AKM AP2152

[AP2152]
AP2152
3CH High Power WLED Driver
DESCRIPTION
The AP2152 is a 3 channel white LED driver IC. It is composed of a current mode DC/DC boost
converter with an internal power MOSFET and 3 channel constant current sources, which can drive up
to 10 LEDs per channel for a maximum of 30 LEDs.
The AP2152 achieves ±0.8% typ. LED current matching between each channel when the LED current
is set at 75.8mA. The LED current can be run up to a maximum of 120mA with the appropriate
external set resistor on the ISET pin.
The AP2152 operates over a wide input voltage range from 4.25V to 35V, and the switching
frequency goes up to a maximum of 2.5MHz with the appropriate external set resistor on the RT pin.
The switching frequency can also be synchronized with an external signal.
The AP2152 provides the LED dimming function via an external PWM signal, with a frequency range
from 100Hz to 20KHz.
The AP2152 provides LED open protection, LED short protection, OVP pin short protection, channel
short protection, over voltage protection, over current protection, thermal protection and UVLO.
FEATURES
White LED driving number: Maximum 30 pieces (10 pieces in series x 3 in parallel)
LED current matching: ±0.8% typ. (ILED=75.8mA)
LED maximum current: 120mA
Maximum switching frequency: 2.5MHz
PWM dimming frequency by applying external signal: Maximum 20kHz
Input voltage range: 4.25V∼
∼35V
Built-in 45V power MOSFET
Error flag through serial interface
Synchronize with External frequency
Master – Slave configuration
LED open protection
LED short protection
OVP pin short protection
Output channel short protection
Overvoltage protection (OVP)
Over current protection
Thermal protection
UVLO
20 pin HTSSOP with heat-sink package
APPLICATIONS
MS1348-E-00
Display backlight
Lighting equipment
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIN
CH1
CH2
CH3
VOUT
COUT
ROVP2
ROVP1
COMP
LX
1
OVP
11
10
CURRENT
SENSE
THERMAL
SHUTDOWN
TSD
ERROR
AMP
VOLTAGE
SELECT
CS
PGND
3
SS
2
CH1
3
+
-
DRI VER
19
∑
LED S HORT
PROTECTI ON
CH2
SW ITCH LOGIC
18
PWM
PGOOD
OVE R VOLTAGE
P ROTECTI ON
CS
VOSP
15
VDC
TIMER
LA TCH
14
CH3
17
3
PWM
VOUT SHORT
PROT ECTION
TM
LOW SIDE
CURRENT
S INK
CH OPEN
PROTECTI ON
VOSP
PWM
COMPARATOR
LE D TIMER
VDC
ERROR AMP
OS C
SS
TSD CS VOSP
VIN
VDC
CH
SHORT
3
UVLO
CURRENT
SINK
LDO
DIMMI NG
CONT ROL
8
5.0V
TIMER
9
REG
Fail
CH
SCLK
4
TIMER
LATCH
4bit
SERIA L
I/F
SDATA
3
3.0V
6
7
12
SYNC CLKO
5
RT
13
PWM
20
ISET
GND
Figure 1. AP2152 Block Diagram
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PIN LAYOUT and APPLICATION CIRCUIT EXAMPLE
TOP VIEW
VOUT
LX
1
20 GND
PGND
CH1
SDATA
CH2
SCLK
CH3
PWM
SYNC
HTSSOP20
VIN
L
CIN1
R OVP2- 1
COUT 1 COUT2
R OVP2- 2
RCOMP
CCOM P
1
CC OMP
2
1
NC
2
ROVP1
11
10
OVP
COMP
LX
PGN D
CH1
19
CH2
18
CH3
17
PGOOD
15
CLKO
D
PGOOD
TM
VIN
ISET
VDC
RT
14
TM
8
VIN
CT M
SCLK
4
OVP 10
11 COMP
CIN2
SDATA
9
C VDC
VDC
SYNC
PWM
GN D
RT
ISET
6
5
20
12
13
4
3
CLKO
RT
RISET
RSY NC
PWM INPUT
Figure 2. AP2152 Pin Layout and a circuit example
PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin No.
Pin Name
1
LX
2
PGND
3
SDATA
4
SCLK
5
PWM
6
SYNC
7
CLKO
8
VIN
9
VDC
10
OVP
11
COMP
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Function
Power MOSFET pin. Nch MOSFET open-drain. If 2.6A or higher current is detected on this
pin, over-current protection circuit is activated.
