A8521 Overview
The A8521 is a multi-output white LED driver for small-size LCD backlighting. It integrates a current-mode boost converter with internal power switch and four current sinks. The boost converter can drive up to 48 LEDs, 12 LEDs per string, at 80 mA.
A8521 Key Features
- AEC-Q100 Qualified
- Wide input voltage range of 5 to 40 V for start/stop, cold
- Fully integrated LED current sinks and boost converter
- Sync function to synchronize boost converter switching
- Excellent input voltage transient response
- Single resistor primary OVP minimizes VOUT leakage
- Internal secondary OVP for redundant protection
- LED current of 80 mA per channel
- Drives up to 12 series LEDs in 4 parallel strings
- 0.7% to 0.8% LED to LED matching accuracy