ZXLD381 Single or Multi Cell LED Driver Solution Summary The ZXLD381 is a single cell LED driver designed for applications where step-up voltage conversion from a very low input voltage is required. These applications mainly operate from 1.5V or 1.2V cells. The IC generates constant current pulses that are ideal for driving single or multiple LEDs over a wide range of operating voltages. The ZXLD381 uses a PFM control technique to drive an internal switching transistor which exhibits a low saturation resistance. This ensures high efficiency, even for input voltages as low as 1V. The IC can start up under full load and operates down to an input voltage of only 0.9V. The ZXLD381 is offered in the space saving SOT23 package or in die form, offering an excellent cost vs performance solution for single cell LED driving applications. Features Applications • 85% Efficiency • LED flashlights and torches • User adjustable output current • LED backlights • Single cell operation (0.9V minimum) • White LED driver • Low saturation transistor • SOT23-3 package • Available also in Die form • Simple Application circuit voltage switching VIN L1 VC C LED VOUT GN D ZXLD381 Issue 1 - April 2008 © Zetex Semiconductors plc 2008 1 www.zetex.com ZXLD381 Absolute maximum ratings Supply Voltage (VCC) -0.6V to 10V Output Voltage (VOUT) -0.6V to 20V Supply Current 20mA Output Switch Current 800mA Power Dissipation SOT23-3 450mW Power Dissipation Die 1W Operating Temperature Range 0°C to +85°C Storage Temperature Range -55°C to +150°C Electrical Characteristics Measured at TAMB = 25°C, L = 4.7μH and VCC = 1.5V unless otherwise specified. Parameter Conditions Limits Min Typ 0.9 Units Max Supply Voltage Operating Range L = 10μH Minimum Supply Start-up Voltage L = 10μH Switch Current At turn-off Switch Saturation Voltage IOUT = 200mA Switch Leakage Current VOUT = 20V Mean LED Current VLED = 3.5V Efficiency VLED = 3.5V 85 % Operating Frequency VLED = 3.5V 350 kHz © Zetex Semiconductors plc 2008 V 0.8 0.9 V 320 400 mA 100 300 mV 40 70 120 μA 40 55 70 mA 250 Discharge Pulse Width Issue 1 - April 2008 2.2 0.7 2 1.5 2.5 μs www.zetex.com ZXLD381 Typical Characteristics ZXLD 381 IOUT(AVE RAGE ) v s VCC fo r L = 2.2uH to 47uH ZXLD381 Ef ficiency vs VC C fo r L = 2.2uH to 47uH 100 100 90 90 80 80 2. 2uH 2. 2uH 70 70 3. 3uH Efficie ncy (%) IOUT (m A) 3. 3uH 4. 7uH 60 6. 8uH 50 10uH 40 15uH 4. 7uH 6. 8uH 50 10uH 40 15uH 22uH 22uH 30 60 30 47uH 20 20 10 10 0 47uH 0 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1. 6 1. 8 2 0. 8 VCC (V) 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1. 8 2 V CC (V) ZXLD381 Operating Waveforms for L = 4.7uH, VCC = 1.5V ZXLD381 II N vs VCC for L = 2.2uH to 47uH 350 300 2.2uH 3.3uH I IN (m A) 250 4.7uH 200 6.8uH 10uH 150 15uH 22uH 100 47uH 50 0 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 Channel-1 (Upper): ILED @ 100mA/cm Channel-2 (Lower): VOUT @ 1V/cm Timebase: 500ns/cm VCC (V) ZXLD381 fOSC vs VCC for L = 4.7uH 450 400 350 fOSC (k Hz) 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 VCC (V) Issue 1 - April 2008 © Zetex Semiconductors plc 2008 3 www.zetex.com ZXLD381 Device Description The ZXLD381 is a simple PFM, DC-DC controller combined with a high performance internal switching transistor, enabling the production of a high efficiency boost converter for use in single cell applications. A block diagram is shown for the ZXLD381 in Fig 1. VCC L1 ZXLD 381 VOU T Pulse Cont rol LED 1. 