ANALOGICTECH AAT3120

AAT3120
3-Channel Charge Pump
For White LED Applications
General Description
Features
The AAT3120 is a low noise, constant frequency
charge pump DC/DC converter that uses fractional
(1.5X) conversion to improve efficiency for white
LED applications. The device can be used to produce eight current levels up to 20mA per channel
for up to three channels. 1X load switch mode is
also built-in to improve efficiency at low current settings. Low external parts count (two 1µF flying
capacitors and two small 1µF capacitors at VIN and
OUT) makes the AAT3120 ideally suited for small
battery-powered applications.
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AnalogicTech's S2Cwire™ (Simple Serial Control™)
serial digital input is used to enable, disable, and
set current for each LED at eight different levels.
The AAT3120 has a thermal management system
to protect the device in the event of a short-circuit
condition at the output pin. Built-in soft-start circuitry prevents excessive inrush current during startup. A high charge pump switching frequency
enables the use of very small external capacitors.
A low current shutdown feature disconnects the
load from VIN and reduces quiescent current to less
than 1µA. The AAT3120 is available in the very
small Pb-free 12-pin TSOPJW package.
ChargePump™
VIN Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
Fractional Charge Pump Mode
Drives Low-VF and High-VF Type LEDs
Up to Three LED Outputs
— Single Wire Programming
— Eight Regulated Current Settings
— Max 20mA per Channel
Low Noise Constant Frequency Operation
No Inductors
1MHz Switching Frequency
Small Application Circuit
Automatic Soft-Start
IQ <1µA in Shutdown
12-Pin TSOPJW Package
Applications
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Color (RGB) Lighting
Programmable Current Source
White LED Backlighting
White Photo Flash for DSCs
Typical Application
VIN
C1+
C1
1µF
C1C2+
VOUT
VBATTERY
CIN
1µF
C OUT
1µF
AAT3120
C2
1µF
C2-
EN/SET
EN/SET
GND
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D1
D2
D3
D3
D2
D1
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3-Channel Charge Pump
For White LED Applications
Pin Descriptions
Pin #
Symbol
Function
1
C2+
Flying capacitor 2 positive terminal. Connect a 1µF capacitor between C2+ and
C2-.
2
OUT
Charge pump output. Requires 1µF capacitor connected between this pin and
ground.
3
C1-
Flying capacitor 1 negative terminal.
4
C1+
Flying capacitor 1 positive terminal. Connect a 1µF capacitor between C1+ and
C1-.
5
N/C
No connection.
6
D3
Current source output #3.
7
D2
Current source output #2.
8
D1
Current source output #1.
9
EN/SET
10
IN
11
GND
12
C2-
Control pin.
Input power supply. Requires 1µF capacitor connected between this pin and
ground.
Ground.
Flying capacitor 2 negative terminal.
Pin Configuration
TSOPJW-12
(Top View)
C2+
OUT
C1C1+
N/C
D3
2
1
12
2
11
3
10
4
9
5
8
6
7
C2GND
IN
EN/SET
D1
D2
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3-Channel Charge Pump
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Absolute Maximum Ratings1
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Symbol
VIN
VOUT
VEN/SET
VEN/SET(MAX)
IOUT2
TJ
TLEAD
Description
Value
Units
-0.3 to 6
-0.3 to 6
-0.3 to 6
0.3
150
-40 to 150
300
V
V
V
V
mA
°C
°C
Description
Value
Units
Thermal Resistance
Maximum Power Dissipation4
160
0.625
°C/W
W
Input Voltage
Charge Pump Output
FB or EN/SET to GND Voltage
Maximum EN/SET to Input Voltage
Maximum DC Output Current
Operating Junction Temperature Range
Maximum Soldering Temperature (at leads, 10 sec)
Thermal Information3
Symbol
θJA
PD
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.
2. Based on long-term current density limitation.
3. Mounted on an FR4 board.
4. Derate 6.25mW/°C above 25°C.
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3-Channel Charge Pump
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Electrical Characteristics1
CIN = COUT = C1 = C2 = 1.0µF; TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are TA = 25°C,
VIN = 3.5V.
