR (passive infrared) sensor. Does not seem to have any adjustment of PIR sensitivity, background light sensitivity or 'on' duration.

LED-L0407A, (4-7)x1W mains driver

205156

DealExtreme

$4.90

Mains driver

90-264 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 87%

300 mA
constant current

 1 66 mm x 30 mm x 23 mm Output voltage 15-24 V (that claimed minimum voltage is a little high for 4 LEDs). IP67 dust/water rating.

LED-L04080W-A, (4-8)*1W waterproof mains driver

LX920Y

Focalprice

$6.39

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-9 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 91%

320 mA
constant current

 1 82 mm x 28 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 12-27 V. IP67 dust/water rating.

LED-L04080W-A, (4-8)x1W mains driver

88008608

Tmart

$5.45

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-8 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 80 mm x 29 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 12-27 V.

LED-L04080W-A, brown case

81771

DealExtreme

$6.00

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-8 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 90%

320 mA

 1 60 mm x 28 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 12-27 V. Claimed minimum efficiency listed here. Claimed waterproof (no IP rating given).

LED-L0915B, (3-5)*3W waterproof mains driver

LX908Y

Focalprice

$6.90

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 91%

650 mA
constant current

 1 82 mm x 28 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 9-18 V. IP67 dust/water rating.

LED-L0916B yellow case, (3-5)x3W mains driver

1110810

FastTech

$5.09

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

650 mA
constant current

 1 80 mm x 29 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 9-18 V. The only reviewer says his two delivered only 560 mA.

LHF4D5X2W, (4-5)x2W mains driver

299420

DealExtreme

$3.76
(backordered)

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-5 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

450 mA

 1 56 mm x 31 mm x 21 mm Output voltage 9-20 V.

LHF4D5XW, (4-5)x1W mains driver

278857

DealExtreme

$2.92

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 50 mm x 28 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 6-18 V.

LHF5D10X1W, (5-10)x1W mains driver

278858

DealExtreme

$4.23

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 5-10 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 55 mm x 30 mm x 21 mm Output voltage 15-40 V. IP67 dust/water rating.

Light & Time RGB LED strip controller

331736

DealExtreme

$22.34

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 125 mm x 70 mm x 25 mm Light sensor and time control. 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control.

Lightech 10 W (350 mA)

LT-901010350pu

LED Supply

$26.99 + shipping

Mains driver

100-265 V AC 1-8 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 80%

350 mA
constant current

 1 86 mm x 35 mm x 27 mm (ali case); 100 mm x 40 mm x 28 mm (plastic case) Output voltage 2.3-28 V. "Electronic internal resettable short circuit protection. Thermal protection and overload regulation." "Waterproof potting."

Lightech 18 W (700 mA)

LT-901018700p

LED Supply

$34.99 + shipping

Mains driver

85-277 V AC 3-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 80%

700 mA
constant current

 1 133 mm x 40 mm x 31 mm Output voltage 10-24 V. "Electronic internal resettable short circuit protection. Thermal protection and overload regulation." "Waterproof potting".

Lightech 36 W (700 mA)

LT-901036700pu

LED Supply

$63.99 + shipping

Mains driver

100-265 V AC 4-17 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 82%

700 mA

 1 133 mm x 40 mm x 31 mm Output current 650-750 mA, output voltage 12-58 V. "Electronic internal resettable short circuit protection. Thermal protection and overload regulation." "Waterproof potting".

Lightech 4 W (350 mA)

LT-901004350u

LED Supply

$14.99 + shipping

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 1-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

350 mA
constant current

 1 45 mm x 45 mm x 25 mm Output voltage 2-14 V. "Electronic internal resettable short circuit protection. Thermal protection and overload regulation." IP67 dust/water rating.

LPC-60-1750

172784

DealExtreme

$30.20
(backordered)

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 3-10 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 87%

1750 mA
constant current

 1 162 mm x 42 mm x 32 mm Output voltage 9-34 V. IP67 dust/water resistance.

LS 4-7x1 W

56219

DealExtreme

$19.90

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 4-7

5 LEDs included

 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

320 mA

 1   5 white LEDs included (in a fancy acrylic downlight).

LT-3090-350, 3 Channel Power Repeater

690

LCK-LED

$30.00 + shipping

Buck driver

12-48 V 3-36    

350 mA
constant current

 1 121 mm x 39 mm x 39 mm 1-12 LEDs on each of three 350 mA channels. Conflicting specifications, 48 V max input in title, but 24 V max input in description. Manual also says 48 V. Can be used with RGB controller.

LT-3090-700, 3 Ch Power Repeater

691

LCK-LED

$35.00 + shipping

Buck driver

12-48 V 3-36    

700 mA
constant current

 1 121 mm x 39 mm x 39 mm 1-12 LEDs on each of three 700 mA channels. Manual. Can be used with RGB controller.

LX(4-7)*1W mains driver

390462

DealExtreme

$3.57

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 4-7 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 70 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 12-28 V.

LZ-220V5W, 4W dimmable mains driver

325130

DealExtreme

$7.99 for 5

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

220-240 V AC 4-5 230 V AC mains power 95%

300 mA

 1 25 mm x 18 mm x 10 mm Output voltage 12-18 V. Dimmable.

For a 120V version see DX 323195.

LZ-TG-220V5W, 4W dimmable mains driver

323195

DealExtreme

$8.49 for 5

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

110-120 V AC 4-5 115 V AC mains power 95%

300 mA

 1 25 mm x 18 mm x 10 mm Output voltage 12-18 V. Dimmable.

For a 230V version see DX 325130.

LZ220V (4-5x1W) mains driver

199633

DealExtreme

$4.20

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 80%

300 mA
constant current

 1 55 mm x 27 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 12-17 V.

MagTech LA1012-24 12 Watt Mains Driver

LA1012

LED Supply

$24.99 + shipping

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 1-8 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

500 mA
constant current

 1 85 mm x 35 mm x 23 mm Maximum output voltage 24 V (12 W). IP66 dust/water rating. The datasheet is poked.

MagTech LP1025-24 25 Watt Mains Driver

LP1025

LED Supply

$39.99 + shipping

Mains driver

100-277 V AC 4-8 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

1040 mA
constant current

 1 80 mm x 62 mm x 25 mm Output voltage 12-24 V. IP54 or IP66 dust/water rating (apparently for indoor and outdoor versions, although there's no indication of how they are distinguished when ordering). Alternative versions mentioned on the datasheet have outputs of 700 mA (18-36 V) or 2,080 mA (8-12 V).

