LT3492 Triple Output LED Driver with 3000:1 PWM Dimming DESCRIPTION FEATURES n n n n n n n n n n True Color PWM™ Dimming Delivers Up to 3000:1 Dimming Ratio Built-In Gate Driver for PMOS LED Disconnect Three Independent Driver Channels with 600mA, 60V Internal Switches Operates in Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost Modes CTRL Pin Accurately Sets LED Current Sense Threshold Over a Range of 10mV to 100mV Adjustable Frequency: 330kHz to 2.1MHz Open LED Protection Wide Input Voltage Range: Operation from 3V to 30V Transient Protection to 40V Surface Mount Components 28-Lead (4mm × 5mm) QFN and TSSOP Packages APPLICATIONS n n n n The LT®3492 is a triple output DC/DC converter designed to operate as a constant-current source and is ideal for driving LEDs. The LT3492 works in buck, boost or buckboost mode. The LT3492 uses a fixed frequency, current mode architecture resulting in stable operation over a wide range of supply and output voltages. A frequency adjust pin allows the user to program switching frequency between 330kHz and 2.1MHz to optimize efficiency and external component size. The external PWM input provides 3000:1 LED dimming on each channel. Each of the three channels has a built-in gate driver to drive an external LED-disconnect P-channel MOSFET, allowing high dimming range. The output current range of each channel of the LT3492 is programmed with an external sense resistor. The CTRL pin is used to adjust the LED current either for analog dimming or overtemperature protection. RGB Lighting Billboards and Large Displays Automotive and Avionic Lighting Constant-Current Sources L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. True Color PWM is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Protected by U.S. Patents, including 7199560, 7321203, and others pending. TYPICAL APPLICATION High Dimming Ratio Triple Output Buck-Mode LED Power Supply PVIN 58V ISP1 ISP2 ISP3 330mΩ 330mΩ 330mΩ ISN2 ISN3 ISN1 TG1 1μF s3 3000:1 PWM Dimming at 100Hz TG3 TG2 PWM 5V/DIV 10 LEDs 0.3A 0.3A 0.3A 0.47μF 0.47μF 33μH ILED 0.2A/DIV 0.47μF 33μH IL 0.5A/DIV 33μH 1μs/DIV VIN 3V TO 24V 1μF SW1 ISP1-3 ISN1-3 VIN PWM1-3 SHDN SW2 SW3 3492 TA01b TG1-3 VC1-3 VREF CTRL1-3 150k LT3492 10k FADJ 49.9k 680pF 1.3MHz GND OVP1-3 3492 TA01a 3492fa 1 LT3492 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1) VIN (Note 4) ...............................................................40V SW1-SW3, ISN1-ISN3, ISP1-ISP3 ............................60V TG1-TG3 ...............................................ISP – 10V to ISP PWM1-PWM3 ...........................................................20V VREF, CTRL1-CTRL3, FADJ, VC1-VC3, OVP1-OVP3....2.5V SHDN (Note 4) ...........................................................VIN Operating Junction Temperature Range (Note 2).................................................. –40°C to 125°C Max Junction Temperature.................................... 125°C Storage Temperature Range TSSOP ............................................... –65°C to 150°C UFD.................................................... –65°C to 125°C PIN CONFIGURATION TOP VIEW SHDN 1 28 VIN PWM3 2 27 TG3 PWM2 3 26 ISN3 PWM1 4 25 ISP3 VREF 5 24 SW3 CTRL3 6 23 SW2 CTRL3 3 CTRL2 7 22 ISP2 CTRL2 4 CTRL1 8 21 ISN2 CTRL1 5 FADJ 9 20 TG2 FADJ 6 17 TG2 VC3 10 19 SW1 VC3 7 16 SW1 VC2 11 18 ISP1 VC2 8 VC1 12 17 ISN1 ISN3 TG3 VIN SHDN PWM3 PWM2 20 SW2 19 ISP2 GND 29 18 ISN2 15 ISP1 FE PACKAGE 28-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 30°C/W, θJC = 10°C/W EXPOSED PAD (PIN 29) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB ISN1 TG1 9 10 11 12 13 14 OVP1 15 OVP1 21 SW3 OVP2 16 TG1 OVP2 14 22 ISP3 VREF 2 VC1 OVP3 13 28 27 26 25 24 23 PWM1 1 OVP3 GND 29 TOP VIEW UFD PACKAGE 28-LEAD (4mm s 5mm) PLASTIC QFN TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 34°C/W, θJC = 2.7°C/W EXPOSED PAD (PIN 29) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB ORDER INFORMATION LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE LT3492EFE#PBF LT3492EFE#TRPBF LT3492FE 28-Lead Plastic TSSOP –40°C to 125°C LT3492IFE#PBF LT3492IFE#TRPBF LT3492FE 28-Lead Plastic TSSOP –40°C to 125°C LT3492EUFD#PBF LT3492EUFD#TRPBF 3492 28-Lead (4mm × 5mm) Plastic QFN –40°C to 125°C LT3492IUFD#PBF LT3492IUFD#TRPBF 3492 28-Lead (4mm × 5mm) Plastic QFN –40°C to 125°C Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container. Consult LTC Marketing for information on non-standard lead based finish parts. *For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/ For more information on tape and reel specifications, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/ 3492fa 2 LT3492 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 5V, SHDN = 5V, PWM1-3 = 5V, FADJ = 0.5V, CTRL1-3 = 1.5V, OVP1-3 = 0V, unless otherwise noted. PARAMETER CONDITIONS VIN Operation Voltage (Note 4) MIN ISP1-3 = 48V One-Tenth