MAXIM MAX16839ASA+

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High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
The MAX16839 programmable current regulator operates
from a 5V to 40V input voltage range and features an
open-drain, constant-current sink output capable of sinking up to 100mA. The MAX16839 is well suited for automotive applications and other applications that require a
general-purpose linear LED driver. The device directly
withstands automotive load dump events of up to 45V.
An onboard pass element minimizes external component
count while providing Q5% output current accuracy. The
MAX16839 includes a dimming input that controls the
duty cycle of the output current, allowing a wide LED
dimming range. In addition, the dimming input functions
as an on/off control of the output current. In multiple LED
string applications, the dimming input synchronizes the
LED current-sink turn-on, ensuring simultaneous brightness in LED strings.
Additional features include thermal and open-LED protection and an open-LED fault-detection output. In
multiple LED string applications where all FLTS pins are
connected together, an open-LED detection in one LED
string turns off all the strings simultaneously. Open-LED
protection also features fault memory, to avoid LED flashing during subsequent power-up cycles.
The MAX16839 is available in thermally enhanced, 6–pin
TDFN-EP and 8-pin SO-EP packages and is specified
over the -40NC to +125NC automotive temperature range.
Features
S 5V to 40V Operating Range
S Integrated 2I Open-Drain Pass Transistor
S 15mA to 100mA Programmable LED Current
S PWM Dimming
S Open-LED Fault Detection
S Open-LED Fault Event Status Memory
S LED Open-Fault Detect Latches Off Multiple LED
Strings
S Multichip Synchronized LED Current Sink
S ±5% LED Current Accuracy
S -40NC to +125NC Operating Temperature Range
S Thermal Protection
S Undervoltage Lockout
S 6-Pin TDFN-EP and 8-Pin SO-EP Packages
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX16839ATT+
-40NC to +125NC
6 TDFN-EP*
MAX16839ASA+
-40NC to +125NC
8 SO-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Typical Application Circuit
Applications
Automotive Exterior: Turn Signal Light, Brake
Light, Tail and Marker Lights
VBAT
VIN = 5V TO 40V
Automotive Interior: Cluster and Warning Lights,
Dome and Map Lights
Truck, Train, Airplane, and Emergency Car LED
Lighting
General Lighting: Signage, LED Lamps
PIN-PACKAGE
REVERSE
PROTECTION DIODE
ILED = 100mA
CIN = 0.01FF
LEDs
IN
DIM
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
SINK
MAX16839
FLTS
CFLTS = 0.1FF
CS
GND
RCS = 2I
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MAX16839
General Description
MAX16839
High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Voltages are specified with respect to GND.)
IN, SINK..................................................................-0.3V to +45V
FLTS.......................................................................-0.3V to +18V
DIM...........................................................................-0.3V to +6V
CS..........................................................................-0.3V to +0.5V
Continuous Current into SINK and CS..............................120mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC)
6-Pin TDFN (derate 23.8mW/NC above +70NC)......1904.8mW
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC) (Note 1)....9NC/W
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA) (Note 1)... 42NC/W
8-Pin SO (derate 18.9mW/NC above +70NC)...........1509.4mW
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC) (Note 1)....5NC/W
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal
Resistance (BJA) (Note 1).............................................53NC/W
Operating Temperature Range......................... -40NC to +125NC
