Datasheet Constant Current LED Driver with 64 Dimming Steps for up to 4 LEDs BD1754HFN ●General Description The multi-level brightness control LED works as a constant current driver in 64 steps, so that the driving current can be adjusted finely. BD1754HFN is best suited to turn on LEDs that require high-accuracy LED brightness control. ●Key Specification Operating power supply voltage range: 2.7V to 5.5V Quiescent Current: 0.1μA (Typ.) Operating temperature range: -30°C to +85°C ●Package W(Typ.) x D(Typ.) x H(Max.) ●Features Current regulation for LED up to 4 parallels Adjustable constant current 64 steps High accuracy and matching of each current channel (0.5% Typ.) Brightness control via a single-line digital control interface (Uni-Port Interface Control = UPIC) ●Applications This driver can be used in various fields such as mobile phones, portable game machines and etc. HSON8 2.90mm x 3.00mm x 0.60mm Figure 1. HSON8 ●Typical Application Circuit Power Supply L1 L2 L3 L4 VIN Cin 0.1µF EN BD1754HFN ISET RISET GND 120kΩ (When ILED-max =32mA) Figure 2. Application Circuit ○Product structure:Silicon monolithic integrated circuit www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・14・001 ○This product is not designed protection against radioactive rays 1/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta = 25°C) Parameter Symbol Ratings Unit Terminal voltage VMAX 7 V Power dissipation Pd 630 (*1) mW Operating temperature range Topr -30 to +85 °C Storage temperature range Tstg -55 to +150 °C (*1) This value is the measurement value when the driver is mounted on a glass epoxy board (70 mm x 70 mm x 1.6 mm). When using the driver at Ta of 25°C or higher, the power is dissipated by approx. 5.04 mW/°C. ●Recommended Operating Ratings (Ta = -30°C to +85°C) Parameter Operating power supply voltage Driver pin voltage range Symbol Limits Unit Min. Typ. Max. VIN 2.7 3.6 5.5 V VDRV 0.2 - VIN-1.4 V Condition When Current driver power on. ●Electrical Characteristics (Unless otherwise specified, Ta = 25°C and VIN = 3.6 V) Limits Parameter Symbol Unit Min. Typ. Max. Condition Iq - 0.1 1 μA EN=0V IDD - 1.2 2.0 mA Except LED current Maximum current ILED-max 29.76 32.0 34.24 mA RISET = 120kΩ LED Current accuracy ILED-diff - - 7.0 % LED Current matching ILED-match - 0.5 3.0(*1) % Low threshold voltage VIL - - 0.4 V High threshold voltage VIH 1.4 - - V ‘H’ level input current IIH - 0 2 μA EN=VIN ‘L’ level input current IIL -2 0 - μA EN=0V EN ‘H’ time THI 0.05 - 100 μs EN ‘L’ time TLO 0.3 - 100 μs TOFF 1 - - ms VIN supply -> EN active time TVINON 1 - - ms EN stand-by -> VIN Off time TVINOFF 0 - - ms Quiescent current Circuit current [Current driver] When current 16.5 mA setting RISET = 120kΩ When current 16.5 mA setting RISET = 120kΩ [Logic controller] EN Off time-out (*1) The following formula is used for calculation: ILED-match = {(Imax - Imin) / (Imax + Imin)} x 100 Imax = Current value in a channel with the maximum current value among all channels Imin = Current value in a channel with the minimum current value among all channels www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 2/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Pin Descriptions ESD Diode Pin Name In/ Out For Power For GND 1 EN In VIN GND 2 GND - VIN - 3 ISET Out VIN GND Bias current 4 VIN - - GND Power supply voltage input 5 L1 In - GND Current sink for LED 1 6 L2 In - GND Current sink for LED 2 7 L3 In - GND Current sink for LED 3 8 L4 In - GND - Thermal PAD - - - Current sink for LED 4 Heat radiation PAD of back side Connect to GND No. Functions LED enable and Brightness control signal Ground ●Block Diagram L1 L2 L3 L4 VIN EN UPIC 6 ISET Current DAC GND Figure 3. Block Diagram www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 3/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Typical Performance Curves Ta=85℃ Ta=25℃ Ta=-30℃ Ta=-30,25,85℃ Figure 4. Quiescent Current Figure 5. Circuit current Ta=-30,25,85℃ Ta=-30,25,85℃ Figure 6. LED off-leakage current www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 Figure 7. LED output current vs. LED pin voltage (VIN = 3.6 V, at 32 mA of LED current) 4/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Typical Performance Curves - continued Ta=-30,25,85℃ Ta=-30,25,85℃ Figure 9. LED current characteristics (VIN = 3.6 V, differential linearity error) Figure 8. LED