GND for power MOSFET
Data output from serial interface. Nch open-drain output. The output data will be
synchronized with the clock input on the SCLK pin.. When the data function is
unnecessary please connect to GND.
Clock input for serial interface. When the clock function is unnecessary please connect to
GND.
PWM dimming signal input pin. Built-in 200kΩ pull down resistor. This also functions as
the enable input, and if this pin goes to a high level, the IC is changed from the stand-by
state to the enable state, the internal LDO is activated, and the boost operation begins. If
this pin goes to a low level, the internal timer starts counting, 30msec later the IC goes
into the standby state.
Clock input pin for synchronous operation. Built-in 1MΩ pull-down resistor.
If the synchronous operation is unnecessary, please connect to GND.
Internal clock output pin. If the clock function is unnecessary, please keep this pin open.
Power input pin. Internal LDO input to provide power for internal circuits. 1.0μF should
be connected between the VIN pin and GND.
Internal LDO output pin. 5V output by regulating from VIN. Maximum output current is
30mA. 1.0μF should be connected between the VDC pin and GND.
Over voltage protection detection circuit input pin. The voltage at the OVP pin is the LED
Anode voltage divided by the resistor divider. If the voltage exceeds 1.2V, the boosted LED
anode voltage will be suppressed. If the voltage goes below 0.1V, the OVP pin short
protection circuit is activated.
DC/DC boost converter phase compensation pin. A resistor and a capacitor should be
connected between the COMP pin and GND.
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Pin No.
Pin Name
12
RT
13
ISET
14
TM
15
PGOOD
16
NC
17
CH3
18
CH2
19
CH1
20
GND
THERMAL
PAD
-
Function
Switching frequency set pin. Oscillation frequency can be set by connecting a resistor
between the RT pin and GND. Please refer to section 2.4 “Switching frequency
setting/Function of synchronizing with external clock”.
LED driving current set pin. LED current can be set by connecting a resistor between the
ISET pin and GND. Please refer to section 2.3 “LED current setting”.
Capacitor connection pin for timer. If an abnormality occurs in the IC, this pin outputs
10µA constant current. If this pin voltage exceeds 2.0V, the IC ceases its operation. By
returning to the standby state, the timer is reset and the IC can be released. When the
timer is unnecessary, please connect to GND. Please refer to section 2.6 “Timer latch (TM)
setting”.
Power Good pin. N channel open-drain, it keeps OFF when normal operation. If an
abnormality occurs in the IC, the operation is latched off by timer latch function and
internal FET turns ON. Please refer to “Protections description” for the detail of Power
Good pin status described later. When the power good function is unnecessary, please
connect to GND.
NC pin.
WLEDs constant current circuit 3. CH3 is open drain, and provides constant current to the
LEDs. If this constant current channel is unnecessary, please keep this pin open.
WLEDs constant current circuit 2. CH2 is open drain, and provides constant current to
LEDs. If this constant current channel is unnecessary, please keep this pin open.
WLEDs constant current circuit 1. CH1 is open drain, and provides constant current to
LEDs. If this constant current channel is unnecessary, please keep this pin open.
GND pin for internal circuits.
For heat radiation, connection to GND is recommended.
This is electrically isolated from the internal circuit.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating
VIN voltage
LX, CH1-3 Voltage
Symbol
VIN
VLX,
VCH
Value
-0.3 to +45
Unit
V
*1
Condition
-0.3 to +45
V
*1
SDATA, SCLK, PWM,VDC,
-0.3 to +6
V
*1
PGOOD, SYNC voltage
OVP, COMP, RT,
-0.3 to (VDC + 0.3)
V
*1*4
ISET, TM, CLKO voltage
CH1-3 current
ICH
140
mA
PGOOD current
IGOOD
20
mA
Power Dissipation
PD
2500
mW
*2, *3
Operating Temperature Range
TOP
-40 ~ +105
°C
Storage Temperature Range
TSTG
-55 ~ +150
°C
Note:
*1. All voltages refer to GND pin (GND, PGND) as zero (reference) voltage.
*2. PD must be decreased at the rate of 23.3mW/°C for operation above 25°C.
*3. Mounted on a 50 mm × 50 mm x 1 mm double sided FR-4 board.
*4. The maximum value is limited to 6.0V if VDC exceeds 5.7V.
Note:The maximum ratings are the absolute limitation values with the possibility of damage/breakage.
