MICREL MIC3201YME

MIC3201
High Brightness LED Driver with
High-Side Current Sense
General Description
Features
The MIC3201 is a hysteretic step-down, constant-current,
High-Brightness LED (HB LED) driver capable of driving
up to four, 1A LEDs. It provides an ideal solution for
interior/exterior lighting, architectural and ambient lighting,
LED bulbs, and other general illumination applications.
The MIC3201 operates with an input voltage range from
6V to 20V. The hysteretic control gives good supply
rejection and fast response during load transients and
PWM dimming. The high-side current sensing and on-chip
current sense amplifier delivers LED current with ±5%
accuracy. An external high-side current sense resistor is
used to set the output current.
The MIC3201 offers a dedicated PWM input (DIM) which
enables a wide range of pulsed dimming. A high switching
frequency operation up to 1MHz allows the use of smaller
external components minimizing space and cost.
The MIC3201 operates over a junction temperature range
of -40°C to +125°C and is available in an 8-pin ePAD
SOIC package.
Datasheets and support documentation can be found on
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
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6.0V to 20V input voltage range
High efficiency (>90%)
± 5% LED current accuracy
High-side current sense
Dedicated dimming control input
Hysteretic control (no compensation!)
1A internal power switch
Up to 1MHz switching frequency
Adjustable constant LED current
5V on board regulator
Over temperature protection
–40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
Available in an 8-Pin ePAD SOIC package
Applications
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Architectural, industrial, and ambient lighting
LED bulbs
Indicators and emergency lighting
Street lighting
Channel letters
12V lighting systems (MR-16 bulbs, under cabinet
lighting, garden/pathway lighting)
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Typical Application
MIC3201 Step-down LED Driver Circuit
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
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Ordering Information(1)
Part Number
Marking
Junction Temp. Range
Package
Lead Finish
MIC3201YME
MIC3201YME
-40°C to +125°C
8-Pin ePAD SOIC
Pb-Free
Note:
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1. YME is a GREEN RoHS compliant package. Lead finish is NiPdAu. Mold compound is Halogen Free.
Pin Configuration
8-Pin ePAD SOIC (ME)
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
1
VCC
2
CS
Current Sense Input. The CS pin provides the high-side current sense to set the LED current
with an external sense resistor.
3
VIN
Input Power Supply. VIN is the input supply pin to the internal circuitry and the positive input to
the current sense comparator. Due to the high frequency switching noise, a 10µF ceramic
capacitor is recommended to be placed as close as possible to VIN and the power ground
(PGND) pin for bypassing. Please refer to layout recommendations.
4
AGND
5
EN
Enable Input. The EN pin provides a logic level control of the output and the voltage has to be
2.0V or higher to enable the current regulator. The output stage is gated by the DIM pin. When
the EN pin is pulled low, the regulator goes to off state and the supply current of the device is
greatly reduced (below 1µA). In the off state, the output drive is placed in a "tri-stated" condition,
where MOSFET is in an “off” or non-conducting state. Do not drive the EN pin above the supply
voltage.
6
DIM
PWM Dimming Input. The DIM pin provides the control for brightness of the LED. A PWM input
can be used to control the brightness of LED. DIM high enables the output and its voltage has to
be at least 2.0V or higher. DIM low disables the output, regardless of EN “high” state.
7
PGND
Power Ground pin for Power FET. Power Ground (PGND) is the ground path for the high current
hysteretic mode. The current loop for the power ground should be as small as possible and
separate from the Analog ground (AGND) loop. Refer to the layout considerations for more
details.
8
LX
Drain of Internal Power MOSFET. The LX pin connects directly to the inductor and provides the
switching current necessary to operate in hysteretic mode. Due to the high frequency switching
and high voltage associated with this pin, the switch node should be routed away from sensitive
nodes.
EP
GND
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Pin Function
Voltage Regulator Output. The VCC pin supplies the power to the internal circuitry. The VCC in
the output of a linear regulator which is powered from VIN. A 1µF ceramic capacitor is
recommended for bypassing and should be placed as close as possible to the VCC and AGND
pins. Do not connect to an external load.
Ground pin for analog circuitry. Internal signal ground for all low power sections.
