LINER LT3486EDHC

LT3486
Dual 1.3A White LED
Step-Up Converters with
Wide Dimming
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FEATURES
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DESCRIPTIO
Wide (1000:1) PWM Dimming Range with No
ColorShift
Independent Dimming and Shutdown Control of the
LED Drivers
Drives Up to 16 White LEDs at 25mA (8 per Driver)
from a Single Li-Ion Cell
Drives Up to 16 White LEDs at 100mA (8 per Driver)
from 12V Supply
±3% LED Current Programming Accuracy
Open LED Protection: 36V Clamp Voltage
Fixed Frequency Operation: Up to 2MHz
Wide Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 24V
Low Shutdown Current: ICC < 1µA
Overtemperature Protection
Available in (5mm × 3mm × 0.75mm) 16-Pin DFN
and 16-Pin Thermally Enhanced TSSOP Packages
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APPLICATIO S
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The dimming of the two LED strings can be controlled
independently via the respective CTRL pins. An internal
dimming system allows the dimming range to be extended
up to 1000:1 by feeding a PWM signal to the respective
PWM pins. The LT3486 operating frequency can be set with
an external resistor over a 200kHz to 2MHz range. A low
200mV feedback voltage (±3% accuracy) minimizes power
loss in the current setting resistor for better efficiency.
Additional features include output voltage limiting when
LEDs are disconnected and overtemperature protection.
The LT3486 is available in a space saving 16-pin DFN
(5mm × 3mm × 0.75mm) and 16-pin thermally enhanced
TSSOP packages.
Notebook PC Display
LED Camera Light for Cell Phones
Car Dashboard Lighting
Avionics Displays
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The LT ®3486 is a dual step-up DC/DC converter
specifically designed to drive up to 16 White LEDs (8 in
series per converter) at constant current from a single
Li-Ion cell. Series connection of the LEDs provides identical LED currents resulting in uniform brightness. The two
independent converters are capable of driving asymmetric
LED strings.
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
Li-Ion Powered Driver for Camera Flash and LCD Backlighting
VIN
3V TO 4.2V
Efficiency vs VIN
10µF
SW1
LED1
AOT3218
L2
10µH
OVP2
OVP1
DIMMING 1
CTRL1
CTRL2
OFF ON
SHDN
REF
LT3486
RT
VC1
100k
25mA
RFB1
0.62Ω
75
70
VC2
63.4k
0.1µF
FLASH MODE
ILED1 = 320mA
80
0.1µF
FB2
FB1
OFF ON
DIMMING 2
PWM2
PWM1
85
8 LEDs
SW2
VIN
MOVIE MODE
ILED1 = 175mA
2.2µF
EFFICIENCY (%)
L1
10µH
2.2µF
90
2.8k
4.7nF
RFB2
8.06Ω
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65
8 LEDS/25mA
3
3.2
3.4
3.6
VIN (V)
3.8
4
4.2
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AXI U RATI GS (Note 1)
Input Voltage (VIN) ...................................................25V
⎯S⎯H⎯D⎯N Voltage ..........................................................25V
SW1, SW2 Voltages .................................................40V
OVP1, OVP2 Voltages ...............................................40V
CTRL1, CTRL2 Voltages ...........................................10V
PWM1, PWM2 Voltages ...........................................10V
FB1, FB2 Voltages .....................................................10V
Operating Temperature Range (Note 2) ...–40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range
DFN ...................................................–65°C to 125°C
TSSOP ............................................... –65°C to 150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature .......................... 125°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec, TSSOP) ...... 300°C
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PACKAGE/ORDER I FOR ATIO
SW1
1
16 SW2
VIN
2
15 REF
OVP1
14 OVP2
3
RT
4
VC1
5
12 VC2
FB1
6
11 FB2
CTRL1
7
10 CTRL2
PWM1
8
9
17
ORDER PART
NUMBER
LT3486EDHC
13 SHDN
PWM2
DHC PACKAGE
16-LEAD (5mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 17) IS GND
MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 43°C/W, θJC = 4°C/W
SW1 1
16 SW2
VIN 2
15 REF
OVP1 3
RT 4
DHC PART
MARKING
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ORDER PART
NUMBER
TOP VIEW
LT3486EFE
14 OVP2
17
13 SHDN
VC1 5
12 VC2
FB1 6
11 FB2
CTRL1 7
10 CTRL2
PWM1 8
9 PWM2
FE PART
MARKING
FE PACKAGE
16-LEAD PLASTIC TSSOP
EXPOSED PAD IS GND (PIN 17)
MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
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TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 38°C/W, θJC = 10°C/W
Order Options Tape and Reel: Add #TR
Lead Free: Add #PBF Lead Free Tape and Reel: Add #TRPBF
Lead Free Part Marking: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 3V, VCTRL1 = 3V, VCTRL2 = 3V, VPWM1 = 3V, VPWM2 = 3V,
VSHDN = 3V, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
Minimum Operating Voltage
Maximum Operating Voltage
Feedback Voltage (FB1, FB2)
Offset between FB1 and FB2
Feedback Pin Bias Current (FB1, FB2)
Quiescent Current
Switching Frequency
Oscillator Frequency Range
Nominal RT Pin Voltage
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
200
3
45
9
0.1
1
24
206
6
100
14
1
1.25
2000
V
V
mV
mV
nA
mA
µA
MHz
kHz
V
2.5
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VOS = |FB1-FB2|
VFB1 = VFB2 = 0.2V (Note 3)
VFB1 = VFB2 = 1V
⎯S⎯H⎯D⎯N = 0V, CTRL1 = CTRL2 = 0V
RT = 53.6k
(Note 4)
RT = 53.6k
194
0
10
0.75
200
0.54
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 3V, VCTRL1 = 3V, VCTRL2 = 3V, VPWM1 = 3V, VPWM2 = 3V,
VSHDN = 3V, unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Maximum Duty Cycle
RT = 53.6k
RT = 20.5k
RT = 309k
Switch Current Limit (SW1, SW2)
Switch VCESAT
Switch Leakage Current
Error Amplifier Transconductance
Error Amplifier Voltage Gain
VC1, VC2 Switching Threshold
VC1, VC2 Clamp Voltage
VC1, VC2 Source Current
VC1, VC2 Sink Current
VC1, VC2 Pin Leakage Current
OVP1, OVP2 Overvoltage Threshold Voltage
CTRL1, CTRL2 Voltages to Turn Off LED1, 2 Currents
CTRL1, CTRL2 Voltages to Turn On LED1, 2 Currents
CTRL1, CTRL2 Voltages for Full LED1, 2 Currents
CTRL1, CTRL2 Pin Bias Current
PWM1, PWM2 Voltage High
PWM1, PWM2 Voltage Low
PWM1, PWM2 Pin Bias Current
SHDN Voltage High
SHDN Voltage Low
SHDN Pin Bias Current
REF Voltage
REF Source Current
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MIN
TYP
90
96
90
98
1.3
300
0.1
220
120
0.85
1.5
1
ISW1 = ISW2 = 0.75A
VSW1 = VSW2 = 10V
∆I = ±5µA
VFB1 = VFB2 = 0V
VFB1 = VFB2 = 1V
VC1 = VC2 = 1V, VPWM1 = VPWM2 = 0V
34
25
25
1
36
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VCTRL1 = VCTRL2 = 3V
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●
150
1.8
20
0.9
5
10
38
75
40
0.1
0.4
1
1.6
0.4
VSHDN = 3V
IREF = 10µA
Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings are those beyond which the life of a
device may be impaired.
