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AAT1270
SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
General Description
Features
The AAT1270 is a high-efficiency, high-current boost converter capable of 1A maximum output current. It is an ideal
power solution for LED photo flash applications in all singlecell Lithium-ion / polymer battery operated products.
• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Dual Channel Output
▪ Up to 1A Regulated Output Current (0.5A per
Channel)
• Up to 85% Efficiency with Small Magnetics
• 2 MHz Switching Frequency
• Separate Flash Enable Input
• Separate Flash Inhibit Input
• Single Resistor Sets Flash and Movie Mode Current
▪ Fixed Flash-to-Movie Mode Current Ratio
• 16-Level Movie Mode Current via S2Cwire™
• User-Programmable Safety Timer
• True Load Disconnect
• Input Current Limit
• Over-Voltage (Open LED, Open Circuit), Short-Circuit,
and Over-Temperature Protection
• Shutdown Current: < 1.0μA
• Small Inductor Solution: 1μH (0.9mm in height)
• 14-pin STDFN 3x3 Package
• -40 to +85°C Temperature Range
The AAT1270 maintains output current regulation by
switching the internal high-side and low-side switch
transistors. The transistor switches are pulse-width
modulated at a fixed frequency of 2MHz. The high
switching frequency allows the use of a small inductor
and output capacitor, making the AAT1270 ideally suited
for small battery-powered applications.
AnalogicTech’s proprietary S2Cwire™ (Simple Serial
Control™) serial digital interface is used to enable, disable and set the movie mode current level for the flash
LEDs to one of 16 levels. The AAT1270 also includes a
separate Flash Enable input to initiate both flash/strobe
operation and the default timer, which can be used to
terminate a flash event after a user-programmed delay
or as a safety feature. A Flash Inhibit pin is also included which reduces flash current to movie mode level during high battery demand.
Applications
The maximum flash and movie mode current is set by one
external resistor; the ratio between flash and movie mode
current is set at approximately 7.3:1. One or two LEDs can
be connected to the AAT1270; when two LEDs are used,
the output current is matched between each diode.
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The AAT1270 contains over-voltage protection and a
thermal management system to protect the device in the
event of an output open-circuit and short-circuit condition respectively. Built-in circuitry prevents excessive
inrush current during start-up. The shutdown feature
reduces quiescent current to less than 1.0μA.
Camcorder Video Light (Torch Light)
Cellphones / Smartphones
Digital Still Cameras (DSC)
LED Photo Flash Light (Strobe Light)
Mobile Handsets
MP3 Players
PDAs and Notebook PCs
The AAT1270 is available in a Pb-free, thermally-enhanced
14-pin 3x3mm STDFN package.
Typical Application
L1
1μH
IN
Flash LEDs
Lumiled LXCL-PWF1 or equivalent
SW
OUT
CIN
2.2μF
VBATTERY
Movie Mode
Enable and Set
COUT
2.2μF
EN/SET
Flash Enable
FLEN
Flash Inhibit
FLINH
FLOUTB
RSET
CT
RSET
162kΩ
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FLOUTA
GND AGND PGND FLGND
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CT
47nF
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AAT1270
SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
Pin Descriptions
Pin #
Symbol
1
CT
2
EN/SET
3
4
FLEN
AGND
5
IN
6
7
SW
PGND
8
OUT
9
GND
10
FLINH
11
FLOUTB
12
FLGND
13
FLOUTA
14
RSET
EP
Function
Flash timer control input. Connect a capacitor between CT and AGND to set maximum duration for the flash
pulse. A 47nF ceramic capacitor sets the flash timer to 1s. To disable the flash timer, connect CT to AGND.
Enable and movie mode serial control input. EN/SET is the S2Cwire programming input to adjust the movie mode
current level to one of 16 different levels based on the maximum current/7.3 set via the RSET pin.
Flash enable pin. A low-to-high transition on the FLEN pin initiates a flash pulse and starts the flash timer.
Analog ground pin. Connect AGND to PGND, GND, and FLGND at a single point as close to the AAT1270 as possible.
