LT3491 Datasheet | Linear Technology

LT3491 White LED Driver with Integrated Schottky in SC70 and 2mm × 2mm DFN DESCRIPTIO The LT®3491 is a fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converter specifically designed to drive up to six white LEDs in series from a Li-Ion cell. Series connection of the LEDs provides identical LED currents resulting in uniform brightness and eliminating the need for ballast resistors. The device Features a unique high side LED current sense that enables the part to function as a “one wire current source;” one side of the LED string can be returned to ground anywhere, allowing a simpler one wire LED connection. Traditional LED drivers use a grounded resistor to sense LED current, requiring a 2-wire connection to the LED string. The 2.3MHz switching frequency allows the use of tiny inductors and capacitors. A single pin performs both shutdown and accurate LED dimming control. Few external ponents are needed: open-LED protection and the Schottky diode are all contained inside the tiny SC70 and 2mm × 2mm DFN packages. With such a high level of integration, the LT3491 provides a high efficiency LED driver solution in the smallest of spaces. , LTC, LT and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Features - - - - - - - - - - - - U APPLICATIO S - - - - - Drives Up to Six White LEDs from a 3V Supply High Side Sense Allows “One Wire Current Source” Internal Schottky Diode One Pin Dimming and Shutdown 27V Open LED Protection 2.3MHz Switching Frequency ±5% Reference Accuracy VIN Range: 2.5V to 12V Requires Only 1µF Output Capacitor Wide 300:1 True Color PWMTM Dimming Range 8-Lead SC70 Package Low Profile 6-Lead DFN Package (2mm × 2mm × 0.75mm) Cellular Phones PDAs, Handheld puters Digital Cameras MP3 Players GPS Receivers TYPICAL APPLICATIO Li-Ion Driver for Four White LEDs SHUTDOWN AND DIMMING CONTROL CTRL EFFICIENCY (%) VIN 3V TO 5V L1 10µH SW GND C1 1µF VIN LT3491 LED C2 1µF CAP RSENSE 10Ω 80...