Demo Guide

IS32LT3174 SINGLE CHANNEL LINEAR LED DRIVER
WITH FADE IN/FADE OUT
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
The IS32LT3174 is a linear programmable current
regulator consisting of one output channel capable of
up to 200mA. It features an ON/OFF input pin to toggle
the channel between the OFF condition and the source
condition.
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The device integrates 63 steps fade in and fade out
algorithm (Gamma correction) which causes the output
LED current to gradually ramp up to the full source
value after the channel’s control pin is pulsed. The
same controller causes the LED current to gradually
ramp down to zero if the channel’s input control pin is
pulsed while the output channel is on.
FEATURES
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Output current can source up to 200mA
Independent debounced ON/OFF control for
channel
Programmable current via a single external
resistor
Programmable fade in, fade out via external
resistor
- Pull down resistor value sets fade speed
- Gamma corrected fade in/out algorithm
Fault protection:
- LED string shorted to GND
- Over temperature
SOP-8-EP packages
Automotive grade - AEC-Q100 (pending)
Operating temperature range from -40°C ~ +125°C
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
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PROCEDURE
The IS32LT3174 evaluation board is fully assembled
and tested. Follow the steps listed below to verify
board operation.
Caution: Do not turn on the power supply until all connections
are completed.
1)
Connect the ground terminal of the power supply
to the GND and the positive terminal to the VCC.
Note: The VCC supply should be set close to the
IS32LT3174 minimal headroom voltage of 0.5V (VCC –
Voutx) for best thermal performance. The board can be
operated with a larger headroom voltage as long as the
increase in package temperature is monitored. Exceeding
the device package temperature specification will cause
the device to enter thermal protection mode.
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≤ 45V power supply
Caution: Do not exceed the conditions listed above, otherwise
the board will be damaged.
QUICK START
Figure 1: Photo of IS32LT3174 Evaluation Board
12V,1A DC power supply
The fade time is adjusted by the variable resistor
(RW1). Turn RW1 counter clockwise to decrease
fade time, and clockwise to increase fade time.
Once the desired fade time is set, measure the
resistor value across TP1 and GND. Use this
measured resistor value to replace the variable
resistor RW1 and R3 (see schematic Figure 2).
The output current is adjusted by the variable
resistor (RW2). Turn RW2 counter clockwise to
decrease the output current, and clockwise to
increase the output current. The test point TP2
can be used to detect the resistor value at the
ISET pin. The final resistance can be measured
with an ohm meter across TP2 and GND pins.
Use this measured resistor value to replace the
variable resistor RW2 and R4 (see schematic
Figure 2).
Momentary contact buttons (K1) are used to
enable/disable the Out LED channel. Press K1 to
enable the onboard LED string for channel 1.
JP1 is used to connect the IS32LT3174 Out to the
onboard LED string (LED1, LED3 and LED5). Use
one of the green terminal blocks to connect an
external LED string. Remove the jumper header
(JP1) to disable the onboard LED string.
Note: Connecting an external LED string without
removing the onboard string jumper header will drive both
onboard and external LED strings in parallel resulting in
lower current drive to both strings.
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The on board LED string size can be adjusted
from 1 to 3 LEDs by using jumper headers (JP1,
JP3, JP5). Connecting the header to pins 2-3
disables the corresponding LED, ie JP3 pins 2-3
disables LED5. To enable all the LEDs, connect
all jumper to pins 1-2.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part No.
Temperature Range
Package
IS32LT3174-GRLA3-EB
-40°C ~ +125°C (Automotive)
SOP-8-EP, Lead-free
Table 1: Ordering Information
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact ISSI’s analog marketing team at
[email protected] or (408) 969-6600.
EVALUATION BOARD OPERATION
IS32LT3174 evaluation board drives one string of
WLEDs. There are two variable resistors used for
adjusting the fade time (RW1), LED current (RW2).
THERMAL ROLLOFF
SETTING THE FADE TIME
The fade time, either in or out, is the same, and is set
by a single external programming resistor (RTSET). The
fade time is programmable by Equation (1):
t  RTSET  2.5s
(1)
For example, RTSET=100kΩ, fade time is about 0.25s.
Note: In order to get the optimized effect, the recommended
fading time is between 1.5s (RTSET=600kΩ) and 0.25s
(RTSET=100kΩ).
If the TSET pin is tied directly to GND, the fade in/out
function is canceled and the ramp time is about 73µs,
or ‘instant on’. However, the debounce feature of the
ENx pin is not disabled.
OUTPUT CURRENT SETTING
A single programming resistor (RISET) controls the
maximum output current. The programming resistor
may be computed using the following Equation:
RISET 
The device is protected from an output over current
condition caused by an accidental short circuit of the
ISET pin, by internally limiting the maximum current in
the event of an ISET short circuit to 260mA.
2000
(10kΩ≤RISET≤100kΩ)
I SET
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The output current will be equal to the set value so
long as the die temperature of the IC remains below
125°C (Typical). If the die temperature exceeds this
threshold, the output current of the device will begin to
reduce at a rate of 3%/°C.
The roll off slope is related to ISET value. When
ISET=20mA, the roll off slope is about 3.7%. When
ISET=200mA, the roll off slope is about 2.2%
FAULT DETECTION
An output shorted to GND fault is detected if the output
voltage on a channel drops below the low voltage
threshold VSCD and remains below the threshold for tFD.
The short condition will reduce its output current to
20% of ISET.
When short condition is removed, output current will
recover to original value.
When output current is larger than limit value, about
260mA, the output current will be clamped. When the
open fault condition is recovered, there will be a large
current pulse about 10µs.
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GND OUT1
2
VCC
1 GND
2
1
VCC
C6
47uF/63V
VCC
U1
6
C3
C4
C5
1uF
1uF
0.1uF
JP1 Close =Internal LED
JP1 JP1 Open =External LED
VCC
OUT
OUT1
K1
NC
R1
0R
8
7
C1
4
5
EN
LED1
NC
NC
1
2
R3
100K
R4
10K
RW1
1
TSET
GND
3
2
ISET
3
LED3
IS32LT3174
0~500K
RW2
JP3
1
TP1
2
LED5
0~100K
3
JP5
TP2
Figure 2: IS32LT3174 Application Schematic
BILL OF MATERIALS
Name
Symbol
LED Driver
U1
Resistor
Description
Qty
Supplier
Part No.
LED Driver
1
ISSI
IS32LT3174
R3
RES,100k,1/8W,±1%,SMD
1
YAGEO
RC1206FR-07100KL
Resistor
R4
RES,10k,1/8W,±1%,SMD
1
YAGEO
RC1206FR-0710KL
Resistor
R1
RES,0ohm,1/16W,±5%,SMD
1
YAGEO
RL0603JR-0700RL
Variable
Resistor
RW1
RES,0~500K
1
Variable
Resistor
RW2
RES,0~100K
1
Capacitor
C6
CAP,47µF,63V,±20%,SMD
1
Capacitor
C5
CAP,0.1µF,50V,±10%,SMD
1
YAGEO
CC0603JKX7R9BB104
Capacitor
C3,C4
CAP, 1µF,50V,±10%,SMD
2
YAGEO
CC0805JKX7R9BB105
Button
K1
Momentary Button SMD
1
Terminal blocks
OUT1
green terminal blocks
1
Bill of materials, refer to Figure 2 above.
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Figure 3: Board Component Placement Guide - Top Layer
Figure 4: Board PCB Layout - Top Layer
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Figure 5: Board Component Placement Guide - Bottom Layer
Figure 6: Board PCB Layout - Bottom Layer
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