CATALYST CAT4139

CAT4139
22V High Current Boost White LED Driver
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DESCRIPTION
Switch Current Limit 750mA
Drives LED strings up to 22V
Up to 87% Efficiency
Low Quiescent Ground Current 0.6mA
1MHz Fixed Frequency Low noise Operation
Soft start “in-rush” current limiting
Shutdown current less than 1μA
Open LED Overvoltage Protection
Automatic Shutdown at 1.9V (UVLO)
Thermal overload protection
TSOT-23 5-Lead (1mm max height)
The CAT4139 is a DC/DC step-up converter that
delivers an accurate constant current ideal for driving
LEDs. Operation at a fixed switching frequency of
1MHz allows the device to be used with small value
external ceramic capacitors and inductor. LEDs
connected in series are driven with a regulated
current set by the external resistor R1. The CAT4139
is ideal for driving parallel strings of up to five white
LEDs in series or up to 22V.
LED dimming can be done by using a DC voltage, a
logic signal, or a pulse width modulation (PWM)
signal. The shutdown input pin allows the device to be
placed in power-down mode with “zero” quiescent
current.
APPLICATIONS
„ GPS Navigation Systems
„ Portable Media Players
„ Handheld Devices
In addition to thermal protection and overload current
limiting, the device also enters a very low power
operating mode during “Open LED” fault conditions.
The device is housed in a low profile (1mm max
height) 5-lead TSOT-23 package for space critical
applications.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
Package
Quantity Package
per Reel Marking
CAT4139TD-GT3 TSOT23-5*
3000
TP
* NiPdAu Plated Finish, RoHS compliant
For Ordering Information details, see page 12.
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
PIN CONFIGURATION
TSOT-23 5-Lead
5V
SW
1
GND
2
FB
3
5
L
VIN
VIN
D
C2
1µF
35V
SW
VIN
CAT4139
SHDN
OFF ON
Top View
9 strings at
20mA
22µH
C1
4.7µF
4
VOUT
SHDN
GND
FB
R2
(300mV)
1kΩ
IOUT
180mA
R1
1.62Ω
L: Sumida CDRH6D28-220
D: Central CMSH1-40 (rated 40V)
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CAT4139
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameters
VIN, FB Voltage
¯¯¯¯¯ Voltage
SHDN
SW Voltage
Storage Temperature Range
Junction Temperature Range
Lead Temperature
Ratings
-0.3 to +7
-0.3 to +7
-0.3 to 40
-65 to +160
-40 to +150
300
Units
V
V
V
ºC
ºC
ºC
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Typical application circuit with external components are shown on page 1.
Parameters
VIN
SW pin voltage
Ambient Temperature Range (1)
Range
up to 5.5
0 to 22
-40 to +85
Units
V
V
ºC
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 3.6V, ambient temperature of 25ºC (over recommended operating conditions unless specified otherwise).
Symbol
IQ
Parameter
Operating Current
Test Conditions
Typ
Max
Units
VFB = 0.2V
VFB = 0.4V (not switching)
0.6
0.1
1.5
0.6
mA
0.1
1
µA
300
315
mV
1
µA
ISD
Shutdown Current
VSHDN
¯¯¯¯¯ = 0V
VFB
FB Pin Voltage
9 x 3 LEDs, IOUT = 180mA
IFB
FB pin input leakage
ILED
Programmed LED Current
R1 = 10Ω
R1 = 3Ω
Min
285
28.5
30
100
31.5
0.8
0.7
1.5
0.4
V
V
0.8
1.0
1.3
MHz
mA
FSW
¯¯¯¯¯ Logic High
SHDN
¯¯¯¯¯ Logic Low
SHDN
Switching Frequency
ILIM
Switch Current Limit
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 5V
RSW
Switch “On” Resistance
ISW = 100mA
ILEAK
Switch Leakage Current
Switch Off, VSW = 5V
TSD
Thermal Shutdown
150
ºC
THYST
Thermal Hysteresis
20
ºC
1.9
V
24
V
29
V
92
16
%
VIH
VIL
VUVLO
VOV-DET
Enable Threshold Level
Shutdown Threshold Level
600
750
Under-voltage lock out (UVLO)
Threshold
Over-voltage detection threshold
VOCL
Output Clamp voltage
DC
Maximum duty cycle
Minimum duty cycle
23
“Open LED”
mA
1.0
2.0
Ω
1
5
µA
Notes:
(1) TSOT23-5 package thermal resistance θJA = 135°C/W when mounted on board over a ground plane.