Scale LED Current Sense Voltage CTRL1-3 = 100mV, ISP1-3 = 48V l ISPn/ISNn Operating Voltage VREF Output Voltage VREF Line Regulation 3V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, IREF = 10μA Quiescent Current in Shutdown SHDN = 0V Quiescent Current Idle l UNITS V 2.1 2.4 V 98 96 100 103 104 mV mV 7 10 13 mV 60 V 2.04 V 2.5 IREF = 200μA, Current Out of Pin MAX 30 VIN Undervoltage Lockout Full-Scale LED Current Sense Voltage TYP 3 1.96 2 0.03 %/V 0.1 10 μA PWM1-PWM3 = 0V 6 8 mA Quiescent Current Active (Not Switching) VC1-VC3 = 0V 11 15 mA Switching Frequency FADJ = 1.5V FADJ = 0.5V FADJ = 0.1V 1800 1000 280 2100 1300 340 2400 1600 400 kHz kHz kHz Maximum Duty Cycle FADJ = 1.5V (2.1MHz) FADJ = 0.5V (1.3MHz) FADJ = 0.1V (330kHz) 73 80 78 87 97 CTRL1-3 Input Bias Current Current Out of Pin, CTRL1-3 = 0.1V 20 100 nA FADJ Input Bias Current Current Out of Pin, FADJ = 0.1V 20 100 nA OVP1-3 Input Bias Current Current Out of Pin, OVP1-3 = 0.1V OVP1-3 Threshold % % % 10 100 nA 0.95 1 1.05 V –20 0 20 nA VC1-3 Idle Input Bias Current PWM1-3 = 0V VC1-3 Output Impedance ISP1-3 = 48V 10 MΩ EAMP gm (ΔIVC/ΔVCAP-LED) ISP1-3 = 48V 200 μS SW1-3 Current Limit (Note 3) SW1-3 VCESAT ISW = 500mA (Note 3) SW1-3 Leakage Current SHDN = 0V, SW = 5V 600 1000 1300 340 mA mV 2 μA 3492fa 3 LT3492 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 5V, SHDN = 5V, PWM1-3 = 5V, FADJ = 0.5V, CTRL1-3 = 1.5V, OVP1-3 = 0V, unless otherwise noted. PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN ISP1-3 Input Bias Current TYP MAX UNITS 180 250 μA ISP1-3, ISN1-3 Idle Input Bias Current PWM1-3 = 0V 1 μA ISP1-3, ISN1-3 Input Bias Current in Shutdown SHDN = 0V 1 μA 0.4 V SHDN Input Low Voltage SHDN Input High Voltage SHDN Pin Current 1.5 SHDN = 5V, Current Into Pin V 65 PWM1-3 Input Low Voltage 120 μA 0.4 PWM1-3 Input High Voltage V 1.2 V PWM1-3 Pin Current Current Into Pin 160 210 μA Gate Off Voltage (ISP1-3–TG1-3) ISP1-3 = 60V, PWM1-3 = 0V 0.1 0.3 V Gate On Voltage (ISP1-3–TG1-3) ISP1-3 = 60V 6.5 7.5 V Gate Turn-On Delay CLOAD = 300pF, ISP1-3 = 60V (Note 5) 110 ns Gate Turn-Off Delay CLOAD = 300pF, ISP1-3 = 60V (Note 5) 110 ns Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device reliability and lifetime. Note 2: The LT3492E is guaranteed to meet performance specifications from 0°C to 125°C junction temperature. Specifications over the –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The LT3492I is guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range. 5.5 Note 3: Current flows into pin. Current limit and switch VCESAT is guaranteed by design and/or correlation to static test. Note 4: Absolute maximum voltage at the VIN and SHDN pins is 40V for nonrepetitive 1 second transients, and 30V for continuous operation. Note 5: Gate turn-on/turn-off delay is measured from 50% level of PWM voltage to 90% level of gate on/off voltage. 3492fa 4 LT3492 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Quiescent Current 600 1200 500 1000 10 8 PWM1-3 = 0V 6 4 SWITCH CURRENT LIMIT (mA) SWITCH VOLTAGE (mV) PWM1-3 = 5V 12 INPUT CURRENT (mA) Switch Current Limit vs Duty Cycle Switch On Voltage 14 400 300 200 100 2 VC = GND, NOT SWITCHING 0 0 10 20 0 40 30 0 200 VIN (V) 600 800 400 SWITCH CURRENT (mA) Switch Current Limit vs Temperature 400 200 0 1000 2250 2.03 2000 VREF (V) 1.97 125 3492 G04 100 1750 1000 1.98 100 80 1250 2.00 1.99 200 60 40 DUTY CYCLE (%) 1500 2.01 400 20 Switch Frequency vs FADJ 2.04 2.02 800 600 0 3492 G03 SWITCH FREQUENCY (kHz) 1000 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 600 Reference Voltage vs Temperature 1200 0 –50 –25 800 3492 G02 3492 G01 CURRENT LIMIT (mA) (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted) 1.96 –50 –25 750 500 250 75 50 25 TEMPERATURE (°C) 0 100 125 3492 G05 0 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 FADJ (V) 1.0 1.2 3492 G06 3492fa 5 LT3492 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Switch Frequency vs Temperature VISP-VISN Threshold vs VISP VISP-VISN Threshold vs CTRL 120 1.4 103 VISP = 24V 1.3 1.2 1.1 100 VISP-VISN TRHESHOLD (mV) VISP-VISN THRESHOLD (mV) FADJ = 0.5V SWITCH FREQUENCY (MHz) (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted) 80 60 40 20 1.0 –50 –25 0 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 VISP-VISN THRESHOLD (mV) 101 100 99 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 CTRL (V) 1 1.2 97 0 10 20 30 VISP (V) 40 3492 G08 VISP-VISN Threshold vs Temperature 102 102 98 3492 G07 103 CTRL = 1.2V 50 60 3492 G09 PMOS Turn On Waveforms PMOS Turn Off Waveforms CTRL = 1.2V VISP = 24V 5V 5V PWM 101 PWM 0V 0V 100 60V 99 60V TG TG 50V 50V 98 97 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 3492 G10 VISP = 60V QG FET = 6nC 200ns/DIV 3492 G11 VISP = 60V QG FET = 6nC 200ns/DIV 3492 G12 3492fa 6 LT3492 PIN FUNCTIONS CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3: LED Current Adjustment