Note 2: The LT3486E is guaranteed to meet specified performance from
0°C to 70°C and is designed, characterized and expected to meet these
extended temperature limits, but is not tested at –40°C and 85°C.
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1.2
50
20
1.25
80
UNITS
%
%
%
A
mV
µA
µA/V
V
V
30
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VPWM1 = VPWM2 = 3V
MAX
1.3
µA
µA
nA
V
mV
mV
V
µA
V
V
µA
V
V
µA
V
µA
Note 3: Current flows out of the pin.
Note 4: Guaranteed by design and test correlation, not production tested.
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TYPICAL PERFOR A CE CHARACTERISTICS
Switching Waveforms
PWM Dimming Wavforms
ILED
200mA/DIV
VSW2
50V/DIV
IL2
500mA/DIV
IL
500mA/DIV
VSW1
10V/DIV
IL1
1A/DIV
PWM
5V/DIV
0.5µs/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
8 LEDs/25mA
2 LEDs/320mA
CIRCUIT OF FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
LED Current vs PWM Duty Cycle
Wide Dimming Range (1000:1)
VFB vs VCTRL
(Temperature Variation)
250
250
VIN = 12V
8/8 LEDs
PWM FREQ = 100Hz
FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (mV)
VIN = 3.6V
TA = 25°C
1
0.1
± 5mV
200
150
100
1
10
0.1
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
0
100
100
2
37
TA = 25°C
80
TA = 100°C
OUTPUT CLAMP VOLTAGE (V)
VIN = 3.6V
60
40
37
VIN = 3.6V
RT = 63.4k
VIN = 3.6V
RT = 63.4k
36
2
Open-Circuit Output Clamp
Voltage vs VIN
OUTPUT CLAMP VOLTAGE (V)
140
100
1
0.5
1.5
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
0
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Open-Circuit Output Clamp
Voltage vs Temperature
120
TA = 25°C
TA = –50°C
150
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SHDN Pin Bias Current
(CTRL1 = CTRL2 = 3V)
SHDN PIN BIAS CURRENT (µA)
200
0
1
0.5
1.5
CONTROL VOLTAGE (V)
0
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TA = 50°C
TA = 85°C
50
50
0.01
0.01
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VIN = 12V
0.2ms/DIV
8/8 LEDs
PWM FREQ = 1kHz
VFB vs VCTRL
10
ILED (mA)
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FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (mV)
100
TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified.
VOUT2
VOUT1
35
34
36
VOUT1
VOUT2
35
34
20
0
0
4
16
12
8
SHDN PIN VOLTAGE (V)
20
24
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33
–50
33
–25
75
0
25
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
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2
4
6
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
VIN (V)
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Input Current with Output 1 and
Output 2 Open Circuit
RT vs Oscillator Frequency
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
TA = 25°C
RT = 63.4k
15
10
100
5
10
0
4
2
6
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
VIN (V)
500
1000
1500
2000
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
RT = 309k
100
–50
6
4
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
VIN (V)
VIN = 3.6V
0.5
PWM 1
PWM 2
0
–0.5
2
0
25
50
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
SHDN = 3V
CTRL1 = CTRL2 = 3V
0
2
4
6
–1.0
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
VIN (V)
Switch Current Limit vs
Duty Cycle
VIN = 3.6V
TA = –50°C
1.25
1.28
1.20
REF VOLTAGE (V)
REF VOLTAGE (V)
10
1.30
VIN = 3.6V
1700
1400
6
8
4
PWM PIN VOLTAGE (V)
REF Voltage Load Regulation
REF Voltage vs Temperature
1500
2
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1.30
1600
0
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1800
6
UVLO
8
0
–25
4
PWM Pin Input Bias Current
1.0
PWM PIN CURRENT (µA)
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
RT = 53.6k
2
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Quiescent Current vs VIN
10
1000
950
2500
12
10000
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
1000
3486 G09
Oscillator Frequency vs
Temperature
RT = 22.1k
RT = 53.6k
1050
900
0
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CURRENT LIMIT (mA)
Oscillator Frequency vs VIN
1100
1000
RT (kΩ)
INPUT CURRENT (mA)
20
TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified.
