Description
The DS3988 is an 8-channel controller for cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) used to backlight liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in TV and PC monitor applications.
Features
- High-Density CCFL Controller for LCD TV and PC Monitor Backlights.
- Can Be Easily Cascaded to Support More Than 8 Lamps.
- Minimal External Components.
- Analog Brightness Control.
- Per-Channel Lamp Control Ensures Equal Brightness Among Lamps and Maximizes Lamp Life.
- Gate Driver Phasing Minimizes DC Supply Current Surges.
- Per-Channel Lamp Fault Monitoring for Lamp Open, Lamp Overcurrent, Failure to Strike, and Overvoltage Conditions.
DS3988 Datasheet
