NSC LM3553SDX-NOPB 1.2a dual flash led driver system with i2c compatible Datasheet

LM3553
1.2A Dual Flash LED Driver System with I2C Compatible
Interface
General Description
Features
The LM3553 is a fixed frequency, current mode step-up DC/
DC converter with two regulated current sinks. The device is
capable of driving loads up to 1.2A from a single-cell Li-Ion
battery.
One or more high current flash LEDs can be driven in series
either in a high power Flash mode or a lower power Torch
mode controlled by either an internal register or the FEN pin.
Additionally a low current (20mA) indicator mode and a fixed
output voltage mode are also available.
The LM3553 has 128 current levels and 16 flash safety timer
durations that are user adjustable via an I2C compatible interface. Internal soft-start eliminates large inrush currents at
start-up. Over-voltage protection circuitry and 1.2MHz switching frequency allow for the use of small, low-cost output
capacitors with lower voltage ratings.
The LM3553 includes a TX pin that forces Torch mode during
a flash event allowing for synchronization between the RF
power amplifier and Flash/Torch modes. It also includes a
multi-function pin (M/F) that can serve as a GPIO and a hardware RESET pin.
The LM3553 is available in National's 3mm by 3mm LLP12
package.
■ Accurate and Programmable LED Current up to 1.2A in
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128 Steps
Total Solution Size < 30mm2
90% Peak Efficiency
Drives 2 LEDs in Series with 1.2A from 5V Input
Drives 2 LEDs in Series with 600mA from 3.0V Input
Drives 1 LED with 1.2A from 3.0V Input
Adjustable Over-Voltage Protection Allows for Single or
Series LED Operation
Four Operating Modes: Torch, Flash, Indicator, and
Voltage Mode (4.98V)
Programmable Flash Pulse Safety Timer in 16 Steps
TX Input Ensures Synchronization with RF Power
Amplifier Pulse or Prevents LED from Overheating
LED Disconnect During Shutdown
Flash/Imager Synchronization via FEN Pin
Active Low Hardware Reset
Multi-Function Pin (RESET and GPIO)
Low Profile 12-pin LLP Package (SDF12A: 3mm x 3mm x
0.8mm, 0.4mm pitch)
Applications
■ Camera Phone LED Flash
■ Smartphone and PDA Flash
■ LED Backlight
Typical Application Circuits
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Solution Size
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LM3553 1.2A Dual Flash LED Driver System with I2C Compatible Interface
March 6, 2008
LM3553
Connection Diagram
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Pin Descriptions
Pin
Name
Function
4
VIN
Input Voltage. Input range: 2.7V to 5.5V.
5
SW
Switch Pin
6
OVP
Over Voltage Protection Pin
2, 11
D1, D2
DAP
GND
Ground
1
ISET
Current sense input. Connect a 1% 16.5kΩ resistor to ground to set the full scale LED current.
3
FEN
Flash enable pin.
8
SCL
Serial clock pin.
10
SDA
Serial data I/O pin.
9
VIO
Digital Reference Voltage level input pin.
7
TX
RF PA synchronization control pin. High = Forced Torch mode.
12
M/F
Hardware RESET or General purpose I/O. Function set through Multi-Function Control Register
Regulated current sink inputs
Ordering Information
Type
Package
Package Marking
LM3553SD-NOPB
Order Number
No Lead, NonHalogenated
SDF12A
L3553
1000 units, Tape-and-Reel
LM3553SDX-NOPB
No Lead, NonHalogenated
SDF12A
L3553
4500 units, Tape-and-Reel
LM3553SD-HALF
No Lead,
Halogenated
SDF12A
L3553
1000 units, Tape-and-Reel
LM3553SDX-HALF
No Lead,
Halogenated
SDF12A
L3553
4500 units, Tape-and-Reel
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Supplied As
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
(Notes 1, 2)
Input Voltage Range
Junction Temperature (TJ)
Range
Ambient Temperature (TA)
Range (Note 6)
VIN pin: Voltage to GND
-0.3V to 6V
SW, OVP pin: Voltage to GND
-0.3V to 25V
D1, D2 pins: Voltage to GND
-0.3V to 25V
VIO, SCL, SDA
-0.3V to 6V
TX, FEN, M/F
-0.3V to 6V
Continuous Power Dissipation (Note 3) Internally Limited
Junction Temperature (TJ-MAX )
150°C
Storage Temperature Range
-65°C to +150
Maximum Lead Temperature
(Soldering)
(Note 4)
ESD Rating(Note 5)
Human Body Model
2.5kV
2.7V to 5.5V
-30°C to +125°C
-30°C to +85°C
Thermal Properties
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal
Resistance (θJA), SDF12A
Package(Note 7)
36.7°C/W
ESD Caution Notice
National Semiconductor recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with appropriate
ESD precautions. Failure to observe proper ESD handling techniques can result in damage to the device.
