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Design the driver circuit for a camera strobe synced 850nm IR LED light source controller. Scope of this project: - Driver circuit for high power 850nm IR LED, around 45-degree beam, 3 LED per unit aimed center, left and right, mounted at angle to cover the wide camera view. - Trigger input from the camera strobe, opto isolated. 12V supply. LED in series string on 12V. - Pulse about 2ms at 10fps, about 2% duty. Pulse overdrive for brightness, with hard current limit and duty limit for protection. - Prefer a power efficient LED. - Select the LED and the main parts, and do the design calculation (overdrive current, thermal, headroom on 12V). Deliverables: - Schematic of the driver, the selected LED and main part list, and a short design note.
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Hi, I can help design a reliable and efficient IR LED driver for your camera-triggered illumination system. I have experience with power electronics, LED driver circuits, embedded hardware, and industrial control designs. Rather than simply drawing a schematic, I will verify the electrical margins, including peak pulse current, duty cycle, thermal performance, and 12V headroom to ensure the LEDs operate safely while achieving maximum optical output. My preferred design tool is Altium Designer, and I place strong emphasis on practical, manufacturable circuits with robust protection. The design will include an opto-isolated trigger input, controlled pulse drive, hard current limiting, and component selections based on long-term availability. The final package will include the schematic, recommended LED and key components, supporting calculations, and concise design notes so the circuit can be confidently integrated into your system. I can begin immediately and provide updates as the design progresses.
$380 USD in 4 days
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47 freelancers are bidding on average $342 USD for this job

Hi I am an embedded systems engineer with over 16 years of experience. I have extensive experience designing high-current LED drivers, opto-isolated trigger interfaces, pulse-control circuits, and production-ready electronics. I can select an efficient 850 nm LED and suitable driver components, then design the 12 V circuit for three angled emitters with a controlled 2 ms pulse at 10 fps. The design will include a hard peak-current limit, duty-cycle protection, trigger isolation, and appropriate electrical and thermal margins. I will calculate LED overdrive current from the manufacturer’s pulsed ratings, verify voltage headroom and switching losses, and provide the complete schematic, main parts list, and concise design note. I can also advise on emitter arrangement, thermal construction, PCB layout, firmware integration if later required, and the practical considerations needed to turn the design into a reliable consumer-grade product. Please let me know the camera strobe output type/voltage and the desired illumination distance. Please contact me to discuss details.
$380 USD in 5 days
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With a broad range of skills in circuit design, electrical engineering, and electronics, I am confident in my ability to design the precise driver circuit your camera strobe synced 850nm IR LED light source controller needs. My experience extends to other high-power applications just like the one you require for this project, such as designing efficient power electronics for renewable energy systems and uninterruptible power supplies. Since your project focuses on choosing a power-efficient LED while demonstrating an understanding of thermal considerations, I note that my resume includes experience with Infrared (IR) applications. This means I have a good grasp of the unique requirements IR technologies impose on system design and component selection. My familiarity with selecting and properly overdriving LEDs ensures I will choose the most suitable parts for your driver circuitry. Moreover, I would like to mention my strong skills in simulation with Orcad and Matlab. These tools are essential for calculating an overdrive current, simulating thermal effects, and ensuring thermal headroom on 12V is sufficient. By leveraging the capabilities of these tools in combination with my expertise in PCB layout and embedded systems design, I can provide you with a robust driver circuit schematic alongside detailed design notes, giving you complete visibility into the design process. Trust me to bring all this expertise into delivering a top-notch solution for your project.
$340 USD in 14 days
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Hi, I'd be happy to design the IR LED strobe driver. My focus will be on maximizing pulse brightness while ensuring reliable operation through proper current limiting, thermal analysis, and duty-cycle protection. I've designed high-current LED driver and power circuits where transient current, thermal performance, and efficiency were critical. By selecting LEDs rated for pulsed operation and implementing controlled constant-current drive with MOSFET switching, I achieved stable, repeatable performance without overstressing the LEDs. I'll deliver the schematic, LED and key component selection, overdrive and thermal calculations, BOM, and a concise design note. Two questions: What are the trigger signal characteristics (voltage, polarity, pulse width)? Do you have a target illumination distance or radiant intensity requirement for the camera?