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CAT4139
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 5.0V, IOUT = 180mA, TAMB = 25ºC, with typical application circuit unless otherwise specified.
Quiescent Current vs. VIN (Switching)
2.0
200
QUIESCENT CURRENT [mA]
QUIESCENT CURRENT [μA] .
Quiescent Current vs. VIN (Not Switching)
VFB = 0.4V
150
100
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
50
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
3.0
5.5
FB Pin Voltage vs. Temperature
4.5
5.0
5.5
FB Pin Voltage vs. Output Current
303
310
302
FB PIN VOLTAGE [mV]
FB PIN VOLTAGE [mV]
4.0
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
301
300
299
298
297
305
300
295
290
-50
0
50
100
150
80
TEMPERATURE [ºC]
100 120 140 160 180 200
OUTPUT CURRENT [mA]
Switching Frequency vs. Supply Voltage
Switch ON Resistance vs. Input Voltage
2.0
1.2
SWITCH RESISTANCE [Ω]
SWITCHING FREQUENCY [MHz]
3.5
1.1
1.0
0.9
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0.8
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
3.0
5.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
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CAT4139
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 5.0V, IOUT = 180mA, TAMB = 25ºC, with typical application circuit unless otherwise specified.
Output Current Regulation
Output Current vs. Input Voltage
2.0
200
IOUT VARIATION [%]
LED CURRENT [mA]
1.5
180
160
140
120
100
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
4.5
5.5
4.9
5.1
5.3
5.5
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
Efficiency vs. Output Current
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
95
95
90
90
EFFICIENCY [%]
EFFICIENCY [%]
4.7
85
80
75
IOUT = 120mA
85
IOUT = 180mA
80
75
80
100 120 140 160 180 200
OUTPUT CURRENT [mA]
4.5
Power-up at 180mA
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4.7
4.9
5.1
5.3
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
5.5
Switching Waveform
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CAT4139
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 5.0V, IOUT = 180mA, TAMB = 25ºC, with typical application circuit unless otherwise specified.
Maximum Output Current
Shutdown Voltage
1.0
SHUTDOWN VOLTAGE [V]
MAX OUTPUT CURRENT [mA]
300
250
VOUT = 9V
200
150
100
VOUT = 14V
50
-40°C
-25°C
0.8
0.6
125°C
0.4
85°C
0.2
0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
3.0
5.5
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
Switch Current Limit
SWITCH CURRENT LIMIT [mA]
900
VOUT = 9V
850
800
VOUT = 12V
750
700
650
600
4.5
4.7
4.9
5.1
5.3
5.5
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
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CAT4139
PIN DESCRIPTION
VIN is the supply input for the internal logic. The
device is compatible with supply voltages down to
2.8V and up to 5.5V. It is recommended that a small
bypass ceramic capacitor (4.7μF) be placed between
the VIN and GND pins near the device. If the supply
voltage drops below 1.9V, the device stops switching.
SW pin is connected to the drain of the internal CMOS
power switch of the boost converter. The inductor and
the Schottky diode anode should be connected to the
SW pin. Traces going to the SW pin should be as
short as possible with minimum loop area. An overvoltage detection circuit is connected to the SW pin.
When the voltage reaches 24V, the device enters a
low power operating mode preventing the SW voltage
from exceeding the maximum rating.
¯¯¯¯¯ is the shutdown logic input. When the pin is
SHDN
tied to a voltage lower than 0.4V, the device is in
shutdown mode, drawing nearly zero current. When
the pin is connected to a voltage higher than 1.5V, the
device is enabled.
FB feedback pin is regulated at 0.3V. A resistor connected between the FB pin and ground sets the LED
current according to the formula:
GND is the ground reference pin. This pin should be
connected directly to the ground plane on the PCB.
ILED = 0.3V / R1
The lower LED cathode is connected to the FB pin.
Pin #
Name
Function
1
SW
2
GND
Ground pin. Connect the pin to the ground plane.
3
FB
Feedback pin. Connect to the last LED cathode.
4
¯¯¯¯¯
SHDN
5
VIN
Switch pin. This is the drain of the internal power switch.
Shutdown pin (Logic Low). Set high to enable the driver.
Power Supply input.
