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DATA SHEET
AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
General Description
Features
The AAT3131 is a low noise, constant frequency charge
pump DC/DC converter that uses a dual mode load
switch (1X) and fractional (1.5X) conversion to maximize
efficiency for white LED applications. The device can be
used to produce current levels up to 20mA in three of its
outputs and 30mA in one of its outputs to drive LEDs
from a 2.7V to 5.5V input. Outputs may be operated
individually or paralleled for driving higher-current LEDs.
A low external parts count (two 1µF flying capacitors and
two small 1µF capacitors at VIN and OUT) makes the
AAT3131 ideally suited for small battery-powered applications.
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Skyworks' Simple Serial Control™ (S2Cwire™) interface
is used to enable, disable, and set the LED drive current
in two groups: the three 20mA outputs and the single
30mA output with multiple level logarithmic scales. The
AAT3131 has a thermal management system to protect
the device in the event of a short-circuit condition at the
output pin. Built-in soft-start circuitry prevents excessive
inrush current during start-up. A high charge pump
switching frequency enables the use of very small external capacitors. A low-current shutdown feature disconnects the load from VIN and reduces quiescent current to
less than 1µA. The AAT3131 is available in a Pb-free
12-pin TSOPJW12 package and is rated over the -40°C
to +85°C temperature range.
VIN Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
<1.0µA of Shutdown Current
1MHz Switching Frequency
White LED Backlighting
Fully Independent Display Lighting
Dual Mode 1X and 1.5X Charge Pump for Maximum
Efficiency
Drives Low-VF and High-VF Type LEDs
Up to Three 20mA Outputs
Single 30mA Output
Multi-Position Logarithmic Scale with Digital Control
Low Noise Constant Frequency Operation
Regulated Output Current
Automatic Soft Start
No Inductors
Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
12-Pin TSOPJW Package
Applications
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Color (RGB) Lighting
Programmable Current Source
White LED Backlighting
White Photo Flash for Digital Still Cameras
Typical Application
VIN
C1+
C1
1µF
VOUT
VBATTERY
CIN
1µF
COUT
1µF
C1C2+
AAT3131
C2
1µF
C2D1
D2
D3
D4
EN/SET
EN/SET
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
GND
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
Pin Descriptions
Pin #
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
C2+
OUT
C1C1+
D3
D2
D4
D1
EN/SET
IN
GND
C2-
Function
Flying capacitor 2 positive terminal. Connect a 1µF capacitor between C2+ and C2-.
Charge pump output. Requires 1µF capacitor connected between this pin and ground.
Flying capacitor 1 negative terminal.
Flying capacitor 1 positive terminal. Connect a 1µF capacitor between C1+ and C1-.
Current source output #3.
Current source output #2.
Current source output #4.
Current source output #1.
Control pin.
Input power supply. Requires 1µF capacitor connected between this pin and ground.
Ground.
Flying capacitor 2 negative terminal.
Pin Configuration
TSOPJW-12
(Top View)
C2+
OUT
C1C1+
D3
D2
2
1
12
2
11
3
10
4
9
5
8
6
7
C2GND
IN
EN/SET
D1
D4
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
Absolute Maximum Ratings1
Symbol
Description
VIN
VOUT
FB, VEN/SET
VEN/SET(MAX)
IOUT2
TJ
TLEAD
Input Voltage
Charge Pump Output
FB or EN/SET to GND Voltage
Maximum EN/SET to Input Voltage
Maximum DC Output Current
Operating Junction Temperature Range
Maximum Soldering Temperature (at leads, 10 sec.)
Value
Units
-0.3 to 6
-0.3 to 6
-0.3 to 6
VIN - 0.3
150
-40 to 150
300
V
V
V
V
mA
°C
°C
Value
Units
160
625
°C/W
mW
Thermal Information3
Symbol
qJA
PD
Description
Thermal Resistance
Maximum Power Dissipation4 (TA = 25°C)
1. Stresses above those listed in Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation at conditions other than the operating conditions
specified is not implied. Only one Absolute Maximum Rating should be applied at any one time.
2. Based on long-term current density limitation.
3. Mounted on an FR4 board.
4. Derate 6.25mW/°C above 25°C.
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
Electrical Characteristics1
VIN = 3.5V, CIN = COUT = C1 = C2 = 1.0µF; TA = -40 to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are TA = 25°C.