Connect to PGND.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Operating Ratings(2)
VIN, VCS to PGND/AGND ................................ -0.3V to +22V
VDIM, VEN to PGND/AGND ..................................-0.3V to VIN
VLX to PGND/AGND ................................. -0.3V to VIN+1.0V
VCC to PGND/AGND ..................................... -0.3V to +7.0V
VCS to VIN ...................................................................... 0.3V
VPGND to VAGND ............................................... -0.3V to +0.3V
Storage Temperature (Ts).........................–60°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec) ....................... 260°C
ESD Ratings (HBM)(3) ...... ................................………..2kV
(MM)(3)......................... ...........................100V
Supply Voltage (VIN).......................................... 6.0V to 20V
Junction Temperature (TJ) .........................-40°C to +125°C
Junction Thermal Resistance
SOIC (θJA) ..........................................................41°C/W
SOIC (θJC).......................................................14.7°C/W
Electrical Characteristics(4)
VIN = 12V, VDIM = VEN = VIN, CVCC = 1µF, bold values indicate –40°C≤ TJ ≤ +125°C, unless noted.
Typical values are at TA = +25°C.
Symbol
Parameter
VIN
Operating Input Voltage Range
IS
Supply Current
LX open
ISD
Shut Down Supply Current
VEN = 0V
VCS(MAX)
Sense Voltage Threshold High
VIN - VCS
206
VCS(MIN)
Sense Voltage Threshold Low
VIN - VCS
171
VHYS
Current Sense Hysteresis
Current Sense Response Time
CS Pin Input Current
RDSON
Internal Switch RON
FMAX
Maximum Switching Frequency
VCC
VCC Regulator
ENHI
EN Input Voltage High
ENLO
EN Input Voltage Low
LX Pin Leakage Current
224
mV
189
mV
ns
3
VIN - VCS = 200mV
300
mΩ
1.0
MHz
6
V
V
30
0.4
V
50
µA
1
µA
2.0
V
22
VIN - VCS ≥ 250mV
VLX=VIN
From EN Pin going high,
DIM = 12V, CVCC = 1µF
µA
550
2.0
Over-Temperature Shutdown Hysteresis
Start-up Time
µA
ns
VDIM =12V
Over-Temperature Shutdown
mA
1
60
VDIM= 0V
TLIM
1.75
100
DIM Input Leakage Low
Maximum DIM Frequency
V
VCS Falling
DIM Input Current High
FDIM
Units
20.0
VCS Rising
VEN = 0V
DIM Input Voltage Low
1.2
TA = 25ºC
Max
mV
EN Input Leakage Low
DIM Input Voltage High
Typ
35
VEN =12V
DIMLO
Min
6.0
EN Input Current High
DIMHI
TLIMHYS
Condition
0.4
V
30
µA
1
µA
20
kHz
5
µA
165
ºC
20
ºC
300
µs
Notes:
1. Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device.
2. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating.
3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Human body model, 1.5k in series with 100pF.
4. Specification for packaged product only.
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Typical Characteristics
1 LED Efficiency
vs. Input Voltage
90
1A
80
1000
80
350mA
50
40
30
20
1A
70
350mA
60
50
40
30
20
10
10
15
20
400
2 LED Current
vs. Input Voltage
1200
10
20
15
5
600
400
350mA
200
5
10
15
Shutdown Current
vs. Input Voltage
0.050
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
TA = 25°C
0.2
0.045
0.040
0.035
0.030
0.025
0.020
0.015
0.010
TA = 25°C
0.005
0.000
5
20
20
Supply Current
vs. Input Voltage
0.0
0
15
INPUT VOTLAGE (V)
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (uA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
1A
800
10
INPUT VOTLAGE (V)
1.4
1000
350mA
0
5
INPUT VOTLAGE (V)
10
15
20
5
10
15
INPUT VOTLAGE (V)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Switching Frequency
vs. Input Voltage
Enable Threshold
vs. Input Voltage
VCC
vs. Input Voltage
1.6
7.0
700
1.4
6.0
1.2
5.0
600
500
400
300
RCS = 0.2Ω
L = 22µH
TA = 25°C
200
100
0
1.0
VCC (V)
ENABLE THRESHOLD (V)
800
0.8
0.6
TA = 25°C
0.2
10
15
20
10
15
VCS(Max)
200
VCC (V)
VCS(Min)
100
7.0
350
6.0
300
4.0
3.0
TA = 25°C
1.0
0.0
0
20
0
5
10
ICC (mA)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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15
20
Switch Voltage
vs. Switch Current
2.0
50
10
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
15
5
20
VCC
vs. ICC
250
10
TA = 25°C
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Current Sense Voltage
vs. Input Voltage
5
3.0
0.0
5
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
150
4.0
1.0
0.0
5
20
2.0
0.4
SWITCH VOLTAGE (mV)
ILED (mA)
600
0
5