When operation exceeds this standard, quality cannot be guaranteed.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN=12V, GND=PGND=0V, RISET=36kΩ, RT=91kΩ, PWM=5V, TA=+25°C unless otherwise specified.
Items marked by● are guaranteed by design in the range of -30℃ to +85℃.
Parameter
DC/DC Converter
Input voltage Range
Supply Current(SW ON)
Standby Current
UVLO Voltage
UVLO Hysteresis Width
Switching Frequency
Symbol
VIN
IDD
ISTB
VUVLO
MIN
●
VHYS_UVLO
FOSC
●
LX On Resistance
LX Off Leak Current
Maximum On Duty
LX Minimum On Time
COMP Output High Voltage
COMP Output Low Voltage
Error Amp Reference Voltage
4.25
3.75
●
RLX
ILEAK_LX
DMAX
TLX_MIN
VOH_COMP
VOL_COMP
VREF_EA
Current Sink Circuit and Dimming Part
LED Current Range
ILED
Value
TYP
1.86
1.80
1.21
1.18
90
5
5.0
4.0
0.2
2.0
2.0
1.3
1.3
400
0.1
95
●
MAX
35
10
10
4.25
0.2
920
1000
V
mA
μA
V
V
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
mΩ
μA
%
ns
V
V
mV
mV
120
mA
2.14
2.17
1.39
1.42
800
1.0
50
4.55
●
680
600
●
10
4.9
0.1
800
800
Unit
Condition
After start up PWM =0V *1
UVLO On VIN
UVLO Off VIN
RT=55kΩ
RT=91kΩ
ILX=+30mA
VLX=45V
FOSC=1.3MHz
ICOMP=-10μA
ICOMP=+10μA
RISET=36 kΩ
RISET=36kΩ
73.15
75.8
78.46
mA
I LED _ TYP ( mA )
=
ILED_TYP1
I CH (1− 3) MAX + I CH (1− 3) MIN
2
RISET=36kΩ
●
72.39
75.8
79.21
mA
I LED _ TYP ( mA )
=
I CH (1− 3) MAX + I CH (1− 3) MIN
2
RISET=91kΩ
LED Current
28.8
30.0
31.2
mA
I LED _ TYP ( mA )
=
ILED_TYP2
I CH (1− 3) MAX + I CH (1− 3) MIN
2
RISET=91kΩ
●
28.5
30.0
31.5
mA
I LED _ TYP ( mA )
=
I CH (1− 3) MAX + I CH (1− 3) MIN
2
RISET=42kΩ
ILED_TYP3
●
62.08
65.0
67.93
mA
I LED _ TYP ( mA )
=
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Electrical Characteristics (continuation)
Parameter
Symbol
MIN
Value
TYP
MAX
Unit
Condition
RISET= 36kΩ,
ILED_TYP=75.8mA
ΔILED1
-2.5
±0.8
+2.5
%
△I LED (%) =
I CH (1− 3) MAX − I CH (1− 3) MIN
I CH (1− 3)MAX + I CH (1− 3) MIN
LED Current Accuracy
Between Channels
× 100
RISET= 91kΩ,
ILED_TYP=30.0mA
ΔILED2
-5.0
±1.5
+5.0
%
△I LED (%) =
I CH (1− 3) MAX − I CH (1− 3) MIN
I CH (1− 3)MAX + I CH (1− 3) MIN
× 100
RISET= 42kΩ,
ILED_TYP=65.0mA
ΔILED3
●
-2.5
±0.8
+2.5
%
△I LED (%) =
I CH (1− 3) MAX − I CH (1− 3) MIN
I CH (1− 3)MAX + I CH (1− 3) MIN
tr
●
1
tf
●
μs
LED Current Rising Time to
PWM Input
RT=55kΩ
LED Current Falling Time to
PWM Input
RT=55kΩ
VIN=12V, IDC=10mA
2
LED Current Delay Time
0.5
1
4.75
4.50
5.0
5.0
5.25
5.50
V
V
1.15
10.8
1.2
12
2.6
1.25
13.2
1.9
8
0.2
2.1
2.0
10
V
V
A
Ω
V
μA
MHz
V
V
LDO
Output Voltage
Protection Function
OVP Reference Voltage
LED Short Criterion Voltage
LX Limited Current
PGOOD On Resistance
TM Voltage
TM Constant Output Current
Switching Frequency Range
Input High Level Voltage
Input Low Level Voltage
CLKO Output
High Level Voltage
CLKO Output
Low Level Voltage
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VDC
VOVP
VSHT
ILX_LIMIT
RPGOOD
VTM
ITM
FOSC
VIH
VIL
VOH_CLKO
●
●
●
●
●
100
2.1
12
2.5
0.7
4.0
VOL_CLKO
0.3
6
× 100
CH1~CH3 pin
IPGOOD=+10mA
TM=1.0V
PWM, SCLK, SYNC
PWM, SCLK, SYNC
V
ICLKO=-1mA
V
ICLKO=+1mA
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*1.