Power input. Connect IN to the input power supply voltage. Connect a 2.2μF or larger ceramic capacitor from IN
to PGND as close as possible to the AAT1270
Boost converter switching node. Connect a 1μH inductor between SW and IN.
Power ground pin. Connect PGND to AGND, GND, and FLGND at a single point as close to the AAT1270 as possible.
Power output of the boost converter. Connect a 2.2μF or larger ceramic capacitor from OUT to PGND as close as
possible to the AAT1270. Connect OUT to the anode(s) of the flash LED(s).
Ground pin. Connect GND to PGND, AGND, and FLGND at a single point as close to the AAT1270 as possible.
Flash inhibit pin. FLINH is an active HIGH control input with an internal 200kΩ resistor to AGND. A low-to-high
transition on the FLINH pin reduces FLOUTA and FLOUTB output currents to the maximum (default) movie-mode
current level for the duration of FLINH. Strobing the FLINH pin low to high does not reset the flash timer.
Flash output B. Connect cathode of Flash LEDB to FLOUT B. For a single flash LED, connect FLOUTB and FLOUTA
together. For two flash LEDs, each output will conduct 50% of the total flash output current.
Flash ground pin. Connect FLGND to PGND, GND, and AGND at a single point as close to the AAT1270 as possible
Flash output A. Connect cathode of Flash LED A to FLOUTA. For a single flash LED, connect FLOUTA and FLOUTB
together. For two flash LEDs, each output will conduct 50% of the total flash output current.
Flash current setting input. A 162kΩ resistor from RSET to AGND sets the maximum flash current available
at FLOUTA or FLOUTB to 500mA. Each FLOUTA and FLOUTB channel will conduct 50% of the maximum programmed current. The AAT1270’s flash-to-movie-mode ratio is fixed at 7.3.
Exposed paddle (bottom); Connect EP to PGND as close as possible to the AAT1270.
Pin Configuration
STDFN33-14
(Top View)
CT
EN/SET
FLEN
AGND
IN
SW
PGND
2
1
14
2
13
3
12
4
11
5
10
6
9
7
8
RSET
FLOUTA
FLGND
FLOUTB
FLINH
GND
OUT
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AAT1270
SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
Absolute Maximum Ratings1
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
IN, SW, OUT
RSET, EN/SET, FLEN, FLINH,
CT, FLOUTA, FLOUTB
TJ
TS
TLEAD
Description
Value
Units
Maximum Rating
-0.3 to 6.0
V
Maximum Rating
VIN + 0.3
V
-40 to 150
-65 to 150
300
°C
°C
°C
Value
Units
50
2
°C/W
W
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Soldering Temperature (at leads, 10 sec)
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol
θJA
PD
Description
Thermal Resistance
Maximum Power Dissipation
1. Stresses above those listed in Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation at conditions other than the operating conditions
specified is not implied. Only one Absolute Maximum Rating should be applied at any one time.
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AAT1270
SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
Electrical Characteristics1
VIN = 3.6V; CIN = 2.2μF; COUT = 2.2μF; L = 1μH; RSET = 162kΩ; TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical
values are TA = 25°C.