output current vs. VIN (at 32 mA of LED current) Ta=85℃ Ta=-30℃ Ta=25℃ Ta=-30,25,85℃ Figure 10. LED current characteristics (VIN = 3.6 V, integral linearity error) www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 Figure 11. LED current relative accuracy (VIN = 3.6 V) 5/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Typical Performance Curves - continued RISET [kΩ] Figure 12. LED current vs. RISET (VIN = 3.6 V, at the maximum current setting) www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 6/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Description of Operations (1) UPIC (= Uni-Port Interface Control) interface BD1754HFN has a single-line digital control interface (UPIC) that can control the power ON/OFF and LED current value through the EN pin. The LED current decreases by one step depending on the number of rising edges. After the number of rising edge is reached to the minimum output current (64 rising edges), the next rising edge changes the output current to the maximum value at startup time. To maintain any output current, the EN pin must be kept at ‘H’ level. To power off, the EN pin must be kept at ‘L’ level for more than 1ms. THI TLO TOFF EN (Internal) State OFF ILED C64 C63 C62 C62 C61 C60 C2 C1 C64 OFF C63 MAX Current MAX Current OFF OFF MIN Current Figure 13. Brightness Control Method THI TLO TOFF EN Figure 14. UPIC Interface By following sequence, UPIC can control current driver for MAX current and OFF state only. TOFF TOFF EN (Internal) OFF State ILED C64 OFF C64 OFF MAX MAX OFF OFF OFF Figure 15. UPIC Interface usage for MAX current or OFF only www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 7/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN (2) Current Driver The MAX Current is determined by the ISET resistance and the following formula. ILED-max [mA] = 6.4 x 600 [mV] / RISET [kΩ] The LED current state can be changed by the EN control signal. When the state is Cn, the output current (ILED) can be obtained from the following formula (where, n indicates a state number). ILED [mA] = ILED-max x n / 64 The following table is the example of LED current, when ISET resistance is 120 [kΩ]. C64 Output current [mA] 32.0 C48 Output current [mA] 24.0 C63 C62 31.5 C47 31.0 C46 C61 30.5 C60 C59 RISET : 120[kΩ] Output current [mA] 8.0 C32 Output current [mA] 16.0 23.5 C31 15.5 C15 7.5 23.0 C30 15.0 C14 7.0 C45 22.5 C29 14.5 C13 6.5 30.0 C44 22.0 C28 14.0 C12 6.0 29.5 C43 21.5 C27 13.5 C11 5.5 C58 29.0 C42 21.0 C26 13.0 C10 5.0 C57 28.5 C41 20.5 C25 12.5 C9 4.5 C56 28.0 C40 20.0 C24 12.0 C8 4.0 C55 27.5 C39 19.5 C23 11.5 C7 3.5 C54 27.0 C38 19.0 C22 11.0 C6 3.0 C53 26.5 C37 18.5 C21 10.5 C5 2.5 C52 26.0 C36 18.0 C20 10.0 C4 2.0 C51 25.5 C35 17.5 C19 9.5 C3 1.5 C50 25.0 C34 17.0 C18 9.0 C2 1.0 C49 24.5 C33 16.5 C17 8.5 C1 0.5 State State State State C16 When the state is C64 (the maximum value), the output current value can be changed on the ISET resistance value as below. State : C64 Total output current of the four channels (mA) ISET resistance value (kΩ) Output current per channel (mA) 240 16.0 64.0 120 32.0 128.0 90 42.7 170.8 60 64.0 256.0 www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 8/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Application Circuit Examples (1) Circuit example when the power supply is separated Power Supply2=5V (Ex.) On the assumption that Vf is 3 V Power Supply1 L1 L2 L3 The voltage value of L* pin must be VIN-1.4 V at the maximum when the LED is powered ON. L4 (Maximum rating = 7.0 V) VIN Cin 0.1µF EN UPIC 6 ISET Current DAC RISET 120kΩ (When ILED-max =32mA) GND Figure 16. Circuit example when the power supply is separated This figure shows a circuit example when the power supply for VIN and for LEDs is separated. Apply a voltage of Vf (threshold voltage value of a white LED) or higher to the LED. In this case, please note that when the LED is powered ON, the voltage value of L* pin (each pin of L1 to L4) must be VIN-1.4 V at the maximum. If a voltage of higher than VIN-1.4 V is applied to L* pin, a desired current value cannot be obtained. Also, please pay attention to the voltage application procedure at start-up. Be sure to power the current driver ON using the UPIC after applying power supply voltages to the VIN and the LED-anode pins. If the current driver is powered ON prior to applying power