SITRONIX ST1208

ST
Sitronix
ST1208
3-Channel White LED Driver
! Features
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High Efficiency Operation ( PLEDs / PBATT )
-- Extends battery life
-- Peak efficiency over 88 %
1 / 1.5x Fractional Charge Pump Circuits
-- extends voltage operate range
Range of LED Driver Power
-- 2.7 to 5.0V
Drivability 30 mA/LED with Li-Ion Battery
Operating Range
Shutdown Mode Draws Less Than 1 uA
Regulated to ± 3 % Output Current Matching
Soft-Start Function To Limit Inrush Current
Dimming Control by Logic or PWM
No external Schottky Diode and Inductor
Required
Low Input Ripple and EMI
Short Circuit and Over-Temperature Protection
2KV ESD Rating
Thin QFN ( 4 mm X 4 mm ), Small TSSOP-16L
Packages and Bare Chip
! Ordering Information
Ordering No.
ST1208-Q
ST1208-T
ST1208-B
Package
QFN-16
TSSOP-16L
Bare Chip
! Description
The ST1208 is a versatile change pump designed
for use in battery operated power supply application.
The wide input range is matched for Li-Ion battery
applications.
The ST1208 LED drivers feature a fractional
change pump implementation with efficiency
comparable to a switching regulator without costly
inductors. Only four tiny ceramic capacitors are
required, and no external inductor is required for
operation that provides a reduced-EMI solution.
Proprietary low noise mode switching circuit and
constant output current allow the use of extremely
small input and output capacitor.
The ST1208 contains a thermal management circuit to
protect the device under continuous output short circuit
condition.
! Applications
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Cellular phones
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PDAs
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Portable communication devices
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LED/Display backlight driver
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Digital Cameras
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Handheld Electronics
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Flash LED driver
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! Block Diagram
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! Pin Description
Name
GND
IN
OUT
SET
EN1
EN2
LED1
LED2
LED3
C1P
C1N
C2P
C2N
Function
Ground
Supply voltage input pin (2.7 ~ 5.0 V). Bypass IN to GND with a ceramic
capacitor.
Charge pump output pin. Bypass to GND with a ceramic capacitor. Connect to
the anodes of all the LEDs. OUT is high impedance during shutdown.
Variable output current pin by changing the resistant value. Connect a resistor
from SET to GND to set the LED bias current. ISET = 0.6V / RSET
Enable, Dimming Control Input. EN1 and EN2 control shutdown and the LED
current. See the Applications Information section for brightness control.
LED cathode connection and charge-pump feedback. The charge pump
regulates to the lowest voltage on the LED1. Therefore, LED1 must be used at
least.
LED cathode connection. Connect LEDx to the cathode of one output LED. Let
the LEDx floating if this LED is not populated.
Charge Pump Capacitor 1 positive connection.
Charge Pump Capacitor 1 negative connection.
Charge Pump Capacitor 2 positive connection.
Charge Pump Capacitor 2 negative connection.
! Pin Assignment
Pin ( Pad )
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
TSSOP-16
LED1
LED2
LED3
GND
GND
C1P
C2P
C1N
VOUT
C2N
IN
IN
EN1
EN2
SET
NC
Pin ( Pad ) Name
QFN-16
Bare Chip
C2N
LED1
VDD
LED2
VDD
LED3
EN1
GND
EN2
GND
SET
C1P
NC
C2P
LED1
C1N
LED2
VOUT
LED3
C2N
GND
IN
GND
IN
C1P
EN1
C1N
EN2
C2P
SET
VOUT
NC
TSSOP-16
QFN-16
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! Bare Chip Pad Arrangement
! Bare Chip Pad Location Coordinates
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Pad No.
Function
X
Y
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
LED1
LED2
LED3
GND
GND
C1P
C2P
C1N
VOUT
C2N
IN
IN
EN1
EN2
SET
NC
-641.5
-641.5
-641.5
-641.5
-641.5
-641.5
-641.5
-641.5
609.5
609.5
640.5
640.5
640.5
640.5
103.5
-189.5
718
386
163
28
-72
-318
-750
-900
-777.3
-546
9
109
320
547
769
903
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! Function Description
The ST1208 is a complete charge-pump buck-boost converter which is requiring only four small ceramic capacitors.
In order to regulated constant current for uniform intensity, the ST1208 utilizes a proprietary 1x/1.5x fractional
charge-pump topology to drive up three white LEDs. While two digital inputs control on/off and provide brightness
control, an external resistor (RSET) programs the full-scale LED current. The ST1208 operates with a 1MHz fixed
frequency.
the IC cools by approximately 20°C.