Pins. Sets voltage across external sense resistor between ISP and ISN pins of the respective converter. Setting CTRL voltage to be less than 1V will control the current sense voltage to be one-tenth of CTRL voltage. If CTRL voltage is higher than 1V, the default current sense voltage is 100mV. The CTRL pin must not be left floating. quiescent supply current and causes the VC pin for that converter to become high impedance. PWM pin must not be left floating; tie to VREF if not used. FADJ: Switching Frequency Adjustment Pin. Setting FADJ voltage to be less than 1V will adjust switching frequency up to 2.1MHz. If FADJ voltage is higher than 1V, the default switching frequency is 2.1MHz. The FADJ pin must not be left floating. SW1, SW2, SW3: Switch Pins. Collector of the internal NPN power switch of the respective converter. Connect to external inductor and anode of external Schottky rectifier of the respective converter. Minimize the metal trace area connected to this pin to minimize electromagnetic interference. GND: Signal Ground and Power Ground. Solder exposed pad directly to ground plane. ISN1, ISN2, ISN3: Noninverting Input of Current Sense Error Amplifier. Connect directly to LED current sense resistor terminal for current sensing of the respective converter. ISP1, ISP2, ISP3: Inverting Input of Current Sense Error Amplifier. Connect directly to other terminal of LED current sense resistor terminal of the respective converter. OVP1, OVP2, OVP3: Open LED Protection Pins. A voltage higher than 1V on OVP turns off the internal main switch of the respective converter. Tie to ground if not used. PWM1, PWM2, PWM3: Pulse Width Modulated Input. Signal low turns off the respective converter, reduces SHDN: Shutdown Pin. Used to shut down the switching regulator and the internal bias circuits for all three converters. Tie to 1.5V or greater to enable the device. Tie below 0.4V to turn off the device. TG1, TG2, TG3: The Gate Driver Output Pin for Disconnect P-Channel MOSFET. One for each converter. When the PWM pin is low, the TG pin pulls up to ISP to turn off the external MOSFET. When the PWM pin is high, the external MOSFET turns on. ISPn-TGn is limited to 6.5V to protect the MOSFET. Leave open if the external MOSFET is not used. VC1, VC2, VC3: Error Amplifier Compensation Pins. Connect a series RC from these pins to GND. VIN: Input Supply Pin. Must be locally bypassed. Powers the internal control circuitry. VREF: Reference Output Pin. Can supply up to 200μA. The nominal Output Voltage is 2V. 3492fa 7 LT3492 BLOCK DIAGRAM D1 VSENSE + – C2 LED ARRAY ILED L1 M1 VIN C1 RSENSE ISP1 ISN1 TG1 PWM1 SW1 A7 R3 OVP1 MOSFET DRIVER VC1 R4 – RC + PWM1 CC EAMP + V1 A1 – 1V + NPN DRIVER A6 – A5 A4 Q1 R1 2k VIN 1V CTRL1 + + – VC SR LATCH – A3 A8 Q3 + CTRL BUFFER R A2 PWM COMPARATOR SLOPE Q S ISENSE + A10 R2 20k – GND REPLICATED FOR EACH CHANNEL VIN VIN C3 SHDN INTERNAL REGULATOR AND UVLO VIN 200μA VREF RAMP GENERATOR – 2V REFERENCE + A9 Q2 OSCILLATOR FADJ SHARED COMPONENTS R5 C4 3492 BD R6 Figure 1. LT3492 Block Diagram Working in Boost Configuration 3492fa 8 LT3492 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Operation The LT3492 uses a fixed frequency, current mode control scheme to provide excellent line and load regulation. Operation can be best understood by referring to the Block Diagram in Figure 1. The oscillator, ramp generator, reference, internal regulator and UVLO are shared among the three converters. The control circuitry, power switch etc., are replicated for each of the three converters. Figure 1 shows the shared circuits and only converter 1 circuits. If the SHDN pin is logic low, the LT3492 is shut down and draws minimal current from VIN. If the SHDN pin is logic high, the internal bias circuits turn on. The switching regulators start to operate when their respective PWM signal goes high. The main control loop can be understood by following the operation of converter 1. The start of each oscillator cycle sets the SR latch, A3, and turns on power switch Q1. The signal at the noninverting input (SLOPE node) of the PWM comparator A2 is proportional to the sum of the switch current and oscillator ramp. When SLOPE exceeds VC (the output of the error amplifier A1), A2 resets the latch and turns off the power switch Q1 through A4 and A5. In this manner, A10 and A2 set the correct peak current level to keep the output in regulation. Amplifier A8 has two noninverting inputs, one from the 1V internal voltage reference and the other one from the CTRL1 pin. Whichever input is lower takes precedence. A8, Q3 and R2 force V1, the voltage across R1, to be one tenth of either 1V or the voltage of CTRL1 pin, whichever is lower. VSENSE is the voltage across the sensing resistor, RSENSE, which is connected in series with the LEDs. VSENSE is compared to V1 by A1. If VSENSE is higher than V1, the output of