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Designing a sequential LED tail lamp for Lexus ES (ES250/ES300/ES350) is a full system job: styling + optics + electronics + thermal + sealing + compliance. Below is a practical, engineering-grade blueprint you can follow.

1) Lock the vehicle scope first (critical)
“ES250/300/350” spans generations and markets. Tail lamp shape + wiring differs a lot.

Decide:

Generation (e.g., XV60 2013–2018 vs XV70 2019–present)

Body: ES is sedan, but trunk-lid inner lamp exists on many versions

Market: US (DOT) vs ECE vs GCC/ASEAN (amber turn rules differ)

Functions needed:

Tail/position

Stop/brake

Turn (sequential)

Reverse

Rear fog (ECE markets often)

Side marker/reflector (US often needs red side marker/reflector at rear)

Deliverable at this step: 1 wiring spec per market.

2)Choose the sequential strategy (there are 2)
A) “Segmented sequential” (most common, easiest to certify)

Turn signal is made of multiple segments (e.g., 6–12)

Segments light up in order outward → looks premium

Works well with light guides too

B) “Scanning light guide” (harder)

One long light guide, but you fake motion with many micro-segments

Looks smoother but requires more LEDs, more control, more optical tuning

Recommendation: Start with segmented for reliability and legal compliance.

3)Optical design (what makes it look OEM instead of cheap)
Key goals

Uniform brightness (no hot spots)

Correct angular visibility (side/rear)

No glare/no “pixel” look unless you want it

Seamless day/night appearance

Practical approach

Styling surface: decide your signature shape (L-shape, arrow, blade, etc.)

Light distribution method:

Light pipe (PMMA) + LED injection (best for premium look)

Or diffuser lens above LED segments (cheaper, more “pixel”)

Segment boundaries:

Use internal black masks to hide separators

Keep segment-to-segment luminance difference small

Color rules

Turn signal: Amber (recommended; required in many markets)

Tail/stop: Red

Reverse: White

Rear fog: Red (high intensity)

4)Electronics architecture (robust, automotive-safe)
Block diagram

Vehicle 12V → protection → constant-current drivers → LED arrays (segments)

MCU/sequencer → timing + diagnostics

Must-have circuits

Reverse polarity protection

Load dump + transient suppression (TVS diode)

EMI filtering

Over-temp protection (NTC + derating)

Open/short LED detection (for quality + warranty)

How to implement sequential

Each segment has a constant current channel (or grouped channels)

MCU or dedicated sequencer IC runs the animation

Typical timing (tune per market and preference):

Segment step: 60–120 ms

Total sweep: 300–900 ms

Must still look like a clear turn indication, not a “light show”

Avoid flicker & CAN issues

Many Lexus rear lamps are monitored (bulb-out detection).
Solutions:

Design input to accept PWM signals

Provide correct load behavior (decoder module or smart driver)

Or build a harness that matches OEM electrical expectations

5) Thermal design (often overlooked in tail lamps)
Tail lamps are easier than headlamps, but still:

Keep LED junction temps low for color stability (amber especially)

Use:

Aluminum core PCB (MCPCB) for high-power areas

Thermal path to housing with heat spreaders

Don't overdrive to chase “very bright"-it causes fast lumen drop and color shift.

6) Mechanical: sealing, venting, and durability (where most failures happen)
You must design for:

Water ingress prevention

Pressure equalization (vents)

UV resistance (lens material + coating)

Vibration/thermal cycling

Condensation control

Key practices:

Use proper gaskets + controlled torque on mounting

Use butyl sealant or ultrasonic welding depending on structure

Add membrane vent (ePTFE) to reduce fogging

Keep electronics away from the lowest point (avoid water pooling)

7) Compliance/legal (don't skip)
Depending on market:

ECE (many countries)

Turn signal: usually amber required

Must meet photometry + viewing angles (R6 for indicators, R7 for tail/stop, R23 reverse, R38 fog)

USA (FMVSS 108)

Rear turn signals can be red or amber (amber preferred for safety perception)

Must meet intensity + area + optics requirements

Side markers/reflectors requirements apply

Also:

Sequential indicators are generally allowed if they meet timing/visibility rules, but rules differ by region-design a compliant animation speed.

8) Prototype plan (fastest path to a real product)
Benchmark OEM ES lamp

Measure segment areas, intensity, viewing angles

Build a “lighting mule”

3D printed housing + temporary lens

LED boards + simple sequencer

Tune

Segment brightness balance

Animation timing

Environmental tests

Heat soak, water spray, vibration, condensation

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