1.26
1.24
TA = 85°C
1.15
TA = 25°C
1.10
1.05
1.00
1.22
1300
0.95
1200
20
30
40
50 60 70 80
DUTY CYCLE (%)
90
100
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1.20
–50
VIN = 3.6V
TA = 25°C
0.90
–25
50
25
0
75
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
125
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
REF LOAD CURRENT (µA)
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SW1, SW2 (Pins 1, 16): The SW Pins are the Collectors
of the Internal Power Transistors. Connect the inductors
and Schottky diodes to these pins. Minimize trace area
at these pins to minimize EMI.
VIN (Pin 2): Input Supply Pin. Must be locally bypassed
with an X5R or X7R type ceramic capacitor.
OVP1, OVP2 (Pins 3, 14): Output Overvoltage Protection
Pins. Connect these pins to the output capacitors. The
on-chip voltage detectors monitor the voltages at these
pins and limit it to 36V (typ) by turning off the respective
switcher and pulling its VC pin low.
RT (Pin 4): Timing Resistor to Program the Switching
Frequency. The switching frequency can be programmed
from 200kHz to 2MHz.
VC1, VC2 (Pins 5, 12): The VC Pins are the Outputs of the
Internal Error Amplifier. The voltages at these pins control
the peak switch currents. Connect a resistor and capacitor
compensation network from these pin to ground.
FB1, FB2 (Pins 6, 11): The LT3486 regulates the voltage
at each feedback pin to 200mV. Connect the cathode of
the lowest LED in the string and the feedback resistor
(RFB) to the respective feedback pin. The LED current in
each string can be programmed by:
ILED ≅ 200mV/RFB, when VCTRL > 1.8V
ILED ≅ VCTRL/(5RFB), when VCTRL < 1V
CTRL1, CTRL2 (Pins 7, 10): The CTRL pins are used to
provide dimming and shutdown control for the individual
switching converters. Connecting these to ground shuts
down the respective converter. As the voltages on these
pins is ramped from 0V to 1.8V, the LED current in each
converter ramps from 0 to ILED = (200mV/RFB). Any voltage above 1.8V does not affect the LED current.
PWM1, PWM2 (Pins 8, 9): The PWM control pins can
be used to extend the dimming range for the individual
switching converter. The LED current in each string can
be controlled down to µA levels by feeding a PWM signal
to these pins. When the PWM pin voltage is taken below
0.4V, the respective converter is turned off and its VC pin
is disconnected from the internal circuitry. Taking it higher
than 0.9V resumes normal operation. Connect these pins
to 0.9V supply or higher, if not in use.
SHDN (Pin 13): Shutdown Pin for the Device. Connect it
to 1.6V or higher to enable device; 0.4V or less to disable
device.
REF (Pin 15): The internal bandgap reference (1.25V) is
available at this pin. Bypass with a 0.1µF X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor. Draw no more than 50µA from this pin.
Exposed Pad (Pin 17): The exposed pad of the package
provides an electrical contact to ground and good thermal
connection to the printed circuit board (PCB). Solder the
exposed pad to the PCB system ground.
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BLOCK DIAGRA
SW1
1
RT
VIN
4
2
SW2
16
14 OVP2
OVP1 3
OVERVOLT
DETECTION
CONVERTER1
OVERVOLT
DETECTION
CONVERTER2
OSC
OV2
DRIVER
OV1
EN1
OSC
PWM
LOGIC
Q1
Q2
RAMP
GEN
+
OSC
+
+
+
EA
–
A1
VC1 5
+
–
+
REF 1.25V
EN1
8
0.2V
0.2V
+
–
+
–
EA
12 VC2
7
PWM1 CTRL1
OV2
EN2
START-UP
CONTROL
20k
A2
A1
SHDN
80k
PWM
COMP
+
A2
CONVERTER1
CONTROL
OSC
RSNS2
–
–
OV1
EN2
+
A3
A3
RSNS1
PWM
COMP
PWM
LOGIC
20k
6
13
15
11
FB1
SHDN
REF
FB2
80k
CONVERTER 2
CONTROL
10
9
CTRL2 PWM2
17
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EXPOSED
PAD
Figure 1. LT3486 Block Diagram
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Main Control Loop
The LT3486 uses a constant frequency, current mode
control scheme to provide excellent line and load regulation.
It incorporates two identical, but fully independent PWM
converters. Operation can be best understood by referring
to the block diagram in Figure 1. The oscillator, start-up
bias and the bandgap reference are shared between the two
converters. The control circuitry, power switch, dimming
control etc., are all identical for both converters.
At power-up, the output capacitors of both converters are
charged up to VIN (input supply voltage) via their respective
inductor and the Schottky diode. If the SHDN pin is taken
above 1.6V, the bandgap reference, start-up bias and the
oscillator are turned on. Grounding the SHDN pin shuts
down the part.
The CTRL1 and CTRL2 pins perform independent dimming
and shutdown control for the two converters. Taking
the CTRL pins high, enables the respective converters.
Connecting these pins to ground, shuts down each
converter by pulling their respective VC pin low.
Working of the main control loop can be understood by
following the operation of converter 1. At the start of
each oscillator cycle, the power switch Q1 is turned on.
A voltage proportional to the switch current is added to
a stabilizing ramp and the resulting sum is fed into the
positive terminal of the PWM comparator A2. When this
voltage exceeds the level at the negative input of A2, the
PWM logic turns off the power switch. The level at the
negative input of A2 is set by the error amplifier A1, and
is simply an amplified version of the difference between
the feedback voltage and the 200mV reference voltage. In
this manner, the error amplifier A1 regulates the feedback
voltage to 200mV reference voltage. The output of the
error amplifier A1 sets the correct peak current level in
inductor L1 to keep the output in regulation. The CTRL1
pin voltage is used to adjust the reference voltage.
The PWM1, 2 control pins are used to extend the dimming
range for the individual converter. The LED current in each
string can be controlled down to µA levels by feeding
a PWM signal to these pins. Refer to the Applications
Information section for more detail.
If only one of the converters is turned on, the other converter
will stay off and its output will remain charged up to VIN
(input supply voltage).