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
800
200
10
0
CURRENT SENSE (mV)
ILED (mA)
EFFICIENCY (%)
60
1 LED Current
vs. Input Voltage
1200
1A
90
70
EFFICIENCY (%)
2 LED Efficiency
vs. Input Voltage
100
15
20
250
200
150
100
TA = 25°C
50
0
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
SWITCH CURRENT (A)
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350
250
200
150
100
IOUT = 1A @ 25°C
50
OFF
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
10
15
10
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
TCASE (ºC)
50
1 LED
30
20
10
15
10
15
-40 -20
1.8
1.4
1.6
1.4
VIN = 12V
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
-40 -20
VIN = 12V
25
20
15
10
5
20 40 60
40
60
VIN = 12V
1.0
CURRENT SENSE (mV)
2.0
0.2
-40 -20
0
20
40
60
80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
600
500
400
300
12V Input
RCS = 0.2Ω
L = 22µH
200
100
0
Low-Side MOSFET RDS(ON)
vs. Temperature
VIN = 12V
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0
20
40 60 80 100 120
Current Sense Voltage
vs. Temperature
3.0
0.4
400
VCC
vs. Temperature
4.0
0.6
450
TEMPERATURE (°C)
5.0
0.8
0.0
80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
6.0
80 100 120
OFF
1.0
500
250
60
1.2
700
-40 -20
7.0
40
ON
800
80 100 120
20
Enable Threshold
vs. Temperature
Switching Frequency
vs. Temperature
0
0
20
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
35
0
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
2.0
20
Shutdown Current
vs. Temperature
-40 -20
1.0
1.6
INPUT VOTLAGE (V)
30
2.0
20
0.0
0
5
3.0
Supply Current
vs. Temperature
T CASE @ 1.0A
vs. Input Voltage
40
OFF
4.0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
60
5.0
0.0
5
20
ENABLE THRESHOLD (V)
5
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (uA)
ON
140
0
VCC (V)
6.0
R DS(ON) (mΩ)
RDS(ON) (mΩ)
300
UVLO Threshold
vs. Temperature
ON
160
THERMAL SHUTDOWN (°C)
400
Thermal Shutdown
vs. Input Voltage
UVLO THRESHOLD (V)
RDSON
vs. Input Voltage
-40 -20
0
20
40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VC(Max)
200
VCS(Min)
150
100
50
VHYS
0
0.0
-40 -20
0
20 40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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0
20
40 60 80 100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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Functional Diagram
Figure 1. MIC3201 Block Diagram
The frequency of operation depends upon input voltage,
total LEDs voltage drop, LED current and temperature.
The calculation for frequency of operation is given in
application section.
The MIC3201 has an on board 5V regulator which is for
internal use only. Connect a 1µF capacitor on VCC pin to
analog ground.
The MIC3201 has an EN pin which gives the flexibility to
enable and disable the output with logic high and low
signals.
The MIC3201 also has a DIM pin which can turn on and off
the LEDs if EN is in HIGH state. This DIM pin controls the
brightness of the LED by varying the duty cycle from 1% to
99%.
Functional Description
The MIC3201 is a hysteretic step-down regulator which
regulates the LED current over wide input voltage range
and capable of driving up to four, 1A LEDs in series.
The device operates from a 6V to 20V input voltage range,
and includes an integrated 1.0A power switch. When the
input voltage approaches 6V, the internal 5V VCC is
regulated and the integrated MOSFET is turned on if EN
pin and DIM pin are high. The inductor current builds up
linearly. When the CS pin voltage hits the VCS(MAX) with
respect to VIN, the internal MOSFET turns off and the
Schottky diode takes over and returns the current to VIN.
Then the current through inductor and LEDs starts
decreasing. When CS pin hits VCS(MIN), the internal
MOSFET turns on and the cycle repeats.
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Application Information
The MIC3201 is a hysteretic step-down constant-current
High-Brightness LED (HB LED) driver. The internal block
diagram is shown in Figure 1. The MIC3201 is
composed of a current sense comparator, voltage and
current reference, 5V regulator, MOSFET driver, and a
MOSFET. Hysteretic mode control, also called bangbang control, is the topology that does not employ an
error amplifier, and instead uses an error comparator.
