AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator General Description The AL5809 is a two terminal constant current linear LED driver and it provides a cost-effective solution. It offers an excellent temperature stability 20 ppm/⁰C and the current accuracy ±5% regulated over a wide voltage range. The AL5809 simplifies the design for linear LED drivers allowing it to be designed as a high or lowside constant current regulator without any external components. Specifications Parameter Value Input Voltage LED Current Options XYZ Dimension ROHS Compliance 2.5V – 60V 15 to 150mA 0.69” x 0.77” x 0.1” Yes Top-View EVM (AL5809EV1) The AL5809 turns on immediately and can swing from 2.5V up to 60V enabling it drive long LED chains. The floating ground, 60V Voltage rating between Input and Output pins designed to withstand the high peak voltage incurred in DC and offline applications. The AL5809EV1-XXX (from 15 to 150 mA) is available in thermally robust POWERDI-123 package with different current options, please see ordering information section. AL5809EV1 (PDI123) Bottom-View EVM (AL5809EV1) Key Features Low Minimum Operating Voltage (2.5V to 60V) -40˚C to 125˚C Temperature Range ±5% LED Current Accuracy PDI-123 package Applications Constant LED Current Driver Isolated Offline LED Converters LED Signs Instrumentation Illumination AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com Connection Instructions Input Voltage: Red Wire (DC+) Ground: Black Wire (DC-) IN: White Wire (LED connection) OUT: Black Wire Page 1 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator Board Layout (a) Top View (b) Bottom View Note: This evaluation board provides design flexibility, multiple application circuits can be derived in both Low and High Side Current LED configurations. The footprint of U1 is compatible to both of PDI-123 and SOD-123 packages. In addition, it can be hooked up with use of PWM dimming. AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com Page 2 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator Connection Setup and Power-up Procedures I) Current LED String Procedure to Evaluation Board in Low side current LED configuration “DC+” Wire Vcc (Power Supply) External LED String IN Wire 1 IN XX Y W X U1 AL5809 OUT 2 OUT Wire “DC-“ Wire 1. Depends on the current options, the evaluation board is as low side current LED configuration. 2. Ensure that the DC source is switched OFF or disconnected. 3. Connect the power supply to DC+ and DC- terminals on the board. 4. Connect the Anode and Cathode terminals of external LED string between DC+ wire and IN terminal of the board in the Low side LED configuration. 5. Connect the “DC-“ wire to OUT terminal of the board and connect to GND. 6. Ensure that the area around the board is clear and safe, and preferably that the board and LEDs are enclosed in a transparent safety cover. 7. Turn on the main switch. LED string should light up and the LED current should be regulated according to the current options of the device. AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com Page 3 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator II) Current LED String Procedure in High side current LED configuration “DC+” Wire Vcc (Power Supply) IN Wire 1 IN XX Y W X U1 AL5809 OUT 2 OUT Wire External LED String “DC-“ Wire 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The evaluation can also be configured as High side current LED configuration. Ensure that the DC source is switched OFF or disconnected. Connect the power supply to DC+ and DC- terminals on the board. Connect the DC+ wire of the board to IN terminal wire on the board. Connect the Anode and Cathode terminals of external LED string between OUT terminal and DC- wire of the board in the High side LED configuration. Connect the DC- wire to the GND of the DC power supply. Observe MAX 60V differential between IN and OUT terminals when applied Vcc > 60V. In the high side circuit configuration, extreme high voltage may be present. Please use caution and try not to touch any components on the board or input leads. Turn on the main switch. LED string should light up and the LED current should be regulated according to the current options of the device. AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com Page 4 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator Bill of Material # Name Quantity Part number Manufacturer Description 1 U1 1 AL5809-xxxP1-7 Diodes Inc Constant Current Regulator in PDI123 Ordering Information AL5809 - XXX XX - 7 Package Current Option 15 : 15mA 20 : 20mA 30 : 30mA 40 : 40mA 50 : 50mA 60 : 60mA (PDI123 only) 90 : 90mA (PDI123 only) 120 : 120mA (PDI123 only) 150 : 150mA (PDI123 only) Part Number AL5809-15P1-7 AL5809-20P1-7 AL5809-30P1-7 AL5809-40P1-7 AL5809-50P1-7 AL5809-60P1-7 AL5809-90P1-7 AL5809-120P1-7 AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com Packing P1 : PDI123 S1 : SOD-123 7 : Tape & Reel LED Current Option 15mA Package Identification Code PDI123 C1 20mA PDI123 C2 30mA PDI123 C3 40mA PDI123 C4 50mA PDI123 C5 60mA PDI123 C6 