Symbol
Description
Conditions
Power Supply
Input Voltage Range
VIN
VOUT(MAX)
Maximum Output Voltage
IIN(Q)
ISHDN(MAX)
IFL(TOTAL)
IFL(MATCH)
VIN Shutdown Current
Total Output Current, Flash Mode
FLOUTA and FLOUTB Current Matching
IMM(TOTAL)
Total Output Current, Movie Mode
VT(FLINH)
RIN(FLINH)
tEN/SET(LOW)
tEN/SET(HI_MIN)
tEN/SET(HI_MAX)
tEN/SET(OFF)
tEN/SET(LAT)
tFLEN_ON
tFLEN_OFF
tFLINH_ON
tFLINH_OFF
FLEN = IN, Set FL Load = 1A
EN/SET = IN, Set FL Load = 0A, RSET = 162kΩ
EN/SET = FLEN = FLINH = GND
RSET = 162kΩ; FLOUTA + FLOUTB
RSET = 162kΩ; Movie Mode Current Set =
100%; FLOUTA + FLOUTB
TA = 25°C
CT = 47nF
0.57
0.23
800
1000
10
Max
Units
5.5
5.5
1
V
V
1
1200
137
1.5
2.0
1
140
15
VEN/SET = VIN = 5V
VFLEN = VIN = 5V
μA
mA
%
2.5
MHz
s
°C
°C
0.4
V
V
-1
-1
1
1
½
VIN
200
0.3
75
75
500
500
100
20
100
5
μA
μA
V
50
EN/SET = GND
EN/SET = GND
mA
mA
1.4
FLINH Input Threshold Voltage
FLINH Input Resistance to AGND
EN/SET Serial Interface Low Time
Minimum EN/SET High Time
Maximum EN/SET High Time
EN/SET Off Timeout
EN/SET Latch Timeout
FLEN ON Delay Time
FLEN OFF Delay Time
FLINH ON Delay Time
FLINH OFF Delay Time
Typ
2.7
VIN Supply Current
fOSC
Switching Frequency
tDEFAULT
Default ON time
Thermal Shutdown Threshold
TSD
TSD(HYS)
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
EN/SET/ FLEN/ FLINH Logic Control
VEN/SET(L),
EN/SET, FLEN Input Low Threshold
VFLEN(L)
VEN/SET(H),
EN/SET, FLEN Input High Threshold
VFLEN(H)
IEN/SET
EN/SET Input Leakage Current
FLEN Input Leakage Current
IFLEN
Min
kΩ
μs
ns
μs
μs
μs
μs
μs
μs
μs
1. The AAT1270 is guaranteed to meet performance specifications over the -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range and is assured by design, characterization, and correlation with statistical process controls.
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AAT1270
SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
Typical Characteristics
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
Shutdown Current vs. Input Voltage
(Movie and Flash Mode)
(EN/SET = FLEN = 0V)
90
0.12
Efficiency (%)
80
500mA
(Flash)
Shutdown Current (µA)
68.5mA
(Movie)
85
75
70
65
34.25mA
(Movie)
60
55
13.7mA
(Movie)
50
45
0.1
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
40
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
0
2.7
5.5
3.1
3.5
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
Input Voltage (V)
Switching Frequency vs. Input Voltage
Movie Mode LED Current Accuracy vs. Input Voltage
(EN/SET = FLEN = 0V)
(68.5mA/Ch)
3.0
LED Current Accuracy (%)
Switching Frequency (MHz)
Input Voltage (V)
3.9
-40°C
2.5
2.0
25°C
1.5
85°C
1.0
0.5
0.0
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
10
FLOUTB
5
0
FLOUTA
-5
-10
2.7
5.5
3.1
3.5
Input Voltage (V)
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
Input Voltage (V)
Movie Mode Current Matching vs. Temperature
Flash Mode Current Matching vs. Temperature
(68.5mA/ch)
(500mA/ch)
515
70.5
FLOUTA
69.5
LED Current (mA)
LED Current (mA)
70.0
69.0
68.5
68.0
FLOUTB
67.5
67.0
66.5
66.0
65.5
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
510
505
500
FLOUTA
495
490
485
-40
Temperature (°C)
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FLOUTB
-15
10
35
60
85
Temperature (°C)
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AAT1270
SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
Typical Characteristics
3.22
3.18
0V
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.2
0.0
EN/SET, FLEN Input Low Threshold
vs. Input Voltage
1.2
-40°C
-40°C
1.0
0.8
VEN/SET(L) (V)
VEN/SET(H) (V)
0V
EN/SET, FLEN Input High Threshold
vs. Input Voltage
25°C
85°C
0.6
0.8
0.6
25°C
85°C
0.4
0.4
0.2
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