supply voltages to the LED, a rush current occurs in the LED. Determine the resistance value with which the LED current value is maximized and then connect such resistor between the ISET and the GND pins. The power ON/OFF and the brightness of the LEDs are controlled through the EN pin in accordance with the UPIC format. (2) Circuit example when using only two LEDs Connect to the GND pin. L1 L2 L3 L4 VIN Cin 0.1µF EN UPIC 6 Current DAC ISET RI SET 120kΩ GND (When ILED-max =32mA) Figure 17. Circuit Example when using only two LEDs This figure shows a circuit example when none of L3 and L4 LEDs are used. Connect both of the unused L3 and L4 pins to the GND pin. Likewise, it is possible to make the L1 and/or the L2 pins unused, which allows the back lights to be used with the one or three LED(s) turned on. In all cases, connect the unused L* pin to the GND pin. Determine the resistance value with which the LED current value is maximized and then connect such resistor between the ISET and the GND pins. The power ON/OFF and the brightness of the LEDs are controlled through the EN pin in accordance with the UPIC format. www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 9/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN (3) Circuit example when the EN pin is powered on at all times L1 L2 L3 L4 VIN Cin 0.1µF Rs EN UPIC Cs 6 Current DAC ISET RISET 120kΩ GND (When ILED-max =32mA) Figure 18. Circuit example when the EN pin is powered on at all times This figure shows a circuit example when the EN pin is powered on at all times. To prevent a rush current from occurring in the driver, it is necessary to apply voltages to the VIN pin and the LEDs prior to powering the current driver ON. Mount an RC filter between the VIN and the EN pins to delay the EN pin rising against the power-supply voltage rising. Determine the resistance value with which the LED current value is maximized and then connect such resistor between the ISET and the GND pins. (4) Circuit example when performing a PWM brightness control L1 L2 L3 L4 VIN Cin 0.1µF EN UPIC 6 ISET Current DAC RISET 120kΩ GND 1MΩ PWM Figure 19. Circuit example when performing a PWM brightness control This figure shows a circuit example when performing a PWM brightness control. Through switching the ISET resistance value by the PWM input signal, the LED current is outputted under a PWM mode. The EN signal is controlled by an applied voltage level. In the circuit example shown above, the LED current value is changed to 3.43 mA in 0 % of the PWM duty cycle, 17.72 mA in 50 % of that and 32 mA in 100 % of that. www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 10/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN (5) Circuit example when driving a large current with only one LED powered on. ILED=128mA L1 L3 L2 L4 VIN Cin 0.1µF EN UPIC 6 ISET Current DAC RISET 120kΩ GND (When ILED-max =32mA) Figure 20. Circuit example when driving a large current with only one LED powered on. This figure shows a circuit example when driving a large current through all of four channels with only one LED powered on. By shorting out all the LED driver pins, in the example of using 120 kΩ RISET, a current up to 128 mA (32 mA x 4) can be driven. In this example, the brightness can be adjusted in 64 gradations with 2 mA step (0.5 mA step/channel x 4 channels). For higher current values, using 60 kΩ RISET allows a current up to 256 mA to be driven into one of the LEDs. The power ON/OFF and the brightness of the LEDs are controlled through the EN pin in accordance with the UPIC format. (6) Circuit example when making the eight LEDs available by connecting the two BD1754HFN drivers ILED=32mA L1 L2 L3 ILED=32mA L4 L1 VIN Cin L2 L3 L4 VIN 0.1µF Cin 0.1µF EN EN UPIC UPIC 6 6 ISET Current DAC RISET ISET Current DAC R ISET 120kΩ GND 120kΩ GND (When ILED-max =32mA) (When ILED-max =32mA) Figure 21. Circuit example when making the eight LEDs available by connecting the two BD1754HFN drivers This figure shows a circuit example when making eight LEDs available by connecting two BD1754HFN drivers. By connecting the control signals to the EN pins in parallel, the eight LED channels can be controlled concurrently. This parallel connection scheme can increase the number of the LED channels further as necessary (such as twelve, sixteen, or more). Determine the resistance