Unitrode UCC3973
The UCC3973 adds a programmable voltage clamp at the BUCK pin. This feature can be used to protect the transformer from overvoltage during startup or when an open lamp occurs.| Part No. | UCC3973 |
|---|---|
| Datasheet | UCC3973 Download |
| Manufacturer |  Unitrode |
| Description | BiCMOS Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Driver Controller |
| Buy | Stock & Price |
FEATURES
● 1mA Typical Supply Current● Accurate Lamp Current Control
● Analog or Low Frequency Dimming Capability
● Open Lamp Protection
● Programmable Startup Delay
● 4.5V to 25V Operation
● PWM Frequency Synchronized to External Resonant Tank
● 8 Pin TSSOP and SOIC Packages Available
● Internal Voltage Clamp Protects Transformer from Over-voltage (UCC3973) TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
DESCRIPTION
Design goals for a Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) converter used in a notebook computer or portable application include small size, high efficiency, and low cost. The UCC3972/3 CCFL controllers provide the necessary circuit blocks to implement a highly efficient CCFL backlight power supply in a small footprint 8 pin TSSOP package. The BiCMOS controllers typically consume less than 1mA of operating current, improving overall system efficiency when compared to bipolar controllers requiring 5mA to 10mA of operating current. External parts count is minimized and system cost is reduced by i...