5V Con Coff R sense GND Figure 1 ZXLD381 Block Diagram When power is applied, an oscillator within the pulse control block forces the internal switching transistor to switch on to start an energy charge cycle. The low saturation voltage switch pulls the VOUT pin close to ground which forces the supply voltage across the external inductor L1. This causes a current to build up, storing energy in the inductor. During this phase, switch current and supply voltage are monitored and used by the pulse control circuit to determine the optimum drive conditions and on-time. At the end of the energy charge cycle, the internal switch is turned off rapidly, interrupting the current flow through L1 which causes the voltage on VOUT to rise dramatically. When the voltage on VOUT reaches the load LED's forward (on) voltage, the inductor current is transferred from the internal switch to the LED, starting the energy discharge cycle. With the voltage across the inductor reversed, the current flowing through it (and the LED) now falls. When the inductor current reaches zero, the voltage on the VOUT pin falls back towards VCC. This action is sensed by the pulse control circuit, which initiates the next energy charge cycle. Except for low level losses, all the energy stored in the inductor during a charge cycle will be channelled to the load LED during the following discharge cycle. The current fed into the load LED has a sawtooth waveform, the average (DC) value of which is kept constant by the pulse control circuit for varying supply voltage and temperature. It is possible to change the output current given by the ZXLD381 by changing the value of inductor L1. The larger the inductance of L1, the lower the output current. A table/graph showing the relationship between inductance and output current is given later in this datasheet. Since the Issue 1 - April 2008 © Zetex Semiconductors plc 2008 4 www.zetex.com ZXLD381 output current of the ZXLD381 is a sawtooth waveform, its peak value is substantially larger than the DC/average value. The table also provides this data. The internal switching transistor has a minimum collector-emitter breakdown voltage of 20V and this sets the maximum load voltage allowable. The minimum value is set by a feature of the pulse control circuit that requires the load voltage to be at least 0.8V greater than VCC. (The device will function with load voltages smaller than this but output current regulation will be impaired.) Higher than nominal load voltages will lower the average (DC) output current generated for a given inductor value. Application Examples Standard Operating Mode ZXLD381 ILED(peak) ILED(avg) (uH) (mA) (mA) 47 35 6.5 22 80 15 15 120 20 10 190 30 6.8 260 45 4.7 380 55 3.3 510 67 2.2 640 76 L1 VCC 1.5V L VOUT LED GND Note: VLED = 3.5V Low Ripple LED Current Mode D1 ZXLD381 ILED (uH) (mA) 47 6 22 13.5 15 18 10 27 6.8 41 4.7 50 3.3 61 2.2 69 L1 VCC 1.5V L VOUT C1 GND LED Note: VLED = 3.5V, D1 = ZHCS1000, C1 = 1μF (low ESR) Issue 1 - April 2008 © Zetex Semiconductors plc 2008 5 www.zetex.com ZXLD381 PIN Descriptions Pin No. Name Description 1 GND Ground 2 VOUT Switch output external inductor/LED 3 VCC Supply voltage, generally Alkaline, NiMH or NiCd single cell Pinout diagram VCC 3 1 GND VOUT 2 Top view Ordering Information Device Package Part Mark ZXLD381FHTA SOT23 381 Issue 1 - April 2008 © Zetex Semiconductors plc 2008 6 www.zetex.com ZXLD381 Packaging Information- SOT23 E e e1 b 3 leads L1 D E1 A L A1 Dim. c Millimeters Inches Dim. Millimeters Min. Max. Min. Max. A - 1.12 - 0.044 e1 A1 0.01 0.10 0.0004 0.004 E 2.10 2.64 0.083 0.104 b 0.30 0.50 0.012 0.020 E1 1.20 1.40 0.047 0.055 c 0.085 0.20 0.003 0.008 L 0.25 0.60 0.0098 0.0236 D 2.80 3.04 0.110 0.120 L1 0.45 0.62 0.018 0.024 - - - - - e 0.95 NOM Min. 0.037 NOM Max. Inches 1.90 NOM Min. Max. 0.075 NOM Note: controlling dimensions are in millimetres. Approximate dimensions are given in inches. Issue 1 - April 2008 © Zetex Semiconductors plc 2008 7 www.zetex.com ZXLD381 Definitions Product change Zetex Semiconductors reserves the right to alter, without notice, specifications, design, price or conditions of supply of any product or service. Customers are solely responsible for obtaining the latest relevant information before placing orders. Applications disclaimer The circuits in this design/application note are offered as design ideas. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the circuit is fit for the user’s application and meets with the user’s requirements. 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