A1 will decrease, thus reducing the amount of current delivered to LEDs. In this manner the current sensing voltage VSENSE is regulated to V1. Converters 2 and 3 are identical to converter 1. PWM Dimming Control The LED array can be dimmed with pulse width modulation using the PWM1 pin and an external P-channel MOSFET, M1. If the PWM1 pin is pulled high, M1 is turned on by internal driver A7 and converter 1 operates nominally. A7 limits ISP1-TG1 to 6.5V to protect the gate of M1. If the PWM1 pin is pulled low, Q1 is turned off. Converter 1 stops operating, M1 is turned off, disconnects the LED array and stops current draw from output capacitor C2. The VC1 pin is also disconnected from the internal circuitry and draws minimal current from the compensation capacitor CC. The VC1 pin and the output capacitor store the state of the LED current until PWM1 is pulled up again. This leads to a highly linear relationship between pulse width and output light, and allows for a large and accurate dimming range. A P-channel MOSFET with smaller total gate charge (QG) improves the dimming performance, since it can be turned on and off faster. Use a MOSFET with a QG lower than 10nC, and a minimum VTH of –1V to –2V. Don’t use a Low VTH PMOS. To optimize the PWM control of all the three channels, the rising edge of all the three PWM signals should be synchronized. In the applications where high dimming ratio is not required, M1 can be omitted to reduce cost. In these conditions, TG1 should be left open. The PWM dimming range can be further increased by using CTRL1 pin to linearly adjust the current sense threshold during the PWM1 high state. Loop Compensation Loop compensation determines the stability and transient performance. The LT3492 uses current mode control to regulate the output, which simplifies loop compensation. To compensate the feedback loop of the LT3492, a series resistor-capacitor network should be connected from the VC pin to GND. For most applications, the compensation capacitor should be in the range of 100pF to 2.2nF. The compensation resistor is usually in the range of 5k to 50k. To obtain the best performance, tradeoffs should be made in the compensation network design. A higher value of compensation capacitor improves the stability and dimming range (a larger capacitance helps hold the VC voltage when the PWM signal is low). However, a large compensation capacitor also increases the start-up time and the time to recover from a fault condition. Similarly, a larger compensation resistor improves the transient response but may reduce the phase margin. A practical approach is to start with one of the circuits in this data sheet that 3492fa 9 LT3492 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION is similar to your application and tune the compensation network to optimize the performance. The stability, PWM dimming waveforms and the start-up time should be checked across all operating conditions. Open-LED Protection Input Capacitor Selection For proper operation, it is necessary to place a bypass capacitor to GND close to the VIN pin of the LT3492. A 1μF or greater capacitor with low ESR should be used. A ceramic capacitor is usually the best choice. The LT3492 has open-LED protection for all the three converters. As shown in Figure 1, the OVP1 pin receives the output voltage (the voltage across the output capacitor) feedback signal from an external resistor divider. OVP1 voltage is compared with a 1V internal voltage reference by comparator A6. In the event the LED string is disconnected or fails open, converter 1 output voltage will increase, causing OVP1 voltage to increase. When OVP1 voltage exceeds 1V, the power switch Q1 will turn off, and cause the output voltage to decrease. Eventually, OVP1 will be regulated to 1V and the output voltage will be limited. In the event one of the converters has an open-LED protection, the other converters will continue functioning properly. In the buck mode configuration, the capacitor at PVIN has large pulsed currents due to the current returned though the Schottky diode when the switch is off. For the best reliability, this capacitor should have low ESR and ESL and have an adequate ripple current rating. The RMS input current is: Switching Frequency and Soft-Start The selection of output filter capacitor depends on the load and converter configuration, i.e., step-up or step-down. For LED applications, the equivalent resistance of the LED is typically low, and the output filter capacitor should be large enough to attenuate the current ripple. The LT3492 switching frequency is controlled by FADJ pin voltage. Setting FADJ voltage to be less than 1V will reduce switching frequency. If FADJ voltage is higher than 1V, the default switching frequency is 2.1MHz. In general, a lower switching frequency should be used where either very high or very low