High-Efficiency DC-DC LED Driver Portfolio
Built for OEMs, luminaires designers, and electrical engineering contractors operating across Canadian infrastructure, commercial fleets, off-grid architectures, and industrial facilities.
24V to 12V 85A/100A Fleet LED Step-Down Driver
- Input Voltage: 18V – 35V DC
- Output Voltage: 12V DC Regulated
- Rated Output Current: 85A – 100A Max
- Enclosure / IP: Die-cast Aluminum / IP68
12V to 48V High-Power Step-Up Boost LED Driver
- Input Voltage: 9V – 20V DC
- Output Voltage: 48V DC Constant
- Rated Output Current: 12.5A – 20A
- Cold Temp Start: -40°C Full Operation
9V–40V to 24V Dynamic Stabilizer LED Driver
- Input Voltage: 9V – 40V Wide DC
- Output Voltage: 24V Stable Rail
- Power Capacity: 144W – 240W
- Protection: OVP, OCP, OTP, Short Circuit
18V–90V Wide Input Isolated DC LED Driver
- Input Voltage: 18V – 90V DC Universal
- Output Voltage: 12V DC Isolated
- Galvanic Isolation: 1500V DC Primary/Sec
- Application: Mining, Forklifts & Transit
1500W Programmable Smart DC-DC LED Driver
- Input Voltage: 10V – 60V DC
- Output Options: 12V / 24V / 28V / 48V
- Communication: RS485 Bus Interface
- Dimming Support: Precision Digital Dimming
72V/80V EV Traction to 24V Auxiliary LED Driver
- Input Voltage: 30V – 90V Continuous
- Output Voltage: 24V Regulated
- Current Range: 10A – 20A
- Protection: Load Dump & Reverse Polarity
24V to 48V 15A Industrial Architectural LED Driver
- Input Voltage: 18V – 32V DC
- Output Voltage: 48V DC Precision
- Output Power: Up to 720W
- Thermal Design: Passive Convection Fins
Smart 36V Lithium Battery Charger DC 12V to 43.8V 13A Module
- Input Voltage: 10V – 16V DC Low Rail
- Output Target: 43.8V Constant Current / Voltage
- Sealing Rating: Fully Waterproof IP67
- Applications: Off-Grid Storage & LED Lighting Banks
Require Bespoke Constant-Current Curves or Custom Canadian Field Enclosures?
Our Shenzhen engineering laboratory adapts current profiles, digital dimming controls, wide-range inputs (up to 120V DC), and cUL/CSA-compliant mechanical structures directly from our manufacturing line.
Get a QuoteOvercoming Harsh Environmental Challenges in Canadian LED Deployments
Designing DC-DC power electronics for Canadian deployments requires deep consideration of ambient sub-zero cycles, transient cold-start surge spikes, wide-area DC microgrid losses, and stringent Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) prerequisites.
Sub-Zero Thermal Dynamics & -40°C Cold Cranking
Standard commercial LED drivers suffer significant electrolytic freezing, gate driver instability, and catastrophic switching failures when powered at temperatures below -20°C. In regions such as Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories, operating equipment routinely encounters -40°C ambient conditions coupled with severe thermal cycling.
Shenzhen Eltrum Electronic Co., Ltd. incorporates premium low-ESR solid aluminum electrolytic and ceramic multi-layer capacitors rated down to -50°C. By implementing closed-loop soft-start gate drive algorithms, our DC-DC LED drivers suppress excessive inrush current during deep freezes, preventing nuisance tripping of upstream breakers and ensuring steady, flicker-free luminous flux at turn-on.
Electrical Code & Isolation Standards
Compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC, CSA C22.1) and standards such as CSA C22.2 No. 250.13 requires rigorous electrical safety boundaries. For industrial rolling stock, mining crawlers, and transit networks, ground-loop induced currents and high common-mode spikes degrade LED lifespan rapidly.