Output Regulation
The ST1208 operates in 1x mode until just above
dropout. Then the ST1208 switches to 1.5x charge
pump mode to regulate the LED1 to 300mV and
maintain constant LED brightness even at very low
battery voltages. Using this topology, there is no LED
brightness change from 1x to 1.5x. which guarantees
no flicker on the display.
The 1x mode produces almost no ripple, while the 1.5x
mode regulates the output voltage by controlling the
rate at which the charge pump capacitors are charged.
In this way, the switching frequency remains constant
for reduced input ripple and stable noise spectrum.
SET control the LED bias current. Current into
LED1, LED2 and LED3 is a multiple of the current
flowing out of SET. Set the output current as follows:
ILEDx = K X ( 0.6 / RSET )
Where K = 160, 48 or 16 ( depending upon EN1
and EN2. see Table1 ), and RSET is the resistor
connected between SET and GND.
Soft Start
Shutdown Mode
When EN1 and EN2 are grounded, the ST1208 is in
shutdown. The shutdown current is less than 1uA.
ST1208 which is out of shutdown will be operated in 1x
mode while the input voltage is higher than output
voltage.
Thermal Shutdown
The ST1208 includes a thermal-limit circuit that
shutdown the IC at about +160°C. Turn-on occurs after
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Setting the Output Current
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The ST1208 includes soft-start circuitry to limit inrush
current at turn-on. When starting up with an output
voltage that is not near the input voltage, the output
capacitor is charged directly from the input with a
ramped current source until the output voltage is near
the input voltage. Once this occurs, the charge pump
determines if 1x or 1.5x mode is required. In the case of
1x mode, the soft start is terminated and normal
operation begins. In the case of 1.5x mode, soft-start
operates until the LED1 reaches regulation.
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! Applications Information
Dimming Using EN1 and EN2
( See Figure 1. )
Input Ripple
( See Figure 4. )
Use EN1 and EN2 inputs as a digital 2-bit number to
control on/off, 1/10, 3/10 and full current ( see Table1 ).
RSET programs the full current level ( see the Setting
the Output Current section ).
For LED drivers, input ripple is more important than
output ripple. Input ripple depends on the source
supply’s impedance. Adding a lowpass filter to the input
further reduce input ripple. Figure 4 shows a C-R-C
filter used to reduce input ripple to less than 2mVp-p
when driving a heavy load or flash LED.
EN1
0
0
1
1
EN2
0
1
0
1
BRIGHTNESS
LED CURRENT
Shutdown
ILED = 0
1/10 Brightness
ILED = 16 X ISET
3/10 Brightness
ILED = 48 X ISET
Full Brightness
ILED = 160 X ISET
Table 1. Brightness Control
Dimming Using PWM into EN1
( See Figure 2. )
Use EN2 for shutdown and drive EN1 with a PWM
signal. Current can be varied from 1/10 to full. The
maximum frequency of PWM is 10 KHz.
ILED = K·ISET· ( 0.9·PWM + 0.1 )
Where K = 160, PWM = 0% ~ 100%.
Dimming Using a Filtered PWM Signal
( See Figure 3. )
Use a high-frequency PWM signal to drive an R-C-R
filter on the SET pin. A 0% PWM duty cycle
corresponds to 20mA/LED, while a 100% PWM duty
cycle corresponds to 0mA/LED. At PWM frequencies
above 5 KHz, C may be reduced.
Figure 1. Typical Operating Circuit
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PCB Layout and Routing
The ST1208 is a high-frequency switched-capacitor
voltage regulator. For best circuit performance, use a
solid ground plane and place CIN and COUT as close
to the ST1208 as possible. Also, place their ground
pads close together and as close as possible to GND.
Making the bias current clear can enhance stability of
the LED output current,
Component Selection
For high efficiency performance, how to choose the
component is the most important.
Low ESR capacitor can reduce the output voltage
ripple and increase the voltage of charge pump. The
ceramic capacitor with an X5R or X7R is the best.
The efficiency of 1x mode is over 15% higher than 1.5x
mode. Therefore, higher input voltages or the low
forward voltage of LED can make the ST1208 switch to
1x mode.