Normally, when 4.25V is applied to VIN for shorter than 100μs, while the PWM pin is kept at a low
level, the IC will be in the standby mode.
However, if 4.25V is applied to VIN for longer than 300μs, the current consumption of the IC is about
900μA. In order to get the IC into standby mode, after inputting a H level to the PWM pin for more than
36μs , a L level needs to be maintained for more than 50ms.
300µs or longer
4.2V
VIN
0
36µs or longer
PWM
0
IDD
approx 5µA
approx 5mA
approx 900µA
50ms or longer
Standby mode
Figure 3. Power Supply Rising Time and Standby mode
Interface (AC Timing)
Parameter
Value
TYP
MAX
●
15
15
30
36
μs
μs
Before Startup
Before Startup
TPWM_MIN2
●
5
7
μs
After Startup
TSD
●
30
50
ms
0.1
20
kHz
Symbol
PWM
PWM Minimum High
Time 1
PWM Minimum High
Time 2
Shutdown Time
PWM Dimming Frequency
Range
SYNC
SYNC Input Frequency
Range
SYNC Input Duty
Serial Timing
SCLK Cycle
SCLK Pulse Width
SDATA Delay
TPWM_MIN1
MIN
FPWM
20
Unit
FSYNC
●
0.21
2.5
MHz
DSYNC
●
20
80
%
tSCKP
tSCKW
tSDTW
10
5
3
Condition
FPWM≤FOSC / 65
μs
μs
μs
tSCKP
tSCKW
tSCKW
SCLK
tSDTW
SDATA
Figure 4. Serial Interface Wave Form
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OPERATION
1) Operation Outline
The AP2152 is composed of a current mode DC/DC boost convertor, 3 LED constant current source
channels, an LDO, and several protection circuits. It can drive a single LED line to three LED lines
connected together with a common anode. (Any unused channel should be left open)
This current mode DC/DC boost convertor has a built-in a power MOSFET, and the switching
frequency is determined by an external resistor or an external clock signal. The LED anode voltage is
optimized by monitoring each channel’s voltage and the channel voltage that has the highest forward
voltage is chosen. This voltage is used to control the DC/DC boost convertor’s output voltage . constant
current circuits for driving the LEDs are set by an external resistor, and PWM dimming is possible by
applying a PWM signal to the PWM pin. The latch-off time for the protection circuits, such over current
protection, channel short protection, and thermal protection can be set. There is also a PGOOD pin to
output the latch-off status.
The AP2152 flowchart at startup is shown in Figure 5.
When all CH pins are used, applying a PWM signal begins the DC/DC boost convertor operation. The
LED anode voltage rises, and if the LED current of all the CH reaches 1/10 of the set current, the
soft-start circuit is activated and the LED current gradually increases in approximately 1ms, and LEDs
are lit.
If there are any unused CH pins, the LED open detection circuit is activated at the beginning of the
DC/DC boost converter operation as soon as the PWM signal is applied. When the LED anode voltage
reaches the OVP preset value, the OVP state is detected. If a CH pin has not reached 1/10 of the LED set
current, an open state is recognized, and the LED constant current circuit will cease. For CH pins
connected to LEDs, the LED current reaches 1/10 of the set current, the normal connection is
recognized, and the LEDs are lit after the soft-start operation.
Apply power
Apply PWM
Delay time 30µs
Reference Voltage→ ON.
300µs delay
VDC →ON.
Power on
Reset.
Initial determination mode
Boost circuit/constant
current circuit operation
continues regardless the
PWM signal level
(high/low).
Boost circuit ON.
Constant current circuit
(1/10 of the set current)
ON.
All CH pin are used(3CHs).
1/10 of the set
current flows to all
3 CH constant
current circuits.
1 or 2CHs is/are used.
Vout reaches
the OVP voltage.
Tsw×1920
Exclude open
CH from DC/DC
control.