switch duty cycle is required or higher efficiency is desired. Selection of a higher switching frequency will allow use of low value external components and yield a smaller solution size and profile. As a cautionary note, operation of the LT3492 at a combination of high switching frequency with high output voltage and high switch current may cause excessive internal power dissipation. Consideration should be given to selecting a switching frequency less than 1MHz if these conditions exist. Connecting FADJ pin to a lowpass filter (R5 and C4 in Figure 1) from the REF pin provides a soft-start function. During start-up, FADJ voltage increases slowly from 0V to the setting voltage. As a result, the switching frequency increases slowly to the setting frequency. This function limits the inrush current during start-up. IIN(RMS) =ILED • (1– D) • D where D is the switch duty cycle. A 1μF ceramic type capacitor placed close to the Schottky diode and the ground plane is usually sufficient for each channel. Output Capacitor Selection To achieve the same LED ripple current, the required filter capacitor value is larger in the boost and buck-boost mode applications than that in the buck mode applications. For the LED buck mode applications at 1.3MHz, a 0.22μF ceramic capacitor is usually sufficient for each channel. For the LED boost and buck-boost applications at 1.3MHz, a 1μF ceramic capacitor is usually sufficient for each channel. Lower switching frequency requires proportionately higher capacitor values. If higher LED current ripple can be tolerated, a lower output capacitance can be selected to reduce the capacitor’s cost and size. Use only ceramic capacitors with X7R or X5R dielectric, as they are good for temperature and DC bias stability of the capacitor value. All ceramic capacitors exhibit loss of capacitance value with increasing DC voltage bias, so it may be necessary to choose a higher value capacitor to get the required capacitance at the operation voltage. Always check that the voltage rating of the capacitor is sufficient. Table 1 shows some recommended capacitor vendors. 3492fa 10 LT3492 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Table 2. Surface Mount Inductors Table 1. Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturers VENDOR TYPE SERIES Taiyo Yuden Ceramic X5R, X7R AVX Ceramic X5R, X7R Murata Ceramic X5R, X7R Kemet Ceramic X5R, X7R TDK Ceramic X5R, X7R Inductor Selection Inductor value is selected based on switching frequency and desired transient response. The data sheet applications show appropriate selections for a 1.3MHz switching frequency. Proportionately higher values may be used if a lower switching frequency is selected. Several inductors that work well with the LT3492 are listed in Table 2. However, there are many other manufacturers and devices that can be used. Consult each manufacturer for more detailed information and their entire range of parts. Ferrite core inductors should be used to obtain the best efficiency. Choose an inductor that can handle the necessary peak current without saturating, and ensure that the inductor has a low DCR (copper-wire resistance) to minimize I2R power losses. An inductor with a magnetic shield should be used to prevent noise radiation and cross coupling among the three channels. Diode Selection The Schottky diode conducts current during the interval when the switch is turned off. Select a diode VR rated for the maximum SW voltage. It is not necessary that the forward current rating of the diode equal the switch current limit. The average current, IF , through the diode is a function of the switch duty cycle. Select a diode with forward current rating of: IF = IL • (1 – D) where IL is the inductor current. If using the PWM feature for dimming, it is important to consider diode leakage, which increases with the temperature from the output during the PWM low interval. Therefore, choose the Schottky diode with sufficient low leakage current at hot temperature. Table 3 shows several Schottky diodes that work well with the LT3492. PART NUMBER Sumida CDRH4D28 CDRH5D28 CooperET SD20 SD25 Taiyo Yuden NP04SZB TDK VLF5014A VALUE (μH) DCR (Ω MAX) IRMS (A) SIZE W × L × H (mm3) 15 0.149 0.76 5.0 × 5.0 × 3.0 22 33 0.122 0.189 0.9 0.75 6.0 × 6.0 × 3.0 15 22 33 0.1655 0.2053 0.2149 1.25 1.12 1.11 5.0 × 5.0 × 2.0 15 22 0.180 0.210 0.95 0.77 4.0 × 4.0 × 1.8 15 0.32 0.97 4.5 × 4.7 × 1.4 5.0 × 5.0 × 2.5 22 0.46 0.51 Würth Electronics 7447789133 33 0.24 1.22 7.3 × 7.3 × 3.2 Coilcraft M556132 22 0.19 1.45 6.1 × 6.1 × 3.2 Table 3. Schottky Diodes PART NUMBER VR (V) IF (A) PACKAGE ZLLS350 40 0.38 SOD523 ZLLS400 40 0.52 SOD323 100 1.0 SMA 60 1.0 PMDU/SOD-123 ZETEX DIODES B1100 ROHM RB160M-60 Undervoltage Lockout The LT3492 has an undervoltage lockout circuit that shuts down all the three converters when the input voltage drops below 2.1V. This