scope:

This Standard applies to hardware and microcontroller (microprocessor)-based LED drivers. This American National Standard describes testing methods used to evaluate LED driver robustness or a driver's ability to withstand the specific stresses described within.

The scope includes LED drivers that operate from supply sources up to 600 V and 50/60 Hz or DC applications. This Standard is the first of its type developed by the ANSI C82 committee; it includes only limited type tests in its first edition.

Purpose

LED light source technologies are expected to have a longer useful life than traditional light sources. The lifetime of the LED lighting system is greatly influenced by the robustness of the LED driver; therefore, the purpose of these tests is to demonstrate a high level of robustness for the driver.