Minimum Output Current
The LT3486 can drive an 8-LED string at 4mA LED current
without pulse skipping. As current is further reduced, the
device may begin skipping pulses. This will result in some
low frequency ripple, although the LED current remains
regulated on an average basis down to zero. The photo
in Figure 2 shows circuit operation with 8 white LEDs
at 4mA current driven from 3.6V supply. Peak inductor
current is less than 200mA and the regulator operates in
discontinuous mode implying that the inductor current
reached zero during the discharge phase. After the inductor
current reaches zero, the switch pin exhibits ringing due to
the LC tank circuit formed by the inductor in combination
with switch and diode capacitance. This ringing is not
harmful; far less spectral energy is contained in the ringing
than in the switch transitions. The ringing can be damped
by application of a 300Ω resistor across the inductors,
although this will degrade efficiency.
VOUT2
10mV/DIV
VSW2
20V/DIV
IL2
200mA/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
0.5µs/DIV
ILED2 = 4mA (8 LEDs)
CIRCUIT OF FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
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Figure 2. Switching Waveforms
Open-Circuit Protection
The LT3486 has internal open-circuit protection for both
the converters. Connect the overvoltage protection pins
(OVP1, OVP2) to the output of the respective converter.
When the LEDs are disconnected from the circuit or fail
open, the on-chip voltage detectors monitor the voltages at
the OVP1 and OVP2 pins and limits these voltages to 36V
(typ) by turning off the respective switcher. The converter
will then switch at a very low frequency to minimize the
input current. Output voltage and input current during
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output open circuit are shown in the Typical Performance
Characteristics graphs.
eight LEDs at 25mA. Converter 1 starts switching at a very
low frequency, reducing its input current.
Figure 3a shows the transient response of switcher 1 with
the LEDs disconnected from the output. When the LED1
string is disconnected from the output, the voltage at
the feedback pin (FB1) drops to 0V. As a result, the error
amplifier charges up the VC node to the clamp voltage
level of 1.5V (typ). The converter starts switching at peak
current limit and ramps up the output voltage. When the
output voltage reaches the OVP clamp voltage level of
36V (typ), the LT3486 shuts off the converter by pulling
the VC node to ground. The converter then regulates the
output voltage at 36V (typ) by switching at a very low
frequency.
Soft-Start
In the event one of the converters has an output opencircuit, its output voltage will be clamped at 36V (typ).
However, the other converter will continue functioning
properly. The photo in Figure 3b shows circuit operation
with converter 1 output open-circuit and converter 2 driving
IL1
1A/DIV
The LT3486 has a separate internal soft-start circuitry for
each converter. Soft-start helps to limit the inrush current
during start-up. Soft-start is achieved by clamping the
output of the error amplifier during the soft-start period.
This limits the peak inductor current and ramps up the
output voltage in a controlled manner.
The converter enters into soft-start mode whenever the
respective CTRL pin is pulled from low to high. Figure 4
shows the start-up waveforms with converter 2 driving
eight LEDs at 25mA. The filtered input current, as shown
in Figure 4, is well controlled. The soft-start circuit is more
effective when driving a smaller number of LEDs.
Undervoltage Lockout
The LT3486 has an undervoltage lockout circuit which
shuts down both the converters when the input voltage
drops below 2.1V (typ). This prevents the converter to
operate in an erratic mode when powered from low supply
voltages.
Overtemperature Protection
VOUT1
20V/DIV
VC1
2V/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
CIRCUIT OF
FRONT PAGE
APPLICATION
100µs/DIV
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LED1 DISCONNECTED
AT THIS INSTANT
Figure 3a. Transient Response of Switcher 1 with LED1
Disconnected from the Output
The maximum allowable junction temperature for LT3486 is
125°C. In normal operation, the IC’s junction temperature
should be kept below 125°C at an ambient temperature of
85°C or less. If the junction temperature exceeds 150°C, the
internal thermal shutdown circuitry kicks in and turns-off
both the converters. The converters will remain off until
the die temperature falls below 150°C.
IIN
200mA/DIV
IL1
1A/DIV
VOUT2
10V/DIV
VOUT1
1V/DIV
AC COUPLED
VFB2
200mV/DIV
IL2
500mA/DIV
CTRL2
5V/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
2ms/DIV
CIRCUIT OF FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
LED1 DISCONNECTED
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Figure 3b. Switching Waveforms with Output 1 Open Circuit
VIN = 3.6V
0.5ms/DIV
8 LEDs, 25mA
CIRCUIT OF FRONT PAGE APPLICATION
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Figure 4. Start-Up Waveforms
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Duty Cycle
Operating Frequency Selection
The duty cycle for a step-up converter is given by:
The choice of operating frequency is determined by several factors. There is a tradeoff between efficiency and
component size. Higher switching frequency allows the
use of smaller inductors albeit at the cost of increased
switching losses and decreased efficiency.
D=
VOUT + VD – VIN
VOUT + VD – VCESAT
where:
VOUT = Output voltage
VD = Schottky forward voltage drop
VCESAT = Saturation voltage of the switch
VIN = Input battery voltage
The maximum duty cycle achievable for LT3486 is 96%
(typ) when running at 1MHz switching frequency. It increases to 98% (typ) when run at 200kHz and drops to
90% (typ) at 2MHz. Always ensure that the converter is
not duty-cycle limited when powering the LEDs at a given
switching frequency.
Setting the Switching Frequency
Another consideration is the maximum duty cycle
achievable. In certain applications the converter needs to
operate at the maximum duty cycle in order to light up
the maximum number of LEDs. The LT3486 has a fixed
oscillator off-time and a variable on-time. As a result, the
maximum duty cycle increases as the switching frequency
is decreased.
The circuit of Figure 6a is operated with different values of
timing resistor (RT). RT is chosen so as to run the converters
at 800kHz (RT = 63.4k), 1.25MHz (RT = 39.1k) and 2MHz
(RT = 21.5k). The CTRL pins are used to provide dimming
for the respective LED strings. The efficiency comparison
for different RT values is shown in Figure 6b.
