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How to Connect 500 LEDs on PCB for 200-250W Power: Series or Parallel?

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How should I wire about 500 LEDs on a PCB for a 200–250 W board: in series or in parallel?

Wire them as series strings, then put those strings in parallel and drive the array with a constant-current source, not as one big parallel LED bank [#21677355] With Samsung LM561C LEDs at about 2.75 V each, the HLG-240H-C1400B’s 180 V compliance allows roughly 65 LEDs in series maximum, so John suggested using about 50 LEDs per string and 10 strings in parallel for a 500-LED array [#21677355] In that configuration each string would drop about 138 V at 100 mA, and the driver would supply about 1 A total while adjusting its output voltage automatically [#21677355] He also warned that LEDs have a negative temperature coefficient, so parallel operation can lead to thermal runaway if driven from a voltage source [#21677355] Because of that, he recommended adding about 200 Ω of ballast resistance to each series string as a precaution [#21677355]
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    rithu mala
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  • 50-led strings in parallel with ballast resistors

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  • Question about 10-parallel, 52-series LED configuration

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    rithu mala
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Topic summary

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The discussion addresses the optimal method to connect approximately 500 Samsung LM561C LEDs on a PCB powered by a 200-250W driver, specifically the HLG-240H-C1400B. Each LED has a forward voltage drop of about 2.75V at 100mA. Given the driver's maximum compliance voltage of 180V and adjustable current range from 700mA to 1.4A, the maximum number of LEDs in series is around 65. A recommended configuration is 10 parallel strings of 50 LEDs in series, resulting in a total current draw of about 1A at approximately 138V. The discussion highlights the risk of thermal runaway due to the negative temperature coefficient of LEDs when driven in parallel from a voltage source. The user designed a 10 strings by 52 LEDs configuration (520 LEDs total) and inquired about differences in designs with and without resistors in parallel groups. The forward current per LED is noted as 200mA, and the user seeks confirmation on the design and whether parallel connections will help manage current requirements. The conversation also touches on challenges in forum reply mechanics but focuses mainly on LED string configuration, current management, and driver compatibility.
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