value with which the LED current value is maximized and then connect such resistor between the ISET and the GND pins. The power ON/OFF and the brightness of the LEDs are controlled through the EN pin in accordance with the UPIC format. www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 11/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN (7) Circuit example when connecting the two LEDs to each of the channels in series Power Supply2=6.2~7V (Ex.) On the assumption that Vf is 3 V The voltage value of L* pin must be VIN-1.4 V at the maximum when the LED is powered ON. Power Supply1 L1 L2 L3 L4 (Maximum rating = 7.0 V) VIN 0.1µF EN UPIC 6 ISET Current DAC 120kΩ (When ILED-max =32mA) GND Figure 22. Circuit example when connecting the two LEDs to each of the channels in series This figure shows a circuit example when making 8 (2 x 4) LEDs available by connecting two LEDs to each of the channels in series. In this example, when Vf is set to approx. 3 V in order to ensure the voltage to L1 through L4 pins, it is necessary to apply a voltage of 6.2 V (3 V x 2 LED’s in series + 0.2 V of the minimum voltage value of the driver pin) or higher to the LED anode pin as its power supply voltage. Pay attention that the voltage should not exceed the 7.0-V maximum rating of the L1 through L4 pins. Determine the resistance value with which the LED current value is maximized and then connect such resistor between the ISET and the GND pins. The power ON/OFF and the brightness of the LEDs are controlled through the EN pin in accordance with the UPIC format. www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 12/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Selection of Components Externally Connected <Capacitor> Symbol Recommended value Recommended component Manufacturer 0.1µF GRM188B31H104KA92B MURATA Recommended value Recommended component Manufacturer 120kΩ MCR10PZHZF1203 ROHM Cin <Resistor> Symbol RISET ●Recommended PCB Layout Design PCB pattern to provide low impedance for the wiring to the power supply line. Also, provide a bypass capacitor if needed. LED_PWR Connect Cin input-bypass capacitor in close proximity between the VIN and GND pins. Connect the RISET resistor in close proximity to the ISET pin. L4 L3 L2 L1 EN GND ISET VIN Cin LED_PWR RISET Cin RISET EN GND VIN Figure 23. Layout image of the application components (Top View) EN GND VIN Figure 24. Surface (Top View) <Heat radiation PAD of back side> PAD is used for improving the efficiency of IC heat radiation. Solder PAD to GND pin. Moreover, connect ground plane (GND) of board using via as shown in the patterns of next page. The efficiency of heat radiation improves according to the area of ground plane (GND). www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 13/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Operational Notes (1) Absolute Maximum Ratings An excess in the absolute maximum ratings, such as applied voltage, temperature range of operating conditions, can break down devices, thus making impossible to identify breaking mode such as a short circuit or an open circuit. If any special mode exceeding the absolute maximum ratings is assumed, consideration should be given to take physical safety measures including the use of fuses, etc. (2) Recommended Operating Conditions These conditions represent a range within which characteristics can be provided approximately as expected. The electrical characteristics are guaranteed under the conditions of each parameter. The voltage and temperature characteristics are also shown under the conditions in respect of electrical ones. (3) Reverse Connection of Power Supply Connector The reverse connection of power supply connector can break down ICs. Take protective measures against the breakdown due to the reverse connection, such as mounting an external diode between the power supply and the IC’s power supply terminal. (4) Power Supply Line Design PCB pattern to provide low impedance for the wiring between the power supply and the GND lines. Furthermore, for all power supply terminals to ICs, mount a capacitor between the power supply and the GND terminal. At the same time, in order to use an electrolytic capacitor, thoroughly check to be sure that the characteristics of the capacitor to be used present no problem including the occurrence of capacity dropout at a low