Electrical Characteristics
Limits in standard typeface are for TA = +25°C. Limits in boldface type apply over the full operating junction temperature range
(-30°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C). Unless otherwise noted: VIN = 3.6V, RSET = 16.5kΩ, VD1 = VD2 = 500mV, VFB bit = '0', FEN = '0', TX = '0',
Flash Current Level = Full-Scale. (Notes 2, 8, 9)
Symbol
ILED-SUM
Parameter
Flash LED Current:
ID1+ ID2
Conditions
Flash Mode
VDX = Regulation Voltage
Min
Typ
Max
930
1020
1110
mA
Flash Mode
VDX = Regulation Voltage
RSET = 13.7kΩ
ILED-IND
Indicator Current Level
Indicator Mode
VMREG
Output Voltage Regulation in
Voltage Mode
VM = '1', EN1 = EN0 = '0'
No Load
IQ
Quiescent Supply Current
ISD
Units
1200
20
mA
4.98
5.30
V
VD1,D2 = 0V
(Switching)
1.0
1.2
mA
Shutdown Supply Current
Device Disabled
3.8
6.0
µA
IDx / ISET
LED Current to Set Current
Ratio
IDx= 500mA
VSET
ISET Pin Voltage
VD1,D2
Current Sink Regulation
Voltage
VFB Bit = '0'
450
VFB Bit = '1'
350
IDx-MATCH
Current Sink Matching
VDX = Regulation Voltage
RDSON
NMOS Switch Resistance
4.65
6770
A/A
1.24
V
mV
2
%
Ω
0.25
OCL Bit = '0'
2.2
2.5
2.8
OCL Bit = '1'
1.53
1.70
1.87
ICL
NMOS Switch Current Limit
IL-SW
SW Pin Leakage Current
Switch Off, VSW=3.6V, OVP
Mode = '0'
IL-Dx
D1, D2 Pin Leakage
VDx = 3.5V
VOVP
Output Over-Voltage
Protection Trip Point
OVP Mode = '1'
18.00
18.90
19.65
OVP Mode = '0'
5.4
5.6
5.85
Over-Voltage Protection
Hysteresis
OVP to Normal Operation
OVP Mode = '1'
1.6
OVPHyst
OVP Mode = '0'
0.6
IL-OVP
OVP Pin Leakage Current
VOVP=3.6V
10
10
nA
10
3
A
nA
V
V
nA
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Operating Ratings
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 2)
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Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
fSW
Switching Frequency
tFD-MIN
Minimum Flash Duration Step tFD-MIN = 16 ÷ fSW
DMAX
DMIN
ThTX,F-EN
TX, FEN Pin Threshold
Min
1.0
Typ
Max
1.2
1.35
Units
MHz
12.8
µsec.