$300 USD in 2 days
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Hi there, I read your offer carefully and understand that you need a camera-synced 850 nm IR LED strobe driver powered from 12 V, with opto-isolated trigger input, 2 ms pulses at 10 fps, hard current limiting, duty-cycle protection, LED selection, and design calculations. I can design the driver schematic, select efficient high-power IR LEDs, calculate pulse overdrive current, thermal limits, voltage headroom, switching device ratings, current-sense values, protection timing, and provide a clear parts list and design note. My experience with LED driver circuits, pulsed power electronics, opto-isolated inputs, current limiting, thermal design, PCB design, and embedded/control hardware fits this project well. Just send me a message and we can discuss the camera trigger signal and brightness target. Best regards, Samuel Tshibangu
$300 USD in 1 day
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Hello Sir as i am computer and electronic engineer with big experience in engineering and master degree so please let me do that for you , thanks and regards
$340 USD in 7 days
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Hey there! I’m Alok, A PCB, Circuit and Mechanical designer with a passion for turning ideas into rock-solid, high-performance circuit boards. even expert on Python, C, C++ With nearly a decade of experience, I’ve tackled everything from compact consumer gadgets to complex industrial systems—always with a focus on precision, efficiency, and reliability. # Schematic & Layout Design – Clean, optimized, and manufacturable. # Component Selection & Library Management – No surprises, just the right parts for the job. # Reverse Engineering – PCB cloning, replication, and improvements. # Gerber, BOM & CPL Generation – Ready for seamless production. # DFM & DFA Expertise – Because great design means smooth manufacturing. # Multi-Layer, Flex, & High-Density PCB Design – Whatever the project needs. If you need a PCB and Code that’s efficient, reliable, and built for real-world performance, let’s chat. I’d love to help bring your project to life!
$340 USD in 5 days
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Hi, how are you doing? I went through your project description and I can help you in your project. your project requirements perfectly match my expertise. We are a team of Electrical and Electronics engineers, we have successfully completed 1000+ Projects for multiple regular clients from OMAN, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Lebanon and many other countries. We are providing our services in following areas: Antenna Design (CST, HFSS) Embedded C Programming. VHDL/Verilog, Quartus/Vivado, LabVIEW/ Multisim/PSPICE/VLSI MATLAB/SIMULINK Network Simulator NS2/NS3 Microcontroller like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, FPGA, AVR, PIC, STM32 and ESP32. IDEs like Keil MDK V5, ATmel studio and MPLab XC8. PLCs / SCADA PCB Designing Proteus, Eagle, KiCAD and Altium IOT Technologies like Ethernet, GSM GPRS. HTTP Restful APIs connection for IOT Communications. Also, we have good command over report writing, I can show you many samples of our previous reports. Kindly consider us for your project and text me so that we can further discuss specifically about your project's main goals and requirements.
$340 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I would be happy to design the complete IR strobe LED driver circuit and provide a professional, production-ready schematic. With 15+ years of experience in embedded electronics, power electronics, and industrial control systems, I have designed LED drivers, high-current switching circuits, opto-isolated interfaces, and custom embedded hardware for demanding applications. For this project, I can: • Design the 12V opto-isolated strobe-triggered IR LED driver • Select suitable high-power 850nm IR LEDs and key components • Calculate pulse overdrive current, duty-cycle limits, and protection margins • Implement hard current limiting and safe operating protection • Verify thermal performance and 12V supply headroom • Optimize for efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability • Deliver a professional schematic, BOM/main parts list, and concise design note My background includes STM32 firmware, PCB design, motor control, power electronics, industrial automation, and production-ready product development. I focus on practical designs that are reliable, easy to manufacture, and fully supported by engineering calculations rather than theoretical assumptions. I would be glad to discuss your requirements and start immediately. Best regards, Hamza Hamza STM32 Engineer | PCB Design | Motor Control
$300 USD in 3 days
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Hello! I'm a highly skilled PCB Designer with over 10 years of expertise in delivering reliable and efficient PCB designs. I specialize in creating precision designs tailored to client's needs, utilizing top-tier design tools such as Altium Designer, Autodesk Eagle, KiCad, EasyEDA, Siemens PADS, DipTrace, Allegro/OrCAD, Fritzing and Proteus. My goal is always to ensure the highest quality and performance in every project. Core Expertise : • Schematic Capture & Layout Design • Component Selection & Library Management • Reverse Engineering (PCB Replication, PCB Cloning) • Gerber, BOM, and CPL File Generation & Manufacturing Support • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) • PCB Design & Development (Single, Double, Multi-Layer, Flexible PCBs) Industries Served : • Medical Devices • Telecommunications • Consumer Electronics • Industrial Equipment • Automotive Electronics • Safety and Security Devices Why Choose Me? • Attention to Detail and Commitment to Quality • Strong Communication Skills & Client-Centric Focus • Timely Delivery & Flexible Approach to Meet Project Requirements I would love to help you with your next PCB design project. Feel free to reach out, and let’s discuss how I can bring your ideas to life! Best Regards, Utpal