MagTech LP1090-24-170 96 Watt Mains Driver

LP1090

LED Supply

$99.99 + shipping

Mains driver

90-264 V AC 4-8 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

4000 mA
constant current

 1 170 mm x 64 mm x 38 mm Output voltage 12-24 V. IP64 dust/water rating.

Mains Power Supply for 5-8x 3 W LEDs

LT-1282

Led-Tech

$18.00 (approx)
€12.90 (actual) + shipping

Mains driver

100-240 V AC 5-8 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

700 mA
constant current

 1 36 mm x 26 mm x 22 mm Presumably a transformer and buck driver. Output constant current at 15-36 V DC. Overload protection, short circuit protection.

MaxFlex v5A

maxflex

TaskLED

$35.00 + shipping

Boost driver

2.5-20 V 1-8   83-93%

1300 mA
constant current

 8 23 mm Boost regulator. Vin must be less than Vout. User configurable constant current, 350-1300 mA (increased from 1200 mA) at up to 29 V (increased from 24 V). uController UI, status LED. Open circuit protected, polarity protected.
 
Shark vs MaxFlex forum thread.

Mean Well LPC-35-700W

LPC-35-700W

rapidled.com

$16.00 + shipping

Mains driver

90-264 V AC
(127-370 V DC)		 3-14 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 85%

700 mA
constant current

 1 148 mm x 40 mm x 30 mm Output voltage 9-48 V. IP67 dust/water rating. Short circuit, over current, and over voltage protection. Datasheet.

Mean Well LPC-60-1050

LPC-60-1050

rapidled.com

$26.00 + shipping

Mains driver

90-264 V AC
(127-370 V DC)		 3-14 115 or 230 V AC mains power 87%

1050 mA
constant current

 1 163 mm x 43 mm x 32 mm Output voltage 9-48 V. IP67 dust/water rating. Short circuit, over voltage, and over current protection. Claims to be suitable for XP-Gs only and that using it with XP-Es may cause them to blow. At only just over 1 A this sounds paranoid, and was probably a warning intended for the higher output drivers in the same range. The retailer was also careless with specifying the voltage range - correct range taken from datasheet.

Micro 1500

96

PCB Components

$29.00 (approx)
€19.95 (actual) + shipping

Buck driver

5.0-28 V 1-10   94%

1500 mA
constant current

 1 23 mm 1 V overhead. External PWM input. Efficiency claimed is maximum; typical efficiency unknown.

Mini Boost

101

PCB Components

$23.00 (approx)
€16.95 (actual)

Boost driver

2.7-18 V 1-12   93%

200 mA

 1 25 mm x 12 mm x 4 mm Maximum output voltage 38 V. Maximum input current 500 mA. Output current set by solder jumpers in 9 steps from 10 mA to 200mA. Dimming by PWM signal. Soft start. Maximum claimed efficiency listed here; typical efficiency for any particular configuration unknown.

Suitable for Cree MP-L.

Mini Constant Current Power Supply with rectifier,
9 versions 20-100 mA

Led-Tech

$2.80 (approx)
€1.99 (actual) + shipping

Linear regulator

6.5-38 V DC; also works with AC
(4.5-26 V AC)		 1-10   7-45%

100 mA
constant current

 1 16 mm x 7.5 mm x 3 mm Linear regulator based on a LM317 voltage regulator chip, with a rectifier so it can cope with AC (and can be connected either way with DC). Available in nine versions providing 10 mA, 20 mA, 30 mA, 40 mA, 50 mA, 60 mA, 70 mA, 80 mA and 100 mA. Supply voltage needs to be at least 3.8 V higher than total LED Vf and not more than 38, 27, 18, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8 or 7 V higher respectively for the different versions. Efficiency figures are given for a single LED but could theoretically be as high as 90% for a string.

Mini Constant Current Power Supply,
9 versions 10-100 mA

Led-Tech

$2.80 (approx)
€1.99 (actual) + shipping

Linear regulator

5.2-37 V 1-10   7-52%

100 mA
constant current

 1 16 mm x 7.5 mm x 3 mm Linear regulator based on a LM317 voltage regulator chip, available in nine versions providing 10 mA, 20 mA, 30 mA, 40 mA, 50 mA, 60 mA, 70 mA, 80 mA and 100 mA. Supply voltage needs to be at least 2.5 V higher than total LED Vf and not more than 37, 27, 18, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8 or 7 V higher respectively for the different versions. Efficiency figures are given for a single LED but it could theoretically be as high as 93% for a string.

MR16-base driver: 1x 1 W (v2)

13553

DealExtreme

$2.34
(down from $2.50
up from $2.20,
down from $2.25,
down from $2.34,
down from $2.53)

MR16 (buck) driver

8.0-25 V DC; also works with AC
(claimed 12-40 V for board is wrong as PT4115 is 30 V max)		 1-8 2-4x Li-ion,
12 V car battery		 80-92%

350 mA
constant current

Can be modified to 1000 mA

 1 18 mm x 14 mm x 11 mm (31 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm including prongs and output terminals) Buck regulator based on PT4115 chip and Schottky SS14 diode. Earlier version EQB8L chip. They're not quite equivalent as the PT4115 will turn off under 8 V and the EQB8L will still work under 4 V (voltages not including the rectifier on this driver). Constant current out 330 mA - 370 mA (average 350 mA in this table); there's no difference between the two 1 W versions except maybe the set resistor (R270 for 370 mA or R300 for 330 mA). Built-in rectifier, normally four Schottky SS14 diodes.

There are MR16 sockets available for them - round (17 mm diameter) and rectangular (28 mm x 17 mm).

Tip: If using DC you wouldn't need the rectifier so you could short that out for an estimated 97% efficiency, but it will still work with it left intact.

MR16-base driver: 1x 3 W (v2)

13557

DealExtreme

$1.99
(down from $2.13
down from $2.20,
down from $2.25,
down from $2.39,
down from $2.53)

MR16 (buck) driver

8.0-25 V DC; also works with AC
(claimed 12-40 V for board is wrong as PT4115 is 30 V max)		 1-8 2-4x Li-ion,
12 V car battery		 55-97%

700 mA
constant current

Can be modified to 1000 mA

 1 18 mm x 14 mm x 11 mm (31 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm including prongs and output terminals) Buck regulator based on PT4115 chip and Schottky SS14 diode. Earlier version EQB8L chip. They're not quite equivalent as the PT4115 will turn off under 8 V and the EQB8L will work under 4 V (voltages not including the rectifier on this driver). Maximum voltage listed is from max rating for output capacitor. Constant current out 650-700 mA. Built-in rectifier, normally four Schottky SS14 diodes.

