SANYO LC410591FN

Ordering number : ENA0089
CMOS IC
LC410591FN
Power Supply IC with Built-in
White LED Charge Pump
Overview
The LC410591FN is a power supply IC for white LEDs. It incorporates a charge pump-type DC/DC converter circuit
and has four constant-current outputs. The input voltage ranges from 2.7V to 5.5V. The maximum value of the
current flowing to the LEDs can be determined by the resistance value of the external resistors. The LC410591FN can
supply a total current of 105mA for one to four white LEDs. A maximum current of 26mA can be supplied to one
white LED when driving four LEDs, and a maximum current of 35mA can be supplied to one white LED when
driving three LEDs. The IC operates at a fixed frequency of 600kHz without using an inductor, resulting in very low
EMI noise.
The LED brightness is adjusted by a PWM pulse signal to the BRGT pin. When a low level is applied for 22ms or
longer to the BRGT pin, the IC enters the shutdown mode.
This IC comes in the VQFN16 package (4mm × 4mm).
Features
• Built-in low-noise and high-efficiency CMOS charge pump
• Built-in constant-current generating circuit
• Input voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V
• Driving of 1 to 4 white LEDs at a total current of 105mA
• Automatic switching of charge pump voltage step-up ratio (×1, ×1.5)
• ±1.5% (typ) LED to LED current matching
• Soft start for preventing rush current
• Charge pump frequency of 600kHz
• Brightness adjustment control with a PWM signal
• 1µA maximum shutdown current
Applications
• White LED display backlights
• White LED keypad backlights
• PDAs, cell phones, FPDs, and other equipment that operate with a single lithium-ion battery
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products described or contained herein.
N0106HKIM B8-9151 No.A0089-1/11
LC410591FN
Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings at Ta = 25°C
Parameter
Maximum supply voltage
Symbol
Conditions
Ratings
VDD
Unit
-0.3 to +7.2
V
Maximum supply voltage
VSS
-0.3 to +0.3
V
Storage Temperature
Tstg
-55 to +125
°C
Allowable Operating Range at Ta=-40°C to 85°C (unless otherwise specified, Ta=25°C)
Supply voltage (VIN)=3.6V, RSET=3.2kΩ, LED forward voltage (VF)=3.2V,
input bypass capacitor (CIN)=2.2µF, output smoothing capacitor (CCP)=2.2µF
Parameter
Symbol
Ratings
Conditions
min
Supply voltage
VIN
typ
Unit
max
2.7
5.5
V
Maximum output current
Ta=25°C
Maximum LED current (per 1 LED)
Ta=25°C, 4 LEDs lit
26
mA
Ta=25°C, 3 LEDs lit
35
mA
No-load supply current (100% ILED)
105
mA
VIN=4.1 to 5.5V (×1 mode)
2
mA
VIN=2.7 to 4.1V (×1.5 mode)
5
mA
600
kHz
4.1
V
0.5
V
Reference voltage output
1.2
V
ISET bias
1.2
V
LED current absolute accuracy
±3
%
Charge pump frequency
Charge pump mode-switching
When switching from ×1 to ×1.5
supply voltage
Charge pump mode-switching
supply voltage hysteresis
±1.5
LED to LED current matching
Shutdown time supply current
VIN=2.7 to 5.5V,Ta=25°C
%
1
µA
50k
Hz
Input signal frequency (PWM)
BRGT input
BRGT signal high threshold value
Ta=25°C,VIN=4.5 to 5.5V
3
V
Ta=25°C,VIN=2.7 to 4.5V
2.5
V
BRGT signal low threshold value
Ta=25°C,VIN=2.7 to 5.5V
BRGT input current (H level)
Ta=25°C
BRGT input current (L level)
Ta=25°C
100
0.5
1
-1
V
µA
µA
(Note 1) Electrical characteristics at Ta=-40°C indicate design guaranteed values.
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Package Dimensions
unit : mm (typ)
3316
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
4.0
3.75
9
9
8
16
5
16
0.6
4
1
0.65
0.9 MAX
(1.025)
0.01
(0.85)
SIDE VIEW
0.28
13
5
4
1
(2.50)
8
3.75
4.0
13
12
(2.50)
12
Exposed Die-Pad
Do Not Connect
SANYO : VQFN16(4.0X4.0)
Application Example
VCP
2.2µF
2.2µF
VIN
1µF
1µF
LED_IN1
C1A
LED_IN2
C1B
LED_IN3
C2A
LED_IN4
C2B
GND
BRGT
1nF
VREF
ISET
ILC01756
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9
LED_IN2
LED_IN3
LED_IN4
8
TEST*
C1B
7
15
BRGT
C2A
6
16
VREF
VCP
5
C1A
GND
C2B
14
10
VIN
ISET
11
NC**
13
12
LED_IN1
Pin Assignment
Top view
1
2
3
4
ILC01757
Pin Functions
Pin Name
Pin No.