Junction Temperature......................................................+150NC
Storage Temperature Range............................. -65NC to +150NC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................+300NC
Soldering Temperature (reflow).......................................+260NC
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer
board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to http://www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN = 12V, VFLTS = 0V, RCS = 4.07I, VGND = 0V, DIM = unconnected, CIN = 0.1FF (Note 2), TJ = TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Supply Voltage Range
VIN
Quiescent Current
IIN
Undervoltage Lockout
VUVLO
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
5
0.25
VIN rising
UVLO Hysteresis
MAX
UNITS
40
V
0.6
mA
3.6
V
0.3
V
CS REGULATOR
TA = +25NC
CS Voltage Accuracy
VCS
CS Load Regulation
Internal Switch On-Resistance
RDS_ON
-40NC P TA P +125NC, 0.9V P VSINK P 5.5V
(Note 4)
195.5
203
193
210.5
213
mV
20mA P ISINK P 100mA
40
(Note 5)
2
4
I
30% of VIN rising edge to 50% of ISINK,
VDIM = 2.1V (Notes 6, 7)
4
9
Fs
VDIM rising edge to 50% of ISINK
2.3
5.5
Fs
VDIM falling edge to 50% of ISINK
1.3
3.5
Fs
FV/mA
LED CURRENT TRANSIENT RESPONSE
LED Current Turn-On Delay
tDIN
LED Current Turn-On Delay
Relative to DIM
tDDIN
LED Current Turn-Off Delay
Relative to DIM
LED Current Rise Time
tr
10% of ISINK to 90% of ISINK
2.5
5.5
Fs
LED Current Fall Time
tf
90% of ISINK to 10% of ISINK
2.5
6
Fs
7.38
7.75
FAULT EVENT STATUS MEMORY
FLTS Activation Threshold
VINTH
VIN rising, VCS = 0V
7
FLTS Activation Hysteresis
20
V
mV
LED Open Threshold
VCSO
25
30
35
mV
LED Open Blanking
TB
14
25
50
Fs
12
15
18
V
Fault Voltage
VFLTS
VIN = 40V, VCS = 0V, CFLTS = 0.1FF
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High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
(VIN = 12V, VFLTS = 0V, RCS = 4.07I, VGND = 0V, DIM = unconnected, CIN = 0.1FF (Note 2), TJ = TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
FLTS Charge Current
SYMBOL
MIN
TYP
VCS P 25mV
0.65
VFLTS = 0.5V
2.25
VFLTH
0.95
VIH
2.1
ICFLTS
FLTS Discharge Current
FLTS Threshold To Turn Off LED
Current Sink
DIM LOGIC
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
CONDITIONS
MAX
UNITS
2.8
4.8
mA
5
7.25
FA
1.3
1.65
V
V
VIL
DIM Voltage Logic Hysteresis
0.8
V
0.15
VDIM_HYS
DIM Pullup Current
VDIM = 0V
DIM Pulldown Current
VDIM = 0.8V, VIN = 2.4V
DIM Pulse Width
V
10
30
60
FA
0.385
1
1.5
mA
10
kHz
70
DIM Frequency
Fs
fDIM
LEAKAGE CURRENTS
SINK Leakage Current
VSINK = 40V, VDIM = 0V
1
FA
FLTS Leakage Current
VFLTS = 8V, VIN = 0V
1
FA
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
Temperature rising
160
NC
15
NC
A 51I resistor is connected between SINK and a 6.5V supply to reduce power dissipation during the factory test.
All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25NC. Limits over temperature are guaranteed by design.
Guaranteed by design and not production tested.
Internal switch resistance is measured with ISINK = 0.95 x ISINK0 (ISINK0 is ISINK at VSINK = 0.9V).
Supply turn-on delay will be measured by rising supply in 6Fs from GND to 12V, and measurement starts when VIN = 4V
(typical UVLO).
Note 7: DIM is kept high to avoid delay due to high capacitance from test setup. In applications, a 30FA pullup current charges
parasitic capacitance at DIM with negligible delay. Ensure that unnecessary capacitance is not added at DIM during the
PCB layout.
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
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MAX16839
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VIN = 12V, RCS = 4.07I from CS to GND, CFLTS = 0.1FF, CIN = 0.1FF, DIM input unconnected, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at TA = +25NC.)