The PT4115 version is said to be quite good with one and quite good or excellent when driving two or more (unfortunately the test results to which I had linked have been withdrawn pending further investigation). For automotive use (~12V) the EQB8L version of this 3 W driver is not very efficient when driving only one LED, but quite good with two (84%); thus the EQB8L seems better suited to lower currents with single LEDs. There are a couple reports of this version emitting RF noise causing interference with car radios and remote locking, but most users haven't found any interference.

There are MR16 sockets available for them - round (17 mm diameter) and rectangular (28 mm x 17 mm).

Tip: If using DC and sure of polarity you wouldn't need the rectifier so you could short that out for an extra 4-6% efficiency gain, but it will still work with it left intact.

MR16-base driver: 3x 1 W (v2)

13555

DealExtreme

$1.95
(down from $2.25
down from $2.34,
down from $2.53)

MR16 (buck) driver

8.0-25 V DC; also works with AC
(claimed 12-16 V AC for board)		 1-8 2-4x Li-ion,
12 V car battery		 80-95%

350 mA
constant current

Can be modified to 1000 mA

 1 18 mm x 14 mm x 11 mm (31 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm including prongs and output terminals) Buck regulator based on PT4115 chip and Schottky SS14 diode. Earlier version EQB8L chip. They're not quite equivalent as the PT4115 will turn off under 8 V and the EQB8L will still work under 4 V (voltages not including the rectifier on this driver). Maximum voltage listed is from max rating for output capacitor. Constant current out 330 mA to 370 mA (average 350 mA in this table); there's no difference between the two 1 W versions except maybe the set resistor (R270 for 370 mA or R300 for 330 mA), but efficiency is unknown when running a 3 LED configuration. Built-in rectifier, normally four Schottky SS14 diodes.

There are MR16 sockets available for them - round (17 mm diameter) and rectangular (28 mm x 17 mm).

Tip: If using DC you wouldn't need the rectifier so you could short that out for a few percent efficiency gain, but it will still work with it left intact.

Nitefire RGB LED strip controller

286942

DealExtreme

$19.91

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 5 85 mm x 85 mm x 36 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel control.

PA30, 5-7x 1 W (LF-G139A v1.1)

13690

DealExtreme

$5.10 (down from $5.99)

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 5-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power 86%

320 mA
constant current

 1 42 mm x 42 mm x 14 mm Transformer with buck regulator. Constant current out 320 mA @ 16-26 V. Some analysis of the driver is posted here.

PAR30 7x1W
(SD-LS009)

S009690

KaiDomain

$6.74 for 2
(up from $6.57)

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 5-9 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

350 mA

 1 60 mm x 48 mm x 18 mm Nov 2011: Output voltage 15-28 V.

Previously: This is a good example of what's wrong with KD. There are no specs given other than the product title, and that uses mAh instead of mA. It's just an assumption that it's for 110 V. Assumed suitable for 7 LEDs only.

Formerly product ID 10941.

Power Supply (adjustable) for 1-10x 1 W LEDs

LT-574

Led-Tech

$35.00 (approx)
€24.90 (actual) + shipping

Mains driver

95-260 V AC 1-10 115 V or 230 V mains power  

350 mA
constant current

 1 101 mm x 42 mm x 20 mm Output can be adjusted using a potentiometer (not included).

Power Supply (adjustable) for 1-16x 1 W LEDs

LT-840

Led-Tech

$42.00 (approx)
€29.90 (actual) + shipping

Mains driver

230-240 V AC 1-16 230 V mains power  

350 mA
constant current

 1 110 mm x 52 mm x 24 mm Two output channels, each 30 V, 10 W maximum. Output can be adjusted using a potentiometer (not included). IP20 housing.

Power Supply flexible for 350/700mA LEDs, 20W

LT-841

Led-Tech

$35.00 (approx)
€24.90 (actual) + shipping

Mains driver

220-240 V AC 1-8 230 V AC mains power  

700 mA
constant current

 2 111 mm x 56 mm x 25 mm Can be switched to provide 350 mA or 700 mA constant current output, or various constant voltages from 4 V (5 W) to 24 V (20 W). IP20 housing.

PowerLine Constant Current Power Supply,
6 versions 350 mA - 2.8 A

Led-Tech

$21.00 (approx)
€14.90 (actual) + shipping

Linear regulator

7.0-30 V
(actual permitted V over total LED Vf varies)		 1-8   46-96%

2800 mA
constant current

 1 63 mm x 21 mm x 33 mm Linear regulator with a heatsink, available in six versions providing 350 mA, 700 mA, 1000 mA, 1.4 A, 2.0 A and 2.8 A. Large input voltage range (the minimum input voltage of 1 V is assumed) but input voltage must be at least 1 volt above output voltage and a maximum of 22, 13, 9, 7, 6 or 4 V above output voltage for the respective versions. The mention of PWM is believed to mean this driver can be used with a separate PWM driver, not that this driver uses PWM. Has thermal protection and output short circuit protection.
 
Also available in SLIM versions which lack the heatsink and so have tighter input voltage tolerances.

PowerLine SLIM Constant Current Power Supply,
8 versions 180 mA - 2.8 A

Led-Tech

$18.00 (approx)
€12.90 (actual) + shipping

Linear regulator

1.0-30 V
(actual permitted V over total LED Vf varies)		 1-8   63-96%

2800 mA
constant current

 1 50 mm x 7 mm x 15 mm Linear regulator, available in eight versions providing 180 mA, 350 mA, 500 mA, 700 mA, 1000 mA, 1.4 A, 2.0 A and 2.8 A. Large input voltage range (the minimum input voltage of 1 V is assumed) but input voltage must be at least 1 volt above output voltage and a maximum of 10, 10, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2.5 or 2 V above output voltage for the respective versions. The mention of PWM is believed to mean this driver can be used with a separate PWM driver, not that this driver uses PWM. Has thermal protection and output short circuit protection.
 
Also available in non-SLIM versions which have a heatsink, allowing better heat dissipation and wider input voltage tolerance.

PowerPuck

02008b...

LED Supply

$17.99 + shipping

Buck driver

5.0-32 V 1-6   86-95%

1000 mA
constant current

 1 38 mm diameter (flanges 64 mm long) x 13 mm height Input voltage must be at least 2 V higher than output voltage. Output has short circuit protection (15 seconds) and open circuit protection. Versions available with outputs of 350, 700 or 1,000 mA.

PX24506, RGB LED strip decoder

237264

DealExtreme

$21.20

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

9 A

 1 86 mm x 52 mm x 19 mm 3 channel, maximum 3 A per channel.