Pin Description
VIN
2
Power supply input pin. Connects a capacitor of 2.2µF between the VIN pin and GND pin.
C1A
4
Flying capacitor (1)+
C1B
7
Flying capacitor (1)-
C2A
6
Flying capacitor (2)+
C2B
3
Flying capacitor (2)-
BRGT
15
LED brightness adjustment signal input. LED current is adjusted by PWM signal (max. 50kHz). The LED current
changes linearly with respect to the PWM signal duty ratio and the brightness changes. When the low level continues
for 22ms or longer, the LC410591FN enters the shutdown mode, and the LED turns off.
ISET
13
VREF
16
External resistor pin. The maximum LED current is determined by ILED(mA)=48/RSET(kΩ).
Internal reference voltage output (standard 1.2V). Connect a capacitor of 1nF between the VREF pin and GND pin.
The VREF pin must always be set to a high impedance state.
GND
LED_IN1 to 4
8
9-12
Power supply GND. The switching current of the charge pump flows to this pin.
Connect LEDs between the VCP pin and LED_IN1 to IN4. If not connected, set these pins to OPEN or connect to GND.
VCP
5
Charge pump output. Connect a capacitor of 2.2µF between the VCP pin and GND pin.
TEST
14
Not used. Always set to OPEN.
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Block Diagram
2.2µF
1µF
Boost Mode
Selector
Current
Mirror
Soft Start
Circuit
Charge Pump
LED_IN1 to 4
1µF
Oscillator
2.2µF
VCP
VIN
Clock
Generator
Brightness
Controller
BRGT
Band Gap
Reference
1nF
VREF
ISET
RSET
ILC01758
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Standard Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified,
Supply voltage (VIN)=3.6V, RSET=3.2kΩ, LED forward voltage (VF)=3.2V, Ta=25°C, 4-light control input bypass
capacitor (CIN)=2.2µF, output smoothing capacitor (CCP)=2.2µF, flying capacitor (C1,C2)=1µF
LED Current - Supply Voltage
Vf =3.2V
LED Current - mA
15
10
5
25°C
10
5
3.5
4.0
4.5
Supply Voltage - V
100
60°C
15
Vf =3.4V
0
3.0
LED Current - Supply Voltage
20
LED Current - mA
20
0
3.0
5.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Supply Voltage - V
ILC01759
LED Efficiency - Supply Voltage
ILC01760
LED Efficiency - Supply Voltage
80
80
60°C
60
LED Efficiency - %
LED Efficiency - %
60
Vf =
3.6V
Vf =
3.2V
Vf =3
.4V
40
25°C
40
20
20
0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Supply Voltage - V
100
0
3.0
5.0
Supply Current - Supply Voltage
100
3.6
3.8
4.0
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.8
5.0
ILC01762
Supply Current - Supply Voltage
80
Supply Current - mA
Supply Current - mA
3.4
Supply Voltage - V
80
Vf =3.2V
60
Vf =3.6V
V f =3.4V
40
20
0
3.0
3.2
ILC01761
60°C
60
25°C
40
20
3.5
4.0
Supply Voltage - V
4.5
5.0
ILC01763
0
3.0
3.5
4.0
Supply Voltage - V
4.5
5.0
ILC01764
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Unless otherwise specified,
Supply voltage (VIN)=3.6V, RSET=3.2kΩ, LED forward voltage (VF)=3.2V, Ta=25°C, 4-light control input bypass
capacitor (CIN)=2.2µF, output smoothing capacitor (CCP)=2.2µF, flying capacitor (C1,C2)=1µF
Supply Current - Supply Voltage
Charge Pump Efficiency - Supply Voltage
100
6
60°C
80
60
40
20
25°C
4
3
2
1
0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
0
3.0
5.0
Supply Voltage - V
4.0
4.5
5.0
Supply Voltage - V
LED Current - Duty Ratio of BRGT signal
ILC01766
LED Current - BRGTs Duty Ratio
50
100
40
LED Current - mA
Current of 4 LEDs - mA
3.5
ILC01765
120
80
kΩ
=2
T
E
RS
Ω
= 3k
RSET
60
40
30
°C
60 5°C
2
20
10
20
0
0
20
40
60
80
Duty Ratio - %
40
6
RSET=3.3kΩ
10
80
100
ILC01768
Output Voltage - Supply Voltage
C
60°
C
25°
5
20
60
Duty Ratio - %
RSET=2kΩ
15
20
ILC01767
LED Current - Supply Voltage
25
4
3
2
1
5
0
3.0
0
0
100
Output Voltage- V
30
LED Current - mA
60°C
5
Supply Current - mA
Charge Pump Efficiency - %
25°C
3.5
4.0
Supply Voltage - V
4.5
5.0
ILC01769
0
3.0
3.5
4.0
Supply Voltage - V
4.5
5.0
ILC01770
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Functional Description
Circuit description
The LC410591FN is a white LED driver that uses a Li-ion battery as its power supply. The output voltage range of the
Li-ion battery is approximately 2.7V to 5.5V, and a typical white LED forward voltage (VF) is approximately 3.6V.