When a current is not
flowed on the constant
current circuit in the CH.
Operate LED
current soft start
1ms
Normal
operation
Figure 5. Flowchart at startup
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2) Functions
2-1) PWM Input circuit
The AP2152 achieves PWM dimming by applying a PWM signal to the PWM pin. The PWM pin is also
used as the enable function of the IC.
At startup, if a high level PWM signal is applied to the PWM pin and maintained for more than 36us,
the standby mode will be released. If the high level of PWM signal within the range of
50Hz~20kHz(FPWM≤FOSC / 65), is applied longer than 7us to the PWM pin after releasing the standby
mode, the operation mode is maintained and direct PWM dimming by PWM signal is simultaneously
conducted. The LED current will be the set current configured by the RISET resistor during a high level
of the PWM dimming signal, and the current will be 0mA during a low level of the PWM dimming
signal.
If a low level PWM signal is maintained longer than 50ms after the LED is lit, the IC will be in the
standby mode.
2-2) 5V Regulator
The AP2152 has a built in low dropout linear regulator to supply voltage for the internal circuits. If a
low level is applied to the PWM pin, the VDC is approximately 0V, and if a high level is applied to the
PWM pin, the VDC outputs 5V. The VDC pin, the output of the LDO, outputs 5V while the supply voltage
ranges from 6V to 35V. If the supply voltage is less than 6V, the output voltage decreases depending on
the supply voltage. If the supply voltage goes below the UVLO voltage, the IC ceases operation. If the
supply voltage is between the UVLO voltage and 6V, the IC operates but the characteristics are not
guaranteed.
Please connect 1uF capacitor between the VDC pin and GND.
2-3) LED current setting
The AP2152 has 3 channel LED constant current circuits built in. By connecting 10 LEDs in series per
channel, a maximum of 30 LEDs can be driven. Maximum LED current per channel is 120mA. The LED
current can be set in the range from 10mA to 120mA by connecting an external resistor RISET between
the ISET pin and GND. If the ISET pin is affected by noise, the LED current becomes unstable, so RISET
should be placed as close to the IC as possible. The ISET pin sets the LED current for all channels.
(CH1~CH3)
The following shows the approximate expression for the LED current and the RISET connected to the
ISET pin. Please check the LED current (thoroughly) when designing the actual board.
2730
ILED(mA ) =
R ISET (kΩ)
2-4) Switching frequency setting/Synchronize with external clock
The AP2152 can set the DC/DC boost converter switching frequency in the range from 0.2MHz to
2.5MHz by connecting an external resistor RT between the RT pin and GND. If the RT pin is affected by
noise, the switching frequency becomes unstable, so RT should be placed as closer to the IC as possible.
The AP2152 switching frequency can be synchronized to an external clock signal. If an external
clock signal is applied to the SYNC pin, the switching frequency synchronizes to the external clock’s
rising edge. If a low level is applied to the SYNC pin for approximately 10us during the synchronization
operation, it becomes self-oscillating.
(If low level is applied to the SYNC pin in the synchronization operation for approximately 10us, it
becomes self-oscillation operation.)
The external clock frequency and the switching frequency set by RT should be the same.
The following shows the approximate expression of the switching frequency and RT on the RT pin.
Please check (thoroughly) when designing the actual board.
FOSC (MHz ) =
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2-5) Over voltage protection (OVP)/OVP pin short protection
In order not to exceed the internal MOSFET breakdown voltage, the AP2152 has built in over voltage
protection. The OVP pin monitors the LED anode voltage divided by the resistor divider. If the OVP pin
voltage exceeds 1.20V, the IC ceases boost operation. The LED constant current source maintains
operation. If the OVP pin voltage becomes less than 1.20V, the boost operation is resumed.
The over current protection function prevents damage by suppressing an overvoltage condition
(excessive LED anode voltage) when the load is reduced. This can occur when there is an open
condition across one of the LED lines or when the supply voltage fluctuates rapidly.
OVP Voltage = (1 +
R ovp 2
R ovp1
) × OVP Reference Voltage
OVP reference voltage 1.2V (typ)
The OVP set voltage should be set more than the total voltage of the maximum forward voltage of the
LED line plus the error amplifier reference voltage to correctly detect an LED open condition. However
the total voltage needs to be less than the Nch power MOSFET maximum rating voltage.
The OVP pin short protection is built in. It is activated when the OVP pin voltage becomes less than
0.1V, which is caused by an open across the external Schottkey diode. If the OVP pin short protection is
activated, the boost DC/DC convertor operation and the LED constant current circuit ceases, the
internal FET for PGOOD is turned on.