Input Voltage (V)
Input Voltage (V)
EN/SET Latch Timeout vs. Input Voltage
EN/SET Off Timeout vs. Input Voltage
5.5
550
450
TEN/SET(OFF) (µs)
350
85°C
25°C
300
-40°C
500
-40°C
400
TEN/SET(LAT) (µs)
3.14
Time (500ns/div)
1.0
250
450
400
25°C
350
300
85°C
250
200
200
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
Input Voltage (V)
6
3.16
Time (200ns/div)
1.2
0.2
(68.5mA/channel; VIN = 3.0V)
3.18
Inductor Current (bottom) (A)
3.26
Output Voltage (top) (V)
Switching Voltage (2V/div) (middle) (V)
Movie Mode Output Ripple
(500mA/channel; VIN = 3.1V)
Inductor Current (bottom) (A)
Output Voltage (top) (V)
Switching Voltage (2V/div) (middle) (V)
Flash Mode Output Ripple
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
Input Voltage (V)
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1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
Typical Characteristics
FLEN ON Delay Time vs. Input Voltage
Flash Inhibit On Delay Time
(EN/SET = 0V; FLEN = 3.3V; 500mA/ch)
200
180
FLINH
(2V/div)
-40°C
140
120
100
VSINK
(2V/div)
80
60
25°C
40
0V
VOUT
(2V/div)
85°C
4
2
0
1A
Voltage (V)
TFLEN_ON (µs)
160
ILED
(500mA/div)
20
0
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
5.1
5.5
Input Voltage (V)
EN/SET
(2V/div)
VOUT
(2V/div)
Time (100µs/div)
Movie Mode Turn On
Movie Mode Turn On
(13.7mA/ch)
(68.5mA/ch)
0V
EN/SET
(2V/div)
0V
VOUT
(2V/div)
0V
0V
VSINK
(2V/div)
0V
VSINK
(2V/div)
0V
ILED
(100mA/div)
0A
ILED
(100mA/div)
0A
Time (200µs/div)
Time (100µs/div)
Movie Mode to Flash Mode Turn On
Flash Mode Turn On
(68.5mA/ch to 500mA/ch)
(500mA/ch)
FLEN
(2V/div)
FLEN
(2V/div)
0V
4
2
VSINK
(2V/div)
0
1A
ILED
(1A/div)
Voltage (V)
VOUT
(2V/div)
0V
VSINK
(2V/div)
0V
IIN
(1A/div)
0A
Time (100µs/div)
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0V
VOUT
(2V/div)
Time (100µs/div)
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SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
Typical Characteristics
Movie Mode Line Transient
Movie Mode Current Transition
(68.5mA/ch; VIN = 4.2V to 3.6V)
(68.5mA/ch to 13.7mA/ch)
4.2V
VIN
(500mV/div)
EN/SET
(2V/div)
VOUT
(AC coupled)
(100mV/div)
3.6V
ILED
(AC coupled)
(50mA/div)
VSINK
(AC coupled)
(200mV/div)
ILED
(100mA/div)
Time (50µs/div)
8
3.3V
0A
Time (200µs/div)
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SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
Functional Block Diagram
IN
OUT
SW
FLOUTA
FLOUTB
EN/SET
FLEN
FLINH
Control
200kΩ
RSET CT
Functional Description
The AAT1270 is a boost converter with a current regulated output designed to drive high current white LEDs
used in flash/movie light applications. The maximum
flash current is set by an external resistor, RSET, which not
only sets the flash current but also sets the maximum
movie mode current reduced by a factor of 7.3. A flash
pulse is initiated by switching the FLEN (flash enable) pin
from low to high, which initiates the flash pulse and also
starts the internal timer. The maximum flash time is
determined by an external timing capacitor connected to
the CT pin. The flash duration can be set from 50ms to
a maximum of 1s. The flash timer will terminate the
flash current regardless of the status of the FLEN pin.
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AGND PGND FLGND GND
This can be either used as a simple flash timing pulse or
as a safety timer in the event of a control logic malfunction to prevent the LED from over-heating. If the safety
timer is not needed in the application, it can be disabled
by connecting the CT pin directly to AGND.
For applications using two flash LEDs, each diode can be
connected to its corresponding current sink (FLOUTA or
FLOUTB) and the output current will be equally shared.