The LT3486 uses a constant frequency architecture that
can be programmed over a 200kHz to 2MHz range with a
single external timing resistor from the RT pin to ground.
The nominal voltage on the RT pin is 0.54V, and the
current that flows into the timing resistor is used to charge
and discharge an internal oscillator capacitor. A graph for
selecting the value of RT for a given operating frequency
is shown in the Figure 5.
D1
D2
L1
10µH
COUT1
2.2µF
SW1
L2
10µH
VIN
COUT2
2.2µF
SW2
OVP1
OVP2
CTRL1
CTRL2
25mA
1000
25mA
OFF ON
SHDN
REF
PWM1
LT3486
CREF
0.1µF
FB2
RT
2.8k
8.06Ω
1.25V
REF
PWM2
FB1
VC1
RT (kΩ)
CIN
10µF
5V
4.7nF
VC2
RT
2.8k
4.7nF
CIN: 10V, X7R
COUT1, COUT2: 35V, X5R
D1, D2: ZETEX ZHCS400
L1, L2: TOKO D53LC TYPE A
100
8.06Ω
3486 F06a
Figure 6a. 5V to 8/8 White LEDs
10
0
500
1000
1500
2000
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
2500
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Figure 5. Timing Resistor (RT) Value
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Several inductors that work well with the LT3486 are listed
in Table 1. Consult each manufacturer for more detailed information and for their entire selection of related parts.
VIN = 5V
8/8 LEDs
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
RT = 63.4k
Table 1. Recommended Inductors
70
RT = 21.5k
50
40
30
0
5
10
15
LED CURRENT (mA)
25
20
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Figure 6b. Efficiency Comparison for Different RT Resistors
Inductor Selection
The choice of the inductor will depend on the selection of
switching frequency of LT3486. The switching frequency
can be programmed from 200kHz to 2MHz. Higher switching frequency allows the use of smaller inductors albeit
at the cost of increased switching losses.
The inductor current ripple (ΔIL), neglecting the drop across
the Schottky diode and the switch, is given by:
∆IL =
PART
LQH55DN150M
LQH55DN220M
L
(µH)
15
22
MAX
DCR
(Ω)
0.150
0.190
CURRENT
RATING
(A)
1.40
1.20
A915AY-4R7M
A915AY-6R8M
A915AY-100M
A918CY-100M
A918CY-150M
CDRH4D28-100
CDRH5D18-150
4.7
6.8
10
10
15
10
15
0.045
0.068
0.090
0.098
0.149
0.048
0.145
2.49
2.01
1.77
1.22
0.94
1.30
0.97
RT = 39.1k
60
VIN(MIN) • (VOUT (MAX) – VIN(MIN) )
VOUT (MAX) • f • L
where:
L = Inductor
The small size of ceramic capacitors make them ideal
for LT3486 applications. Use only X5R and X7R types
because they retain their capacitance over wider voltage
and temperature ranges than other types such as Y5V
or Z5U. A 4.7µF or larger input capacitor is sufficient for
most applications. Always use a capacitor with sufficient
voltage rating.
Table 2 shows a list of several ceramic capacitor manufacturers. Consult the manufacturers for detailed information
on their entire selection of ceramic parts.
Table 2. Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturers
Taiyo Yuden
(408) 573-4150
www.t-yuden.com
VIN(MIN) = Minimum input voltage
AVX
(803) 448-9411
www.avxcorp.com
VOUT(MAX) = Maximum output voltage
Murata
(714) 852-2001
www.murata.com
The inductor should have a saturation current rating greater
than the peak inductor current required for the application.
Also, ensure that the inductor has a low DCR (copper wire
resistance) to minimize I2R power losses. Recommended
inductor values range from 4.7µH to 22µH.
Sumida
(847) 956-0666
www.sumida.com
Capacitor Selection
f = Operating frequency
The ΔIL is typically set to 20% to 40% of the maximum
inductor current.
VENDOR
Murata
(814) 237-1431
www.murata.com
Toko
(847) 297-0070
www.toko.com
Diode Selection
Schottky diodes with their low forward voltage drop and
fast reverse recovery, are the ideal choices for LT3486
applications. The diode conducts current only during the
switch off time. The peak reverse voltage that the diode
must withstand is equal to the regulator output voltage.
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The average forward current in normal operation is equal
to the output current, and the peak current is equal to the
peak inductor current. A Schottky diode rated at 1A is sufficient for most LT3486 applications. Some recommended
Schottky diodes are listed in Table 3.
Table 3. Recommended Schottky Diodes
PART NUMBER
200mV
ILED1
200mV
RFB2 =
ILED2
RFB1 =
Table 4. RFB Value Selection
VR (V)
IAVG (A)
MANUFACTURER
MBR0530
MBRM120E
30
20
0.5
1
On Semiconductor
www.onsemi.com
ZLLS400
ZLLS1000
ZHCS400
ZHCS1000
40
40
40
40
0.4
1
0.4
1
Zetex
www.zetex.com
When the LT3486 is set up for PWM dimming operation,
choose a Schottky diode with low reverse leakage current.
During PWM dimming operation, the output capacitor is
required to hold up the charge in the PWM “off” period.
A low reverse leakage Schottky helps in that mode of operation. The Zetex ZLLS400 and ZLLS1000 are available
in a small surface mount package and are a good fit for
this application.
MOSFET Selection
The power MOSFET used in LT3486 applications with wide
dimming range requirements should be chosen based on
the maximum drain-source voltage. The maximum drain
current ID(MAX) and gate-to-source voltages should also
be considered when choosing the FET.
Choose a MOSFET with maximum VDS (drain source) voltage greater than the output clamp voltage i.e., 36V (typ).
Fairchild Semiconductor’s FDN5630 (60V, 1.7A N-channel
FET) is a good fit for most LT3486 applications. For dimming low current LEDs (~25mA), Fairchild 2N7002 is a
good alternative.