2-6) Timer Latch (TM pin) setting
The AP2152 has a built in timer latch type protection circuit. The latch time for the protection circuit is
set by connecting an external capacitor CTM between the TM pin and GND. When channel short
protection, over current protection, OVP pin short protection, or thermal protection is activated, CTM
which is connected to the TM pin is charged by a 10uA constant current. However, the TM pin becomes
Hi-Z (high impedance) while PWM = low and the TM pin voltage is maintained.
When the protection circuits continue their operation, the charging of CTM also continues. If the TM pin
voltage reaches 2.0V, the DC/DC boost convertor and the LED constant current circuits are latched off
and the internal FET for PGOOD is turned on.
In order to restart the IC after it has been turned off by the timer latch function, a low level for more
than 50ms needs to be maintained on the PWM pin or the supply voltage needs to be pulled down
below the UVLO voltage.
The following shows the approximate expression of the timer latch time and CTM connected on the TM
pin. Please check (thoroughly) when designing the actual board.
Timer latch time TTM (ms ) = 200 × C TM (µF)
2-7) Thermal protection
The AP2152 has a built in thermal protection circuit. If the IC goes into and maintains a high
temperature state, the IC will be latched off, therefore the IC needs to be operating below the thermal
protection circuit minimum (activation) temperature of 125°C.
2-8) LED open protection
The AP2152 can be operated with one, two or three channels connected. There is not a problem if a CH
pin is left open. .
For this operation, the AP2152 has a built in LED open detection circuit. If an open CH pin is detected,
the CH pin becomes a high impedance and is excluded from the control circuit of the DC/DC boost
converter.
If all three CH pins are open, the DC/DC boost converter and the LED constant current circuits are
completely turned off. If a capacitor is connected in parallel with the LED line and the LED line is
opened, the open detection circuit may not work correctly.
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2-9) LED short protection and Cout setting
The AP2152 has a built in LED short protection circuit. If an LED is broken as a short state and the CH
pin voltage exceeds 10.8V, the corresponding constant current circuit will be ceased.
If there is an unused CH pin, the LED anode voltage increases up to the OVP setting voltage by the
LED open detection circuit. In this case, the CH pin temporarily increases and becomes the same state
as the LED short protection, in order to distinguish this case from LED short protection operation, the
opened CH pin is excluded using the IC internal counter. For this operation, the Cout value is
constrained, so Cout should be determined using the following formula.
LED short protection count time>CH pin voltage rising time (10.8V or higher)
①LED short protection count time =
② CH pin voltage rising time =
1
× 1920
Fsw
Cout × ( Vovp( max ) - LEDVf (min ) - 10.8 V )
Iout × 0.95
2-10) PGOOD function
The PGOOD pin is an Nch open drain output. The internal FET on the PGOOD pin stays off when the
supply voltage is 0V (If the PGOOD pin is connected to a pull-up resistor, the PGOOD pin becomes high
level) If the supply voltage reaches to approximately 2V, the internal circuits are biased and the
internal PGOOD FET turns on. If the supply voltage is more than UVLO and the PWM pin is high, the
standby circuit will be released, the IC recognizes as normal operation and the internal PGOOD FET
turns off. If a protection circuit is activated after normal operation, the internal PGOOD turns on.
(Relationship between protection function and the PGOOD pin state is later described in “Protection
Function”). By applying a PWM low level for longer than 50ms, the IC will be reset and the internal
PGOOD FET turns on in a standby state.
When the LED anode is shorted to GND, the internal PGOOD FET immediately is turned on by the
OVP pin short circuit protection and the PGOOD signal can be used to cut the path from VIN to the LED
anode. (Refer to Figure 7)
The AP2152 employs a timer latch method for protection functions. If the FET over current protection,
thermal protection, CH short protection, LED open protection, or LED short protection is activated, the
IC is latched off and turns off the LEDs.
For example, when the PGOOD pin is monitored by a microcomputer and an abnormal state (PGOOD
pin with pull-up resistor is low level) is detected, the microcomputer controls a restart sequence after
the IC is reset, so a highly stable system configuration is possible.
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Internal Nch FET on PGOOD pin operation
●Turn off during normal operation
●Turn on when abnormal operation
Timer latch off (Over current, CH short, Thermal protection), all CH are open or short, UVLO
●Turn on when in standby state while supply voltage (VIN) is applied. Turn off when VIN is less than 2V
●Turn on without delay by timer circuit when OVP pin short is detected.