Maximum Duty Cycle
92
%
Minimum Duty Cycle
6
%
On
1.0
VIN
Off
0
0.6
V
Multi-Function Pin (M/F) Voltage Specifications
VM/F
Multi-Function Pin Threshold
Voltages
VOL
Output Logic Low "0"
Input Logic High "1"
0.94
VIN
Input Logic Low "0"
0
0.64
ILOAD = 4.2mA,
GPIO Mode
V
400
mV
I2C Compatible Voltage Specifications (SCL, SDIO, VIO)
VIO
Serial Bus Voltage Level
1.45
VIN
V
VIL
Input Logic Low "0"
VIO = 3.0V
0
0.38 ×VIO
V
VIH
Input Logic High "1"
VIO = 3.0V
0.55 × VIO
VIO
V
VOL
Output Logic Low "0"
ILOAD = 3.7mA
400
mV
I2C Compatible Interface Timing Specifications (SCL, SDIO, VIO)
t1
SCL (Clock Period)
2.5
t2
Data In Setup Time to SCL
High
100
ns
t3
Data Out stable After SCL Low
0
ns
t4
SDA Low Setup Time to SCL
Low (Start)
100
ns
t5
SDA High Hold Time After SCL
High (Stop)
100
ns
µs
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Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under which operation
of the device is guaranteed. Operating Ratings do not imply guaranteed performance limits. For guaranteed performance limits and associated test conditions,
see the Electrical Characteristics tables.
Note 2: All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pin.
Note 3: Internal thermal shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent damage. Thermal shutdown engages at TJ=140ºC (typ.) and disengages at
TJ=120ºC (typ.).
Note 4: For detailed soldering specifications and information, please refer to National Semiconductor Application Note: AN-1187 for Recommended Soldering
Profiles.
Note 5: The human body model is a 100pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5kΩ resistor into each pin. (MIL-STD-883 3015.7)
Note 6: In applications where high power dissipation and/or poor package thermal resistance is present, the maximum ambient temperature may have to be
derated. Maximum ambient temperature (TA-MAX) is dependent on the maximum operating junction temperature (TJ-MAX-OP = 125ºC), the maximum power
dissipation of the device in the application (PD-MAX), and the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of the part/package in the application (θJA), as given by the
following equation: TA-MAX = TJ-MAX-OP – (θJA × PD-MAX).
Note 7: Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is highly application and board-layout dependent. In applications where high maximum power dissipation exists,
special care must be paid to thermal dissipation issues in board design.
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Note 9: All testing for the LM3553 is done open-loop.
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Note 8: Min and Max limits are guaranteed by design, test, or statistical analysis. Typical (Typ) numbers are not guaranteed, but do represent the most likely
norm. Unless otherwise specified, conditions for Typ specifications are: VIN = 3.6V and TA = 25ºC.
LM3553
Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified: TA = 25°C; VIN = 3.6V; VM/F = VIN;
RSET = 16.5kΩ; CIN= 10µF, COUT = 10µF;L = 2.2µH; VFB bit = CL bit = '0'; OVP bit = '0' for 1 LED and VFB = '1' for two series
LEDs;.
Maximum LED Drive Current @ VIN = 3.6V
1.2A Flash Line Regulation
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1.0A Flash Line Regulation
Voltage Mode Line Regulation
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Voltage Mode Load Regulation
Input Current and LED Efficiency
with 1A Flash Current
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Input Current and LED Efficiency
with 500mA Flash Current through 2 Series LEDs
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Input Current and LED Efficiency
with 600mA Flash Current through 2 Series LEDs
Input Current vs VIN
1 LED @ 1.2A and 2 LEDs @ 600mA
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LED Efficiency vs VIN
1 LED @ 1.2A and 2 LEDs @ 600mA
Converter Efficiency vs VIN
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Input Current and LED Efficiency
with 1.2A Flash Current
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Block Diagram
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TX Pin
The transmission pin (TX) can be used to limit the current
drawn from the battery during a PA transmission. When the
TX pin is driven high (logic '1') during a flash pulse, the
LM3553 will switch to the programmed torch current level.
Once the TX pin is driven low (logic '0'), the LM3553 will return
to the flash current if this event occurs within the original flash
duration.
It is recommended that an external pull-down be placed between the TX pin and GND to prevent unwanted LED flashing
during system start-up due to unknown control logic states.
Circuit Description
CIRCUIT COMPONENTS
FEN Pin
The flash enable pin, FEN, provides an external method (nonI2C) for starting the flash pulse. When FEN is pulled high, logic
'1', the flash current level defined through the I2C interface,
will be delived to the Flash LED. If the FEN pin is driven low
during the flash pulse, the flash event will stop. In the event
that FEN is not pulled low during the flash pulse, the LM3553
will continue to deliver the flash current until the safety timer
duration (set through the I2C interface) is reached.