Figure 2. Dimming Using PWM Signal into EN1
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! Applications Information………………………………. ( Continued )
Figure 3. Dimming Using Filtered PWM Signal
Figure 4. C-R-C Filter Reduces Input Ripple
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! Absolute Maximum Ratings
IN, OUT, EN1, EN2 to GND ........……..…....... -0.3V to + 6.0V
SET, LED1, LED2, LED3 to GND ….… -0.3V to ( VIN + 0.3V )
C1N, C2N to GND .........................…..... -0.3V to ( VIN + 1V )
C1P, C2P to GND ...........................……... -0.3V to greater of
.................................................. ....(VOUT + 1V) or (VIN + 1V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
16-Pin QFN ( de-rate 17 mW/°C above +70°C )
1350 mW
16-Pin TSSOP ( de-rate 18 mW/°C above +70°C ) 1500 mW
Operating Temperature Range ...….................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .…....................-40°C to +125°C
! Electrical Characteristics
Condition: VIN = VEN1 = VEN2 = 3.6 V, CIN = C1 = C2 = COUT = 1 uf, dropout current is 60 mA. ( 20 mA / LED X 3 ), LED Vf
= 3.3 V, ISET = 125 uA, Charge pump switching
( TA = +25℃)
Symbol
Parameter
VIN
IIN
IOUT
IN Operating Voltage
Power Supply Current
Maximum OUT Current
ILED
Maximum LEDx Sink Current
IINS
ILSS
Shutdown Supply Current
SET Leakage in Shutdown
ILLS
ISET
VIH
VIL
IEN
LED Leakage in Shutdown
SET Current Range
EN1, EN2 Logic High Voltage
EN1, EN2 Logic Low Voltage
EN1, EN2 Input Current
LEDx Minimum Regulation
Voltage (1.5x Mode)
LEDx Dropout Voltage
VLED
VDP
Test Condition
Switching, no load
VIN >=3.6 V, EN1 = EN2 = IN
VIN >=3.3 V, ISET = 190 uA, EN1 =
EN2 = IN
EN1 = EN2 = GND
EN1 = EN2 = GND, TA = 25℃
EN1 = EN2 = GND, TA = 25℃
VIN=2.7 V to 5.0 V
VIN=2.7 V to 5.0 V
VENx = GND or 5.0 V, TA = 25℃
EN1 = EN2 = IN, ISET = 125 uA
ISET = 125 uA
1x mode ( 1 X VIN - VOUT ) / IOUT @
VIN = 4.2 V, IOUT = 60 mA
ROUT
Open-Loop OUT Resistance
1.5x mode ( 1.5 X VIN - VOUT ) / IOUT
@ VIN = 3.6 V, IOUT = 60 mA
± 20%
fSW
Switching Frequency
20℃ hysteresis
TTS
Thermal-Shutdown Threshold
VUV
Undervoltage Lockout Threshold VIN rising or falling, 0.25V hysteresis
EN1 = EN2 = IN
SET to LEDx Current Ratio
K
ISET= 125 uA EN1 = IN, EN2 = GND
( ILED / ISET )
EN1 = GND, EN2 = IN
EN1 = EN2 = IN, RSET = 4.8KOhm,
A
LEDx Current Accuracy
TA = 0℃ ~ 85℃
EN1 = EN2 = IN, ISET = 125 uA,
M
LEDx Current Matching
TA = 0℃ ~ 85℃ ( Note 1 )
η
Peak efficiency in 1x mode
IOUT = 60 mA, PLEDs / PIN X 100 %
Note1: LEDx current matching is define as : ( ILEDX - IAVG ) / IAVG X 100 %.
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Min. Typ. Max.
Unit
2.7
100
2.0
5.0
4.0
-
V
mA
mA
28
30
-
mA
-
1
0.01
3
0.1
uA
uA
30
0.7 VIN
0
-
0.01
0.5
0.1
200
VIN
0.2 VIN
1.0
uA
uA
V
V
uA
200
300
400
mV
-
20
30
mV
-
7
10
-
11
15
0.8
130
2.2
145
43
14
1.0
160
2.3
160
48
16
1.2
190
2.6
175
52
17
MHz
℃
V
-
±3
-
%
-
±3
-
%
80
88
-
%
Ohm
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! Typical Operating Characteristics
Condition: VIN = VEN1 = VEN2 = 3.6 V, CIN = C1 = C2 = COUT = 1 uf, dropout current is 60 mA. ( 20 mA / LED X 3 ), LED
forward voltage Vf = 3.3 V, ISET = 125 uA
EFFICIENCY ( PLEDs / PBATT ) vs.