The inductor current is controlled within a hysteretic
window. If the inductor current is too small, the power
MOSFET is turned on; if the inductor current is large
enough, the power MOSFET is turned off. It is a simple
control scheme with no oscillator and no loop
compensation. Since the control scheme does not need
loop compensation, it makes a design easy, and avoids
problems of instability.
Transient response to load and line variation is very fast
and only depends on propagation delay. This makes the
control scheme very popular for certain applications.
LED Current and RCS
The main feature in MIC3201 is to control the LED
current accurately within ± 5% of set current. Choosing a
high-side RCS resistor helps for setting constant LED
current irrespective of wide input voltage range. The
following equation gives the RCS value:
R CS =
dI
dt
L is the inductance, dI is fixed (the value of the hysteresis)
VCS(MAX ) − VCS(MIN)
dI =
R CS
VL = L
VL voltage across inductor L which varies by supply.
For current rising (MOSFET is ON):
tr = L
VL_RISE = VIN – ILED·RCS - VLED
For current falling (MOSFET is OFF):
tf = L
I2R (W)
Size (SMD)
2.00
0.1
0.0200
0402
1.00
0.2
0.0400
0402
0.63
0.3
0.0567
0402
0.56
0.35
0.0691
0603
0.50
0.4
0.0800
0603
0.40
0.5
0.1000
0805
0.33
0.6
0.1188
0805
0.28
0.7
0.1372
0805
0.24
0.8
0.1536
0805
0.22
0.9
0.1782
0805
0.20
1.0
0.2000
1206
Table 1. Selecting RCS for LED Current
VCS(MIN) refer
to
the
electrical
dI
VL _ FALL
where:
VL_FALL = VD + ILED·RCS + VLED
T = t r + t f , FSW =
FSW =
ILED (A)
For VCS(MAX) and
characteristic table.
dI
VL _ RISE
where:
1 VCS(MAX) + VCS(MIN)
(
)
2
ILED
RCS (Ω)
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Frequency of Operation
To calculate the frequency spread across input supply:
1
T
(VD + ILED⋅ RCS + VLED) • (VIN −ILED⋅ RCS − VLED)
L ⋅ dI⋅ (VD + VIN)
Where
VD is Schottky diode forward drop
VLED is total LEDs voltage drop
VIN is input voltage
ILED is average LED current:
According to the above equation, choose the inductor to make
the operating frequency no higher than 1MHz.
Free Wheeling Diode
The free wheeling diode should have the reverse voltage
rating to accommodate the maximum input voltage. The
forward voltage drop should be small to get the lowest
conduction dissipation for high efficiency. The forward current
rating has to be at least equal to LED current. A Schottky
diode is recommended.
LED Ripple Current
The LED current is the same as inductor current. If LED ripple
current needs to be reduced then place a 10µF capacitor
across LED.
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PCB Layout Guideline
Warning!!! To minimize EMI and output noise, follow
these layout recommendations.
PCB Layout is critical to achieve reliable, stable and
efficient performance. A ground plane is required to
control EMI and minimize the inductance in power,
signal and return paths.
The following guidelines should be followed to insure
proper operation of the MIC3201 regulator.
IC
Use fat traces to route the input and output power lines.
The exposed pad (EP) on the bottom of the IC must be
connected to the ground.
Use four via to connect the EP to the ground plane.
Signal and power grounds should be kept separate and
connected at only one location.
Input Capacitor
Place the input capacitors on the same side of the board
and as close to the IC as possible.
Keep both the VIN and PGND connections short.
Place several vias to the ground plane close to the input
capacitor ground terminal, but not between the input
capacitors and IC pins.
Use either X7R or X5R dielectric input capacitors. Do not
use Y5V or Z5U type capacitors.
Do not replace the ceramic input capacitor with any
other type of capacitor. Any type of capacitor can be
placed in parallel with the input capacitor.
If a Tantalum input capacitor is placed in parallel with the
input capacitor, it must be recommended for switching
regulator applications and the operating voltage must be
derated by 50%.
In “Hot-Plug” applications, a Tantalum or Electrolytic
bypass capacitor must be placed in parallel to ceramic
capacitor to limit the over-voltage spike seen on the
input supply with power is suddenly applied. In this case,
an additional Tantalum or Electrolytic bypass input
capacitor of 22µF or higher is required at the input power
connection if necessary.
MIC3201
Output Capacitor
If LED ripple current needs to be reduced then place a 10µF
capacitor across LED. The capacitor must be placed as
close to the LED as possible.