The LM3553 does not provide a fixed off-time after the flash
pulse has ended. Most flash LED manufacturers require that
the flash pulse duration be 10% of the total Flash cycle. Example: If the flash pulse duration is set to be 200 milliseconds
(Flash Duration Code= 0011), the recommended off time for
the LED would be 1.8 seconds. Please consult the LED manufacturers datasheet for exact timing requirements.
If the LM3553 is placed in indicator mode or torch mode
through the I2C interface and the FEN pin is pulled high and
then low, at the end of the flash event, the LM3553 will return
to the mode stored in the General Purpose Register.
It is recommended that an external pull-down be placed between the FEN pin and GND to prevent unwanted LED flashing
during system start-up due to unknown control logic states.
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M/F Pin
The multi-function pin (M/F) can be configured to provide
hardware RESET or a general purpose input/output (GPIO).
All functionality is programmed through the I2C compatible
interface and set in the M/F pin functionality control register
(address 0x20). The default function is a RESET, where a
logic '1' places the part in the normal operating mode, and a
logic '0' places the part into a RESET state. A reset condition
will place all LM3553 registers into their default states.
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Typical System Configuration
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I2C Compatible Interface
DATA VALIDITY
The data on SDA line must be stable during the HIGH period
of the clock signal (SCL). In other words, the state of the data
line can only be changed when CLK is LOW.
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FIGURE 2. Start and Stop Conditions
TRANSFERRING DATA
Every byte put on the SDA line must be eight bits long, with
the most significant bit (MSB) being transferred first. Each
byte of data has to be followed by an acknowledge bit. The
acknowledge related clock pulse is generated by the master.
The master releases the SDA line (HIGH) during the acknowledge clock pulse. The LM3553 pulls down the SDA line during
the 9th clock pulse, signifying an acknowledge. The LM3553
generates an acknowledge after each byte has been received.
After the START condition, the I2C master sends a chip address. This address is seven bits long followed by an eighth
bit which is a data direction bit (R/W). The LM3553 address
is 53h. For the eighth bit, a “0” indicates a WRITE and a “1”
indicates a READ. The second byte selects the register to
which the data will be written. The third byte contains data to
write to the selected register.
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FIGURE 1. Data Validity Diagram
A pull-up resistor between VIO and SDA must be greater than
[ (VIO-VOL) / 3.7mA] to meet the VOL requirement on SDA.
Using a larger pull-up resistor results in lower switching current with slower edges, while using a smaller pull-up results
in higher switching currents with faster edges.
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FIGURE 3. Write Cycle
w = write (SDA = "0")
ack = acknowledge (SDA pulled down by the slave)
id = chip address, 53h for LM3553
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START AND STOP CONDITIONS
START and STOP conditions classify the beginning and the
end of the I2C session. A START condition is defined as SDA
signal transitioning from HIGH to LOW while SCL line is
HIGH. A STOP condition is defined as the SDA transitioning
from LOW to HIGH while SCL is HIGH. The I2C master always
generates START and STOP conditions. The I2C bus is considered to be busy after a START condition and free after a
STOP condition. During data transmission, the I2C master
can generate repeated START conditions. First START and
repeated START conditions are equivalent, function-wise.
The data on SDA line must be stable during the HIGH period
of the clock signal (SCL). In other words, the state of the data
line can only be changed when CLK is LOW.
Connection Diagram
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VFB: Selects the regulation voltage for the LM3553. Setting
this VFB bit to a '0' sets the regulation voltage to 450mV while
setting the VFB bit to a '1' sets the regulation voltage to
350mV. Setting the VFB bit to a '1' during torch mode and/or
lower current flash modes (ILED < 1A) will help improve the
LED efficiency of the LM3553.
I2C COMPATIBLE CHIP ADDRESS
The chip address for LM3553 is 1010011, or 53hex.
M/F Pin Control Register
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FIGURE 4.