In single flash LED applications, the two current sinks
can be connected together to apply the full output current into the LED.
If one sink pin (FLOUTA or FLOUTB) is not used, the
unused current sink must be directly connected to OUT,
which disables that channel.
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SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
The movie-mode output current is controlled by the EN/
SET pin, which uses a single-wire S2Cwire interface to
adjust the output current to one of 16 different levels. As
shown in Table 1, the current settings are in logarithmic
scale where each code is 1dB below the previous code. The
FLEN signal takes priority over movie-mode operation.
In mobile GSM systems where the phone remains in
constant contact with the base station by regular communication, a FLINH pin is provided to prevent the camera flash and PA transmission pulses from occurring
simultaneously, potentially causing the battery voltage
to drop below the system’s undervoltage lockout threshold (UVLO) or creating unwanted EMI.
During a flash event, strobing the FLINH pin low-to-high
will reduce the LED current to the maximum movie mode
current level for the duration of FLINH. Strobing FLINH
high-to-low will instruct the AAT1270 to revert the flash
LED current to its default (maximum) level assuming
that the FLEN pin is still active (HIGH) and that the flash
timer has not expired.
Over-Temperature Protection
Thermal protection disables the AAT1270 when internal
power dissipation becomes excessive, as it disables both
MOSFETs. The junction over-temperature threshold is
140°C with 15°C of temperature hysteresis. The output
voltage automatically recovers when the over-temperature fault condition is removed.
Applications Information
LED Selection
The AAT1270 is specifically designed to drive white flash
LEDs (typical forward voltage of 2.5V to 4.5V). Since the
FLOUTA and FLOUTB input current sinks are matched
with low voltage dependence; the LED-to-LED brightness
will be matched regardless of the individual LED forward
voltage (VF) levels.
Flash Mode LED Current
The LED current is controlled by the RSET resistor. For
maximum accuracy, a 1% tolerance resistor is recommended. FLOUTA and FLOUTB can be programmed up to
a maximum total flash current of 1A, or up to 500mA per
channel. FLOUTA and FLOUTB output current is matched
across the programming range.
The maximum flash current in each FLOUTA and FLOUTB
is set by the RSET resistor and can be calculated using the
following equation:
IFLOUTA = IFLOUTB =
Movie Mode LED Current
In the default movie mode, the corresponding FLOUTA/
FLOUTB movie mode current can be calculated:
Over-Voltage Protection
(Open LED, Open Circuit)
IMOVIE MODE[A/B] =
The AAT1270’s output voltage is limited by internal overvoltage protection circuitry, which prevents damage to
the AAT1270 from open LED or open circuit conditions.
During an open circuit, the output voltage rises and
reaches 5.5V (typical), and the OVP circuit disables the
switching, preventing the output voltage from rising
higher. Once the open circuit condition is removed,
switching will resume. The controller will return to normal operation and maintain an average output voltage.
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81kΩ ⋅ A 81kΩ ⋅ A
=
= 500mA per channel
RSET
162kΩ
IFLOUT[A/B]MAX
7.3
For example, if an RSET value of 162kΩ is chosen, then
the FLOUTA/FLOUTB flash current is set to 500mA. For
movie mode operation, the maximum current available
at either FLOUTA or FLOUTB is then:
IMOVIE MODE[A/B] =
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IFLOUT[A/B]MAX 500mA
=
= 68.5mA
7.3
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Alternatively, the AAT1270 S2Cwire interface programs
the movie mode current at a reduced level. The FLOUTA/
FLOUTB movie-mode current can be adjusted in logarithmic fashion to one of 16 steps. Table 1 illustrates
approximate movie mode levels to which the AAT1270
movie mode operation can be programmed.
S2Cwire Data
Percentage of Maximum
Movie Mode Current (%)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
100
89
79
71
63
56
50
44.7
39.8
35.5
31.6
28.2
25.1
22.4
20
0
faster than 1MHz, or at much slower speeds, such as
15kHz. After data is applied, EN/SET is strobed high and
held high to latch the data.