Symbol
Description
Input Power Supply
VIN
Operation Range
ICC
Operating Current
ISHDN
IDX
Shutdown Current
Output Current
I(D-Match)
Current Matching Between
Any Two Outputs
Charge Pump Section
TSS
Soft-Start Time
FCLK
Clock Frequency
EN/SET
VEN(L)
Enable Threshold Low
VEN(H)
Enable Threshold High
TEN/SET LO
EN/SET Low Time
TEN/SET HI
Minimum EN/SET High Time
TOFF
EN/SET Off Timeout
Input Current
EN/SET Input Leakage
Conditions
Min
Typ
2.7
3.0V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V, Active,
No Load Current
EN = 0
3.0 ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5
VD1:D3 = 3.6, VIN = 3.5V
1.8
18
20
0.5
Max Units
5.5
3.0
V
mA
1.0
22
µA
mA
%
200
1000
2.7V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V
2.7V ≤ VIN ≤ 5.5V
µs
kHz
0.4
1.4
0.3
75
50
-1
500
1
V
V
µs
ns
µs
µA
1. The AAT3120 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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3-Channel Charge Pump
For White LED Applications
Typical Characteristics
Turn-On to Full-Scale Load Switch
Turn-On to Full-Scale Charge Pump
ENSET
(2V/div)
ENSET
(2V/div)
CP
(2V/div)
CP
(2V/div)
VDIODE
(2V/div)
IIN
(200mA/div)
VDIODE
(2V/div)
IIN
(200mA/div)
Time (100µs/div)
Time (100µs/div)
IDIODE vs. Input Voltage
Turn-Off from Full-Scale Charge Pump
(3x20mA)
65
ENSET
(2V/div)
VF = 3.4V
IDIODE (mA)
62
VDIODE
(2V/div)
59
56
VF = 3.0V
VF = 3.2V
53
IIN
(100mA/div)
50
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
Input Voltage (V)
Time (400µs/div)
IDIODE vs. Input Voltage
(3x8.3mA)
30
VF = 3.4V
IDIODE (mA)
27
24
VF = 3.0V
21
VF = 3.2V
18
15
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
Input Voltage (V)
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3-Channel Charge Pump
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Typical Characteristics
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
(3x20mA)
(3x8.3mA)
95
95
VF = 3.0V
VF = 3.2V
VF = 3.4V
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
2.7
VF = 3.0V
90
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
90
VF = 3.2V
VF = 3.4V
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
2.9
3.1
3.3
3.5
3.7
3.9
4.1
4.3
4.5
4.7
4.9
5.1
50
2.7
Input Voltage (V)
2.9
3.1
3.3
3.5
3.7
3.9
4.1
4.3
4.5
4.7
4.9
5.1
Input Voltage (V)
60mA Load Characteristics
Charge Pump to Load Switch (60mA)
VIN
(20mV/div)
VIN
(10mV/div)
OUT
(20mV/div)
OUT
(2V/div)
VDIODE
(2V/div)
IIN
(100mA/div)
VDIODE
(20mV/div)
Time (500ns/div)
Time (100µs/div)
Load Switch to Charge Pump (60mA)
VIN
(10mV/div)
OUT
(2V/div)
VDIODE
(2V/div)
IIN
(100mA/div)
Time (100µs/div)
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3-Channel Charge Pump
For White LED Applications
Functional Block Diagram
VIN
C1+
Soft-Start
Control
C11X / 1.5X
Charge
Pump
1MHz
Oscillator
C2+
C2-
Voltage
Reference
OUT
D1
Current
Reference
EN/SET
Single-Wire
Interface
Quad
Output
DAC
D2
D3
32 x 16 bit
ROM
GND
Functional Description
The AAT3120 is a dual mode load switch (1X) and
high efficiency (1.5X) fractional charge pump
device intended for white LED backlight applications. The fractional charge pump consists of a low
dropout linear voltage regulator followed by a 1.5X
charge pump with multiple current source outputs.
To maximize power conversion efficiency, an internal feedback control sensing circuit monitors the
voltage required on the constant current source
outputs. This control circuit then sets the load
switch and charge pump functions based upon the
input voltage level versus the output voltage level
needed. The 1X load switch / 1.5X charge pump
mode is decided on the voltage sensed on the output D1. Switchover between the 1.5X (chargepump) operating mode and the 1X (load switch)
mode occurs automatically (as a function of input
and output voltages) and does not require user
intervention to maintain maximum efficiency.