OUTPUT CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
16.6
16.5
16.4
16.3
49.7
98.6
49.6
49.5
49.4
49.3
MAX16839 toc01c
49.8
ILOAD = 100mA
98.8
98.4
98.2
98.0
97.8
97.6
16.2
49.2
97.4
16.1
49.1
97.2
16.0
49.0
97.0
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
TEMPERATURE (NC)
TEMPERATURE (NC)
TEMPERATURE (NC)
100
203.0
202.5
202.0
201.5
201.0
2.8
VIN = 12V
2.6
2.4
80
RDS(ON) (I)
203.5
RDS(ON) VS. TEMPERATURE
3.0
MAX16839 toc03
IILED = 100mA
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
204.0
MAX16839 toc02
VIN = 12V
204.5
120
MAX16839 toc04
OUTPUT CURRENT vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
VCS vs. OUTPUT CURRENT
205.0
VCS (mV)
OUTPUT CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
99.0
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
16.7
ILOAD = 50mA
49.9
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
16.8
MAX16839 toc01a
ILOAD = 16mA
16.9
50.0
MAX16839 toc01b
OUTPUT CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
17.0
IILED = 50mA
60
40
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
IILED = 15mA
20
1.2
200.5
1.0
0
200.0
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
VIN (V)
QUIESCENT CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
LED CURRENT RISE TIME
400
VIN = 12V
375
350
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
40
TEMPERATURE (NC)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
LED CURRENT FALL TIME
MAX16839 toc06
MAX16839 toc05
10
QUIESCENT CURRENT (FA)
MAX16839
High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
325
MAX16839 toc07
VDIM
2V/div
VDIM
2V/div
0V
0V
300
275
LED CURRENT
250
50mA/div
225
0
LED CURRENT
50mA/div
0
200
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
2Fs/div
2Fs/div
TEMPERATURE (NC)
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High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
FLTS DISCHARGE
LEAKAGE CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX16839 toc09
VIN IS TURNED OFF
VDIM
2V/div
50
VIN
5V/div
0V
0V
ILED
50mA/div
VFLTS
5V/div
0
0V
1s/div
20Fs/div
40
LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA)
MAX16839 toc08
MAX16839 toc10
LED CURRENT RISE/FALL TIMES
VIN = 0V
VFLTS = 8V
30
20
10
0
-10
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
TEMPERATURE (NC)
FAULT ACTIVATION THRESHOLD
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX16839 toc11
FAULT ACTIVATION THRESHOLD (V)
ILED RESPONSE TO SUPPLY CHOPPING
MAX16839 toc12
7.40
7.39
7.38
VIN
5V/div
7.37
7.36
7.35
7.34
ILED
20mA/div
7.33
7.32
0
7.31
7.30
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
4ms/div
TEMPERATURE (NC)
LED RISE TIME DELAY
(SUPPLY CHOPPING)
FAULT ACTIVATION THRESHOLD
AND OPEN-LED BLANKING
MAX16839 toc13
MAX16839 toc14
VIN
2V/div
VIN
5V/div
0V
ILED
20mA/div
VFLTS
2V/div
0
1Fs/div
0V
20Fs/div
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MAX16839
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN = 12V, RCS = 4.07I from CS to GND, CFLTS = 0.1FF, CIN = 0.1FF, DIM input unconnected, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at TA = +25NC.)
MAX16839
High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN = 12V, RCS = 4.07I from CS to GND, CFLTS = 0.1FF, CIN = 0.1FF, DIM input unconnected, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at TA = +25NC.)
FAULT INTEGRATION ON OPEN LED
(100Hz, 75% DUTY CYCLE AT DIM)
FAULT INTEGRATION ON OPEN LED
(100Hz, 50% DUTY CYCLE AT DIM)
FAULT INTEGRATION ON OPEN LED
WITH SUPPLY CHOPPING
MAX16839 toc15b
MAX16839 toc15a
MAX16839 toc16
100Hz AT DIM
VFLT
5V/div
VDIM
2V/div
VFLT
VCS
200mV/div
5V/div
VDIM
VIN
5V/div
2V/div
VFLTS
5V/div
500mA/div
ILED
500mA/div
ILED
100µs/div
4ms/div
200Fs/div
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
TDFN
SO
1
1
IN
2
2
DIM
Dimming Input. Drive DIM high or leave unconnected to turn on the LED current-sink driver.
Drive DIM low to turn off the LED current-sink driver. In multiple LED-string applications, connect
all DIM inputs together to synchronize the LED current-sink turn-on.