Once the signal applied at the EN/SET pin has been held
in the logic high state for time longer than tLAT (500μs),
the programmed current becomes active and the internal
data register is reset to zero. For subsequent current level
programming, the number of rising edges corresponding
to the desired code must be applied to the EN/SET pin.
Flash Timer
The AAT1270A includes a timer circuit that enables the
flash current sinks for a programmed period of time.
This feature eliminates the need for an external, housekeeping baseband controller to contain a safety delay
routine. It also serves as a protection feature to minimize thermal issues with the flash LEDs in the event an
external controller’s flash software routine experiences
hang-up or freeze.
The flash timeout T can be calculated by the following
equation:
T = 21.5s/µF · CT
Table 1: Programming Movie Mode
Current via S2Cwire (%).
Where T is in seconds and CT is the capacitance of the
timer capacitor in μF.
S2Cwire Serial Interface
For example, using a 47nF capacitor for CT sets the flash
timeout to:
The Simple Serial Control (S2Cwire) serial interface
records rising edges at the EN/SET pin and decodes
them into 16 different states. The S2Cwire serial interface has flexible timing. Data can be applied at speeds
Flash Timeout = 21.5s/µF · 0.047µF = 1s
THI
TLO
TOFF
T LAT
EN/SET
1
Data Reg
2
n-1
n ≤ 16
0
n-1
0
Figure 1: S2Cwire Serial Interface Timing.
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SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
The relationship between capacitance of the timer capacitor and the flash timeout is illustrated in Figure 2.
50
Capacitance (nF)
45
40
35
The output inductor (L) is selected to avoid saturation at
minimum input voltage and maximum output load conditions. Worst-case peak current occurs at minimum input
voltage (maximum duty cycle) and maximum load.
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
inductor current rating, which is determined by the saturation characteristics. Measurements at full load and
high ambient temperature should be performed to
ensure that the inductor does not saturate or exhibit
excessive temperature rise.
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Flash Timeout (ms)
Figure 2: Timer Capacitor vs. Flash Timeout.
Selecting the Boost Inductor
The AAT1270 controller utilizes PWM control and the
switching frequency is fixed. To maintain 2MHz maximum switching frequency and stable operation, an 1μH
output inductor is recommended.
At high load the switching frequency is somewhat diminished, resulting in higher IPEAK. Bench measurements are
recommended to confirm actual IPEAK and to ensure that
the inductor does not saturate at maximum LED current
and minimum input supply voltage.
The RMS current flowing through the boost inductor is
equal to the DC plus AC ripple components. Under worstcase RMS conditions, the current waveform is critically
continuous. The resulting RMS calculation yields worstcase inductor loss. The RMS current value should be
compared against the inductor manufacturer’s temperature rise, or thermal derating, guidelines:
Manufacturer’s specifications list both the inductor DC
current rating, which is a thermal limitation, and peak
IRMS =
IPEAK
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Timing Diagram
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH TIMES OUT
tDLY(CT)
MOVIE MODE
LED CURRENT (0mA)
tDLY(CT)
FLASH LOWERED
TO MOVIE-MODE
DURING FLINH
FLASH TIMES OUT
SET BY CT
FLASH LOWERED
TO MOVIE-MODE
DURING FLINH
DATA TO
MOVIE-MODE
LEVEL
EN/SET
FLASH ENABLE
FLASH INHIBIT
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Manufacturer
Part Number
Inductance (μH)
Max DC ISAT
Current (A)
DCR
(mΩ)
Size (mm)
(LxWxH)
Type
Murata
Murata
CoilCraft
Cooper Bussmann
Cooper Bussmann
Sumida
LQM2HPN1R0MG0
LQH3NPN1R0G0
LPS3010
SD3110
SD3812
CDH38D11/S
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.6
1.58
1.6
1.47
2.69
2.8
55
110
85
68.3
48
39
2.5x2.0x0.9
3.0X3.0x1.0
3.0x3.0x1.0
3.1x3.1x1.0
4.0x4.0x1.2
4.0x4.0x1.2
Multilayer
Wirewound
Wirewound
Wirewound
Wirewound
Wirewound
Table 2: Typical Suggested Surface Mount Inductors.
boost regulator. MLC capacitors of type X7R or X5R are
recommended to ensure good capacitance stability over
the full operating temperature range.