Li + BATTERY DISCHARGE
90
EFFICIENCY ( %
80
45mA
70
60mA
60
90mA
100mA
50
40
4.2
4.1
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
Li+ BATTERY VOLTAGE,
TIME-WEIGHTED ( V )
LED CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Under-Voltage Protection
IIN ( mA )
19
60
40
LED CURRENT ( mA
Increase
Reduce
50
30
20
10
18
17
16
LED1
LED2
LED3
15
14
13
12
0
2.1 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5
2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 VIN ( V )
SUPPLY VOLTAGE ( V )
ILED vs. ISET
ILED ( mA )
50
VIN > 3.3 V
40
VIN = 3.0 V
ILED = 30 mA @ Iset = 190
30
VIN = 2.7 V
20
10
0
10
30
60
90
0
12
0
15
0
18
0
21
0
24
ISET ( uA )
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
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VIN = 3.0 V
VIN = 4.2 V
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VIN = 3.3 V
VIN = 5.0 V
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! Package Information
TSSOP-16L
NOTE:
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION : mm
2. LEAD FRAME MATERIAL : OLIN C7025/EFTEC 64T
3. DIMENSION “D” DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, TIE
BAR BURRS AND GATE BURRS. MOLD FLASH, TIE BAR
BURRS AND GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006”
[0.15mm] PER END DIMENSION “E1” DOES NOT INCLUDE
INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD FLASH SHALL NOT
EXCEED 0.010” [0.25mm] PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION “b” DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE DAMBAR PROTRUSION SHALL
BE 0.003” [0.08mm] TOTAL IN EXCESS OF THE “b”
DIMENSION AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION. DAMBAR
CANNOT BE LOCATED ON THE LOWER RADIUS OR THE
FOOT. MINIMUM SPACE BETWEEN PROTRUSION AND AN
ADJACENT LEAD TO BE 0.0028 “ [0.07mm]
5. TOLERANCE: +/- 0.010” [0.25mm] UNLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED.
6. OTHERWISE DIMENSION FOLLOW ACCEPTABLE SPEC.
7. REFERENCE DOCUMENT : JEDEC SPEC MO-153
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SYMBOLS
A
A1
A2
b
C
D
DIMENSIONS IN
MILLIMETERS
MIN
NOM
MAX
1.05
1.10
1.20
0.05
0.10
0.15
1.00
1.05
0.20
0.25
0.28
0.127
4.90
5.075
5.10
E
E1
e
L
y
th
6.20
4.30
0.50
0˚
6.40
4.40
0.65
0.60
4˚
6.60
4.50
0.70
0.076
8˚
DIMENSIONS IN
INCHES
MIN
NOM
MAX
0.041
0.043
0.047
0.002
0.004
0.006
0.039
0.041
0.008
0.010
0.011
0.005
0.193 0.1998
0.200
( *1 )
0.244
0.252
0.260
0.170
0.173
0.177
0.026
0.020
0.024
0.028
0.003
0˚
4˚
8˚
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! Package Information……………………………………. ( Continued )
QFN-16
°
°
°
DIM.
A
A1
A2
A3
b
c
D
D1
E
E1
e
J
K
L
R
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MIN.
0.8
0
0.65
0.25
0.24
2.37
2.37
0.3
0.685
NOM.
0.02
0.203 REF
0.3
0.42
4 BSC
3.75 BSC
4 BSC
3.75 BSC
0.65 BSC
2.47
2.47
0.4
0.785
MAX.
0.9
0.05
0.69
0.35
0.6
2.57
2.57
0.5
0.885
NOTES
1. DIE THICKNESS ALLOWABLE IS 0.305mm MAXIMUM ( .012 INCHES
MAXIMUM ).
2. DIMENSION APPLIES TO PLATED TERMINAL AND IS MEASURED
BETWEEN 0.2 AND 0.25 mm FROM TERMINAL TIP.
3. THE PIN #1 IDENTIFIER MUST BE EXISTED ON THE TOP SURFACE OF
THE PACKAGE BY USING INDENTATION MARK OR OTHER FEATURE
OF PACKAGE BODY.
4. EXACT SHAPE AND SIZE OF THIS FEATURE IS OPTIONAL.
5. APPLIED FOR EXPOSED PAD AND TERMINALS. EXCLUDE
EMBEDDING PART OF EXPOSED PAD FROM MEASURING.
6. APPLIED ONLY THE TERMINALS.
7. EXACT SHAPE OF EACH CORNER IS OPTIONAL
UNIT
DIMENSION AND
TOLERANCES
REFERENCE DOCUMENT
MM
ASME Y14.5M
98A0016PN004
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ST1208 Serial Specification Revision History
Version
Date
0.2c
2004/05/05
1. Take off PHO function.
2. Release TBD value.
0.2e
2004/07/26
1. Add the drawing of QFN package.
2. Adjust the characteristic for ST1208.
1.0
2004/08/19
1. a-site release. ( Ver0.2e # Ver1.0 )
1.1
2004/10/27
1. Add the bare chip information.
V1.1
Revision Description
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