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The AAT3120 requires only four external components: two 1µF ceramic capacitors for the charge
pump flying capacitors (C1 and C2), one 1µF
ceramic input capacitor (CIN), and one 0.33µF to
1µF ceramic output capacitor (COUT). The LDO /
1.5X charge pump output is converted into three
(D1 to D3) constant current outputs to drive three
individual LEDs with a maximum current of 20mA
each. The current source output magnitude is controlled by the EN/SET serial data single-wire interface. The interface records rising edges of the
EN/SET pin and decodes them into eight individual
current level settings (see Table 1, Current Level
Settings). Once the final clock cycle is input for the
desired brightness level, the EN/SET pin is held
high to maintain the device output current at the
programmed level. The device is disabled 500µs
after the EN/SET pin transitions to a logic low state.
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AAT3120
3-Channel Charge Pump
For White LED Applications
Code
IOUT, Each LED (mA)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
0.5
1.3
3.3
8.3
11.1
15
20
pin and decodes them into eight individual current
level settings. Code 8 is full scale.
The counter can be clocked at speeds up to 1MHz,
so intermediate states are not visible. The first rising
edge of EN/SET enables the IC and initially sets the
output LED current to zero. The next lowest setting
is equal to 525µA. Once the final clock cycle is input
for the desired brightness level, the EN/SET pin is
held high to maintain the device output current at
the programmed level. The device is disabled
500µs after the EN/SET pin transitions to a logic low
state. The EN/SET timing is designed to accommodate a wide range of data rates. After the first rising
edge of EN/SET, the charge pump is enabled and
reaches full capacity after the soft-start time (TSS).
During the soft-start time, multiple clock pulses may
be entered on the EN/SET pin to set the final output
current level with a single burst of clocks.
Alternatively, the EN/SET clock pulses may be
entered one at a time to gradually increase the LED
brightness over any desired time period. A constant
current is sourced as long as EN/SET remains in a
logic high state. The current source outputs are
switched off after EN/SET has remained in a low
state for at least the TOFF timeout period.
Table 1: Current Level Settings.
Constant Current Output Level Settings
The constant current source output amplitude for
output D1 to D3 is set via the serial interface.
Because the outputs D1 to D3 are true independent
constant current sources, the voltage observed on
any single given output will be determined by the
actual forward voltage (VF) for the LED being driven.
Since the output current of the AAT3120 is programmable through its simple single-wire serial
interface, no PWM (pulse width modulation) or
additional control circuitry is needed to control LED
brightness. This feature greatly reduces the burden
on a microcontroller or system IC to manage LED
or display brightness, allowing the user to "set it
and forget it."
Test Current/Channel Disable
Each channel of the output is equipped with a test
current function. A small amount of current (~2µA)
is injected into each output current source to detect
the presence of load (LED). For unused channels
that are tied to ground or load LED fail short, those
channels will be automatically disabled instead of
wasting the programmed output current.
EN/SET Serial Interface
The current source output magnitude is controlled
by the EN/SET serial data single-wire interface.
The interface records rising edges of the EN/SET
EN/SET Timing
tHI
tOFF
tLO
EN/SET
Code
8
OFF
1
2
3
OFF
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3-Channel Charge Pump
For White LED Applications
Applications Information
LED Selection
The AAT3120 is specifically intended for driving
white LEDs. However, the device design will allow
the AAT3120 to drive most types of LEDs with forward voltage specifications ranging from 2.0V to
4.3V. LED applications may include main and subLCD display backlighting, camera photo-flash applications, color (RGB) LEDs, infrared (IR) diodes for
remotes, and other loads benefiting from a controlled
output current generated from a varying input voltage. Since the D1 to D3 output current sources are
matched with negligible voltage dependence, the
LED brightness will be matched regardless of the
specific LED forward voltage (VF) levels.
In some instances (e.g., in high-luminous-output
applications such as photo-flash) it may be necessary to drive high-VF type LEDs. The low-dropout
current-sources in the AAT3120 make it capable of
driving LEDs with forward voltages as high as 4.3V
at full current from an input supply as low as 3.0V.
Outputs can be paralleled to drive high current
LEDs without complication.