QuadPuck

04016

LED Supply

$159.99 + shipping

Buck driver

8.0-32 V 1-72    

1100 mA
constant current

 1 110 mm x 64 mm x 25 (or 17) mm Four channel driver (using four BuckPucks) with independent dimming (140-1100 mA) on each channel (thus up to 4400 mA total). Dimming controller (eg, PC) sold separately. PCB length 102 mm but two connectors hang over the end.

R103-DB (white), 3 channel LED strip amplifier

302623

DealExtreme

$3.47

User interface driver

8.0-16 V 1-5 12 V DC  

12 A

 1 162 mm x 13 mm x 10 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel.

RGB LED mains driver

299975

DealExtreme

$25.35

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

320 mA

 1 107 mm x 49 mm x 25 mm Output voltage 11-23 V (apparently). RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

156792

DealExtreme

$16.20

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

24 A

 1 120 mm x 75 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 8 A per channel.

RGB LED strip controller

156820

DealExtreme

$11.70

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V or 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 180 mm x 14 mm x 8 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control. Length is probably complete length of cable.

RGB LED strip controller

156949

DealExtreme

$25.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 15 113 mm x 55 mm x 20 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control (touch sensitive).

RGB LED strip controller

157740

DealExtreme

$9.90

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V  

12 A

 1 170 mm x 13 mm x 6 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control. Length is probably complete length of cable.

RGB LED strip controller

175075

DealExtreme

$20.80

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 1 83 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. With RF touch remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

190267

DealExtreme

$14.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V DC  

18 A

 1 113 mm x 55 mm x 19 mm Three channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

194503

DealExtreme

$10.40

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 12 V DC  

12 A

 20 170 mm x 13 mm x 3 mm Three channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

197143

DealExtreme

$23.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V DC  

18 A

 1 82 mm x 64 mm x 25 mm Three channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

199746

DealExtreme

$4.99
(up from $4.70)

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V DC  

12 A

 19 165 mm x 13 mm x 8 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Apparently the description's 12 V is correct, not the photo's "12-24V" (which has been photoshopped out of the first photo).

RGB LED strip controller

201672

DealExtreme

$25.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

9 A

 1 90 mm x 70 mm x 27 mm 3 channel, maximum 3 A per channel; 216 W at 24 V. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

202097

DealExtreme

$28.30

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V DC  

18 A

 1 83 mm x 65 mm x 24 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

201754

DealExtreme

$12.40

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 90 mm x 60 x 18 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control. The size was formerly listed as 295 mm x 28 mm x 16 mm. Neither set of measurements really makes sense.

RGB LED strip controller

204635

DealExtreme

$11.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 N/A 35 mm x 28 mm x 16 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Channels have independent speed and brightness control. IP65 dust/water rated.

RGB LED strip controller

206559

DealExtreme

$6.80 for 2

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 20 163 mm x 13 mm x 7 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel.

RGB LED strip controller

206555

DealExtreme

$6.80 for 2

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 20 160 mm x 13 mm x 8 mm 3 channel, maximum current unknown, possibly 4 A per channel.

RGB LED strip controller

207839

DealExtreme

$25.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 1 111 mm x 55 mm x 22 mm 3 channels, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

216500

DealExtreme

$26.80

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V  

18 A

 1 127 mm x 41 mm x 32 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF touch panel remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

217455

DealExtreme

$23.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 20 85 mm x 45 mm x 22 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

224513

DealExtreme

$14.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 85 mm x 52 mm x 12 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. RF remote control. The claimed dimensions are probably incorrect.

RGB LED strip controller

227892

DealExtreme

$25.70

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 1 84 mm x 80 mm x 34 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF touch panel remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

230544

DealExtreme

$6.50

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 21 125 mm x 56 mm x 7 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

242346

DealExtreme

$28.40

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 1 90 mm x 70 mm x 27 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF touch control.

RGB LED strip controller

239608

DealExtreme

$3.34
(down from $5.60)

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V, 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 85 mm x 52 mm x 7 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. Stated size is probably the remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

242242

DealExtreme

$11.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 160 mm x 13 mm x 11 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

245825

DealExtreme

$5.99
(down from $6.00)

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 84 mm x 52 mm x 6 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. The stated dimensions are probably the remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

246260

DealExtreme

$6.70

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 84 mm x 52 mm x 6 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control. Stated dimensions appear to be the size of the remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

254141

DealExtreme

$28.30

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 85 mm x 85 mm x 30 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch control panel.

RGB LED strip controller

252478

DealExtreme

$7.70

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 21 87 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

252478

DealExtreme

$7.70

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V, or 24 V DC  

12 A

 21 87 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

276597

DealExtreme

$26.56

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

24 A

 1 125 mm x 48 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 96 W per channel (eg, 8 A per channel at 12 V). IP67 dust/water rating. RF remote touch control.

RGB LED strip controller

273847

DealExtreme

$9.47

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 19 86 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm 3 channel, maximum 12 A total. RF remote control. Stated size is apparently the remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

274590

DealExtreme

$14.99

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

5000 mA

 1 110 mm x 56 mm x 33 mm 3 channel, maximum 5 A total. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

286931

DealExtreme

$20.38

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 20 88 mm x 45 mm x 22 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF touch panel remote.

RGB LED strip controller

309853

DealExtreme

$12.95

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 128 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

323663

DealExtreme

$11.94

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A
constant current

 1 129 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

365027

DealExtreme

$6.97 for 5

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 19 138 mm x 12 mm x 10 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel.

RGB LED strip controller

281869

DealExtreme

$2.42
(down from $2.63)

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 150 mm x 12 mm x 4 mm Stated maximum current is presumed to be total for 3 channels. The stated length is probably the length of the cables.

RGB LED strip controller

294813

DealExtreme

$4.12
(down from $4.81)

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V, 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 85 mm x 52 mm x 8 mm 3 channel, (apparently) maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

294815

DealExtreme

$3.89
(down from $4.96)

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V, 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 124 mm x 55 mm x 7 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. 44 button IR remote control. Stated size is probably the remote control. Appears to be the same as DX sku.297886.

RGB LED strip controller

297886

DealExtreme

$3.99
(down from $5.99)

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V, 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 125 mm x 56 mm x 7 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. 44 button IR remote control. Stated size is probably the remote control. Appears to be the same as DX sku.294815.

RGB LED strip controller

365102

DealExtreme

$5.81 for 5

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 145 mm x 13 mm x 5 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel.

RGB LED strip controller

382495

DealExtreme

$24.99

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

18 A

 1 160 mm x 110 mm x 35 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. Touch panel RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller

392321

DealExtreme

$6.72 for 5

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

12 A

 19 45 mm x 13 mm x 6 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel, maximum output power 144 W.

