National Semiconductor has announced the addition of WEBENCH LED Architect to its online design tool offering. 

The intention is to allow designers to perform real-time comparisons for LED lighting systems in terms of performance, size and cost.  

To start a design, the designer enters desired light output (lumens) and adjusts the design with the unique WEBENCH Optimizer Dial, evaluating size, conversion efficiency and cost trade-offs. 

The designer can order components for prototyping, share the complete system with others, or easily print a complete project report including schematics, bill of materials (BOM) and performance characteristics. 

Watch a video demonstration.