Device Switching Noise Performance
The AAT3120 operates at a fixed frequency of
approximately 1MHz to control noise and limit harmonics that can interfere with the RF operation of
cellular telephone handsets or other communication devices. Back-injected noise appearing on the
input pin of the charge pump is 20mV peak-topeak, typically ten times less than inductor-based
DC/DC boost converter white LED backlight solutions. The AAT3120 soft-start feature prevents
noise transient effects associated with in-rush currents during start up of the charge pump circuit.
Since the AAT3120 outputs are pure constant current sources and typically drive individual loads, it is
difficult to measure the output voltage for a given
output (D1 to D3) to derive an overall output power
measurement. For any given application, white LED
forward voltage levels can differ, yet the output drive
current will be maintained as a constant. This makes
quantifying output power a difficult task when taken
in the context of comparing to other white LED driver circuit topologies. A better way to quantify total
device efficiency is to observe the total input power
to the device for a given LED current drive level. The
best white LED driver for a given application should
be based on trade-offs of size, external components
count, reliability, operating range, and total energy
usage...not just % efficiency.
The AAT3120 efficiency may be quantified under
very specific conditions and is dependent upon the
input voltage versus the output voltage seen
across the loads applied to outputs D1 through D3
for a given constant current setting. Depending
upon the case of VIN being greater than the specific voltage seen across the load on D1, the device
will operate in "load switch" mode. If the voltage
seen on the constant current source output is less
than VIN, then the device will operate in 1.5X
charge pump mode. Each of these two modes will
yield different efficiency values. One should refer
to the following two sections for explanations of
each operational mode.
Load Switch Mode Efficiency
The AAT3120 load switch mode is operational at all
times. It functions alone to enhance device power
conversion efficiency when the condition exists
where VIN is greater than the voltages at the constant current source outputs. When in "load switch"
mode, the voltage conversion efficiency is defined
as output power divided by input power:
Power Efficiency and Device
Evaluation
The charge pump efficiency discussion in the following sections only accounts for efficiency of the
charge pump section itself. Due to the unique circuit
architecture and design of the AAT3120, it is very
difficult to measure efficiency in terms of a percent
value comparing input power over output power.
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η=
POUT
PIN
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3-Channel Charge Pump
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The expression to define the ideal efficiency (η)
can be rewritten as:
η=
POUT VOUT × IOUT VOUT
=
=
PIN
VIN × IOUT
VIN
-orη(%) = 100
⎛ VOUT ⎞
⎝ VIN ⎠
Charge Pump Section Efficiency
The AAT3120 contains a fractional charge pump
which will boost the input supply voltage in the
event where VIN is less than the voltage required
on the constant current source outputs. The efficiency (η) can be simply defined as a linear voltage
regulator with an effective output voltage that is
equal to one and one half times the input voltage.
Efficiency (η) for an ideal 1.5X charge pump can
typically be expressed as the output power divided
by the input power.
η=
POUT
PIN
In addition, with an ideal 1.5X charge pump, the
output current may be expressed as 2/3 of the
input current. The expression to define the ideal
efficiency (η) can be rewritten as:
η=
POUT
VOUT × IOUT
VOUT
=
=
PIN
VIN × 1.5IOUT 1.5VIN
-orη(%) = 100
⎛ VOUT ⎞
⎝ 1.5VIN⎠
For a charge pump with an output of 5 volts and a
nominal input of 3.5 volts, the theoretical efficiency
is 95%. Due to internal switching losses and IC
quiescent current consumption, the actual efficiency can be measured at 93%. These figures are in
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close agreement for output load conditions from
1mA to 100mA. Efficiency will decrease as load
current drops below 0.05mA or when level of VIN
approaches VOUT. Refer to the Typical Characteristics section of this document for measured plots
of efficiency versus input voltage and output load
current for the given charge pump output voltage
options.
Ballast Resistors for Current Matching
In some applications, white LED forward voltages
can vary significantly. Ballast resistors between
the LED cathodes and ground are recommended
for balancing the forward voltage differences. The
ballast resistor value may be approximated by the
following equation:
RB =
VSOURCE - VF
IF
Capacitor Selection
Careful selection of the four external capacitors
CIN, C1, C2, and COUT is important because they will
affect turn-on time, output ripple, and transient performance. Optimum performance will be obtained
when low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
ceramic capacitors are used. In general, low ESR
may be defined as less than 100mΩ. A value of
1µF for all four capacitors is a good starting point
when choosing capacitors. If the LED current
sources are only programmed for light current levels, then the capacitor size may be decreased.