RGB LED strip controller

392333

DealExtreme

$8.20 for 5

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

12 A

 19 45 mm x 13 mm x 5 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel, maximum output power 144 W.

RGB LED strip controller

399738

DealExtreme

$8.11 for 10

User interface driver

12-12 V 1-6 12 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 143 mm x 13 mm x 6 mm 3 channel, apparently maximum 2 A per channel. Stated size probably includes the wires.

RGB LED strip controller

4055300

FastTech

$2.97

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 USB, 12 V, 24 V DC  

12 A

 39 86 mm x 40 mm x 7 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller, high current switching

279818

DealExtreme

$16.46

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V  

30 A

 1 110 mm x 90 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 10 A per channel. No remote control.

RGB LED strip controller, high current switching

278681

DealExtreme

$19.36

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

30 A

 1 110 mm x 90 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 10 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip controller, high current switching

283041

DealExtreme

$27.76

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

24 A

 1 91 mm x 90 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 8 A per channel. Touch control panel.

RGB LED strip controller, RF201

242609

DealExtreme

$31.70

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V or 24 V DC  

24 A

 1 120 mm x 86 mm x 27 mm 3 channel, maximum 8 A per channel. RF touch panel remote control.

RGB LED strip controller, sound controlled

157185

DealExtreme

$29.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 170 mm x 85 mm x 25 mm 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel, activated by sound or voice. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

202123

DealExtreme

$28.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 85 mm x 84 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

203732

DealExtreme

$11.90

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V DC  

6000 mA

 14 62 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

225741

DealExtreme

$26.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 21 165 mm x 86 mm x 26 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

227888

DealExtreme

$41.90

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 1 164 mm x 96 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel.IR remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

230006

DealExtreme

$20.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 140 mm x 86 mm x 26 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

230571

DealExtreme

$19.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 134 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

245404

DealExtreme

$10.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 50 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm 3 channel, maximum 2 A per channel. Music triggered. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

271647

DealExtreme

$37.92

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 20 100 mm x 85 mm x 26 mm Two sets of 3 channel outputs, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

280053

DealExtreme

$31.87

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 84 mm x 84 mm x 24 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF touch panel remote control.

RGB LED strip music controller

317176

DealExtreme

$9.38

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 63 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm 3 channel, maximum 2A per channel. IR remote control. Note - the supplier has said it is OK with 24 V, even though the item label only says 12 V.

RGB LED strip music controller

336338

DealExtreme

$13.24

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 100 mm x 45 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control.

RGB LED strip signal amplifier

152333

DealExtreme

$16.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 95 mm x 52 mm x 30 mm 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel at 12 V. 12 V and RGB input, RGB output. Buyer beware - description claims 24 V input but photos indicate only 12 V input.

RGB LED strip signal amplifier

246240

DealExtreme

$12.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 1 80 mm x 72 mm x 34 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel.

RGB LED strip signal amplifier

450111

DealExtreme

$5.91

Unspecified driver type

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V, 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 90 mm x 45 mm x 18 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel.

RGB LED strip touch controller

265927

DealExtreme

$24.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 4 120 mm x 74 mm x 42 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel.

RGB LED strip touch controller

274708

DealExtreme

$23.28

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 1 110 mm x 40 mm x 30 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote touch controller.

RGB Light Strip Controller

67414

DealExtreme

$16.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 130 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

RGB Light Strip Controller w wireless touch panel remote

67412

DealExtreme

$33.90

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

15 A

 1 112 mm x 56 mm x 16 mm 3 channels, maximum (apparently) 5 A per channel at 12 V, or 3 A per channel at 24 V. RF remote control.

RGB touch panel LED strip controller

349168

DealExtreme

$19.13

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 1 84 mm x 82 mm x 33 mm 3 channel, maximum 6 A per channel. RF touch panel remote.

RGB WiFi LED strip dimmer

322818

DealExtreme

$33.63

Buck driver

N/A 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

9 A

 15 96 mm x 57 mm x 25 mm Three channel, maximum 3 A per channel. WiFi controllable using a cellphone.

RGBW (4ch) LED strip controller

424609

DealExtreme

$15.69

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

16 A

 1 86 mm x 86 mm x 32 mm 4 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel controller.

RGBW LED strip controller

273661

DealExtreme

$23.55

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

16 A

 1 76 mm x 59 mm x 22 mm 4 channel, maximum 4 A per channel.

RT-T1 single channel LED dimmer

108468

DealExtreme

$12.50

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V or
12 V or
24 V DC		  

8 A

 1 105 mm x 53 mm x 32 mm Single channel, up to 8 A. Maximum power handling 40 W at 5 V, 96 W at 12 V, 192 W at 24 V.

S-26330
(4-7)*1W

80835

DealExtreme

$17.30

Mains driver

110-265 V AC 4-7

5 LEDs included

 115 V AC or 230 V AC  

330 mA

 1   Output voltage 12-26 V.

5 warm white LEDs included (in an aluminium downlight).

SAMDI (4-7)*1W mains driver

450936

DealExtreme

$3.52 for 2

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-7 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

280 mA

 1 67 mm x 32 mm x 21 mm Output voltage 12-28 V.

SAMDI HY3-5W, (3-5)*1W mains driver

451280

DealExtreme

$2.52

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 3-5 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 47 mm x 24 mm x 18 mm Output voltage 8-18 V. IP66 dust/water rating.

SAMDI HY4-7W, (4-7)*1W mains driver

451279

DealExtreme

$3.30

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-7 115 V, 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 66 mm x 24 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 12-27 V. IP66 dust/water resistance.

Shark

721

Sandwich Shoppe

$20.00 + shipping
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Boost driver

2.7-20 V 1-5 "Great for use in Mag C & D." 77-93%

980 mA
constant current

 1 19 mm This product has vanished from the retailer's web site.

Boost regulator, although Wayne says "The Shark has a hard time at voltages below ~4V". Vin must be less than Vout, and should be >1/3 Vout (preferably >1/2 Vout). Maximum input current 4 A, efficient up to 2 A. Regulates on voltage or current, output current adjustable from 50-980 mA (or greater by changing set resistor, although that would remove load protection) at maximum 26 V. Open circuit protected. Some questions are answered in this forum thread.
 
Shark vs MaxFlex forum thread.

Single channel LED strip controller

399762

DealExtreme

$8.19 for 10

User interface driver

12-12 V 1-6 12 V DC  

6000 mA

 1 44 mm x 13 mm x 5 mm Single channel, maximum 6 A.

Single channel LED strip controller

409141

DealExtreme

$3.29

User interface driver

12-12 V 1-6 12 V DC  

12 A

 5 308 mm x 13 mm x 8 mm Single channel, maximum 12 A. Coaxial DC connector on each end. Stated size is probably length of cable.