Programming LED Current
The current in each LED string can be set independently
by the choice of resistors RFB1 and RFB2 respectively
(see front page application). The feedback reference is
200mV. In order to have accurate LED current, precision
resistors are preferred (1% is recommended).
ILED (mA)
5
10
15
20
25
RFB (Ω)
40.2
20.0
13.3
10.0
8.06
Most low power white LEDs are driven at maximum currents of 15mA to 25mA. The LT3486 can be used to power
high power LEDs as well. Refer to the Typical Applications
for more detail.
Dimming Control
The dimming of the two LED strings can be controlled
independently by modulating the respective CTRL and
PWM pins. There are two ways to control the intensity
of the LEDs.
Adjusting the LED Current Value
Controlling the current flowing through the LEDs controls
the intensity of the LEDs.This is the easiest way to control
the intensity of the LEDs. The LED forward current can be
controlled by modulating the DC voltage at the respective
CRTL pin. The PWM pins are not in use when appying
this scheme. They must be connected to a 0.9V supply or
higher. The DC voltage at the CTRL pin can be modulated
in two ways.
(a) Using a DC Voltage Source
For some applications, the preferred method of brightness
control is a variable DC voltage fed to the CTRL pins. The
CTRL1, CTRL2 pin voltage can be modulated to set the
dimming of the respective LED string. As the voltage on
the CTRL1, CTRL2 pin increases from 0V to 1.8V, the LED
current increases from 0 to ILED. As the CTRL1, CTRL2
pin voltage increases beyond 1.8V, it has no effect on the
LED current.
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The LED current can be set by:
Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)
ILED ≈ (200mV/RFB), when VCTRL > 1.8V
Adjusting the forward current flowing in the LEDs changes
the intensity of the LEDs, as explained in the previous section. However, a change in forward current also changes the
color of the LEDs. The chromaticity of the LEDs changes
with the change in forward current. Many applications cannot tolerate any shift in the color of the LEDs. Controlling
the intensity of the LEDs via applying a PWM signal allows
dimming of the LEDs without changing the color.
ILED ≈ (VCTRL/5 • RFB), when VCTRL < 1V
Feedback voltage variation versus control voltage is given
in the Typical Performance Characteristics graphs.
(b) Using a Filtered PWM Signal
A variable duty cycle PWM can be used to control the
brightness of the LED string. The PWM signal is filtered
(Figure 7) by an RC network and fed to the CTRL1, CTRL2
pins.
Dimming the LEDs via a PWM signal essentially involves
turning the LEDs on and off at the PWM frequency. The
human eye has a limit of 60 frames per second. By increasing the PWM frequency to say, 80Hz, the eye can
be deceived into believing that the pulsed light source is
continously on. Additionally by modulating the duty cycle
(amount of “on-time”), the intensity of the LEDs can be
controlled. The color of the LEDs remains unchanged in
this scheme since the LED current value is either zero or
a constant value.
The corner frequency of R1, C1 should be much lower
than the frequency of the PWM signal. R1 needs to be
much smaller than the internal impedance in the CTRL
pins, which is 100kΩ.
LT3486
R1
10k
PWM
10kHz TYP
CTRL1,2
C1
1µF
Figure 8(a) shows a 12V to 8/8 white LED driver. The PWM
dimming control method requires an external NMOS tied
to the cathode of the lowest LED in the string, as shown in
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Figure 7. Dimming Control Using a Filtered PWM Signal
12V (TYP)
9V TO 15V
L1
10µH
COUT1
2.2µF
L2
10µH
5V
D1
D2
C1 1µF
SW1
LUXEON
LEDs
LXCL-PWF1
CIN
10µF
VIN
SW2
OVP1
OVP2
VIN
CTRL1
CTRL2
OFF ON
SHDN
100mA
PWM2
CREF
0.1µF
RT
VC1
3.65k
PWM
5V/DIV
VC2
2.2nF
2.2nF
RFB1 COUT1, COUT2: 35V, X5R OR X7R D1, D2: ZETEX ZLLS1000
2Ω CIN: 25V, X5R OR X7R
L1, L2: TOKO D53LC (TYPE A)
Q1, Q2: FAIRCHILD FDN5630
C1: 10V, X5R OR X7R
CREF: 6.3V, X5R OR X7R
VIN = 12V
0.2ms/DIV
8/8 LEDs
PWM FREQ = 1kHz
DIMMING
INPUT 2
3.65k
21.5k
Q1
IL
500mA/DIV
100mA
22pF
DIMMING
INPUT 1
ILED
200mA/DIV
FB2
FB1
100k
LUXEON
LEDs
LXCL-PWF1
VIN
REF
LT3486
PWM1
PWM
FREQ
1kHz
COUT2
2.2µF
PWM
FREQ
1kHz
Q2
RFB2
2Ω
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Figure 8b. PWM Dimming Waveforms
100k
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Figure 8a. 12V to 8/8 White LEDs
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the figure. A PWM logic input is applied to the gate of the
NMOS and the PWM pin of the LT3486. When the PWM
input is taken high, the LEDs are connected to the RFB
resistor and a current ILED = 200mV/RFB flows through
the LEDs. When the PWM input is taken low, the LEDs are
disconnected and turn off. The low PWM input applied to
the LT3486 ensures that the respective converter turns
off and its VC pin goes high impedance. This ensures that
the capacitor connected to the VC pin retains its voltage
which in turn allows the LEDs to turn on faster, as shown
in Figure 8(b). The CTRL pin is not used to modulate the
LED current in the scheme. It can be connected to a supply
voltage greater than 1.8V.
The dimming control pins (PWM1, PWM2) can be used
to extend the dimming range for the individual switching
converters. The LED current can be controlled down to
µA levels by feeding a PWM signal with frequencies in the
range of 80Hz to 50kHz. The LED current can be controlled
by PWM frequencies above 50kHz but the controllable
current decreases with increasing frequency. Pulling the
PWM pins below 0.4V disables the respective switcher.