Symbol
Description
Input Power Supply
VIN
Operation Range
ICC
Operating Current
ISHDN
Shutdown Current
IDX
Maximum Output Current D1 to D3
IDX
Maximum Output Current D4
Current Matching Between Any
I(D-Match)
Two Outputs
hCP
Charge Pump Section Efficiency
Charge Pump Section
TSS
Soft-Start Time
FCLK
Clock Frequency
EN/SET
VEN(L)
Enable Threshold Low
VEN(H)
Enable Threshold High
TEN/SET LO
EN/SET Low Time
TEN/SET HI
Minimum EN/SET High Time
TOFF
EN/SET Off Timeout
Input Current
EN/SET Input Leakage
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
5.5
3.5
1.0
22
33
V
mA
µA
mA
mA
2.7
3.0 ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5, Active, No Load Current
EN = 0
3.0 ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5
3.0 ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5
1.8
18
27
20
30
VD1:D3 = 3.6, VIN = 3.3V
0.5
%
VIN = 3.5V, IOUT(TOTAL) = 90mA, Measured from
IN to OUT
93
%
200
1000
µs
kHz
0.5
VEN/SET < 0.5
VEN/SET > 1.4
VEN/SET < 0.5
1.4
0.3
75
50
-1
500
1
V
V
µs
ns
µs
µA
1. The AAT3131 is guaranteed to meet performance specifications over the -40 to +85°C operating temperature range and is assured by design, characterization, and correlation
with statistical process controls.
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
Typical Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted, VIN = 3.5V, CIN = COUT = C1 = C2 = 1µF, TA = 25°C.
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
IDIODE vs. Input Voltage
(4x20mA)
100
90
95
85
90
VDIODE = 3.3V
80
85
VDIODE = 3.4V
75
IDIODE (mA)
Efficiency (%)
(4x20mA)
80
75
VDIODE = 3.5V
70
65
VDIODE = 3.6V
60
65
55
50
45
40
3.1
3.3
3.5
3.7
3.9
4.1 4.3
4.5
4.7 4.9
5.1
2.7
2.9
3.1
3.3
3.5
Input Voltage (V)
3.7
3.9
4.1
4.3
4.5
4.7
4.9
5.1
Input Voltage (V)
VIH and VIL vs. VIN
Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage
Quiescent Current (mA)
VDIODE = 3.5V
VDIODE = 3.6V
60
50
2.9
VDIODE = 3.4V
70
55
2.7
VDIODE = 3.3V
0.850
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
2.50
0.825
0.800
0.775
VIH
0.750
VDIODE = 3.3V
0.725
VDIODE = 3.4V
VIL
0.700
VDIODE = 3.5V
0.675
VDIODE = 3.6V
0.650
0.625
0.600
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
5.50
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Input Voltage (V)
VIN (V)
Turn-On to Full-Scale Charge Pump
Turn-On to Full-Scale Load Switch
ENSET
(1V/div)
ENSET
(1V/div)
OUT
(2V/div)
OUT
(2V/div)
VDIODE
(1V/div)
VDIODE
(2V/div)
IIN
(200mA/div)
IIN
(100mA/div)
Time (50µs/div)
5.5
Time (50µs/div)
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DATA SHEET
AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
Typical Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted, VIN = 3.5V, CIN = COUT = C1 = C2 = 1µF, TA = 25°C.
