ML4876 Datasheet | Micro Linear

pe mercial Tem Extended 0˚C to 70˚C -2 quipment Handheld E for Portable FEATURING rature Range JULY 2000 ML4876- LCD Backlight Lamp Driver with Contrast GENERAL DESCRIPTION The ML4876 is an ideal solution for driving small cold cathode fluorescent tubes (CCFL) used in liquid crystal display (LCD) backlight applications. It provides the dimming ballast control and the contrast control for the LCD display. By utilizing differential drive the ML4876 can deliver the same light output with significantly less input power pared to existing single ended drive schemes. Improvements as high as 30% can be realized when using low power lamps and advanced LCD screen housings. This increased...