Single channel LED strip dimmer

224844

DealExtreme

$9.20

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 89 mm x 60 mm x 36 mm 1 channel, maximum output 8 A. Touch panel control.

Single channel LED strip dimmer

233335

DealExtreme

$8.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 105 mm x 56 mm x 33 mm RF remote control.

Single channel LED strip dimmer

157142

DealExtreme

$7.79

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V, 24 V DC  

2000 mA

 1 475 mm x 34 mm x 33 mm Buyer beware - specs are contradictory. Output current probably only 2 A.

SLCB-4A0

105207

DealExtreme

$16.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6    

4000 mA

 3 38 mm x 28 mm x 16 mm Presumed to be a PWM controller for RGB LED strips which have current limiting resistors built in. 3 channel, output current maximum 4A per channel. 3 modes; smooth flow, strobe, fading. Blue anodised aluminium box, claimed to be waterproof (no IP rating given). IR remote control included.

SLCB-4A0, RGB LED strip controller

310750

DealExtreme

$8.72

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 52 mm x 28 mm x 16 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. IR remote control.

SLCB-4A0W

105209

DealExtreme

$16.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6    

4000 mA

 5 38 mm x 28 mm x 16 mm Presumed to be a PWM controller for warm white/cool white 3258 LED strips which have current limiting resistors built in, with the idea apparently being to select the overall tint. 2 channel, output current maximum 4A per channel. Adjustable brightness; 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%. Golden anodised aluminium box, claimed to be waterproof (no IP rating given). IR remote control included.

SLRP-4A0

105210

DealExtreme

$15.70

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6    

12 A

 1 38 mm x 28 mm x 16 mm Repeater for RGB or single colour LED controllers. Hot pink anodised aluminium box.

TDC03 II, 2 channel LED strip controller

130894

DealExtreme

$26.50

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 153 mm x 40 mm x 28 mm 2 channels, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

TDC03 II, 2 channel LED strip controller

130912

DealExtreme

$26.10

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 152 mm x 40 mm x 28 mm 2 channels, maximum 6 A per channel. RF remote control.

TDC03, 2 channel LED strip dimmer

289818

DealExtreme

$22.23

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 153 mm x 41 mm x 29 mm 2 channel, maximum 6 A per channel at 12 V, 5 A per channel at 24 V. RF touch control.

TDL-2024, LED strip PIR switch

425520

DealExtreme

$6.61
(down from $6.99)

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V, 24 V DC  

4000 mA

 1 55 mm x 20 mm x 15 mm 1 channel, maximum 4 A. Switching by PIR (passive infrared). Length is a guess. Does not seem to have any adjustment of PIR sensitivity, background light sensitivity or 'on' duration.

TM04, single LED strip dimmer (black)

223584

DealExtreme

$23.70

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 87 mm x 86 mm x 36 mm 1 channel, maximum output 8 A. Touch panel control.

TM06 LED strip dimmer (black)

202191

DealExtreme

$24.60

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 87 mm x 86 mm x 35 mm 1 channel, maximum 8 A. Touch panel controller.

TM06 LED strip dimmer (white)

218818

DealExtreme

$22.20

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 87 mm x 86 mm x 35 mm 1 channel, maximum 8 A. Touch panel controller.

TM08, RGB LED strip controller

298270

DealExtreme

$18.56

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 86 mm x 86 mm x 36 mm 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel control.

TM08, RGB LED strip controller (black)

202189

DealExtreme

$27.90

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 87 mm x 86 mm x 35 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel controller (black).

TM08, RGB LED strip controller (white)

207906

DealExtreme

$26.00

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 86 mm x 86 mm x 35 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel controller (white).

TM08E2, RGB LED strip controller

305609

DealExtreme

$19.99

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 80 mm x 80 mm x 42 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel control.

TM08RGBW, 4 channel, RGBW LED strip controller

317339

DealExtreme

$19.95

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC mains power  

16 A

 1 86 mm x 86 mm x 35 mm 4 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. Touch panel controller.

TP001, RGB LED strip controller

152274

DealExtreme

$30.70

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 14 86 mm x 86 mm x 40 mm 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel.

TP003, RGB LED strip controller

151872

DealExtreme

$28.80

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 14 86 mm x 86 mm x 37 mm 3 channels, maximum 4 A per channel. Power consumption <1 W.

TP005, RGB LED strip controller

157189

DealExtreme

$26.90

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 86 mm x 86 mm x 37 mm 3 channels, maximum 4A per channel.

TP006, single channel LED strip controller

172256

DealExtreme

$26.90

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

8 A

 1 87 mm x 84 mm x 35 mm Single channel, maximum 8 A. Touch panel interface.

TR-0055C boost driver

1127401

FastTech

$4.95

Boost driver

6.0-8.4 V 5 2x Li-ion  

700 mA

 1 25 mm See DX sku.26106 which is cheaper and has more support from knowledgeable customers.

TR-0055C, 15 W boost driver for 5x LEDs

26106

DealExtreme

$4.12
(up from $3.94,
down from $4.34,
down from $4.44,
down from $4.88,
up from $4.50,

Boost driver

3.0-12.5 V
(5-8.4 V claimed)		 2-6 4-8x NiMH,
2x Li-ion		 72-90%

650 mA
constant current

Can be modified to 2000 mA

 5 26 mm x 13 mm high A boost board for up to 5 LEDs in series (so would be ideal for a well-heatsinked MC-E with the dice in series).

Version 2, TR-0055C or TR-5055C: Has a slightly smaller inductor than the previous version and uses the FP5138 regulator chip. Output is set to 650 mA.

Version 1, TR-0055 or TR-5055 or TR-0055a2 or TR-5055a2: Has a lovely big-looking inductor and uses the AS2001 regulator chip.

5 modes, with memory - high, medium (56%), low (26%), fast strobe, SOS. Test results here or here by EpRoM which includes a 30 minute test at 12.44 V. Voltage across sense resistor is 0.5 V.

Tip 1: An investigation into eliminating the flashing modes is here (for single mode mod see post 11 and pic in post 13).

Tip 2: Operation with >12 V input may need a resistor changed, and for running 6 LEDs the output capacitor may need to be changed - an analysis and discusssion is here.

TRC02 B, RGB LED strip controller

130908

DealExtreme

$27.70

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 4 125 mm x 47 mm x 26 mm 3 channels, maximum 6 A per channel at 12 V, or 4 A per channel at 24 V. RF remote control.