Load Switch to Charge Pump
Charge Pump to Load Switch
(80mA)
(80mA)
VIN
(10mV/div)
VIN
(20mV/div)
OUT
(2V/div)
OUT
(1V/div)
VDIODE
(2V/div)
VDIODE
(1V/div)
IIN
(100mA/div)
IIN
(200mV/div)
Time (50µs/div)
Time (50µs/div)
80mA Load Characteristics
Turn-Off
VIN
20mV/div
ENSET
(1V/div)
VDIODE
(2V/div)
OUT
IIN
(100mA/div)
VDIODE
Time (200µs/div)
Time (1µs/div)
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
Functional Block Diagram
VIN
Soft-Start
Control
1X/1.5X
Charge
Pump
1MHz
Oscillator
Voltage
Reference
C1+
C1C2+
C2OUT
Current
Reference
Quad
Output
DAC
D1
D2
D3
32x16 bit
ROM
EN/SET
S2Cwire
Interface
Single
Output
DAC
32x16 bit
ROM
D4
GND
Functional Description
The AAT3131 is a dual mode load switch (1X) and high
efficiency (1.5X) fractional charge pump device intended
for white LED backlight applications. The fractional
charge pump consists of a low dropout linear voltage
regulator followed by a 1.5X charge pump with multiple
current-source outputs. To maximize power conversion
efficiency, an internal feedback control sensing circuit
monitors the voltage required on the constant current
source outputs. This control circuit then sets the load
switch and charge pump functions based upon the input
voltage level versus the output voltage level needed. This
function significantly enhances overall device efficiency
when the input voltage level is greater than the voltage
required at the constant current source outputs. The 1X
load switch/1.5X charge pump mode decision is based on
the voltage levels sensed on either the D1 output or the
D4 output, whichever is greater. Switchover between the
1.5X (charge pump) operating mode and the 1X (load
switch) mode occurs automatically (as a function of input
and output voltages) and does not require user intervention to maintain maximum efficiency.
The AAT3131 requires only four external components:
two 1µF ceramic capacitors for the charge pump flying
capacitors (C1 and C2), one 1µF ceramic input capacitor
(CIN), and one 0.33µF to 1µF ceramic output capacitor
(COUT). The LDO/1.5X charge pump output is converted
into three (D1 to D3) constant current outputs to drive
three individual LEDs with a maximum current of 20mA
each, and one (D4) constant current output with a
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
maximum current of 30mA. The current source output
magnitude is controlled by the EN/SET serial data interface. The interface records rising edges of the EN/SET
pin and decodes them into 32 addresses corresponding
to individual current level settings. The 32 addresses are
divided such that outputs D1 to D3 can be controlled
independently of output D4. For Addresses 1 to 8, 9 to
16, 17 to 24, and 25 to 32, outputs D1 to D3 start at
0mA and increase from 0.5mA to 20mA in three 8dB
steps and three 2.5dB steps. Output D4 remains constant over these address ranges, which provides orthogonal control of the two channels. For Addresses 1 to 8,
D4 is set to 0mA; for Addresses 9 to 16, D4 is set to
1mA; for Addresses 17 to 24, D4 is set to 15mA; and for
Addresses 25 to 32, D4 is set to 30mA. This is summarized in Table 1 and Figure 1.
Current Level Settings (mA)
Address
D1-3
D4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
0.0
0.5
1.3
3.3
8.3
11.1
15.0
20.0
0.0
0.5
1.3
3.3
8.3
11.1
15.0
20.0
0.0
0.5
1.3
3.3
8.3
11.1
15.0
20.0
0.0
0.5
1.3
3.3
8.3
11.1
15.0
20.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
The modulo 32 interface wraps states back to State 1
after the 32nd clock. With each EN/SET pulse, the output
current changes to the next setting in the address
decoding. To change settings to the previous address
decoding, 31 EN/SET clock pulses are required. The
counter can be clocked at speeds up to 1MHz, so that
intermediate states are not visible. The first rising edge
of EN/SET enables the IC and initially sets the output
LED currents to 0mA. Additional clocks are required to
set the desired current level. Once the final clock cycle is
input for the desired brightness level, the EN/SET pin is
held high to maintain the device output current at the
programmed level. The device is disabled 500µs after
the EN/SET pin transitions to a logic low state.
Table 1: Constant Current Source Output
Programming Levels.
Output Current Level Settings
30
25
Current (mA)
20
15
10
5
0
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Address Code
Figure 1: Output Level Current Settings.
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
Applications Information
Constant Current Output Level Settings
The constant current source output amplitude for outputs
D1 to D3 and D4 are set via the serial interface according
to a logarithmic scale. Using a logarithmic scale, LED
brightness appears linear with each increasing code
count. Because the outputs D1 to D4 are true independent constant current sources, the voltage observed on
any single given output will be determined by the actual
forward voltage (VF) for the LED being driven.