SIMPLIFIED BLOCK DIAGRAM
VOUT
VIN
SW
C1
C2
1MHz
Oscillator
Ref
300mV
Over Voltage
Protection
–
+
PWM
&
Logic
+
–
ILED
RS
GND
Current
Sense
–
SHDN
Thermal
Shutdown
& UVLO
+
VIN
Driver
FB
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CAT4139
DEVICE OPERATION
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The CAT4139 is a fixed frequency (1MHz), low noise,
inductive boost converter that provides a constant
current with excellent line and load regulation. The
device uses a high-voltage CMOS power switch
between the SW pin and ground to energize the
inductor. When the switch is turned off, the stored
energy in the inductor is released into the load via the
Schottky diode.
EXTERNAL COMPONENT SELECTION
CAPACITORS
The CAT4139 only requires small ceramic capacitors
of 4.7μF on the input and 1µF on the output. Under
normal condition, a 4.7µF input capacitor is sufficient.
For applications with higher output power, a larger
input capacitor of 10µF may be appropriate. X5R and
X7R capacitor types are ideal due to their stability
across temperature range.
The on/off duty cycle of the power switch is internally
adjusted and controlled to maintain a constant
regulated voltage of 0.3V across the feedback resistor
connected to the feedback pin (FB). The value of the
resistor sets the LED current accordingly (0.3V/R1).
Inductor
A 22µH inductor is recommended for most of the
CAT4139 applications. In cases where the efficiency is
critical, inductances with lower series resistance are
preferred. Inductors with current rating of 800mA or
higher are recommended for most applications.
Sumida CDRH6D28-220 22µH inductor has a rated
current of 1.2A and a series resistance (D.C.R.) of
128mΩ typical.
During the initial power-up stage, the duty cycle of the
internal power switch is limited to prevent excessive
in-rush currents and thereby provide a “soft-start”
mode of operation.
In the event of an “Open LED” fault condition, where the
feedback control loop becomes open, the output voltage
will continue to increase. Once this voltage exceeds 24V,
an internal protection circuit will become active and place
the device into a very low power safe operating mode.
Schottky Diode
The current rating of the Schottky diode must exceed
the peak current flowing through it. The Schottky diode
performance is rated in terms of its forward voltage at
a given current. In order to achieve the best efficiency,
this forward voltage should be as low as possible. The
response time is also critical since the driver is
operating at 1MHz. Central Semiconductor Schottky
rectifier CMSH1-40 (1A rated) is recommended for
most applications.
Thermal overload protection circuitry has been
included to prevent the device from operating at
unsafe junction temperatures above 150ºC. In the
event of a thermal overload condition the device will
automatically shutdown and wait till the junction
temperatures cools to 130ºC before normal operation
is resumed.
LED Current Setting
The LED current is set by the external resistor R1
connected between the feedback pin (FB) and ground.
The formula below gives the relationship between the
resistor and the current:
R1 = 0.3V / LED current
Table 1. Resistor R1 and LED Current
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LED current (mA)
R1 [Ω]
20
15
25
12
30
10
100
3
300
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CAT4139
OPEN LED PROTECTION
In the event of an “Open LED” fault condition, the
CAT4139 will continue to boost the output voltage
with maximum power until the output voltage
reaches approximately 24V. Once the output
exceeds this level, the internal circuitry immediately
places the device into a very low power mode
where the total input power is limited to about 6mW
(about 1.6mA input current with a 3.6V supply). The
SW pin clamps at a voltage below its maximum
rating of 40V. There is no need to use an external
zener diode between VOUT and the FB pin. A 35V
rated C2 capacitor is required to prevent any
overvoltage damage in the open LED condition.
Open LED Disconnect and Reconnect
Open LED Protection Circuit
Open LED Disconnect
Schottky 40V
(Central CMSH05-4)
L
VIN
D
VOUT
22µH
C1
C2
4.7µF
1µF
SW
VIN
CAT4139
OFF ON
SHDN
FB
R1
GND
15Ω
Open LED Output Voltage
Open LED Supply Current
35
OUTPUT VOLTAGE [V]
INPUT CURRENT [mA]
2.5
2.0
1.5
30
25
20
15
1.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
3.0
5.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
INPUT VOLTAGE [V]
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CAT4139
DIMMING CONTROL
Filtered PWM Signal
A filtered PWM signal used as a variable DC voltage
can control the LED current. Figure 2 shows the PWM
control circuitry connected to the CAT4139 FB pin.
The PWM signal has a voltage swing of 0V to 2.5V.
The LED current can be dimmed within a range from
0mA to 20mA. The PWM signal frequency can vary
from very low frequency and up to 100kHz.
There are several methods available to control the
LED brightness.