$300 USD in 5 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hi, Your IR strobe driver project is a good match for my experience with LED power drivers, pulse-current circuits, embedded hardware, and protection-focused electronics design My design process would include: Define the required optical output and camera coverage requirements. Select suitable 850 nm IR LEDs (including narrow-angle/high-efficiency options or clustered emitters for the center/left/right arrangement). Calculate safe pulse overdrive current using datasheet peak current ratings and duty-cycle limits. Design the constant-current driver and switching stage. Verify voltage margin from the 12 V supply considering LED forward voltage, MOSFET drop, and driver overhead. Provide schematic, BOM, calculations, and design notes. Deliverables: Complete driver schematic Selected LED and key component recommendations Component values and design calculations Short engineering design report covering current pulse, thermal considerations, efficiency, and protection features I will focus on a design that provides maximum IR brightness while maintaining reliability for continuous operation in a camera-triggered application. Please share the target camera model, required IR illumination distance, and whether the three LED positions are intended to be on one PCB or separate light modules. This will help finalize LED selection and optical layout. I look forward to working on this design.
$340 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I have 12+ years of experience in analog, power electronics, and embedded hardware design, delivering 40+ production-ready PCBs including high-current LED drivers, precision trigger circuits, motor drivers, and industrial control systems. I have designed pulse-driven LED systems with current regulation, thermal analysis, opto-isolated interfaces, and protection circuitry to achieve reliable operation under demanding duty cycles. Approach ✅ I will select the optimal 850 nm high-power LED, calculate the allowable pulse overdrive current, thermal limits, and voltage headroom, then design an efficient constant-current driver with robust protection. ✅ I will implement an opto-isolated trigger interface, hard current limiting, duty-cycle protection, and a fast-switching MOSFET stage to ensure consistent 2 ms pulses at 10 fps from a 12 V supply. ✅ I will validate the calculations, prepare the complete schematic, component selection, and concise design notes covering thermal margins, efficiency, and safe operating limits. Questions ✅ What is the required peak irradiance or working distance between the IR source and the camera target? ✅ Do you have a preferred LED package or manufacturer, or should I select the most suitable high-efficiency 850 nm emitter? ✅ Is the 12 V supply tightly regulated, or should the driver tolerate automotive-style voltage variations and transients? Best, Yaroslav
$340 USD in 7 days
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HI, I am an experienced electronics and PCB Design engineer, specialised in use of ECAD software such as Altium Designer, KICAD, EasyEDA, etc. for the the design of electronics and PCB. I will design your projects to meet your Requirements and the industry standard. I do all kinds of circuits such as Power delivery circuit, Sensor Integrated Circuits, wireless control, MCUs etc. I will deliver the following. The Schematics for your Design The PCB for the design Bill of materials(If needed) Gerber, Pick and Place and other manufacturing and assembly drawings needed. Full Support and consultancy till the project is done. Kindly send me message for my previous designs and also so we can discuss further on your project I look Forward to working with you. Best Regards, Abdur-Rafiq
$300 USD in 7 days
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With a depth of expertise in circuit design and electrical engineering, I'm confident our team has the skills to not only design the driver circuit for your camera strobe synced 850nm IR LED light source controller but offer the best fit for your project. Our profile is uniquely tailored to projects that merge AI and hardware - like yours. We have extensive experience designing and manufacturing custom IoT hardware and can put AI where others can't - on edge devices, inside ERP workflows, reading live sensor data, acting on it in real time. Moreover, we are well-versed in power optimization for hardware systems. By selecting a power-efficient LED, doing thorough design calculations taking into consideration thermal management, overdrive currents, hard current limits and duty limits for protection - we guarantee not only an efficient use of power but also protecting your system against any damage. Our vast knowledge of PCB layout and firmware development will be instrumental in ensuring all components function optimally to create industry-leading output.
