Luminus DK-236 Series Manual

Development Kit Manual
DK-236

1. Introduction

Luminus Devices has developed a strong product
portfolio that enables top-of-the-line illumination and
projection systems. Benefiting from our continuous
innovation in chip technology, packaging, and thermal
management, designers can use Luminus products to
achieve efficient light engine designs and deliver high-
brightness solutions.
The DK-236 series development kits are designed to
support the development of single- or multiple-channel
systems that use low voltage, high current devices. Each
kit comprises a high current driver sourced from Cuvee
Systems, Inc., an efficient thermal management solution
and cables, and is capable of driving Luminus products
at up to 36 A. This plug-and-play solution can be easily
connected to common laboratory equipment through
standard connectors, allowing system designers to save
weeks in their development cycle.
The DK-236 series development kit consist of a driver, heat sink and cables that allow easy interfacing to a wide variety of
light engines or optical elements. This development kit is designed with flexible features to allow easy evaluation of the
Luminus devices and to ensure that, when in use, the supplied driver will work for specific end designs. The supplied un-
derlying circuit and thermal design can be used as a reference by system designers to create their own systems, and
individual drivers may be sourced directly from Cuvee Systems, Inc.
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DK-236 series - Development Kit Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2. General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
3. Evaluation Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3.1 Heat Sink Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3.2 Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3.3 Driver Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4. Use Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4.1 Luminus Device Mounting
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4.2 Additional Lab Equipment Needed
By User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.3 Driver Board Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
5. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
A Thermistor Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
B Precautions for ESD (Electrostatic
discharge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
C Heat Sink Module Drawing - Top View . . .7
D Wire Gage Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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