prevents the converter from switching in an erratic mode when powered from a low supply voltage. Programming the LED Current An important consideration when using a switch with a fixed current limit is whether the regulator will be able to supply the load at the extremes of input and output voltage range. Several equations are provided to help determine 3492fa 11 LT3492 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION this capability. Some margin to data sheet limits is included, along with provision for 200mA inductor ripple current. For boost mode converters: IOUT(MAX) ≅ 0.4A VIN(MIN) VOUT(MAX) For buck mode converters: ILED(MAX) ≅ 0.4A For SEPIC and buck-boost mode converters: IOUT(MAX) ≅ 0.4A VIN(MIN) (VOUT(MAX) + VIN(MIN) ) If some level of analog dimming is acceptable at minimum supply levels, then the CTRL pin can be used with a resistor divider to VIN (as shown in the Block Diagram) to provide a higher output current at nominal VIN levels. The LED current of each channel is programmed by connecting an external sense resistor RSENSE in series with the LED load, and setting the voltage regulation threshold across that sense resistor using CTRL input. If the CTRL voltage, VCTRL, is less than 1V, the LED current is: ILED = VCTRL 10 • RSENSE If VCTRL is higher than 1V, the LED current is: ILED = 100mV RSENSE The CTRL pins should not be left open. The CTRL pin can also be used in conjunction with a PTC thermistor to provide overtemperature protection for the LED load as shown in Figure 2. 2V VREF 45k 50k CTRL1-3 470Ω PTC 3492 F02 Figure 2 Thermal Considerations The LT3492 is rated to a maximum input voltage of 30V for continuous operation, and 40V for nonrepetitive one second transients. Careful attention must be paid to the internal power dissipation of the LT3492 at higher input voltages and higher switching frequencies/output voltage to ensure that a junction temperature of 125°C is not exceeded. This is especially important when operating at high ambient temperatures. Consider driving VIN from 5V or higher to ensure the fastest switching edges, and minimize one source of switching loss. The exposed pad on the bottom of the package must be soldered to a ground plane. This ground should then be connected to an internal copper ground plane with thermal vias placed directly under the package to spread out the heat dissipated by the LT3492. Board Layout The high speed operation of the LT3492 demands careful attention to board layout and component placement. The exposed pad of the package is the only GND terminal of the IC and is important for thermal management of the IC. Therefore, it is crucial to achieve a good electrical and thermal contact between the exposed pad and the ground plane of the board. Also, in boost configuration, the Schottky rectifier and the capacitor between GND and the cathode of the Schottky are in the high frequency switching path where current flow is discontinuous. These elements should be placed so as to minimize the path between SW and the GND of the IC. To reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), it is important to minimize the area of the SW node. Use the GND plane under SW to minimize interplane coupling to sensitive signals. To obtain good current regulation accuracy and eliminate sources of channel to channel coupling, the ISP and ISN inputs of each channel of the LT3492 should be run as separate lines back to the terminals of the sense resistor. Any resistance in series with ISP and ISN inputs should be minimized. Avoid extensive routing of high impedance traces such as OVP and VC. Make sure these sensitive signals are star coupled to the GND under the IC rather than a GND where switching currents are flowing. Finally, the bypass capacitor on the VIN supply to the LT3492 should be placed as close as possible to the VIN terminal of the device. 3492fa 12 LT3492 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Minimum BOM Buck Mode LED Driver PVIN 58V ISP1 ISP2 ISP3 330mΩ 330mΩ 330mΩ ISN1 ISN2 ISN3 0.3A 0.3A 0.3A 10 LEDs C6 0.22μF C4 C5 0.22μF 0.22μF L1 33μH VIN 5V C7 1μF D1 D2 SW1 ISP1-3 ISN1-3 VIN PWM1-3 SHDN C1-C3 1μF s3 L2 33μH SW2 L3 33μH D3 SW3 TG1-3 VC1-3 VREF CTRL1-3 150k LT3492 10k FADJ 49.9k 470pF 1.3MHz OVP1-3 GND 3492 TA07a C1-C3, C7: MURATA GRM31CR72A105KA01L C4-C6: MURATA GRM21BR71H224KA01 D1-D3: DIODES B1100 L1-L3: TDK VLF5014AT-330MR50 300:1 PWM Dimming at 100Hz Efficiency 95 PWM 5V/DIV 90 85 EFFICIENCY (%) ILED 0.5A/DIV IL 0.5A/DIV 5μs/DIV 3492 TA07b 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 0 20 80 60 40 PWM DUTY CYCLE (%) 100 3492 TA07c 3492fa 13 LT3492 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Triple Boost 100mA × 12 LED Driver PVIN 12V C1 2.2μF s3 L1 22μH L2 22μH D1 C2 1μF L3 22μH D2 ISP1 C3 1μF 1Ω TG2 VIN 5V C5 1μF OVP1 20k SW1 ISP1-3 ISN1-3 VIN PWM1-3 SHDN ISN3 TG3 M2 1M 100mA 1Ω ISN2 M1 12 