Therefore, when the supply voltage is 3.6V or less, the voltage must be stepped up internally. The LC410591FN
incorporates a charge pump that steps up the supply voltage 1.5 times. This charge pump automatically switches to the
optimum step-up mode.
The 100% LED current is determined by the resistance values of the external resistors. In other words, the internal
reference voltage (VREF≠1.2) is applied precisely to the external resistors by the internal Op amplifier, and the current
flowing to the external resistors (IRSET) becomes IRSET=VREF/RSET. The LED current (ILED) is regulated by a
current mirror circuit so that 40 times the IRSET current flows. For example, if VREF=1.2V and RSET=2kΩ, then
IRSET=0.6mA, and ILED=IRSET×40=24mA. In this case, for 4-light control, the total current flowing to the LED is
24mA×4=96mA. However, this formula does not include the variation in the resistance values of the external resistors.
If accurate LED current is required, high-precision resistors (with a variation of 1% or less, for instance) may be
required.
The LED brightness is adjusted by a serial signal to the BRGT pin.
Shutdown mode
The LC410591FN enters a shutdown mode when the low level is applied to the BRGT pin for 22ms or longer. In the
shutdown mode, the LEDs turn off, and the supply current is reduced to 1µA or less.
Soft start
The LC410591FN performs a soft start to prevent rush current, and then 100% current flows to the LEDs. A rush
current is generated if the charge pump is activated when the flying capacitor is discharged. If the impedance of the
capacitor is low, an excessive current will flow in from the battery. Soft start is performed to reduce the stress on the
battery and external components. During the soft start, the resistance of the switch connected to the flying capacitor and
output smoothing capacitor is adjusted to prevent a rush current.
Brightness adjustment
LED brightness can be adjusted by controlling the current to the LED with the PWM signal supplied to the BRGT pin.
The average current flowing to the LEDs depends on the PWM signal.
[LED average current=ILED×Duty ratio] …(Fig. 2)
The current flowing to the LED (average value) changes in a nearly linear fashion with respect to the duty ratio of the
PWM signal input to the BRGT pin. …(Fig. 3)
The upper limit of the PWM signal frequency is 50kHz.
Fix the BRGT signal to the low level for at least 22ms from power supply (VIN) rising.…(Fig. 4)
T
ILED - BRGT Duty
70
t
LED current
VIN=3.6V,Rset=3.3kΩ
BRGT=1kHz,4LEDs
60
ILED
(Fig. 2)
Frequency=1/T
22ms or longer
ILED - mA
50
Duty ratio=t/T
40
30
20
10
VIN
0
0
BRGT
20
40
60
BRGT Duty - %
(Fig. 4)
80
100
ILC01771
(Fig. 3)
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Selection of external capacitors
Low ESR capacitors are recommended for the input bypass capacitor, output smoothing capacitor, and charge pump
flying capacitor. Also, ceramic capacitors are recommended for their low fluctuations due to temperature (such as X5R
or X7R).
Adding LEDs for driving
Shown in Figures 5 and 6 are sample circuit diagrams illustrating the use of output voltage (VCP) of this IC when an
LED is added. Note that the IC may not be able to conform to its specifications if the total LED current exceeds 105mA.
To limit the amount of current to the additional LED, or to control the on/off switching of the current, it is necessary to
connect a resistor or switch in series with the added LED.
VCP
2.2µF
2.2µF
VIN
1µF
1µF
LED_IN1
C1A
LED_IN2
C1B
LED_IN3
C2A
LED_IN4
C2B
GND
BRGT
1nF
VREF
ISET
ILC01772
(Fig. 5)
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The connection shown in the figure below is also possible.
VCP
2.2µF
2.2µF
VIN
1µF
1µF
LED_IN1
C1A
LED_IN2
C1B
LED_IN3
C2A
LED_IN4
C2B
GND
BRGT
1nF
VREF
ISET
ILC01773
(Fig.6)
However, in the case of the above connection, LED current differences due to the characteristic differences of the LEDs
connected to the same LED_IN by the cathode (Fig. 7) are not adjusted.
VCP
LED_IN1
ILC01774
(Fig.7)
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