TRC02(W), RGB LED strip controller

130913

DealExtreme

$27.70

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 4 125 mm x 47 mm x 26 mm 3 channels, maximum 6 A per channel at 12 V, or 4 A per channel at 24 V. RF remote control.

TRC05 B, RGB LED strip controller

130901

DealExtreme

$25.70

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 4 90 mm x 70 mm x 27 mm 3 channels, maximum 6 A per channel at 12 V, or 4 A per channel at 24 V. RF remote control.

TRC05 W, RGB LED strip controller

130907

DealExtreme

$25.80

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

18 A

 4 90 mm x 70 mm x 25 mm 3 channels, maximum 6 A per channel at 12 V, or 4 A per channel at 24 V. RF remote control.

TY-A6018RF, RGB LED dimmer

154472

DealExtreme

$15.40

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 130 mm x 63 mm x 23 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

WF-(5-7)x1W-T dimmable mains driver

172275

DealExtreme

$9.90

Mains driver

180-240 V AC 5-7 230 V AC mains power 83%

300 mA
constant current

 1 84 mm x 36 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 5-17 V. Claims to be dimmable.

WF-2065, (3-5)x3W mains driver

157686

DealExtreme

$8.80

Mains driver

90-265 V AC 3-5 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

600 mA
constant current

 1 76 mm x 34 mm x 19 mm Output voltage 12-20 V. IP66 dust/water rating.

WF-25300, (4-7)x1W mains driver

142694

DealExtreme

$7.70
(sold out and/or discontinued)

Mains driver

90-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 76 mm x 30 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 13-25 V. IP66 dust/water rating.

WF-5W-Q, 5W mains driver

141984

DealExtreme

$4.90

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

100-240 V AC 4-6 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 42 mm x 22 mm x 16 mm Output voltage 12-18 V.

WF-7W-Q, 7W mains driver

141983

DealExtreme

$7.00

Mains bulb driver
(ES27, GU10 etc)

100-240 V AC 5-8 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 65 mm x 25 mm x 16 mm Output voltage 16-23 V.

WiFi RGB LED dimmer

273027

DealExtreme

$31.30
(down from $38.78)

User interface driver

7.5-24 V 1-6    

12 A

 1 85 mm x 45 mm x 25 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. WiFi control.

WiFi RGB LED strip controller

201254

DealExtreme

$68.56
(down from $78.90)
(backordered)

User interface driver

5.0-24 V 1-6 5 V, 12 V, 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 127 mm x 66 mm x 32 mm 3 channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control, or control over WiFi from iOS or Android device (comes with a CD). How cool is that?

Xitanium 12 W

XI-LED120A0350C33F

LED Supply

$27.99 + shipping

Mains driver

108-132 V AC 1-8 115 V AC mains power 80%

350 mA
constant current

 1 132 mm x 30 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 2.6-32.8 V, maximum output power 12.0 W.

Xitanium 17 W

XI-LED120A0700C24F

LED Supply

$27.99 + shipping

Mains driver

108-132 V AC 3-6 115 V AC mains power 80%

700 mA
constant current

 1 132 mm x 30 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 7.8-24.6 V, maximum output power 17.2 W.

Xitanium 25 W dimmable

XI-LED120A0024V10D

LED Supply

$84.65 + shipping

Mains driver

108-132 V AC 3-6 115 V AC mains power 80%

1050 mA
constant current

 1 83 mm x 77 mm x 34 mm Output voltage 7.8-24.6 V, maximum output power 25.5 W.
 
A non-dimmable version with this output is also available, as is a 230 V AC dimming version.

Xitanium 40 W

XI-LED120A0024V18F

LED Supply

$58.42 + shipping

Mains driver

108-132 V AC 3-6 115 V AC mains power  

1750 mA
constant current

 1 85 mm x 77 mm x 34 mm Output voltage 7.8-24.6 V, maximum output power 40 W.

XY-G-TH01A, RGB LED strip controller

189675

DealExtreme

$23.30

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 89 mm x 70 mm x 27 mm Three channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

XY-G-TH03A, RGB LED strip controller

189748

DealExtreme

$23.40

User interface driver

12-24 V 1-6 12 V or 24 V DC  

12 A

 1 129 mm x 64 mm x 24 mm Three channel, maximum 4 A per channel. RF remote control.

YF-3-5X3W, (3-5)x3W mains driver

379512

DealExtreme

$6.65

Mains driver

85-277 V AC 4-5 115 V, 230 V AC mains power 88%

600 mA
constant current

 1 78 mm x 30 mm x 23 mm Output voltage 12-18 V. IP67 dust/water rating.

YW-2430, (3-7)*1W dimmable mains driver

273347

DealExtreme

$10.94

Mains driver

175-260 V AC 3-7 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 100 mm x 40 mm x 25 mm Output voltage 9-24 V.

YW-8907, (4-7)x1W mains driver

314226

DealExtreme

$6.19

Mains driver

100-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 85 mm x 35 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 12-28 V.

ZF0406-03, (4-6)x3W mains driver

289023

DealExtreme

$6.44

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 4-6 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

600 mA
constant current

 1 88 mm x 38 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 10-24 V.

ZF0507-5B, (5-7)x1W mains driver

286897

DealExtreme

$4.98

Mains driver

85-265 V AC 5-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA
constant current

 1 68 mm x 32 mm x 20 mm Output voltage 15-25 V.

ZF4D7W-C-S, 7W mains driver

222168

DealExtreme

$4.60

Mains driver

100-265 V AC 4-7 115 V or 230 V AC mains power  

300 mA

 1 80 mm x 32 mm x 22 mm Output voltage 10-30 V.

Notes

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Notes on AMC7135 linear regulator (click to expand/contract)

The AMC7135 (datasheet) is a linear regulator, which means it acts like a variable resistor changing its value to try to keep the current constant. Like a resistor, any dropped voltage is burnt off as heat. Boards include a polarity protection diode and can easily be PWM-driven for lower modes.

Vin must be at least 0.12 V above Vf of LED to stay in regulation, although they drop out of regulation quite gracefully, not suddenly. The graph in the AMC7135 datasheet (Jan 2006) has the 0.1 and 1 volt vertical lines missing. Each AMC7135 provides constant current, about 1/3 amp (actually 300-380 mA depending on particular version; I've generally assumed 330-335 mA for above listings). Boards come with one to eight AMC7135s, and single mode up to 20 mode. Boards can be paralleled to give greater output, or connected with one multimode board controller providing the modes for several boards.

The AMC7135 is very efficient when input voltage is close to output voltage but not particularly good when input voltage is significantly higher. Average efficiency for 3x NiMH or 1x Li-ion can be well over 90% with an LED with the right Vf. Test results and discussion for 3 and 4 chip boards.