LEDs ISP3 C4 1μF 1Ω ISN1 TG1 D3 ISP2 M3 1M 12 LEDs 100mA 1M OVP2 12 LEDs 20k SW2 SW3 LT3492 TG1-3 OVP1-3 VC1-3 VREF CTRL1-3 100mA OVP3 20k 18.2k 2.2nF 150k FADJ GND 49.9k C1: MURATA GRM31MR71C225KA35 C2-C4: MURATA GRM31CR72A105KA01L C5: MURATA GRM31MR71H105KA88 D1-D3: DIODES B1100 L1-L3: TDK VLF5014AT-220MR62 M1-M3: ZETEX ZXMP6A13F 3492 TA03a 1.3MHz Efficiency vs PWM Duty Cycle 1000:1 PWM Dimming at 100Hz 85 PWM 5V/DIV 80 EFFICIENCY (%) 75 ILED 0.1A/DIV IL 0.5A/DIV 70 65 60 2μs/DIV 3492 TA03b 55 50 0 20 40 60 80 100 PWM DUTY CYCLE (%) 3492 TA03c 3492fa 14 LT3492 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Dual Boost LED Driver PVIN 12V C1 2.2μF s3 L1 22μH L2 22μH L3 22μH D1 C2 1μF D2 ISP1 C3 1μF 1Ω D3 ISP2 1Ω ISN1 ISP3 C4 1μF 1Ω ISN2 ISN3 M1 M2 1M 12 LEDs 100mA SW1 TG1 VIN 3V TO 12V C5 1μF 1M OVP1 12 LEDs 20k SW2 ISP1-3 ISN1-3 VIN PWM1-3 SHDN SW3 TG2 LT3492 200mA OVP1-3 TG3 VC1-3 VREF CTRL1-3 OVP2-3 20k OPEN 18.2k 2.2nF 150k FADJ GND 49.9k C1: MURATA GRM31MR71C225KA35 C2-C4: MURATA GRM31CR72A105KA01L C5: MURATA GRM31MR71H105KA88 D1-D3: DIODES B1100 L1-L3: TDK VLF5014AT-220MR62 M1, M2: ZETEX ZXMP6A13F 1000:1 PWM Dimming at 100Hz for 200mA LEDs 3492 TA04 1.3MHz Efficiency vs PWM Duty Cycle for 200mA LEDs 85 80 ILED 0.2A/DIV 75 EFFICIENCY (%) PWM 5V/DIV IL2 IL3 0.5A/DIV 2μs/DIV 3492 TA04b 70 65 60 55 50 0 20 40 60 80 100 PWM DUTY CYCLE (%) 3492 TA04c 3492fa 15 LT3492 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Triple Boost 100mA × 9 LED Driver with VIN Controlled Dimming VIN 5V TO 16V 357k C1 2.2μF s3 L1 15μH CTRL1-3 L2 15μH L3 15μH 40.2k D1 C2 1μF D2 ISP1 C3 1μF 1Ω ISP2 TG2 ISN3 TG3 M2 750k C5 1μF 100mA 9 LEDs 20k SW1 ISP1-3 ISN1-3 VIN PWM1-3 SHDN 100mA SW2 750k OVP2 9 LEDs 20k SW3 LT3492 TG1-3 OVP1-3 VC1-3 VREF 100 80 90 70 80 60 60 50 50 40 30 40 20 30 10 14 18 VIN (V) 1MHz Efficiency vs VIN 90 70 100k 3492 TA08 EFFICIENCY (%) ILED (mA) 2.2nF FADJ CTRL1-3 110 10 18.2k 430k LED Current Decreasing with VIN 6 OVP3 100mA 20k C1: MURATA GRM31MR71C225KA35 C2-C5: MURATA GRM31MR71H105KA88 D1-D3: ZETEX ZLLS400TA L1-L3: TAIYO YUDEN NP04SZB 150M M1-M3: ZETEX ZXMP6A13F 2 M3 750k OVP1 GND 20 1Ω ISN2 M1 9 LEDs ISP3 C4 1μF 1Ω ISN1 TG1 D3 0 4 8 12 16 VIN (V) 3492 TA08b 3492 TA08c 3492fa 16 LT3492 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Triple LED Driver Driving LED Strings in Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost Modes VIN 10V TO 16V C1 3.3μF s3 ISP1 L2 22μH 330mΩ L3 33μH 4 LEDs 0.1A ISN1 D2 TG1 M1 ISP2 C3 1μF TG3 1Ω ISN3 ISN2 2 LEDs 1Ω 0.3A TG2 M2 ISP3 C2 0.47μF OVP3 100k 825k 0.1A OVP2 C4 0.1μF 20k C5 1μF VIN D1 SW1 3.9M D3 10 LEDs L1 6.8μH M3 SW2 SW3 ISP1-3 ISN1-3 VIN PWM1-3 SHDN LT3492 TG1-3 OVP2-3 VC1-3 VREF CTRL1-3 150k 18.2k FADJ 49.9k 2.2nF 1.3MHz OVP1 GND 3492 TA05 C1: MURATA GRM55DR71H335KA0193 C2: MURATA GRM21BR71H474KA88 C3, C5: MURATA GRM31MR71H105KA88 C4: MURATA GRM21BR71H104KA01B D1: DIODES DFLS130 D2, D3: ROHM RB160M-60 3000:1 PWM Dimming at 100Hz for CH1 (Buck Mode) L1: TDK VLF5014AT-6R8MR99 L2: TDK VLF5014AT-229MR62 L3: TDK VLF5014AT-330MR50 M1: ZETEX ZXMP3A13F M2, M3 ZETEX ZXMP6A13F 3000:1 PWM Dimming at 100Hz for CH2 (Boost Mode) PWM 5V/DIV PWM 5V/DIV ILED 0.5A/DIV ILED 0.1A/DIV IL 0.5A/DIV IL 0.5A/DIV 1μs/DIV 3492 TA05b 1μs/DIV 3492 TA05c 3000:1 PWM Dimming at 100Hz for CH3 (Buck-Boost Mode) PWM 5V/DIV ILED 0.1A/DIV IL 0.5A/DIV 1μs/DIV 3492 TA05d 3492fa 17 LT3492 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Triple Buck Mode LED Driver with Open LED Protection PVIN 48V TG1 ISP1 ISP2 ISP3 330mΩ 330mΩ 330mΩ ISN1 ISN2 ISN3 TG2 M1 M2 C4 0.47μF 5.6k 0.3A 10 LEDs 5.6k 2k L1 22μH D1 D2 SW1 C7 1μF 5.6k M5 OVP1 0.3A 10 LEDs C6 0.47μF C5 0.47μF M4 VIN 5V 80.6k 80.6k 0.3A 10 LEDs TG3 M3 80.6k C1-C3 1μF s3 L2 22μH M6 OVP2 OVP1 2k 2k L3 22μH SW2 ISP1-3 ISN1-3 VIN PWM1-3 SHDN D3 SW3 LT3492 TG1-3 OVP1-3 VC1-3 VREF CTRL1-3 10k 470pF 430k FADJ GND 100k C1-C3, C7: MURATA GRM31CR72A105KA01L C4-C6: MURATA GRM21BR72A474KA73 D1-D3: ROHM RB160M-60 L1-L3: TDK VLF5014AT-220MR62 M1-M3: ZETEX ZXMP6A13F M4-M6: PHILIPS BC858B 2000:1 PWM Dimming at 100Hz 3492 TA02 1MHz Efficiency vs PWM Duty Cycle for 200mA LEDs 95 PWM 5V/DIV 90 ILED 0.5A/DIV IL 0.5A/DIV 1μs/DIV 3492 TA02b EFFICIENCY (%) 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 0 20 80 60 40 PWM DUTY CYCLE (%) 100 3492 TA02c 3492fa 18 LT3492 PACKAGE DESCRIPTION FE Package 28-Lead Plastic TSSOP (4.4mm) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1663) Exposed Pad Variation EB 9.60 – 9.80* (.378 – .386) 4.75 (.187) 4.75 (.187) 28 2726 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 1716 15 6.60 p0.10 2.74 (.108) 4.50 p0.10 SEE NOTE 4 0.45 p0.05 EXPOSED PAD HEAT SINK ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE 6.40 2.74 (.252 (.108) BSC 1.05 p0.10 0.65 BSC RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 4.30 – 4.50* (.169 – .177) 0.09 – 0.20 (.0035 – .0079) 0.50 – 0.75 (.020 – .030) NOTE: 1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES) 3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0.25 REF 1.20 (.047) MAX 0o – 8o 0.65 (.0256) BSC 0.195 – 0.30 (.0077 – .0118) TYP 0.05 – 0.15 (.002 – .006) FE28 (EB) TSSOP 0204 4. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM PCB METAL SIZE FOR EXPOSED PAD ATTACHMENT *DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.150mm (.006") PER SIDE 3492fa 19 LT3492 PACKAGE DESCRIPTION UFD Package 28-Lead Plastic QFN (4mm × 5mm) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1712 Rev B) 0.70 p0.05 4.50 p 0.05 3.10 p 0.05 2.50 REF 2.65 p 0.05 3.65 p 0.05 PACKAGE OUTLINE 0.25 p0.05 0.50 BSC 3.50 REF 4.10 p 0.05 5.50 p 0.05 RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS APPLY SOLDER MASK TO AREAS THAT ARE NOT SOLDERED 4.00 p 0.10 (2 SIDES) 0.75 p 0.05 R = 0.05 TYP PIN 1 NOTCH R = 0.20 OR 0.35 s 45o CHAMFER 2.50 REF R = 0.115 TYP 27 28 0.40 p 0.10 PIN 1 TOP MARK (NOTE 6) 1 2 5.00 p 0.10 (2 SIDES) 3.50 REF 3.65 p 0.10 2.65 p 0.10 (UFD28) QFN 0506 REV B 0.200 REF 0.00 – 0.05 0.25 p 0.05 0.50 BSC BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD NOTE: 1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-220 VARIATION (WXXX-X). 2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS 4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE 5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED 6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE 3492fa 20 LT3492 REVISION HISTORY REV DATE DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER A 04/10 Corrected Pin Names for FE Package in Pin Configuration Section 2 3492fa Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights. 21 LT3492 TYPICAL APPLICATION Triple Buck-Boost Mode 100mA × 4 LED Driver PVIN 10V TO 16V C1 2.2μF 4 LEDs 100mA L1 22μH ISN1 1Ω ISP1 D1 M2 TG2 3.9M C4 0.1μF PVIN C8 1μF 1Ω 100k ISP3 D3 C5 1μF 3.9M IL 0.5A/DIV C7 1μF 1μs/DIV 3492 TA06b PVIN SW3 LT3492 TG1-3 OVP1-3 VC1-3 VREF CTRL1-3 18.2k 150k D1-D3: ROHM RB160M-60 L1-L3: TDK VLF5014AT-220MR62 M1-M3: ZETEX ZXMP6A13F 2.2nF 3492 TA06 FADJ GND C1: MURATA GRM31MR71E225KA93 C2, C4, C6: MURATA GRM21BR71H104KA01B C3, C5, C7: MURATA GRM31MR71H105KA88 C8: MURATA GRM31MR71E105KA93 ILED 0.1A/DIV OVP3 100k C6 0.1μF PVIN SW2 PWM 5V/DIV M3 ISN3 OVP2 ISP2 D2 C3 1μF SW1 ISP1-3 ISN1-3 VIN PWM1-3 SHDN 3.9M 1Ω 100k 3000:1 PWM Dimming at 100Hz TG3 ISN2 OVP1 C2 0.1μF 4 LEDs 100mA L3 22μH M1 TG1 VIN 5V TO 16V 4 LEDs 100mA L2 22μH 49.9k 1.3MHz RELATED PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LT3496 Triple 0.75A, 2.1MHz, 45V LED Driver VIN: 3V to 30V, VOUT(MAX) = 45V, Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1μA, 4mm × 5mm QFN and TSSOP16E Packages LT3474 36V, 1A (ILED), 2MHz, Step-Down LED Driver VIN: 4V to 36V, VOUT(MAX) = 13.5V, True Color PWM Dimming = 400:1, ISD < 1μA, TSSOP16E Package LT3475 Dual 1.5A (ILED), 36V, 2MHz Step-Down LED Driver VIN: 4V to 36V, VOUT(MAX) = 13.5V, True Color PWM Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1μA, TSSOP20E Package LT3476 Quad Output 1.5A, 36V, 2MHz High Current LED Driver VIN: 2.8V to 16V, VOUT(MAX) = 36V, True Color PWM Dimming = 1000:1, ISD < 10μA, 5mm × 7mm QFN Package with 1000:1 Dimming LT3477 3A, 42V, 3MHz Boost, Buck-Boost, Buck LED Driver VIN: 2.5V to 25V, VOUT(MAX) = 40V, Dimming = Analog/PWM, ISD < 1μA, QFN and TSSOP20E Packages LT3478/LT3478-1 4.5A, 42V, 2.5MHz High Current LED Driver with 3000:1 Dimming VIN: 2.8V to 36V, VOUT(MAX) = 42V, True Color PWM Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 3μA, TSSOP16E Package LT3486 Dual 1.3A, 2MHz High Current LED Driver VIN: 2.5V to 24V, VOUT(MAX) = 36V, True Color PWM Dimming = 1000:1, ISD < 1μA, 5mm × 3mm DFN and TSSOP16E Packages LT3517 1.5A, 2.5MHz, 45V LED Driver VIN: 3V to 30V, VOUT(MAX) = 45V, Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1μA, 4mm × 4mm QFN and TSSOP16E Packages LT3518 2.3A, 2.5MHz, 45V LED Driver VIN: 3V to 30V, VOUT(MAX) = 45V, Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1μA, 4mm × 4mm QFN and TSSOP16E Packages LT3755/LT3755-1 40VIN , 75VOUT, Full Featured LED Controller VIN: 4.5V to 40V, VOUT(MAX) = 75V, True Color PWM Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1μA, 3mm × 3mm QFN-16 and MS16E Packages LT3756-1 100V High Current LED Controller VIN: 6V to 100V, VOUT(MAX) = 100V, True Color PWM Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1μA, 3mm × 3mm QFN-16 and MS16E Packages LTC®3783 High Current LED Controller VIN: 3V to 36V, VOUT(MAX) = Ext FET, True Color PWM Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 20μA, 5mm × 4mm QFN10 and TSSOP16E Packages 3492fa 22 Linear Technology Corporation LT 0410 REV A • PRINTED IN USA 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 (408) 432-1900 ● FAX: (408) 434-0507 ● www.linear.com © LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2009