Diode
Place the Schottky diode on the same side of the board as
the IC and input capacitor.
The connection from the Schottky diode’s Anode to the IC
LX pin must be as short as possible.
The diode’s Cathode connection to the RCS must be keep as
short as possible.
RC Snubber
If a RC snubber is needed, place the RC snubber on the
same side of the board and as close to the Schottky diode
as possible.
RCS (Current Sense Resistor)
VIN pin and CS pin must be as close as possible to RCS.
Make a Kelvin connection to the VIN and CS pin respectively
for current sensing.
Trace Routing Recommendation
Keep the power traces as short and wide as possible. One
current flowing loop is during the MOSFET ON time, the
traces connecting the input capacitor CIN, RCS, LEDs,
Inductor, the MIC3201 LX and PGND pin and back to CIN.
The other current flowing loop is during the MOSFET OFF
time, the traces connecting RCS, LED, inductor, free wheeling
diode and back to RCS. These two loop areas should kept as
small as possible to minimize the noise interference,
Keep all analog signal traces away from the LX pin and its
connecting traces.
Inductor
Keep the inductor connection to the switch node (LX)
short.
Do not route any digital lines underneath or close to the
inductor.
To minimize noise, place a ground plane underneath the
inductor.
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Ripple Measurements
To properly measure ripple on either input or output of a
switching regulator, a proper ring in tip measurement is
required. Standard oscilloscope probes come with a
grounding clip, or a long wire with an alligator clip.
Unfortunately, for high frequency measurements, this
ground clip can pick-up high frequency noise and
erroneously inject it into the measured output ripple.
The standard evaluation board accommodates a home
made version by providing probe points for both the
input and output supplies and their respective grounds.
This requires the removing of the oscilloscope probe
sheath and ground clip from a standard oscilloscope
probe and wrapping a non-shielded bus wire around the
oscilloscope probe. If there does not happen to be any
non-shielded bus wire immediately available, the leads
from axial resistors will work. By maintaining the shortest
possible ground lengths on the oscilloscope probe, true
ripple measurements can be obtained.
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Figure 2. Low Noise Measurement
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Bill of Materials
Item
Part Number
12103D106KAT2A
C1, C2
C3
C4
D1
L1
R1
Manufacturer
Description
(1)
AVX
Qty.
10µF/25V, Ceramic Capacitor, X5R, Size 0805
(2)
Murata
10µF/25V, Ceramic Capacitor, X7R, Size 0805
C3225X7R1E106M
TDK(3)
10µF/25V, Ceramic Capacitor, X7R, Size 0805
08053D105KAT2A
AVX(1)
1µF/25V, Ceramic Capacitor, X5R, Size 0805
GRM32DR71E106KA12L
GRM216R61E105KA12D
(2)
Murata
C2012X7R1E105K
TDK
08055A271JAT2A
AVX(1)
GQM2195C1H271JB01D
SS24-TP
MCC(4)
Fairchild(5)
CDRH8D43NP-220NC
SUMIDA(6)
1
1µF/25V, Ceramic Capacitor, X7R, Size 0805
Murata(2)
SS24
CSR 1/2 0.2 1% I
1µF/25V, Ceramic Capacitor, X5R, Size 0805
(3)
2
Stackpole Electronics Inc
(8)
(7)
270pF/50V, Ceramic Capacitor NPO, Size 0805
1
40V, 2A, SMA, Schottky Diode
1
22µH, 2.6A, SMT, Power Inductor
1
0.2Ω Resistor, 1/2W, 1%, Size 1206
1
R2, R3
CRCW08051003FKEA
Vishay
100kΩ Resistor, 1% , Size 0805
2
R4
CRCW08052R20FKEA
Vishay(8)
2.2 Ohms Resistor, 1%, Size 0805
1
U1
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Current Sense
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Notes:
1. AVX: www.avx.com
2. Murata: www.murata.com
3. TDK: www.tdk.com
4. MCC: www.mccsemi.com
5. Fairchild: www.fairchildsemi.com
6. Sumida Tel: www.sumida.com
7. Stackpole Electronics: www.seielect.com
8. Vishay: www.vishay.com
9. Micrel, Inc.: www.micrel.com
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PCB Layout Recommendations
Top Assembly
Top Layer
Bottom Layer
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Package Information
8-Pin ePAD SOIC (ME)
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Recommended Landing Pattern
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