¯¯¯¯¯ Pin
PWM signal on the SHDN
LED brightness dimming can be done by applying a
¯¯¯¯¯ input. The LED current is
PWM signal to the SHDN
repetitively turned on and off, so that the average
current is proportional to the duty cycle. A 100% duty
¯¯¯¯¯ always high, corresponds to the
cycle, with SHDN
LEDs at nominal current. Figure 1 shows a 1kHz
¯¯¯¯¯ pin.
signal with a 50% duty cycle applied to the SHDN
The recommended PWM frequency range is from 100Hz
to 2kHz.
VIN
SW
CAT4139
SHDN
GND
RA
3.73kΩ
PWM 2.5V
Signal 0V
LED
Current
FB
VFB = 300mV
VIN
RB
3.1kΩ
C3
0.22µF
R2
1kΩ
R1
15Ω
Figure 2. Circuit for Filtered PWM Signal
A PWM signal at 0V DC, or a 0% duty cycle, results
in a max LED current of about 22mA. A PWM signal
with a 93% duty cycle or more, results in an LED
current of 0mA.
25
LED CURRENT [mA]
Figure 1. Switching Waveform
¯¯¯¯¯
with 1kHz PWM on SHDN
20
15
10
5
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
PWM DUTY CYCLE [%]
Figure 3. Filtered PWM Dimming [0V to 2.5V]
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CAT4139
BOARD LAYOUT
The CAT4139 is a high-frequency switching regulator.
The traces that carry the high-frequency switching
current have to be carefully laid out on the board in
order to minimize EMI, ripple and noise in general.
The thicker lines on Figure 4 show the switching
current path. All these traces have to be short and
wide enough to minimize the parasitic inductance and
resistance. The loop shown on Figure 4 corresponds
to the current path when the CAT4139 internal switch
is closed. On Figure 5 is shown the current loop, when
the CAT4139 switch is open. Both loop areas should
be as small as possible.
L
D
Capacitor C1 has to be placed as close as possible to
the VIN pin and GND. The capacitor C2 has to be
connected separately to the top LED anode. A ground
plane under the CAT4139 allows for direct connection
of the capacitors to ground. The resistor R1 must be
connected directly to the GND pin of the CAT4139 and
not shared with the switching current loops and any
other components.
VOUT
L
VIN
D
VOUT
VIN
SW
SW
VIN
VIN
CAT4139
SHDN
Switch
Closed
FB
SHDN
C2
C1
Switch
Open
CAT4139
R1
C2
C1
GND
FB
R1
GND
Figure 4. Closed-switch Current Loop
Figure 5. Open-switch Current Loop
Figure 6. Recommended PCB Layout
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CAT4139
PACKAGE OUTLINES DRAWING
(1)(2)
TSOT-23 5-Lead (TD)
SYMBOL
D
MIN
NOM
MAX
A1
0.01
0.05
0.10
A2
0.80
0.87
0.90
b
0.30
c
0.12
0.15
0.20
A
e
E1
E
1.00
0.45
D
2.90 BSC
E
2.80 BSC
E1
1.60 BSC
e
0.95 TYP
L
0.30
0.40
L1
0.60 REF
L2
0.25 BSC
θ
0º
0.50
8º
TOP VIEW
A2 A
b
θ
L
A1
c
L2
L1
SIDE VIEW
END VIEW
Notes:
(1) All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles in degrees.
(2) Complies with JEDEC standard MO-193.
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CAT4139
EXAMPLE OF ORDERING INFORMATION 1
Prefix
CAT
Device #
Suffix
4139
TD
–
Product Number
4139
Optional
Company ID
G
Lead Finish
G: NiPdAu
T3
Tape & Reel
T: Tape & Reel
3: 3000/Reel
Package
TD: TSOT-23
SERIES LED DRIVERS
Part Number
Description
CAT4137
CMOS Boost Converter – White LED Driver
CAT4237
High Voltage CMOS Boost White LED Driver
CAT4238
High Efficiency 10 LED Boost Converter
CAT4139
22V High Current Boost White LED Driver
CAT4240
6 Watt Boost LED Driver
Notes:
(1) All packages are RoHS-compliant (Lead-free, Halogen-free).
(2) The standard lead finish is NiPdAu.
(3) The device used in the above example is a CAT4139–GT3 (TSOT-23, NiPdAu, Tape & Reel).
(4) For additional package and temperature options, please contact your nearest Catalyst Semiconductor Sales office.
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REVISION HISTORY
Date
11/06/2007
Rev.
A
Reason
Initial Issue
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Document No: MD-5032
Revision:
A
Issue date:
11/06/07