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INTERNAL REGISTERS OF LM3553
Register
Internal Hex
Address
Power On
Value
General Purpose Register
0x10
0001 1000
Multi-Function Pin Control
Register
0x20
1110 0000
Current Step Time
Register
0x50
1111 1100
Torch Current Control
Register
0xA0
1000 0000
Flash Current Control
Register
0xB0
1000 0000
Flash Duration Control
Register
0xC0
1111 0000
FIGURE 6.
RESET: Enables M/F as hardware RESET. '0' = Hardware
RESET, .'1' = GPIO or current sink depending on the MODE
bit. Default = '0'
MODE: Sets M/F mode. Default for M0DE = '0'. '0' = GPI,
and'1' = GPO
Note: When M/F is configured as an input, data is transfered from GPI to
DATA whenever an I2C write command is issued to the LM3553.
When configuring M/F as a GPO, the first write needs to take the
LM3553 out of RESET mode and a second write can then set the pin
to the GPO.
DATA: GPIO Data. When the M/F is configured as an output
(GPO), DATA sets the GPO level. Example: DATA = '1', M/F
is set high or logic '1'. When the M/F pin is configured as an
input (GPI), DATA stores the GPI level. Example: M/F = '1',
DATA will be set to a '1'. Default for DATA = '0'.
OVP: Enables high-voltage OVP (OVP Bit ='1') or low-voltage
OVP (OVP Bit ='0'). Default = low-voltage mode '0'
OCL: SW Pin Current Limit Selector Bit: If OCL = '0', the inductor current limit is 2.5A typ. If OCL = '1', the inductor
current limit is 1.7A typ.
General Purpose Register
M/F Functionality Configuration Table
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FIGURE 5.
EN0-EN1: Set Flash LED mode
Indicator Mode sets ILED = 20mA. In this mode, D1 is enabled
and D2 is disabled.
VM: Enables Voltage Mode. Current sinks D1 and D2 are
turned off and the LM3553 will operate in a regulated voltage
boost mode. Setting the VM bit to a '1' does not override the
EN0 and EN1 bits stored in the general purpose register. The
default setting is '0'. If the LM3553 is in Voltage Mode and an
indicator, torch or flash command is issued, the LM3553 will
turn on the D1 and D2 current sources and begin regulating
the output voltage to a value equal to VFB (350mV or 450mV)
+ VLED.
VM
EN1
EN0
Function
0
0
0
Shutdown
0
0
1
Indicator Mode
0
1
0
Torch Mode
0
1
1
Flash Mode
1
0
0
Voltage Mode
1
0
1
Indicator Mode
1
1
0
Torch Mode
1
1
1
Flash Mode
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MODE
M/F Function
0
X
RESET
1
0
GPI
1
1
GPO
Current Step Time Register
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FIGURE 7.
ST1-ST0: Sets current level stepping time for D1 and D2 during the beginning and end of the flash or torch current waveform. '00' = 25µs, '01' = 50µs, '10' = 100µs, '11' = 200µs.
The current ramp-up/ramp-down times can be approximated
by the following equation:
TRAMPUP/RAMPDOWN = (NFLASH - NSTART + 1) × tSTEP where N is
equal to the decimal value of the brightness level (0 ≤
NFLASH ≤ 127 and 0 ≤ NSTART ≤ 31). NSTART = NTORCH if Torch
is enabled before going into a flash. If going straight into a
flash from an off-state, NSTART = 0
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Safety Timer Duration
Code (Binary)
Typical Safety Timer
Duration
(milliseconds)
0000
50
0001
100
0010
200
0011
300
0100
400
0101
500
0110
600
0111
700
1000
800
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FIGURE 8.
TC6-TC0: Sets Torch current level for D1 and D2. xxx1 1111
= Fullscale
Flash Current Control Register
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FIGURE 9.
FC6-FC0: Sets Flash current level for D1 and D2. x111 1111
= Fullscale
1001
900
1010
1000
1011
1100
1100
1200
1101
1300
1110
1400
1111
3200
LM3553 Functionality Truth Table
Current Level Equation
The Full-Scale Flash Current Level is set through the use of
an external resistor (RSET) connected to the ISET pin. The
RSET selection equation can be used to set the current through
each of the two current sinks, D1 and D2.