For a given inductor type, smaller inductor size leads to
an increase in DCR winding resistance and, in most
cases, increased thermal impedance. Winding resistance
degrades boost converter efficiency and increases the
inductor’s operating temperature:
The output capacitor is selected to maintain the output
load without significant voltage droop (∆VOUT) during the
power switch ON interval. A ceramic output capacitor
2.2μF is recommended (see Table 3).
PLOSS(INDUCTOR) = IRMS2 · DCR
In general, it is good design practice to place a decoupling capacitor (input capacitor) between the IN and
GND pins. An input capacitor in the range of 2.2μF to
10μF is recommended. A larger input capacitor in this
application may be required for stability, transient
response, and/or ripple performance.
Typically, 6.3V or 10V rated capacitors are required for
this flash LED boost output. Ceramic capacitors selected
as small as 0603 are available which meet these requirements. MLC capacitors exhibit significant capacitance
reduction with applied voltage. Output ripple measurements should confirm that output voltage droop and
operating stability are within acceptable limits. Voltage
derating can minimize this factor, but results may vary
with package size and among specific manufacturers.
The high output ripple inherent in the boost converter
necessitates the use of low impedance output filtering.
Multi-layer ceramic (MLC) capacitors provide small size
and adequate capacitance, low parasitic equivalent
series resistance (ESR) and equivalent series inductance
(ESL), and are well suited for use with the AAT1270
To maintain stable operation at full load, the output
capacitor should be selected to maintain ∆VOUT between
100mV and 200mV. The boost converter input current
flows during both ON and OFF switching intervals. The
input ripple current is less than the output ripple and, as
a result, less input capacitance is required.
Selecting the Boost Capacitors
Manufacturer
Part Number
Capacitance
(μF)
Voltage
Rating (V)
Temp Co.
Case Size
Murata
Murata
Murata
Murata
Murata
Murata
GRM185R60J225KE26
GRM188R71A225KE15
GRM21BR70J225KA01
GRM21BR71A225KA01
GRM219R61A475KE19
GRM21BR71A106KE51
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
4.7
10
6.3
10
6.3
10
10
10
X5R
X7R
X7R
X7R
X5R
X7R
0603
0603
0805
0805
0805
0805
Table 3: Typical Suggested Surface Mount Capacitors.
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SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
DC-
DC+
JP6
MCU
R5
10K
0
SW1
2
4
U2
1
2
3
4
EN/SET
1
3
5
VDD
GP5
GP4
GP3
VSS
GP0
GP1
GP2
PIC12F675
8
7
6
5
JP7
R8
0
10k
C4
1μF
FLINH
FLEN
R7
330
LED2
GRN
0
R6
330
0
SW2
2
4
1
3
5
LED1
RED
JP3
SW3
2
4
1
3
5
JP4
VOUT
JP1
0
R4
100k
(opt)
R3
100k
D1
U1
JP5
EN/SET
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
R2
100K
L1
C1
2.2μF
1μH
CT
RSET
ENSET
FLA
FLEN
FLGND
AGND
FLB
IN
FLINH
SW
GND
PGND
OUT
D2
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
AAT1270 STDFN33-14
C3
47nF
JP2
0
R1
162k
C2
2.2μF
L1 Murata LQM2HPN1R0MG0 1μH 1.6A 55mΩ
C1, C2 Murata GRM188R71A225KE15 2.2μF 0603 X7R 10V
C3 Murata GRM155R71A473KA01 47nH 0402 X7R 10V
Figure 3: AAT1270 Evaluation Board Schematic.
PCB Layout Guidelines
2.
Boost converter performance can be adversely affected
by poor layout. Possible impact includes high input and
output voltage ripple, poor EMI performance, and
reduced operating efficiency. Every attempt should be
made to optimize the layout in order to minimize parasitic PCB effects (stray resistance, capacitance, and
inductance) and EMI coupling from the high frequency
SW node. A suggested PCB layout for the AAT1270 1A
step-up regulator is shown in Figures 4 through 7. The
following PCB layout guidelines should be considered:
1.