Eltrum's transformer-isolated DC-DC converter series provides complete 1500V DC to 3000V DC galvanic separation between battery input and lighting outputs. This eliminates chassis ground offset potentials, suppresses electromagnetic interference (EMI compliant with ICES-005 / FCC Class B), and safeguards centralized vehicle ECUs or master lighting controllers.
Buck (Step-Down) Constant-Current Modules
Engineered for high-voltage centralized DC distribution arrays (36V, 48V, 72V, 96V DC down to string voltages of 12V or 24V). Yields peak conversion efficiencies up to 96.5%, drastically reducing thermal dissipation inside sealed roadway fixtures and heavy industrial luminaire housings.
Boost (Step-Up) LED String Drivers
Optimized for mobile platforms and remote solar telecom shelters where primary battery reserves sit at 12V or 24V DC, while modern high-lumen COB LED arrays demand 36V, 48V, or 54V forward voltages. Integrates current sensing to ensure uniform luminaire chromaticity and output stability.
Universal Buck-Boost Regulators
Critical for automotive, heavy equipment, and renewable microgrids where source voltages swing dramatically across engine crank, alternator load dump, and solar battery depletion phases (e.g. 9V up to 40V DC). Guarantees an unwavering, ripple-free constant current delivery under severe battery sag.
Thermally Conductive Hermetic Potting
Every industrial module features an IP67/IP68 aluminum enclosure filled with high thermal-conductivity, UL94 V-0 flame-retardant silicone elastomer. This protects internal components from condensation caused by sharp temperature differentials (indoor/outdoor transfer in sub-zero winters) and road salt corrosion.
Mission-Critical Applications Across Canadian Territories
From the oil sands of Northern Alberta to remote microgrids in the Yukon and urban transit lines in Ontario and Quebec, Eltrum drivers are deployed across rigorous industrial applications.
1. Northern Mining & Heavy Extraction Machinery
In open-pit mining operations across Fort McMurray, Sudbury, and the Labrador Trough, heavy haulers, draglines, and extraction processing units require high-output LED floodlights. Drivers must withstand extreme vibration, severe mechanical shock (5G continuous), wide DC input spikes from 24V/48V vehicle dynamos, and ambient chill down to -40°C.
2. Municipal Fleet Electrification & Transit
With Canada's transition toward Zero-Emission Transit (ZET), electric transit buses (such as those in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver) utilize high-voltage traction batteries (400V–700V DC). Our stepped-down isolated and buck LED drivers convert auxiliary 24V/48V buses into reliable current for interior ambient lighting, destination signs, and exterior LED headlights.
3. Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Commercial greenhouse operations in Southern Ontario and British Columbia are rapidly adopting centralized DC microgrids to run top-lighting and supplemental LED grow arrays. Direct DC-DC LED drivers remove lossy AC-DC rectified conversion at each fixture, enhancing overall greenhouse energy efficiency and lowering HVAC cooling demands during summer peaks.
4. Arctic & Remote Community Solar Microgrids
Off-grid First Nations communities and remote telecommunication relay towers in Nunavut rely on standalone solar-plus-storage setups. Eltrum's ultra-wide input buck-boost drivers power critical perimeter, runway, and facility lighting directly from 24V or 48V LiFePO4 battery banks without generating harmonic distortion on local sensitive radio communications.
5. Maritime Vessels & Offshore Port Lighting
Ports in Halifax, Saint John, and Prince Rupert demand corrosion-resistant, marine-grade lighting architectures. Salt spray, diesel engine vibration, and variable alternator charging demand drivers sealed against saline ingress, with active protection against voltage surges and load dump spikes common in commercial workboats and icebreakers.
