Linear Technology LTM8042
uModule Boost LED Driver and Current Source
FEATURES
n True Color PWM™ with 3000:1 Dimming Ratio n Operates in Boost, Buck Mode or Buck-Boost Mode n Wide Input Voltage Range: Operation from 3V to 30V Transient Protection to 40V n Gate Driver for Optional PWM Dimming with P-channel MOSFET n Adjustable Frequency: 250kHz to 2MHz n Constant-Current and Constant-Voltage Regulation n Low Shutdown Current: <1μA n RoHS Compliant Package with Gold Pad Finish n Tiny, Low Profile (9mm × 15mm × 2.82mm) Surface Mount LGA PackageAPPLICATIONS
n Display Backlighting n Automotive and Avionic Lighting n Illumination n Scanners L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo and µModule are registered trademarks and True Color PWM is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. LTM8042/LTM8042-1 µModule Boost LED Driver and Current SourceDESCRIPTION
The LTM®8042 is a complete µModule® Boost LED Driver specifically designed to drive LEDs up to 1A, while the LTM8042-1 drives up to 350mA.