3
3
FLTS
LED Fault Memory. Connect a 0.1FF to 10FF capacitor from FLTS to ground. In multiple LEDstring applications, connect all FLTS pins together to have all strings latch off if one of them
opens (see Figure 2). Connect FLTS to ground to disable fault protection.
4
6
GND
Ground
5
7
CS
6
8
SINK
LED Driver Current-Sink Output
—
4, 5
N.C.
No Connection. Not internally connected.
—
—
EP
Positive Input Supply. Bypass with a 10nF (typ) capacitor to GND.
Current-Sense Input. Connect a current-sense resistor between CS and GND to program the
output current level.
Exposed Pad. Connect EP to a large-area contiguous copper ground plane for effective power
dissipation. Do not use as the only IC ground connection. EP must be connected to GND.
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High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
The MAX16839 programmable current regulator operates from a 5V to 40V input voltage range and features
an open-drain, constant current-sink output capable of
sinking up to 100mA. The MAX16839 directly withstands
automotive load-dump events of up to 45V.
A single resistor-programmable output current and onboard pass element minimize the number of external
components while providing Q5% output current accuracy.
The MAX16839 includes a dimming input that controls
the duty cycle of the output current, allowing a wide LED
dimming range to be implemented. In addition, the dimming input functions as an on/off control of the output
current. In multiple LED-string applications, the dimming
input synchronizes the LED current-sink turn-on, ensuring simultaneous brightness in LED strings.
IN
Additional features include thermal protection and an
open-LED detection output that can turn off multiple LED
strings simultaneously. See Figure 1.
Open-LED Detection and
Fault Event Status Memory
The MAX16839 has an integrated open-LED detection
that reduces external components required to implement this function. The following conditions enable the
open-LED detection feature:
U FLTS not connected to ground
U VIN > VINTH (7.38V) (typ)
U Thermal Shutdown Inactive
U VDIM = High
5V REG
SINK
5V
IREG
REFERENCE
GENERATOR
30µA
CS
DIM
IN
1mA
ENABLE
15V CLAMP
MAX16839
2.8mA
FAULT
THERMAL
SHDN
OPEN-LED
DETECT
FLTS
GND
Figure 1. Internal Block Diagram
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MAX16839
Detailed Description
MAX16839
High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
The MAX16839 detects an open-LED event when VCS
drops below 30mV for 25µs. When the fault condition
is detected, the LED driver is turned off, and a 2.8mA
current source charges the capacitor between FLTS
and ground, up to 15V or to VIN if VIN is less than 15V.
During subsequent power cycles, if the voltage on FLTS
is greater than 1.65V due to the charge retained in the
FLTS capacitor, the LED driver is turned off. This provides an open-LED fault-protection feature that can be
disabled by connecting FLTS to ground. In a multistring
application (Figure 2), where all FLTS pins are connected
together, a fault detected on one channel causes other
channels to turn off as well. The retention capability on
12V
the FLTS is dependent on the leakage current and the
value of the capacitor used. If the retention capability is
high, the fault condition could be retained or memorized
for a long period after the supply is turned off.
Thermal Protection
The MAX16839 enters thermal-shutdown mode in the
event of overheating. When the junction temperature
exceeds TJ = +160NC, the internal thermal-protection
circuit turns off the series pass element. The MAX16839
recovers from thermal-shutdown mode when the junction temperature drops to TJ = +145NC. FLTS does not
assert during an overheating event.
t
50mA
VIN
12V
VIN
UVLO
ILED
t
t
LEDGOOD (INTERNAL)
ILED
50mA
t
12V FLTS
t
t
2.5Fs
4Fs
VIN = 5V TO 40V
CIN =
0.01FF
LEDS
ILED
IN
FLTS
CS
GND
CIN =
0.01FF
LEDS
IN
DIM SIGNAL
DIM
SINK
MAX16839
RCS
CONNECT TO 5V
SUPPLY OR LEAVE
UNCONNECTED
DIM
FLTS SIGNAL
CFLTS =
0.1FF
SINK
ILED
MAX16839
FLTS
CS
GND
RCS
Figure 2. Multistring Application
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High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
FLTS Capacitor
If a fault condition is detected, a 2.8mA current source
charges CFLTS to memorize the fault condition and avoid
flashing during the subsequent power-up cycles. The
choice of the CFLTS is based on the following conditions:
U Fault hold time
dropout voltage of the regulator. If the device is operated below VIN(MIN), the output current may not meet the
full regulation specification (see the Typical Operating
Characteristics).
