AP1521 Overview
The AP1521 is a step-up DC/DC converter specifically designed to drive white LEDs with a constant current. The device can drive two, three or four LEDs in series from a Li-Ion cell. Series connection of the LEDs provides identical LED currents resulting in uniform brightness and eliminates the need for ballast resistors.
AP1521 Key Features
- Inherently Matched LED Current
- Drives Up to Four LEDs from a 3.2V Supply
- Drives Up to Six LEDs from a 5V Supply
- High Efficiency: 84% Typical
- Fast 1MHz Switching Frequency
- 36V Rugged Bipolar Switch
- Low Profile SOT23-5 Pb-Free Packaging