temperature, thus determining the constant. (5) GND Voltage Make setting of the potential of the GND terminal so that it will be maintained at the minimum in any operating state. Furthermore, check to be sure that no terminal is operated at a potential lower than the GND voltage including an actual electric transient. (6) Short Circuit between Terminals and Erroneous Mounting In order to mount ICs on a set PCB, pay thorough attention to the direction and offset of the ICs. Erroneous mounting can break down the ICs. Furthermore, if a short circuit occurs due to foreign matters entering between terminals or between the terminal and the power supply or the GND terminal, the ICs can break down. (7) Operation in Strong Electromagnetic Field Be noted that using ICs in the strong electromagnetic field can cause a malfunction. (8) Inspection with set PCB On the inspection with the set PCB, if a capacitor is connected to a low-impedance IC terminal, the IC can suffer stress. Therefore, be sure to discharge from the set PCB by each process. Furthermore, in order to mount or dismount the set PCB to/from the jig for the inspection process, be sure to turn OFF the power supply and then mount the set PCB to the jig. After the completion of the inspection, be sure to turn OFF the power supply and then dismount it from the jig. In addition, for protection against static electricity, establish a ground for the assembly process and pay thorough attention to the transportation and the storage of the set PCB. (9) Input Terminals In terms of the construction of IC, parasitic elements are inevitably formed in relation to potential. The operation of the parasitic element can cause interference with circuit operation, thus resulting in a malfunction and then breakdown of the input terminal. Therefore, pay thorough attention not to handle the input terminals, such as to apply to the input terminals a voltage lower than that applied to the GND respectively, so that any parasitic element will operate. Furthermore, do not apply a voltage to the input terminals when no power supply voltage is applied to the IC. In addition, even if the power supply voltage is applied, apply to the input terminals a voltage lower than the power supply voltage or within the guaranteed value of electrical characteristics. (10) Ground Wiring Pattern If small-signal GND and large-current GND are provided, it will be recommended to separate the large-current GND pattern from the small-signal GND pattern and establish a single ground at the reference point of the set PCB so that resistance to the wiring pattern and voltage fluctuations due to a large current will cause no fluctuations in voltages of the small-signal GND. Pay attention not to cause fluctuations in the GND wiring pattern of external parts as well. (11) Thermal Design Perform thermal design in which there are adequate margins by taking into account the permissible dissipation (Pd) in actual states of use. Status of this document The Japanese version of this document is formal specification. A customer may use this translation version only for a reference to help reading the formal version. If there are any differences in translation version of this document formal version takes priority. www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 14/16 TSZ02201-0G3G0C200060-1-2 9.NOV.2012 Rev.001 Datasheet BD1754HFN ●Ordering Information B D 1 7 5 4 H Part Number F N Package HFN: HSON8 - TR Packaging and forming specification TR: Embossed tape and reel ●Marking Diagram HSON8 (TOP VIEW) Part Number Marking B D 1 LOT Number 7 5 4 1PIN MARK ●Physical Dimension Tape and Reel Information HSON8 <Tape and Reel information> (0.05) (0.3) (0.2) 1234 5678 (0.45) (0.2) (1.8) 8 765 2.8 ± 0.1 3.0 ± 0.2 0.475 (2.2) (0.15) 2.9±0.1 (MAX 3.1 include BURR) 4321 +0.1 0.13 –0.05 Tape Embossed carrier tape Quantity 3000pcs Direction of feed TR The direction is the 1pin of product is at the upper right when you hold ( reel on the left hand and you pull out the tape on the right hand 1pin 1PIN MARK S +0.03 0.02 –0.02 0.6MAX ) 0.1 S 0.65 0.32±0.1 0.08 Direction of feed M (Unit : mm) www.rohm.com © 2012 ROHM Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. TSZ22111・15・001 Reel 15/16 ∗ Order quantity needs to be multiple of the minimum quantity. 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