VIN
VIN
PWM
About2V
About 2V
30ms typ
VPWM
0 . 3ms typ
LED setting current
1 /10 * ILED
ILED
1ms
LED Current
Soft Start
Initial determination
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
PGOOD
Figure6.
VIN
PGOOD pin operation
D
L
C IN 1
LED Anode
C OUT 1 C OUT 2
1
LX
3. 3V
PGOOD
15
C IN 2
Figure7.
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2-11) Serial interface
The AP2152 has a built in read only serial interface. By inputting a CLK signal to the SCLK pin, data
can be read from the SDATA pin synchronizing with the CLK rising edge. The SDATA pin is an Nch
open drain output. The pin needs to be pulled-up to the external power supply.
CH1
CH2
CH3
TM
SDATA
Low
Low
Low
Low
State
LED OPEN or SHORT ⇒ CH1 shutoff
LED OPEN or SHORT ⇒ CH2 shutoff
LED OPEN or SHORT ⇒ CH2 shutoff
Shut-off state by timer latch
SCLK
SDATA
CH1
CH2
CH3
TM
RESET
CH1
Figure8. Serial Interface Timing Chart
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3) Protection Function
Protection
Thermal
Over
current
Over
voltage
(OVP)
OVP pin
short
UVLO
LDO
short
CH
short
LED
open
LED
short
ISET
short
RT
short
Detection time
Shut-off state
Detection
condition
Release
condition
PGOOD
TTM
*2
Latch off
125℃min
*1
ON
TTM
*2
Latch off
2.6A
*1
ON
LED anode
voltage control
Auto-release
More than
1.2V
1.2V
or less
OFF
Cease all
Auto-release
↓
TTM
*2
Latch off
Lass than
0.1V
More than
0.1V
↓
*1
ON
Cease all
Auto-release
3.75Vmin
4.45Vmax
ON
Cease all
Auto-release
More than
30mA
30mA
or less
OFF
TTM
*2
Latch off
0.1V
*1
ON
If the CH pin is opened due to an LED
disconnection or destruction as an open state,
the CH pin is latched off.
Internal timer
each CH
Latch off
Less than
LED set
current
when OVP
Voltage
*1
OFF
*3
If the CH pin voltage reaches the detection
condition due to destruction by an LED short,
the CH pin is latched off.
To prevent heat generation due to increases in
the LED current when the ISET pin shorts to
GND, the Nch power MOSFET operation is
ceased. If the short state goes away, the IC
resumes the normal operation.
To prevent heat generation due to increases in
the switching frequency when the RT pin shorts
to GND, the Nch power MOSFET operation is
ceased. If the short state goes away, the IC
resumes the normal operation.
Internal timer
each CH
Latch off
12V
*1
OFF
*4
Cease Nch Power
MOSFET
Auto-release
ISET pin
GND
short
ISET pin
normal 1V
OFF
Cease Nch Power
MOSFET
Auto-release
RT pin GND
short
RT pin
Normal 1V
OFF
Description
When the IC temperature rises and reaches
the detection condition and exceeds the
detection time, the DC/DC boost converter and
the LED constant current circuit are latched off.
Internal Nch power MOSFET drain current is
monitored by using an internal detection
resistor. If exceeding the detection condition,
the power MOSFET is turned off. And if
exceeding the detection time, the DC/DC boost
converter and the LED constant current circuit
are latched off.
If the OVP pin voltage reaches the detection
condition, the DC/DC boost converter is
immediately shut off. In this case, the LED
constant current circuit is still operating
If the OVP pin reaches the detection condition
caused by the OVP pin shorted to GND, the LED
anode shorted to GND or the Schottky diode
open, the DC/DC boost converter and the LED
constant current circuit are immediately shut off
and the internal PGOOD FET is turned on. If the
OVP pin voltage reaches the release condition,
normal operation is resumed.
If exceeding the detection time, the DC/DC
boost converter and the LED constant current
circuit are latched off.
To prevent malfunction of the IC when the VIN
voltage reaches the detection condition. Circuits
excluding the UVLO circuit stop the operation. If
the VIN voltage returns to the release condition,
the IC resumes normal operation.
To prevent malfunction and over heating of the
IC when the VDC pin shorts to GND. The LDO
current is limited to low levels. If the short state
goes away, the IC resumes normal operation.