Taking it higher than 0.9V resumes normal operation.
Connect these pins to 0.9V or higher if not in use.
Figure 9 shows the LED current variation vs PWM duty
cycle. The LED current is controlled by applying a PWM
of frequency 100Hz, 1kHz and 25kHz to the circuit of
Figure 8a. As seen in the curves, the LED string is able to
get a wide (1000:1) dimming range with PWM frequency of
100Hz. The dimming range decreases as PWM frequency
goes up.
Board Layout Consideration
As with all switching regulators, careful attention must be
paid to the PCB board layout and component placement.
To prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) problems,
proper layout of high frequency switching paths is essential.
Minimize the length and area of all traces connected to the
switching node pins (SW1 and SW2). Keep the feedback
pins (FB1 and FB2) away from the switching nodes.
The DFN and FE packages both have an exposed paddle
that must be connected to the system ground. The ground
connection for the feedback resistors should be tied directly
to the ground plane and not shared with any other component, except the RT resistor, ensuring a clean, noise-free
connection. Recommended component placement for the
DFN package is shown in the Figure 10.
VIAs TO VIN PLANE
VOUT1
VOUT2
OVP1
100
REF
RT
OVP2
SHDN
LED CURRENT (mA)
10
VC1
VIN
1
SW1
1
16
2
15
3
14
4
FB1
0.1
0.01
0.01
PWM FREQ = 100Hz
PWM FREQ = 1kHz
PWM FREQ = 25kHz
1
10
0.1
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
LED1
CTRL1
100
Figure 9. LED Current Variation vs PWM Duty Cycle
VC2
VIN
13
5
12
6
11
7
10
8
9
CTRL2
LED2
VIN
PWM1
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VIAs TO VIN PLANE
FB2
PWM2
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VIAs TO GROUND PLANE
Figure 10. Recommended Layout for LT3486
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Li-Ion Cell Powered Driver for Camera Flash and LCD Backlighting
VIN
3V TO 5V
CIN
10mF
D1
D2
L1
10mH
COUT1
2.2mF
LED1
AOT3218
SW1
L2
10mH
COUT2
2.2mF
SW2
VIN
OVP1
OVP2
CTRL1
CTRL2
25mA
320mA
DIMMING 1
OFF ON
SHDN
LT3486
REF
FB2
FB1
Q1
OFF ON
RT
VC1
0V
VC2
63.4k
2.8k
0.1mF
4.7nF
RFB2
8.06W
3486 TA02a
CIN: 6.3V, X5R OR X7R DIELECTRIC
COUT1, COUT2: 35V, X5R OR X7R
D1: ZETEX ZHCS1000
D2: ZETEX ZHCS400
L1, L2: TOKO D53LC (TYPE A)
Q1: FAIRCHILD FDN5630
Efficiency vs VIN
90
MOVIE MODE
ILED1 = 175mA
85
EFFICIENCY (%)
100k
RFB1
0.62W
CREF
0.1mF
PWM2
PWM1
5V
DIMMING 2
FLASH MODE
ILED1 = 320mA
80
75
70
65
8 LEDS/25mA
3
3.2
3.4
3.6
VIN (V)
3.8
4
4.2
3486 TA01b
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1 Li-Ion Cell to 8/8 White LEDs
3V TO 5V
CIN
10µF
D1
D2
L1
10µH
COUT1
2.2µF
SW1
8 LEDs
L2
10µH
VIN
OVP2
VIN
CTRL1
CTRL2
OFF ON
SHDN
LT3486
RT
VC1
2.8k
8.06Ω
REF
CREF
0.1µF
25mA
VC2
2.8k
63.4k
4.7nF
Q1
VIN
FB2
FB1
5V
8 LEDs
PWM2
PWM1
100k
SW2
OVP1
25mA
PWM1
100Hz
COUT2
2.2µF
COUT1, COUT2: 35V, X5R OR X7R
CIN: 10V, X5R OR X7R
4.7nF
PWM2
100Hz
Q2
D1, D2: ZETEX ZLLS400
L1, L2: TOKO D53LC (TYPE A)
Q1, Q2: FAIRCHILD 2N7002
8.06Ω
100k
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Wide (250:1) Dimming Range
(LED Current 0.1mA to 25mA)
LED Current and Efficiency vs PWM Duty Cycle
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
20
65
15
LED CURRENT
60
10
55
5
50
40
60
10
LED CURRENT (mA)
25
EFFICIENCY
20
VIN = 3.6V
8/8 LEDs
PWM FREQ = 100Hz
30
75
0
100
35
VIN = 3.6V
8/8 LEDs
LED CURRENT (mA)
85
0.10
0
100
80
1
0.01
0.1
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
3486 TA05b
1
10
DUTY CYCLE (%)
100
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PWM Dimming Waveforms
LED CURRENT
20mA/DIV
IL
200mA/DIV
PWM
5V/DIV
VIN = 3.6V
CTRL1 = 3.6V
8 LEDs/25mA
PWM FREQ = 100Hz
2ms/DIV
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5V to 16/16 White LEDs
5V
D5
C3
1mF
D6
CIN
1mF
D3
C4
1mF
D4
16 LEDs
SW2
VIN
OVP1
OVP2
VIN
CTRL1
CTRL2
OFF ON
SHDN
FB2
RT
VC1
100k
63.4k
4.7nF
Q1
8.06W
CIN: 6.3V, X5R OR X7R
COUT1, COUT2: 35V, X5R OR X7R
C1-C4: 50V, X5R OR X7R
CREF: 6.3V, X5R OR X7R
VC2
22pF
4.02k
4.7nF
D1, D2: ZETEX ZLLS400
D3-D6: PHILIPS BAV99W
L1, L2: TOKO D53LC (TYPE A)
Q1, Q2: FAIRCHILD 2N7002
EFFICIENCY (%)
20
70
15
65
LED CURRENT
60
10
55
5
50
40
60
80
LED CURRENT (mA)
25
EFFICIENCY
20
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PWM Dimming Waveforms
