AL5812EV3 User Guide 150mA, 60V Low-side Adjustable Linear LED Driver General Description The AL5812 is an adjustable Linear LED driver offering excellent temperature stability and output handling capability. The AL5812 simplifies the design of linear and isolated or non-isolated LED drivers by setting the LED current with standard value resistors. The AL5812 has an open drain output that can swing from 1V up to 60V enabling it drive long LED chains. Its low 0.5V RSET pin is outside of the LED current path and so accuracy is maintained while minimizing the required overhead to regulate the LED current. This reduces its power dissipation when compared to traditional linear LED drivers. This makes it ideal for driving LEDs up to 150mA. Longer LED chains can be driven by tapping VCC from the chain, where the chain voltage may exceed 60V. Specifications Parameter Value Input Voltage 3.5V – 60V (Low Side) >60V (Floating GND) 150mA (Adjustable) 0.62” x 0.57” Yes LED Current XY Dimension ROHS Compliance Top-View EVM (AL5812EV3) The AL5812EV3 evaluation board provides U-DFN3030-6 package. AL5812EV3 (U-DFN3030-6) Key Features Connection Instructions Low Reference Voltage (VRSET=0.5V) -40˚C to 125˚C Temperature Range ±3% LED Current Tolerance MSOP-8EP and U-DFN3030-6 packages Input Voltage: Red Wire Ground: Black Wires LED: White Wire Applications Linear LED Driver Isolated Offline LED Converters LED Signs Instrumentation Illumination AL5812EV3 Rev2 January 2013 www.diodes.com Page 1 of 8 AL5812EV3 User Guide 150mA, 60V Low-side Adjustable Linear LED Driver Board Layout Note: By default, this evaluation board provides Low side Current LED string configuration in this user guide document. For design flexibility, multiple application circuits can be derived in both Low and High Side Current LED configurations with use of PWM dimming. Evaluation Board Connection Setup and Power-up Procedure Current LED String Procedure to Evaluation Board in Low side current LED configuration AL5812EV3 Rev2 January 2013 www.diodes.com Page 2 of 8 AL5812EV3 User Guide 150mA, 60V Low-side Adjustable Linear LED Driver 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. By default, the evaluation board is preset at 150mA as low side current LED configuration. Ensure that the DC source is switched OFF or disconnected. Connect the DC line wires of power supply to VIN and GND terminals on the board. Connect the anode wire of external LED string to VIN of the board. Connect the cathode wire of external LED string to LED terminal of the board. Load 10KΩ to R1 on the board. Do not load any components on R2 and R3. Ensure that the area around the board is clear and safe, and preferably that the board and LEDs are enclosed in a transparent safety cover. 8. Turn on the main switch. LED string should light up with LED. Other Typical Circuit Design Options I) Current LED String Procedure in High side current LED configuration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The evaluation can be configured as High side current LED configuration. Ensure that the DC source is switched OFF or disconnected. Connect the line wire of the DC power supply to VIN and LED terminals on the board. Connect the GND wire of the DC power supply to GND terminals on the board. Connect the anode wire of external LED string to floating GND of the board. Connect the cathode wire of external LED string to earth GND of the DC power supply. Load 10KΩ to R1 on the board. Do not load any components on R2 and R3. Observe MAX 60V differential between VIN and floating GND when applied VIN > 60V. In the high side circuit configuration, extreme high voltage may be present. Please use caution and try not to touch any components on the board or input leads. 10. Turn on the main switch. LED string should light up with LED. AL5812EV3 Rev2 January 2013 www.diodes.com Page 3 of 8 AL5812EV3 User Guide 150mA, 60V Low-side Adjustable Linear LED Driver II) Current LED String Procedure in Low side current LED configuration with PWM dimming 1. The evaluation board can be configured as Low side current LED configuration with use of PWM dimming. 2. Ensure that the DC source is switched OFF or disconnected. 3. Connect the DC line wires of power supply to VIN and GND terminals on the board. 4. Connect the anode wire of external LED string to VIN of the board. 5. Connect the cathode wire of external LED string to LED terminal of the board. 6. Load 10KΩ to R2 on the board. Do not load any components on R1 and R3. 7. Insert external MOSFET across R3 pads of the board for PWM dimming control. 8. Ensure that the area around the board is clear and safe, and preferably that the board and LEDs are enclosed in a transparent safety cover. 9. Turn on the main switch. LED string should light up with LED. AL5812EV3 Rev2 January 2013 www.diodes.com Page 4 of 8 AL5812EV3 User Guide 150mA, 60V Low-side Adjustable Linear LED Driver Schematic For AL5812EV3 (U-DFN3030-6) Bill of Material Bill of Material for AL5812EV3 U-DFN3030-6 Evaluation Board (Low Side Current LED String Configuration) # 1 2 3 4 Name U1 C1 R1 R2, R3 AL5812EV3 Rev2 January 2013 www.diodes.com Quantity 1 1 1 0 Part number AL5812FF 12101C104KAT2A RR1220P-4991-D-M N/A Manufacturer Diodes Inc AVX Corp Susumu N/A Description Adjustable Linear Driver in U-DFN3030-6 CAP CER 0.1µF 100V 10% X7R 1210 RES 4.99KΩ 1/10W 0.5% 0805 SMD N/A Page 5 of 8 AL5812EV3 User Guide 150mA, 60V Low-side Adjustable Linear LED Driver Functional Performance AL5812EV3 Rev2 January 2013 www.diodes.com Page 6 of 8 AL5812EV3 User Guide 150mA, 60V Low-side Adjustable Linear LED Driver AL5812EV3 Rev2 January 2013 www.diodes.com Page 7 of 8 AL5812EV3 User Guide 150mA, 60V Low-side Adjustable Linear LED Driver IMPORTANT NOTICE DIODES INCORPORATED MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARDS TO THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (AND THEIR EQUIVALENTS UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION). 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