Since the output current of the AAT3131 is programmable through its S2Cwire interface, no PWM (pulse
width modulation) or additional control circuitry are
needed to control LED brightness. This feature greatly
reduces the burden on a microcontroller or system IC to
manage LED or display brightness, allowing the user to
“set it and forget it.” Furthermore, with its high-speed
serial interface (1MHz data rate), the output current of
the AAT3131 can be changed successively to brighten or
dim LEDs in smooth transitions (e.g., to fade out) or in
abrupt steps, giving the user complete programmability
and real-time control of LED brightness.
EN/SET Serial Interface
The current source output magnitude is controlled by the
EN/SET serial data interface. The interface records rising
edges of the EN/SET pin and decodes them into 32 individual current level settings. The modulo 32 interface
wraps states back to State 1 after the 32nd clock, so
that the previous state is achieved by clocking the EN/
SET pin 31 times. The counter can be clocked at speeds
up to 1MHz, so that intermediate states are not visible.
The first rising edge of EN/SET enables the IC and initially sets the output LED current to 0dB. Once the final
clock cycle is input for the desired brightness level, the
EN/SET pin is held high to maintain the device output
current at the programmed level. The device is disabled
500µs after the EN/SET pin transitions to a logic low
state. The EN/SET timing is designed to accommodate a
wide range of data rates. After the first rising edge of
EN/SET, the charge pump is enabled and reaches full
capacity after the soft-start time (TSS). During the softstart time, multiple clock pulses may be entered on the
EN/SET pin to set the final output current level with a
single burst of clocks. Alternatively, the EN/SET clock
pulses may be entered one at a time to gradually
increase the LED brightness over any desired time period. A constant current is sourced as long as EN/SET
remains in a logic high state. The current source outputs
are switched off after EN/SET has remained in a low
state for at least the TOFF timeout period.
LED Selection
The AAT3131 is specifically intended for driving white
LEDs. However, the device design will allow the AAT3131
to drive most types of LEDs with forward voltage specifications ranging from 2.0V to 4.3V. LED applications
may include main and sub-LCD display backlighting,
camera photo-flash applications, color (RGB) LEDs,
infrared (IR) diodes for remotes, and other loads benefiting from a controlled output current generated from a
varying input voltage. Since the D1 to D4 output current
sources are matched with negligible voltage dependence, the LED brightness will be matched regardless of
the specific LED forward voltage (VF) levels.
In some instances (e.g., in high luminous output applications such as photo flash), it may be necessary to
drive high-VF type LEDs. The low dropout current sources in the AAT3131 makes it capable of driving LEDs with
forward voltages as high as 4.3V at full current from an
input supply as low as 3.0V. Outputs can be paralleled to
drive high-current LEDs without complication.
EN/SET Timing Diagram
tLO
tHI
tOFF
EN/SET
Code
OFF
1
2
3
OFF
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
Device Switching Noise Performance
Load Switch Mode Efficiency
The AAT3131 operates at a fixed frequency of approximately 1MHz to control noise and limit harmonics that
can interfere with the RF operation of cellular telephone
handsets or other communication devices. Back-injected
noise appearing on the input pin of the charge pump is
20mV peak-to-peak, typically ten times less than inductor-based DC/DC boost converter white LED backlight
solutions. The AAT3131 soft-start feature prevents noise
transient effects associated with inrush currents during
start-up of the charge pump circuit.
The AAT3131 load switch mode is operational at all times
and functions alone to enhance device power conversion
efficiency when VIN is greater than voltage across the load
connected to the constant current source outputs. When
in load switch mode, the voltage conversion efficiency is
defined as output power divided by input power:
Power Efficiency and Device Evaluation
The expression to define the ideal efficiency (h) can be
rewritten as:
The charge pump efficiency discussion in the following
sections only accounts for efficiency of the charge pump
section itself. Due to the unique circuit architecture and
design of the AAT3131, it is very difficult to measure
efficiency in terms of a percent value comparing input
power over output power.
Since the AAT3131 outputs are pure constant current
sources and typically drive individual loads, it is difficult
to measure the output voltage for a given output (D1 to
D4) to derive an overall output power measurement. For
any given application, white LED forward voltage levels
can differ, yet the output drive current will be maintained
as a constant.
This makes quantifying output power a difficult task
when taken in the context of comparing to other white
LED driver circuit topologies. A better way to quantify
total device efficiency is to observe the total input power
to the device for a given LED current drive level. The
best white LED driver for a given application should be
based on trade-offs of size, external component count,
reliability, operating range, and total energy usage...not
just % efficiency.