For applications that require more than 3 LEDs per string
and have slow supply rise time (> 14Fs), FLTS should, in
general, be connected to ground to avoid false triggering of the open-LED protection.
U Board leakage and FLTS leakage
U Input supply voltage as this affects the maximum
FLTS voltage
U The number of ICs connected together in case of a
multistring application
Use the following equation to calculate the FLTS capacitor (CFLTS):
I
×t
×N
C FLTS = FLTS FLTS
(VFLTS − VFLTH )
where IFLTS is the maximum leakage current through
FLTS, tFLTS is the desired fault retention period, VFLTS
is the typical voltage (minimum of 15V or the supply
voltage) to which CFLTS is charged during a fault event,
VFLTH is the minimum threshold to detect the fault memory as logic-high, and N is the number of devices in a
multistring application.
Programming the LED Current
The MAX16839 uses a sense resistor to program the
output current sink. To program the LED current, connect
a sense resistor from the current-sense input (CS) to
GND with short traces. The value of the sense resistor
for a given desired current is calculated with the following equation:
PWM Dimming
The MAX16839 includes a PWM dimming input (DIM)
to control the LED brightness. An application of up to a
10kHz signal is recommended at DIM for proper operation. DIM also functions as an active-high enable input.
Driving DIM low turns off the output. Driving DIM high or
leaving DIM unconnected turns on the output.
For VIN > undervoltage-lockout threshold, the MAX16839
activates a 30FA (typ) pullup current at DIM. When VIN <
undervoltage-lockout threshold, the MAX16839 activates
a 1mA pulldown current.
Supply Chopped Dimming
The MAX16839 can do efficient supply chopped dimming, as it is specially designed for very low startup
delay. The LED current is turned on in 4Fs (typ) after the
supply comes up. The LED current pulse-width modulates in phase with the supply voltage. Minimize the input
filter capacitor after the chopper circuit for fast rise and
fall times of the input supply.
Power Dissipation
The power dissipation (PD) of the MAX16839 is determined from the following equation:
PD = (VIN × IIN ) + (VIN − ∑VLED − VCS ) × (ILED × DUTY)
where:
V (V)
R CS (Ω) = CS
ILED (A)
VIN = supply voltage
IIN = supply current
where VCS is 203mV (typ) (see the Electrical
Characteristics table).
Input Voltage
For proper operation, the minimum input voltage must
always be:
VIN(MIN) = VCS(MAX) + VFT(MAX) + ∆VDO
where VCS(MAX) is the maximum voltage drop across the
sense resistor RCS, VFT(MAX) is the total forward voltage
of all series connected LEDs, and DVDO is the maximum
CVLED = total forward voltage for the LED string
ILED = LED current
VCS = 203mV drop across RCS
DUTY = PWM duty cycle
The MAX16839 thermal specifications are given according to the JEDEC-51 guidelines. Good mechanical/thermal design practices must be applied to help maintain
the device junction temperature below the absolute
maximum ratings at all times.
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MAX16839
Applications Information
MAX16839
High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
+
IN
1
DIM
2
FLTS
3
MAX16839
EP
6
SINK
5
CS
4
GND
IN
1
DIM
2
FLTS
3
N.C.
4
TDFN
MAX16839
EP
8
SINK
7
CS
6
GND
5
N.C.
SO
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS DMOS
+
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or
“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package
drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing
pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE
PACKAGE CODE
Document No.
6 TDFN-EP
T633+2
21-0137
8 SO-EP
S8E+12
21-0111
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High-Voltage, Linear High-Brightness LED
Driver with Open-LED Fault Detect
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
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7/9
Initial release
1
5/10
Changed one feature of IC; replaced TOC 15 with two TOCs
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