DC-DC LED Driver Topology & Performance Matrix
Compare standard Eltrum power conversion families configured for constant-voltage and constant-current commercial luminaire integration.
| Series Family | Topology | Input Range | Output Voltage / Current | Efficiency | Isolation | Enclosure & Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG-24S1285 | Buck Step-Down | 18V – 35V DC | 12V DC @ 85A (1020W) | 95.5% | Non-Isolated | IP68 Aluminum (-40°C ~ +85°C) |
| WG-12S4820 | Boost Step-Up | 9V – 20V DC | 48V DC @ 20A (960W) | 94.8% | Non-Isolated | IP67 Sealed (-40°C ~ +80°C) |
| WG-0940S2410 | Buck-Boost | 9V – 40V DC | 24V DC @ 10A (240W) | 93.2% | Non-Isolated | IP68 Potted (-40°C ~ +85°C) |
| WG-ISO1890S12 | Transformer Iso | 18V – 90V DC | 12V DC @ 10A (120W) | 90.5% | 1500V DC Galvanic | IP67 Module (-35°C ~ +75°C) |
| WG-12C800M (Smart) | Digital Buck-Boost | 10V – 60V DC | 12/24/48V Configurable | 96.0% | Non-Isolated | RS485 Controlled (-40°C ~ +85°C) |
| WG-3090S2420 | High-Voltage Buck | 30V – 90V DC | 24V DC @ 20A (480W) | 95.0% | Non-Isolated | Die-cast Heatsink (-40°C ~ +80°C) |
Canadian Lighting Power Trends: Navigating 2025–2030
Strategic regulatory shifts and structural market trends altering procurement decisions for Canadian electrical distributors and luminaire OEMs.
Ascendance of Direct DC Microgrids in Buildings
Under Canada's 2050 Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act and revised LEED v5 guidelines, commercial real estate developers in Toronto and Montreal are deploying Class 4 fault-managed power systems (FMPS) and 380V/48V DC microgrids. Removing redundant AC-to-DC conversion stages saves up to 15% overall energy, fueling direct demand for high-efficiency DC-DC buck drivers at every luminaire node.
Electrification of Municipal Heavy Machinery
Canadian municipalities—notably Ottawa, Edmonton, and Calgary—are phasing in electrified snowplows, waste disposal vehicles, and utility utility service trucks. These mobile platforms require ruggedized DC-DC LED drivers that handle battery fluctuation between 350V traction batteries and 24V auxiliary circuits without introducing line noise to precision GNSS vehicle tracking equipment.
Smart Digital Integration (RS485, PWM, CANbus)
Simple analog on/off switching has been largely superseded. Modern Canadian smart mining complexes and greenhouse automated crop systems request addressable digital control. Eltrum's advanced drivers feature integrated RS485, 0–10V, or PWM interfaces, granting operators real-time current telemetry, thermal reporting, and smooth 0.1% flicker-free dimming response.
Shenzhen Eltrum Electronic Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2015, Shenzhen Eltrum Electronic Co., Ltd. is an onsite-verified power electronics manufacturer operating out of a 3,000 m² high-precision facility in Shenzhen, China. Backed by an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, our engineering lab specializes in advanced DC-DC conversion, high-power stabilizers, and custom battery chargers.
With automated Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines, custom magnetic component winding, automatic vacuum potting chambers, and 100% full-load thermal burn-in stations, we produce ruggedized power conversion products that meet strict CE, RoHS, and North American export standards.
Frequently Asked Questions for Canadian Buyers
Key technical, regulatory, and logistics answers compiled for Canadian luminaire manufacturers, electrical contractors, and wholesale distributors.
How do Eltrum DC-DC LED drivers comply with Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) regulations?
What measures ensure stable operation in -40°C Canadian sub-zero winters?
How does the ICES-005 standard impact DC-DC LED driver procurement in Canada?
When should an engineering team specify an Isolated driver versus a Non-Isolated Buck/Boost?
What are your typical sampling MOQs, lead times, and shipping terms to Canadian hubs?
Can Eltrum customize constant-current ratings, connector harnesses, or communication protocols?
Accelerate Your Canadian Lighting Projects with Eltrum Power
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