$340 USD in 7 days
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As an experienced electrical and electronics design engineer with a focus on embedded systems, I have the necessary skills and expertise to bring your 850nm IR controller design project to fruition. My background in firmware development, PCB layout, and hardware prototyping makes me an ideal candidate for this task. I completely understand the depth and technicality of your requirement, and with over four years of working experience in custom electronics development, I know what it takes to deliver precise and efficient results. I am well-versed in circuit design, electrical engineering, and electronics - all crucial aspects for this project. My approach will be methodical and comprehensive, starting from selecting the optimal LED for power efficiency to designing the driver circuit while factoring in elements such as overdrive current, thermal considerations, and more.I ensure that my designs not only meet performance requirements but also prioritize safety. Lastly, turning concepts into completed projects is my forte. Let's collaborate for an exceptional outcome!
$300 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I have extensive experience in **Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Circuit Design, PCB Layout, Embedded Systems, and Optical Engineering**, developing reliable LED driver circuits for high-power pulsed applications. I will design a robust **12V synchronized 850nm IR LED driver** with an opto-isolated camera trigger, controlled **2ms pulses at 10fps**, precision constant-current regulation, programmable overdrive, and integrated current and duty-cycle protection. The design will include component selection, pulse-current and thermal calculations, efficiency analysis, voltage headroom verification, and simulation to validate performance before implementation. You'll receive a professional schematic, optimized BOM, engineering calculations, and clear technical documentation suitable for prototype or production. My focus is on delivering a safe, efficient, and manufacturable solution that meets your optical performance and reliability requirements within the agreed schedule.
$300 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can design this 850nm IR strobe driver circuit for your camera-synced application, including the opto-isolated trigger input, 12V-powered series LED arrangement, controlled 2ms pulse operation at 10fps, and protection through hard current and duty limiting. I’ll select a suitable high-power 850nm IR LED and main components, then provide the design calculations for pulse overdrive current, thermal behavior, and voltage headroom on 12V. I’ll also account for the three-LED coverage layout aimed center, left, and right to support the wider camera view. Deliverables will include the schematic, selected LED and key BOM items, plus a concise design note explaining choices and calculations. Regards, Miguel
$400 USD in 4 days
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Hello, I have experience designing high-power LED driver circuits and can develop a reliable 850nm IR LED strobe driver synchronized with your camera trigger. I'll design the schematic, select suitable LEDs and components, perform current, thermal, and duty-cycle calculations, and provide a concise design note with the complete BOM. The design will include opto-isolated triggering, current limiting, and protection to ensure efficient and safe operation. I can deliver a clear, well-documented design and am available to start immediately. I look forward to discussing your requirements. Best regards
$300 USD in 5 days
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This project involves designing an efficient driver circuit for a high-power 850nm IR LED system tailored for camera applications. I will carefully select the LED, perform detailed circuit calculations, including overdrive current and thermal management, and ensure it meets the proposed pulse and duty cycle specs. My approach guarantees reliable, safe operation with protection features, fulfilling your specifications for brightness and efficiency. I will deliver a comprehensive schematic, main parts list, and a concise design note to facilitate your implementation. Could you specify the preferred LED model or its technical parameters to optimize the driver design for your application?
$340 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can design the complete driver circuit for your camera-synced 850nm IR LED light source. Using high efficiency IR LEDs in a 3-LED series string optimized for 12V supply, I will ensure adequate headroom while maximizing optical output. The circuit will feature an optocoupler input, dedicated pulse-overdrive current limiting for 2ms at 10fps, and hardware-level duty cycle protection to protect the LEDs. You will receive a clear schematic, a selected component bill of materials, and full design calculations covering headroom, current overdrive, and thermals. Best regards
$300 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I am an Embedded Systems Engineer and KiCad PCB Designer with experience in analog and embedded hardware design. I can design a reliable 850nm IR LED driver circuit for your camera strobe application. The design will include an opto-isolated trigger input for safe and noise-immune interfacing with the camera strobe, a high-current pulse driver with hard current limiting, duty-cycle protection, and appropriate component selection for efficient operation from a 12V supply. I will perform the required design calculations, including LED overdrive current, thermal analysis, and voltage headroom, and recommend suitable high-power 850nm IR LEDs and supporting components. The deliverables will include a complete schematic, selected component list, design calculations, and a concise design note ready for implementation. I look forward to discussing your requirements and working with you. Best Regards, Sathishkumar N Embedded Systems Engineer | KiCad PCB Designer
$300 USD in 7 days
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