The AAT3131 efficiency may be quantified under very
specific conditions and is dependent upon the input voltage versus the output voltage seen across the loads
applied to outputs D1 through D4 for a given constant
current setting. Depending upon the case of VIN being
greater than the specific voltage seen across the load on
D1 (or D4), the device will operate in load switch mode.
If VIN is less than the voltage required on the constant
current source, the device will operate in 1.5X charge
pump mode. Each of these two modes will yield different
efficiency values. Refer to the following two sections for
explanations for each operational mode.
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η=
η=
POUT
PIN
POUT VOUT ∙ IOUT VOUT
=
=
PIN
VIN ∙ IOUT
VIN
-or-
η(%) = 100
 VOUT 
 VIN 
Charge Pump Section Efficiency
The AAT3131 contains a fractional charge pump which
will boost the input supply voltage in the event that VIN
is less than the voltage required on the constant current
source outputs. The efficiency (h) can be simply defined
as a linear voltage regulator with an effective output
voltage that is equal to one and one half times the input
voltage. Efficiency (h) for an ideal 1.5X charge pump can
typically be expressed as the output power divided by
the input power.
η=
POUT
PIN
In addition, with an ideal 1.5X charge pump, the output
current may be expressed as 2/3 of the
input current. The expression to define the ideal efficiency (h) can be rewritten as:
η=
POUT
VOUT ∙ IOUT
V
=
= OUT
PIN
VIN ∙ 1.5IOUT 1.5VIN
-or-
η(%) = 100
 VOUT 
 1.5VIN
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
For a charge pump with an output of 5V and a nominal
input of 3.5V, the theoretical efficiency is 95%. Due to
internal switching losses and IC quiescent current consumption, the actual efficiency can be measured at
93%. These figures are in close agreement for output
load conditions from 1mA to 100mA. Efficiency will
decrease as load current drops below 0.05mA, or when
level of VIN approaches VOUT. Refer to the Typical
Characteristics section of this datasheet for measured
plots of efficiency versus input voltage and output load
current for the given charge pump output voltage
options.
Capacitor Selection
Careful selection of the four external capacitors CIN, C1,
C2, COUT is important because they will affect turn-on
time, output ripple, and transient performance. Optimum
performance will be obtained when low equivalent series
resistance (ESR) ceramic capacitors are used; in general, low ESR may be defined as less than 100mW. A value
of 1µF for all four capacitors is a good starting point
when choosing capacitors. If the LED current sources are
only programmed for light current levels, then the
capacitor size may be decreased.
Capacitor Characteristics
Ceramic composition capacitors are highly recommended over all other types of capacitors for use with the
AAT3131. Ceramic capacitors offer many advantages
over their tantalum and aluminum electrolytic counterparts. A ceramic capacitor typically has very low ESR, is
lowest cost, has a smaller PCB footprint, and is nonpolarized. Low ESR ceramic capacitors help maximize
charge pump transient response. Since ceramic capacitors are non-polarized, they are not prone to incorrect
connection damage.
Equivalent Series Resistance
ESR is an important characteristic to consider when
selecting a capacitor. ESR is a resistance internal to a
capacitor that is caused by the leads, internal connections, size or area, material composition, and ambient
temperature. Capacitor ESR is typically measured in milliohms for ceramic capacitors and can range to more
than several ohms for tantalum or aluminum electrolytic
capacitors.
Ceramic Capacitor Materials
Ceramic capacitors less than 0.1µF are typically made
from NPO or C0G materials. NPO and C0G materials
have tight tolerance and are stable over temperature.
Large capacitor values are typically composed of X7R,
X5R, Z5U, or Y5V dielectric materials. Large ceramic
capacitors, greater than 2.2µF, are often available in
low-cost Y5V and Z5U dielectrics, but capacitors greater
than 1µF are usually not required for AAT3131 applications.
Capacitor area is another contributor to ESR. Capacitors
that are physically large will have a lower ESR when
compared to an equivalent material smaller capacitor.
These larger devices can improve circuit transient
response when compared to an equal value capacitor in
a smaller package size.
Thermal Protection
The AAT3131 has a thermal protection circuit that will
shut down the internal LDO and charge pump if the die
temperature rises above the thermal limit, as is the case
during a short-circuit of the OUT pin.
