Yes, it's suitable for designing efficient high-power LED drivers using resonant half-bridge topology.

No, it’s a through-hole part. However, socket or conversion boards can enable test setups.

IR2153, L6599, or NCP1396 are similar ICs, though with different internal features or topologies.

Adequate high-voltage isolation, snubber circuitry, and proper ground referencing are essential due to its integrated gate drivers.

Yes, when combined with appropriate PFC stages, IR2156IR performs well in universal input power designs.