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Minimize the distance from capacitor CIN and COUT’s
negative terminals to the PGND pins. This is especially true with output capacitor COUT, which conducts
high ripple current from the output to the PGND
pins.
Minimize the distance between L1 to IN and switching pin SW; minimize the size of the PCB area connected to the SW pin.
3. Maintain a ground plane and connect to the IC PGND
pin(s) as well as the PGND connections of CIN and
COUT.
4. Consider additional PCB exposed area for the flash
LEDs to maximize heatsinking capability. This may
be necessary when using high current application
and long flash duration application.
5. Connect the exposed paddle (bottom of the die) to
either PGND or GND. Connect AGND, FLGND to GND
as close as possible to the package.
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Figure 4: AAT1270 Evaluation Board
Top Side Layout.
Figure 5: AAT1270 Evaluation Board
Second Layer.
Figure 6: AAT1270 Evaluation Board
Third Layer.
Figure 7: AAT1270 Evaluation Board
Bottom Side Layout.
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AAT1270
SwitchRegTM
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs
Component
Part Number
U1
AAT1270IFO
U2
SW1-SW3
R1
R2, R3, R4
R5, R8
R6, R7
JP1, JP2, JP7
C1, C2
C3
C4
L1
D1-D2
LED1
LED2
JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6
PIC12F675
PTS645TL50
Chip Resistor
Chip Resistor
Chip Resistor
Chip Resistor
Chip Resistor
GRM188R71A225KE15
GRM155R71A473KA01
GRM216R61A105KA01
LQM2HPN1R0MG0
LXCL-PWF1
CMD15-21SRC/TR8
CMD15-21VGC/TR8
PRPN401PAEN
Description
1A Step-Up Current Regulator for Flash LEDs;
STDFN33-14 package
8-bit CMOS, FLASH-based μC; 8-pin PDIP package
Switch Tact, SPST, 5mm
162kΩ, 1%, 1/4W; 0402
100kΩ, 1%, 1/4W; 0603
10kΩ, 5%, 1/4W; 0603
330Ω, 5%, 1/4W; 0603
0Ω, 5%
2.2μF, 10V, X7R, 0603
47nF, 10V, X7R, 0402
1μF, 10V, X5R, 0805
Multilayer, 1μH, 1.6A, 55mΩ
White Flash LED
Red LED; 1206
Green LED; 1206
Conn. Header, 2mm zip
Manufacturer
AnalogicTech
Microchip
ITT Industries
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Murata
Murata
Murata
Murata
Lumileds, Philips
Chicago Miniature Lamp
Chicago Miniature Lamp
Sullins Electronics
Table 4: AAT1270 Evaluation Board Bill of Materials.
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Ordering Information
Package
Marking1
Part Number (Tape and Reel)2
STDFN33-14
XXXYY
AAT1270IFO-T1
All AnalogicTech products are offered in Pb-free packaging. The term “Pb-free” means semiconductor
products that are in compliance with current RoHS standards, including the requirement that lead not exceed
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Package Information3
STDFN33-14
Detail "A"
3.000 ± 0.050
2.570 ± 0.050
Index Area
3.000 ± 0.050
1.700 ± 0.050
Top View
Bottom View
0.152 REF
0.025 ± 0.025
Pin 1 Indicator
(Optional)
0.210 ± 0.050
Side View
R0.2
0.400 BSC
0.550 ± 0.050
0.425 ± 0.050
Detail "A"
All dimensions in millimeters.
1. XYY = assembly and date code.
2. Sample stock is generally held on part numbers listed in BOLD.
3. The leadless package family, which includes QFN, TQFN, DFN, TDFN, and STDFN, has exposed copper (unplated) at the end of the lead terminals due to the manufacturing
process. A solder fillet at the exposed copper edge cannot be guaranteed and is not required to ensure a proper bottom solder connection.
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