MAX1582 Datasheet | Maxim Integrated

Description The MAX1582 drives up to six white LEDs in series with a constant current to provide display backlighting for two (main and sub-) displays in cell phones and other hand-held devices. This configuration eliminates the need for ballast resistors and expensive factory calibration. The proprietary dual-output, step-up pulse-width modulation (PWM) converter includes a 30V, low RDSON N-channel MOSFET switch for high efficiency and maximum battery life. The MAX1582 utilizes 1MHz current-mode PWM control to allow small input and output capacitors and a small inductor, while minimizing ripple on the input supply and avoiding interference to sensitive circuitry in the equipment. Integrated overvoltage protection eliminates the need for an external zener diode to protect the IC from open circuit. Flexible dimming control utilizes either an analog control signal or direct digital PWM control without external RC filtering. This also increases dimming accuracy at low brightness levels. The PWM dimming signal can be any frequency from 200Hz to 200k Hz. Soft-start eliminates inrush current during startup. The MAX1582 is available in tiny 4 ✕ 4 chip-scale (UCSP™) and 12-pin thin QFN packages. KIT ATION EVALU E L B A AVAIL Features o Accurate Current Regulation for Uniform Illumination o Lights Up Two LED Sections for Main and Subdisplays o Up to 84% Efficiency o Internal High-Power, 30V MOSFET o Low 15m VP-P Input Ripple o Flexible Dimming Control Analog DAC Controlled Direct-Digital PWM (No RC Required) from 200Hz to 200k Hz o Overvoltage Protection to Eliminate Zener Diode o Constant 1MHz PWM Operation o Low-Profile Inductor and Capacitors o Soft-Start Eliminates Inrush Current o 2.6V to 5.5V Input o 0.01µA (typ) Shutdown Current o Tiny UCSP (2.1mm ✕ 2.1mm ✕ 0.61mm) and Thin QFN (4mm ✕ 4mm) Packages Applications Cell Phones with One or Two Displays Smart Phones, Palmtops, and Wireless Handhelds Other Hand-Held Devices with Dual Displays PART MAX1582ETC Orderi...