Driving Multiple LEDs, White LED
Display Module Backlights, and
Individual LEDs Connected in Parallel
The AAT3131 D1 to D4 outputs are true constant current
sources capable of driving up to 20mA (D1 to D3) or
30mA (D4) each over the operation input voltage range.
Since these outputs are true constant current sources,
they may be connected in parallel to drive a single power
output. Any combination of outputs (D1 to D4) may be
connected in parallel. The maximum total output current
is a sum of how many current sources are parallel connected. This feature is particularly useful to power premanufactured display modules which are pre-wired with
white LED backlights connected in a parallel circuit configuration. Any combination of outputs may be connected in parallel to drive groups of LEDs. The AAT3131
internal current source reference circuit bases feedback
from current sensed on the D1 and D4 outputs. For best
operation, the only requirement for this type of application is the outputs D1 and D4 should always be connected to the load circuit.
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
The AAT3131 may be used to drive multiple LEDs having
differing forward voltages. Using feedback techniques,
the current in D1 to D3 output currents sources are referenced to the current in the LED connected to D1.
Current source output D4 is its own reference. If all LEDs
are of similar type, the diodes will be matched in current,
maintaining uniform LED brightness despite variations in
manufacturer, production, etc.
For example, when driving independent RGB LEDs, the
green and blue type LEDs typically require a high VF to
operate (e.g., 3.7V), while the red LED needs a low forward voltage (e.g., 2V). By connecting the green and blue
diodes to outputs D1 to D3 and the red diodes to D4, good
control and uniformity in brightness are maintained
despite the 2V difference in the diode forward voltages.
The AAT3131 determines if the 1.5X charge pump circuit
is needed based on the voltage on D1 and D4, whichever
is higher. If adequate voltage is available to drive the
higher voltage LED (of output D1 or D4) without the
charge pump running, the IC automatically switches into
load switch (1X) mode to maximize efficiency.
However, if the diodes are dramatically different in type
comprising a mix of high-VF type and low-VF-type LEDs,
the AAT3131 has the capability to optimally and simultaneously drive up to four LEDs of one type and up to two
LEDs of another type. This feature can be useful for driving different color LEDs; driving both display backlight
and photo-flash LEDs; or for driving main-LCD and subLCD display LED backlights from a single charge pump
IC.
VIN
Similarly, if a 4V photo-flash LED array is connected to
outputs D1 through D3 (with the outputs shorted together) and two 3.3V sub-LCD display backlight LEDs are
connected to output D4, then the AAT3131 can optimally drive each set of LEDs at the programmed current
level (see Figure 2).
C1+
C1
1µF
VOUT
VBATTERY
CIN
COUT
1µF
1µF
D1
D2
D3
D4
RB*
RB*
RB*
RB*
D5
D6
C1C2+
C2
1µF
AAT3131
C2D1
D2
D3
EN/SET
EN/SET
D4
GND
RB*
RB*
*In some applications, white LED forward voltages (VF) can vary significantly. Ballast resistors between the LED cathodes and ground are recommended
for balancing the forward voltage differences. The ballast resistor value may be approximated by the following equation:
RB =
VSOURCE - VF
IF
Figure 2: AAT3131 Driving Two Groups of Paralleled White LEDs
(e.g., main LCD and sub-LCD backlights).
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AAT3131
High Efficiency 1X/1.5X Fractional Charge Pump for White LED Applications
Ordering Information
Package
Marking1
Part Number (Tape and Reel)2
TSOPJW-12
KBXYY
AAT3131ITP-T1
Skyworks Green™ products are compliant with
all applicable legislation and are halogen-free.
For additional information, refer to Skyworks
Definition of Green™, document number
SQ04-0074.
Package Information
TSOPJW-12
2.85 ± 0.20
2.40 ± 0.10
0.20 + 0.10
- 0.05
0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC
7° NOM
0.055 ± 0.045
0.04 REF
0.15 ± 0.05
+ 0.10
1.00 - 0.065
0.9625 ± 0.0375
3.00 ± 0.10
4° ± 4°
0.45 ± 0.15
0.010
2.75 ± 0.25
All dimensions in millimeters.
1. XYY = assembly and date code.
2. Sample stock is generally held on part numbers listed in BOLD.
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