RSET = 6770 × 1.24V ÷ IDx
RSET Selection Table
EN1
EN0
FEN
TX
Result
0
0
0
0
Shutdown
0
0
0
1
Shutdown
0
0
1
0
Flash
0
0
1
1
Torch
0
1
0
0
Indicator
0
1
0
1
Indicator
0
1
1
0
Flash
0
1
1
1
Torch
1
0
0
0
Torch
Torch
IFlash = ID1 +
ID2
RSET
500mA
33.6kΩ
600mA
28kΩ
1
0
0
1
1A
16.8kΩ
1
0
1
0
Flash
1.2A
14kΩ
1
0
1
1
Torch
1
1
0
0
Flash
1
1
0
1
Torch
1
1
1
0
Flash
1
1
1
1
Torch
The current through each current sink, D1 and D2, can be
approximated by the following equation using the values
stored in either the Torch or Flash Current Control registers.
IFLASH≊ (N + 1) × ILED_TOTAL ÷ 128
where N is the decimal equivalent number (0 ≤ N ≤ 127 for
Flash and 0 ≤ N ≤ 31 for Torch) stored in the Torch or Flash
Current control registers and ILED_TOTAL = ID1 + ID2 @ Fullscale. Brightness codes 0 through 4 are repeated and each
sets the total LED current to approximately 40mA.
FEN Terminated Pulse
Flash Safety Timer Control Register
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FIGURE 10.
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FD3-FD0: Sets Flash Duration for D1 and D2. 1111 =
Fullscale
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Torch Current Control Register
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Safety Timer Terminated Pulse
CAPACITOR SELECTION
The LM3553 requires 2 external capacitors for proper operation (CIN = 10µF recommended (4.7µF min.) and COUT = 10µF
(single LED) or 4.7µF (series LEDs)). Surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitors are recommended. These capacitors are small, inexpensive and have very low equivalent
series resistance (ESR <20mΩ typ.). Tantalum capacitors,
OS-CON capacitors, and aluminum electrolytic capacitors are
not recommended for use with the LM3553 due to their high
ESR, as compared to ceramic capacitors.
For most applications, ceramic capacitors with X7R or X5R
temperature characteristic are preferred for use with the
LM3553. These capacitors have tight capacitance tolerance
(as good as ±10%) and hold their value over temperature
(X7R: ±15% over -55°C to 125°C; X5R: ±15% over -55°C to
85°C).
Capacitors with Y5V or Z5U temperature characteristic are
generally not recommended for use with the LM3553. Capacitors with these temperature characteristics typically have
wide capacitance tolerance (+80%, -20%) and vary significantly over temperature (Y5V: +22%, -82% over -30°C to
+85°C range; Z5U: +22%, -56% over +10°C to +85°C range).
Under some conditions, a nominal 1µF Y5V or Z5U capacitor
could have a capacitance of only 0.1µF. Such detrimental deviation is likely to cause Y5V and Z5U capacitors to fail to
meet the minimum capacitance requirements of the LM3553.
The recommended voltage rating for the input capacitor
is 10V (min = 6.3V). For a single flash LED, the recommended output capacitor voltage rating is 10V (min =
6.3V), and for series LEDs the recommended voltage is
25V (min = closest voltage rating above the sum of
(VLED × NLEDs) and VFB). The recommended value takes
into account the DC bias capacitance losses, while the
minimum rating takes into account the OVP trip levels.
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TX Terminated Pulse
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Application Information
INDUCTOR SELECTION
The LM3553 is designed to use a 2.2µH inductor. When the
device is boosting (VOUT > VIN) the inductor is one of the
biggest sources of efficiency loss in the circuit. Therefore,
choosing an inductor with the lowest possible series resistance is important. Additionally, the saturation rating of the
inductor should be greater than the maximum operating peak
current of the LM3553. This prevents excess efficiency loss
that can occur with inductors that operate in saturation and
prevents over heating of the inductor and possible damage.