90mA PDI123 C7 120mA PDI123 C8 Page 5 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator AL5809-150P1-7 AL5809-15S1-7 AL5809-20S1-7 AL5809-30S1-7 AL5809-40S1-7 AL5809-50S1-7 150mA PDI123 C9 15mA SOD-123 D1 20mA SOD-123 D2 30mA SOD-123 D3 40mA SOD-123 D4 50mA SOD-123 D5 Application Information PWM Dimming The AL5809 can be used to provide LED current dimming driving the Out pin via the MOSFET switch to ground. The Out pin current is then effectively switched on and off causing the LED current to turn on and off Vcc (Power Supply) “DC+” wire Vcc (Power Supply) “DC+” Wire PWM ON/OFF Switch External LED String IN Wire U1 IN Wire 1 IN C1=0.1uF/100V XX Y W X U1 XX Y W X C1=0.1uF/100V AL5809 AL5809 OUT 2 OUT 2 OUT Wire 1 IN OUT Wire External LED String PWM_DIM “DC-“ Wire “DC-” wire (a) PWM Dimming by External MOSFET AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com (b) PWM Dimming by Power Supply VIN ON/OFF Page 6 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator 1. The evaluation board can be configured as Low side current LED configuration with use of PWM dimming. 2. Ensure that the DC source is switched OFF or disconnected. 3. Connect the DC line wires of power supply to DC+ wire and DC- wire terminals on the board. 4. Connect the Anode and Cathode terminals of external LED string between DC+ wire and IN terminal of the board in the Low side LED configuration. 5. Connect the Anode and Cathode terminals of external LED string between OUT terminal and DC- wire of the board in the High side LED configuration. 6. Connect the “DC-“ wire of the board to GND. 7. Insert external MOSFET across OUT terminal and GND of the board for PWM dimming control. 8. Ensure that the area around the board is clear and safe, and preferably that the board and LEDs are enclosed in a transparent safety cover. 9. Turn on the main switch. LED string should light up and the LED current should be regulated according to the current options of the device. AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com Page 7 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator Typical Performance Curves - 15mA, 20mA, 30mA, 40mA, and 50mA PDI123 20mA 30mA 40mA 50mA 15mA 60 50 50 LED Current [mA] LED Current [mA] 15mA 60 40 30 20 10 20mA 30mA 40mA 50mA 40 30 20 10 TA=25⁰C TA=25⁰C 0 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 0 30 0.5 1 Figure 1. LED Current vs. VInOut 1.5 2 2.5 3 VInOut [V], TA=25C VInOut[V] VInOut [V] Figure 2. Startup Minimum Operating Voltage LED Current Accuracy [%] 15mA_25C 15mA_125C 15mA_-40C 10 8 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 VInOut [V] Figure 3. LED Current vs. Ambient Temperature Figure 4 LED Current Accuracy (%) vs. VInOut across Temp Figure 5. THSD of 20mA Current Option Figure 6. THSD of 40mA Current Option AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com Page 8 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator Typical Performance Curves- 60mA, 90mA, and 150mA PDI123 60mA 90mA 150mA 160 LED Current [mA] 140 120 100 80 60 40 TA=25⁰C 20 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 VInOut [V] Figure 8. Startup Minimum Operating Voltage Figure 7. LED Current vs. VInOut VInOut=3.5 Temperature[⁰C] Figure 9. LED Current vs. Ambient Temperature Figure 10 LED Current Accuracy (%) vs. VInOut across Temp Figure 11. THSD of 20mA Current Option Figure 12. THSD of 40mA Current Option AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com Page 9 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator Typical Performance Characteristics Figure 17. PWM Dimming 150mA vs. Duty Cycle Power Dissipation [W] vs. Ambient Temperature [⁰C] for PDI-123,SOD-123 on FR4, and PDI-123 on Getek Maximum VInOut [V] vs. Ambient Temperature [⁰C] for Current Option on PDI FR4 Board (refered by Apps board FR4, 2-layer, 0.69"x0.76" size) 1.50 PDI on Getek (max Tj=145) PDI on FR4 15mA 60 PDI on FR4 20mA 1.25 PDI on FR4 50mA PDI on FR4 90mA PDI on FR4 150mA 40 PDI on FR4 (max Tj=145) 0.75 Maximum VInOut [V] Power Dissipation (W) 50 1.00 0.50 0.25 PDI on FR4 40mA PDI on FR4 60mA 30 20 10 SOD on FR4 (max Tj=145) 0.00 0 25 50 75 100 125 Ambient Temperature (°C) 0 0 Figure 13. Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature @ TJ = 160⁰C 25 50 75 100 125 Ambient Temperature [°C] Figure 14. Maximum VInOut vs. Temperature Maximum VInOut [V] vs. Ambient Temperature [⁰C] for Current Option on PDI FR4 Board (referred by Apps board FR4, 2-layer, 0.69"x0.76" size) 40 SOD on FR4 15mA 35 Maximum VInOut [V] SOD on FR4 20mA 30 SOD on FR4 30mA SOD on FR4 40mA 25 SOD on FR4 50mA 20 15 10 5 0 0 25 50 75 100 125 Ambient Temperature [°C] Figure 15. Maximum VInOut vs. Temperature Figure 16 PWM Dimming 90mA vs. Duty Cycle 200Hz 500Hz 1KHz 1.5KHz 150 135 LED Current [mA ] 120 105 90 75 60 45 30 VInOut=3V, 150mA 15 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Duty Cycle [%] AL5809EV1-XXX Rev1 February 2015 www.diodes.com Page 10 of 12 AL5809EV1-XXX User Guide 15-150mA 60V Constant Current Regulator Figure 18. 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