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  • Use independent opamps for each string instead of a current mirror, might have extra voltage but the current level should be good. More effective, less efficient, other considerations include needing a FET in a power package and that the switching frequency will be lower

  • We could add balsast resistors though this is probably not needed since we are using the current mirrors

  • Sounds expensive but using a mag-amp with one dc driver for dimmable leds

  • Increase the FOV of the lights

  • increase power efficiency

    • Vary threshold voltages (use low voltage thresholds)

    • stack transistors in series

    • if we are using linear regulators switch to switching regulators

      • we can use fast switching mosfets

    • add more thermal vias if possible.

    • Make sure we keep the ground and power planes for low impedance paths

    • Adding decoupling and bypass capacitors (for filtering) near power pins of components

    • Center high power components for better thermal efficiency

    • even thought the driver boards are small, try to keep things away from the edge of the board

    • if necessary add heat sinks

    • Test the current boards with a PDN analyzer?

Probable Upgrades

Add reverse polarity protection using PMOS transistor

Reverse Power Protection

Example Circuits

https://youtu.be/oFdsiRMZZWk?t=145

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