For proper inductor operation and circuit performance ensure
that the inductor saturation and the peak current limit setting
of the LM3553 (2.6A or 1.8A) is greater than IPEAK. IPEAK can
be calculated by:
SCHOTTKY DIODE SELECTION
The output diode must have a reverse breakdown voltage
greater than the maximum output voltage. The diodes average current rating should be high enough to handle the
LM3553’s output current. Additionally, the diodes peak current rating must be high enough to handle the peak inductor
current. Schottky diodes are recommended due to their lower
forward voltage drop (0.3V to 0.5V) compared to ( 0.8V) for
PN junction diodes.
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
The LLP is a leadless package with very good thermal properties. This package has an exposed DAP (die attach pad) at
the underside center of the package measuring 1.86mm x
2.2mm. The main advantage of this exposed DAP is to offer
low thermal resistance when soldered to the thermal ground
pad on the PCB. For good PCB layout a 1:1 ratio between the
package and the PCB thermal land is recommended. To further enhance thermal conductivity, the PCB thermal ground
pad may include vias to a 2nd layer ground plane. For more
detailed instructions on mounting LLP packages, please refer
to National Semiconductor Application Note AN-1187.
The high switching frequencies and large peak currents make
the PCB layout a critical part of the design. The proceeding
steps must be followed to ensure stable operation and proper
current source regulation.
1. If possible, divide ground into two planes, one for the
return terminals of COUT, CIN and the I2C Bus, the other
for the return terminals of RSET. Connect both planes to
the exposed DAP, but nowhere else.
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Manufacturer
Part#
L / ISAT
Toko
FDSE312-2R2M
2.2µH / 2.3A
Coilcraft
LPS4012-222ML
2.2µH / 2.3A
TDK
VLF4014ST-2R2M1R9
2.2µH / 2.0A
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4.
5.
6.
7.
Using an external temperature sensor, such as the LM26LV,
can help aid in the thermal protection of the flash LEDs as well
as other components in a design. Connecting the
OVERTEMP pin of the LM26LV to the TX pin on the LM3553
prevents the high current flash from turning on when the set
temperature threshold on the LM26LV is reached. When the
temperature trip point is reached, the OVERTEMP pin on the
LM26LV will transition from a '0' to a '1' which in turn enables
the LM3553's TX mode. When a flash is instantiated by either
the imager or microprocessor, the LM3553 will only allow the
flash LED current to reach the current level set in the Torch
Current register as long as the temperature sensor is registering an over-temperature condition. Placing the temperature sensor close to the flash LEDs can help prevent the LEDs
from reaching a temperature above the maximum specified
limit due to high-current flashing in a high temperature ambient environment.
Connect the inductor and the anode of D1(schottky) as
close together as possible and place this connection as
close as possible to the SW pin. This reduces the
inductance and resistance of the switching node which
minimizes ringing and excess voltage drops.
Connect the return terminals of the input capacitor and
the output capacitor as close as possible to the exposed
DAP and through low impedance traces.
Bypass VIN with at least a 4.7µF ceramic capacitor.
Connect the positive terminal of this capacitor as close
as possible to VIN.
Connect COUT as close as possible to the cathode of D1
(schottky). This reduces the inductance and resistance
of the output bypass node which minimizes ringing and
voltage drops. This will improve efficiency and decrease
the noiseinjected into the current sources.
Route the trace for RSET away from the SW node to
minimize noise injection.
Do not connect any external capacitor to the RSET pin.
THERMAL PROTECTION
Internal thermal protection circuitry disables the LM3553
when the junction temperature exceeds 150°C (typ.). This
feature protects the device from being damaged by high die
temperatures that might otherwise result from excessive power dissipation. The device will recover and operate normally
when the junction temperature falls below 140°C (typ.). It is
important that the board layout provide good thermal conduction to keep the junction temperature within the specified
operating ratings.
External Temperature Sensor Diagram
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2.
LM3553
LM3553 CONFIGURATIONS
2 LEDs @ 600mA with Battery Input
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2 LEDs @ 1.2A with +5V Input
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
NS Package SDF12A
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