When the CH pin shorts to GND, the voltage
reaches the detection condition, and exceeds the
detection time, the DC/DC boost converter and
the LED constant current are ceased.
Note:
*1. In order to release the latch off state, the PWM pin should be maintained at a low level for 50ms or longer or
the supply voltage should be pulled down less than the UVLO voltage.
*2. Set time by external capacitor on the TM pin. Refer to the timer latch setting.
*3. OFF when 1 CH or 2 CHs out of 3 CHs is/are open state, ON when all 3 CHs are open state.
*4. OFF when 1 CH or 2 CHs out of 3 CHs is/are short state, ON when all 3 CHs are short state.
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APPLICATION (example)
Input voltage
LED
LED anode voltage
LED current
Vin=8.5V~16V
2 lines in parallel
9 LEDs in series 22.3V-32.6V
55mA/line
VO UT
VIN
D
L
C IN1
R OVP2-1
C OUT1 C OUT2
R OVP2-2
RCOMP
CCOMP
1
C COMP
2
1
LX
PGND
2
15
R OVP1
11
10
COMP
OVP
CH1
19
CH2
18
CH3
17
PGOOD
14
TM
8
VIN
C TM
SCLK
4
C IN2
SDATA
VDC
3
9
C VDC
SYNC
PWM
GND
RT
ISET
6
5
20
12
13
4
CLKO
RT
R ISET
R SYN C
PWM INPU T
Figure 9.
External circuit connection example
A recommended BOM
Resistor
Capacitor
Diode
Inductor
Symbol
RT
ROVP1
ROVP2-1
ROVP2-2
RISET
RCOMP
RSYNC
CIN1
CIN2
CVDC
CTM
CCOMP1
CCOMP2
COUT1, 2
D
L
P/N
short
GRM31CR71H475K
CM21X5R105M50A
CM05X5R105M06A
CM05X5R104M10A
CM05X5R473M16A
open
GRM31CR71H225K
#A921CY-150M
Value
55kΩ ±0.5%
30kΩ ±0.5%
430kΩ ±0.5%
470kΩ ±0.5%
49.7kΩ ±0.5%
1kΩ ±1%
0Ω
4.7uF/50V
1.0uF/50V
1.0uF/6.3V
0.1uF/10V
0.047uF/16V
2.2uF/50V
60V,Io=1A
D63LCB 15uH
Maker
MURATA
KYOCERA
KYOCERA
KYOCERA
KYOCERA
MURATA
TOKO
Note
SW frequency 2MHz
OVP voltage 37.2V
OVP voltage 37.2V
OVP voltage 37.2V
LED current 55mA
Phase compensation
Self resonant freq.
Input capacitor
Capacitor for the IC
For VDC stability
Timer latch setting
Phase compensation
Output capacitor
-
Values in this table are for reference only.
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Characteristics Ta=25°C, PWM=3.3V
LED current vs. Supply voltage
(reference only)
LED current vs. PWM Duty
VIN=12V、
、PWM
200Hz
PWM Signal Duty vs. ILED
Vin vs. LED Current
60
60
ILED_CH1
58
50
56
40
ILED (mA)
ILED (mA)
ILED_CH2
54
30
20
52
ILED_CH1
10
ILED_CH2
50
8
10
12
14
0
16
0
Vin(V)
20
40
60
80
100
PWM Signal Duty(% )
Efficiency vs. Supply voltage
Phase margin
VIN=12V
Vin vs. Efficiency
95
90
Efficiency(%)
85
80
75
70
65
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Vin(V)
Start-up wave form VIN=12V PWM Duty 100%
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PACKAGE and MARKING
1) Dimension(
(20 pin HTSSOP)
)
Mark
1
10
(3.2)
5.7
11
4.4 ±0. 1
20
0.8
0.375
(4.32)
0.235 ±0.04
0.65
0.10 M
Reference Mount Pad
0.14 ±0.035
6.5 ±0.1
1.20 max
1.0 ±0.1
0.65
Date code
Lot No
S
6.4 ±0.2
0.25
0.10
0.10 ±0.05
S
(3.0)
0°~10°
0.60 ±0. 1
(4.12)
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2) Marking
AP2152
XXX
XXXX
Upper
Product name:AP2152
Center
Assembly lot number: 3 digits
Lower
Date code: 4 digits
1 digit (last digit of year) + 2 digits (weekly code) + 1 digit (lot number)
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