SP4438 Datasheet (Sipex) - Ultra-Quiet Electroluminescent Lamp Driver For Cellular Phone Applications

SP4438, Ultra-Quiet Electroluminescent Lamp Driver For Cellular Phone Applications

The SP4438 device is a low noise, high voltage output DC-AC inverter designed to drive electroluminescent lamps to backlight liquid crystal display and keypads used in cellular phones, cordless phones, 2-way radios, and other wireless communication products.

The output waveform of the SP4438 device

® SP4438 Ultra-Quiet Electroluminescent Lamp Driver For Cellular Phone Applications s Patent Pending Output Waveshaping s Waveshaped Output Optimized For Low Acoustic Noise And Maximum Efficiency s Reduced Supply Current And Standby Current s Up to15cd/m2 For Cell Phone Sized EL Lamps (2 to 3 sq.

in.) s Waveshaped Output And Low Frequency Operation Minimize Stress On EL Lamp To Extend Its Lifetime s Uses 820µH, Sub-2mm Coils s Gradual Rising And Falling Edges Minimizes EMI s +2.7V To +3.3V Bat