Since the AMC7135 just burns off excess input volts as heat, the more volts fed into them the hotter they'll get. One guy claimed that his got so hot they slid right off the board (ie, >183-190 °C melting range of 60/40 solder). The AMC7135 has built-in thermal protection (which will cause dropouts or a flickering effect if it gets too hot) but the multi-mode control chips used on the multi-mode boards are much less rugged. (And here.) If using with an input voltage above 4.5 V or so you can expect them to get hot!

To get multiple modes typical microcontrollers used are the Atmel ATtiny13 (or 13A or 13V) and the Microchip PIC12F629. These both have a 5.5 V maximum, while the AMC7135 linear regulator has a 6.0 V maximum. This means that multimode drivers will have a slighty lower maximum voltage than single mode boards.

Tip 1: To get reliable operation at low voltages, especially with only one AMC7135 chip being used, you may need to short out (and maybe remove) the polarity protection diode(s)*. This is because the AMC7135 in series with a polarity protection diode needs a minimum 2.7 V + 0.6 V (silicon diode) = 3.3 V to stay in regulation. The Vf of LEDs at 330-350 mA can easily be quite a bit lower than 3.3 V so will not be running in regulation. Note that if a germanium or Schottky diode was used the drop could be as low as 0.3 V instead of 0.6 V.

* However, I found with one multimode board this caused the board to go unstable (don't know exactly why) but I found that inserting a small value resistor instead of the diode was enough to get the driver stable again. Because the drive current through that point in the circuit is so low (6 mA for mine) there's very little voltage drop across the resistor - much less than across the diode - so it still serves the purpose of saving ~0.6 V.

Tip 2: If the input voltage is too high you may be able to use another LED in series with the board to drop the voltage - it beats burning it all off as heat. (The set current is <1 mA for single mode boards so both LEDs will get practically identical current. Diagrams and much discussion of use with multiple Seoul P7s and multi-mode boards.) More than one extra LED appears to be not a good idea for use with the lower modes of multi-mode boards since the Vf of the extra LEDs decreases too much at the low current to protect the driver from the battery voltage. (Many of the multi-mode boards have a capacitor on the output.) Flashing modes appear unsuited to this technique.

AMC7135-based driver options are discussed here, or an inexpensive multimode AMC7135 driver here.

Notes on PT4105 and alternative driver chips (PT4115, AX2002, CL6807) (click to expand/contract)

PT4105 (datasheet):

Production of this driver IC - as used in the Kennan and MR16 base drivers described above - has been terminated. The manufacturer doesn't even have a publicly displayed link to the datasheet any more, which is the weirdest part of it. This from Micro Bridge (now removed from their site; try to ignore the punctuation and spacing):

The PT4105 which the manufacture has already officially stopped producing,and the subsequent instead item is the PT4115,AX2002 and FP6101 Also,The PT4115,AX2002 and FP6101 has superior performance over ,wider input range and more current than the PT4105.

PT4115 (datasheet):

While I look forward to the PT4115 being available in low cost LED drivers (by its numbering the apparent successor to the PT4105), I note that it needs an input of at least 8 V (and has under voltage lock out at 6.8 V), so isn't nearly as well suited to low voltage torches as the PT4105 was. It will, however, have its uses for 3x Li-ion torches and automotive purposes. The chip has a DIM pin which gives it the ability to very easily be dimmed. Efficiency is about 80-82% for 1 LED, up to 93% for 3 LEDs, and apparently up to 98% for 7 LEDs. Maximum output current 1.2 A.

AX2002 (datasheet):

This driver chip from AXElite looks extremely interesting. It will accept a minimum 3.6 V input and has a maximum switched current of 2.5 A, although it tends to overheat at more than 2 A. It includes thermal protection (140°C), over current protection, short circuit protection, and has a PWM control circuit. Its efficiency is good too, with an output of 2 A @ 5 V it's an impressive 91% efficient (with 12 V input). Driving a Cree XR-E at 1 amp will give an efficiency of about 87-88% (with 12 V input). Efficiency is not quite as good at low currents with a single LED, dropping under 80%.

AX2002 drivers can also easily be configured as a constant voltage power supply. The load is connected straight to ground and the 0.25 V reference voltage is used to control a voltage divider with a couple of moderately high value resistors to give a fixed multiple of 0.25V at VOUT.

For example, for 5 V, 5 = 20 * 0.25, so a 10 kΩ resistor is placed between ground and FB (the feedback pin), and a 190 kΩ resistor between FB and VOUT (making the total of those resistors between VOUT and ground of 200 kΩ).

When used in this way, to give stability the current through the resistors probably just needs to be comfortably greater than the feedback pin bias current of (0.1 µA typical, 0.5 µA maximum). If two exact resistor values for the voltage divider are not available it's easiest to use a single resistor for the sense resistor (between ground and FB), while the other value (between FB and VOUT) uses two resistors in series or parallel. For series, one of those two resistors will be as close as possible to the desired value, and just under it, while the other will be a much smaller resistor to tweak the total resistance up for the output voltage wanted. For parallel, the main resistor is just over the actual value wanted while the other resistor with about ten times the resistance tweaks the total resistance down. If that resistor is getting into megaohms you should probably revise your values.

Some AX2002 drivers (such as DX 3256 sadly no longer an AX2002 driver) come with a 1 A Schottky diode, which will need to be changed if increasing the output current over 1 A. See the Schottky diode notes below for links.

AX2003 (datasheet):

The AX2002 also has a big brother, the AX2003, which has a maximum switched current specification of 4 amps – easily enough to drive a Seoul P7, or a Cree MC-E with the dice in parallel. No drivers with the AX2003 are presently known. The spec sheets of the AX chips could do with a few more graphs showing how constant the output current is, etc.

FP6101 (datasheet): Not an LED driver.

CL6807 (datasheet):

Chinese LED driver, 1 A maximum output current, 6-35 V input, 0.1 V high side sense voltage. Claims to be able to provide up to 35 W output power. Dimmable with 0.5-2.5 V PWM signal.

So there are some nice driver chip options, but it still leaves a gap of a high efficiency, really low voltage, low current driver.

Notes on Schottky diodes (click to expand/contract)

Schottky diodes are diodes that have a low voltage drop across them. 0.3 V is a typical figure, compared to around 0.60-0.65 V for a typical silicon diode. This makes Schottky diodes good for rectifiers and LED drivers where high efficiency is required. Drivers that use the AX2002 such as DX 3256 can easily be modified for higher output current but the Schottky diode needs to be replaced if the output current is to exceed 1 A.

Inexpensive Schottky diodes are available from these sources:


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