ILED
50mA/DIV
30
75
0
100k
35
VIN = 5V
16/16 LEDs
80
PWM FREQ
200Hz
Q2
8.06W
LED Current and Efficiency vs PWM Duty Cycle
85
25mA
CREF
0.1mF
PWM2
FB1
4.02k
VIN
REF
LT3486
PWM1
PWM FREQ
200Hz
COUT2
2.2mF
D2
SW1
16 LEDs
C2
0.1mF
D1
COUT1
2.2mF
25mA
L2
15mH
L1
15mH
C1
0.1mF
IL
500mA/DIV
PWM
5V/DIV
L = 15µH
PWM FREQ = 200Hz
1ms/DIV
3486 TA08c
0
100
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
3486 TA08b
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DHC Package
16-Lead Plastic DFN (5mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1706)
0.65 ±0.05
3.50 ±0.05
1.65 ±0.05
2.20 ±0.05 (2 SIDES)
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 ± 0.05
0.50 BSC
4.40 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
R = 0.115
TYP
5.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
R = 0.20
TYP
3.00 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
9
0.40 ± 0.10
16
1.65 ± 0.10
(2 SIDES)
PIN 1
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
PIN 1
NOTCH
(DHC16) DFN 1103
8
0.200 REF
1
0.25 ± 0.05
0.50 BSC
0.75 ±0.05
4.40 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
0.00 – 0.05
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
NOTE:
1. DRAWING PROPOSED TO BE MADE VARIATION OF VERSION (WJED-1) IN JEDEC
PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-229
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE
TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
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FE Package
16-Lead Plastic TSSOP (4.4mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1663)
Exposed Pad Variation BB
4.90 – 5.10*
(.193 – .201)
3.58
(.141)
3.58
(.141)
16 1514 13 12 1110
6.60 ±0.10
9
2.94
(.116)
4.50 ±0.10
2.94 6.40
(.116) (.252)
BSC
SEE NOTE 4
0.45 ±0.05
1.05 ±0.10
0.65 BSC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
4.30 – 4.50*
(.169 – .177)
0.09 – 0.20
(.0035 – .0079)
0.50 – 0.75
(.020 – .030)
NOTE:
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS
MILLIMETERS
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN
(INCHES)
3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
0.25
REF
1.10
(.0433)
MAX
0° – 8°
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
0.195 – 0.30
(.0077 – .0118)
TYP
0.05 – 0.15
(.002 – .006)
FE16 (BB) TSSOP 0204
4. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM PCB METAL SIZE
FOR EXPOSED PAD ATTACHMENT
*DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.150mm (.006") PER SIDE
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12V to 8/8 White LEDs
12V (TYP)
9V TO 15V
L1
10µH
COUT1
2.2µF
CIN
10µF
L2
10µH
LED Current and Efficiency
vs PWM Duty Cycle
5V
D1
D2
C1 1µF
COUT2
2.2µF
90
120
EFFICIENCY
85
OVP1
OVP2
VIN
CTRL1
CTRL2
OFF ON
SHDN
100mA
PWM2
PWM1
RT
VC1
100mA
VC2
3.65k
RFB1
2Ω
75
60
70
40
2.2nF
2.2nF
COUT1, COUT2: 35V, X5R OR X7R D1, D2: ZETEX ZLLS1000
L1, L2: TOKO D53LC (TYPE A)
CIN: 25V, X5R OR X7R
Q1, Q2: FAIRCHILD FDN5630
C1: 10V, X5R OR X7R
CREF: 6.3V, X5R OR X7R
60
PWM
FREQ
1kHz
Q2
RFB2
2Ω
100k
20
VIN = 12V
8/8 LEDs
DIMMING
INPUT 2
3.65k
21.5k
Q1
80
LED CURRENT
65
22pF
DIMMING
INPUT 1
100k
CREF
0.1µF
80
FB2
FB1
PWM
FREQ
1kHz
VIN
REF
LT3486
LUXEON
LEDs
LXCL-PWF1
LED CURRENT (mA)
LUXEON
LEDs
LXCL-PWF1
100
SW2
VIN
EFFICIENCY (%)
SW1
0
20
40
60
80
PWM DUTY CYCLE (%)
0
100
3486 TA10b
3486 TA10a
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COMMENTS
Up to 16 White LEDs, VIN: 1.6V to 18V, VOUT(MAX) = 34V,
IQ = 1.8mA, ISD < 1µA, MS Package
Up to 8 White LEDs, VIN: 1V to 10V, VOUT(MAX) = 34V,
IQ = 1.2mA, ISD < 1µA, ThinSOTTM Package
Up to 4 White LEDs, VIN: 2.5V to 10V, VOUT(MAX) = 34V,
IQ = 1.9mA, ISD < 1µA, ThinSOT, SC70 Packages
Up to 6 White LEDs, VIN: 2.7V to 4.5V, IQ = 8mA, ISD < 1µA,
Up to 6 White LEDs, VIN: 2.7V to 4.5V, IQ = 8mA, ISD < 1µA,
Up to 6 White LEDs, VIN: 2.7V to 4.5V, IQ = 6.5mA, ISD < 1µA,
Up to 8 White LEDs, VIN: 2.7V to 4.5V, IQ = 5mA, ISD < 1µA,
Up to 4 (Main), 2 (Sub) and RGB, VIN: 2.8V to 4.5V,
IQ = 50µA, ISD < 1µA, QFN-24 Package
Up to Six White LEDs, VIN: 2.7V to 16V, VOUT(MAX) = 34V,
IQ = 1.9mA, ISD < 1µA, ThinSOT Package
Drives Up to 20 LEDs, VIN: 2.7V to 24V, VOUT(MAX) = 40V,
IQ = 5mA, ISD < 16µA, DFN Package
3486f
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