Capacitor Characteristics
Ceramic composition capacitors are highly recommended over all other types of capacitors for use with
the AAT3120. Ceramic capacitors offer many advantages over their tantalum and aluminum electrolytic
counterparts. A ceramic capacitor typically has very
low ESR, is lowest cost, has a smaller PCB footprint,
and is non-polarized. Low ESR ceramic capacitors
help maximize charge pump transient response.
Since ceramic capacitors are non-polarized, they are
not prone to incorrect connection damage.
Equivalent Series Resistance
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3-Channel Charge Pump
For White LED Applications
ESR is an important characteristic to consider when
selecting a capacitor. ESR is a resistance internal
to a capacitor, which is caused by the leads, internal connections, size or area, material composition,
and ambient temperature. Capacitor ESR is typically measured in milliohms for ceramic capacitors
and can range to more than several ohms for tantalum or aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
Ceramic Capacitor Materials
Ceramic capacitors less than 0.1µF are typically
made from NPO or C0G materials. NPO and C0G
materials typically have tight tolerance and are stable over temperature. Large capacitor values are
typically composed of X7R, X5R, Z5U, or Y5V
dielectric materials. Large ceramic capacitors, typically greater than 2.2µF, are often available in lowcost Y5V and Z5U dielectrics, but capacitors
greater than 1µF are typically not required for
AAT3120 applications.
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Capacitor area is another contributor to ESR.
Capacitors that are physically large will have a lower
ESR when compared to an equivalent material
smaller capacitor. These larger devices can improve
circuit transient response when compared to an
equal value capacitor in a smaller package size.
Thermal Protection
The AAT3120 has a thermal protection circuit that
will shut down the internal LDO and charge pump
if the die temperature rises above the thermal limit,
as is the case during a short circuit of the OUT pin.
Charge Pump Compatibility
The AAT3120 is pin-compatible with the AAT3113
in TSOPJW-12 packages, with no D4 output.
Compared to the AAT3113, the AAT3120 offers an
improved overall efficiency, wider operating range,
and the ability to drive high-VF type LEDs (up to
4.3V) at full current from a 3V input condition. The
AAT3120 is well suited for battery-powered applications using single-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries (4.2V to 2.8V), Lithium Polymer batteries, and
3-series connected dry cells (3.6V).
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3-Channel Charge Pump
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Additional Application Circuits
VIN
C1+
C1
1µF
C1C2+
VOUT
VBATTERY
C IN
1µF
COUT
1µF
AAT3120
C2
1µF
C2D1
D2
D3
EN/SET
EN/SET
Display Module
GND
D1
D2
D3
R
R
R
AAT3120 Driving a Display Module with Three Paralleled White LEDs.
VIN
C1+
C1
1µF
C1C2+
VOUT
VBATTERY
CIN
1µF
C OUT
1µF
AAT3120
C2
1µF
C2-
EN/SET
EN/SET
GND
Common-Anode
RGB Color LED
D1
D2
D3
RED
GRN
BLU
R
R
R
Enable Red
Enable Green
Enable Blue
AAT3120 Driving Common-Anode RGB Color LED.
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3-Channel Charge Pump
For White LED Applications
Ordering Information
Package
Marking1
Part Number (Tape and Reel)2
TSOPJW-12
NGXYY
AAT3120ITP-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
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Package Information
2.85 ± 0.20
2.40 ± 0.10
0.10
0.20 +- 0.05
0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC 0.50 BSC
7° NOM
0.04 REF
0.055 ± 0.045
0.15 ± 0.05
+ 0.10
1.00 - 0.065
0.9625 ± 0.0375
3.00 ± 0.10
4° ± 4°
0.45 ± 0.15
0.010
2.75 ± 0.25
All dimensions in millimeters.
1. XYY = assembly and date code.
2. Sample stock is generally held on part numbers listed in BOLD.
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3-Channel Charge Pump
For White LED Applications
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