SC4538: High Efficiency Boost Converter for up to 10 LEDs

The SC4538 is designed to regulate current for a series chain of white LEDs in LCD backlighting applications where small size and high efficiency are priorities. This device integrates an 800kHz current-mode PWM boost converter and a 30mA programmable low dropout current sink regulator.


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Features

  • Input voltage range — 2.8V to 5.5V
  • Current-mode PWM control — 800kHz
  • Programmable LED current up to 30mA
  • Soft-start to reduce in-rush current
  • PWM dimming — 100Hz to 50kHz
  • Analog and fi ltered-PWM dimming at ISET
  • Over-voltage protection — 38V (min.)
  • Under-voltage lockout (UVLO)
  • Thermal shutdown
  • Shutdown current — <1μA
  • Ultra-thin package — 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm
  • Lead-free package, WEEE and RoHS compliant

Diagrams

Typical Application Circuit

SC4538 - Typical Application Circuit

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Applications

  • White LED Display Backlight Driver
  • Smartphones and PDAs
  • Cellular Handsets
  • MP3 and Portable Media Players
  • DSC, GPS, Satellite Radio, Game Players

Packaging

MLPD-8

Order Codes

  • SC4538ULTRT: Lead-free, RoHS and WEEE compliant, 3000 pcs. Tape & Reel
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Pb-Free/RoHS/WEEE Status

Related Documents

Datasheets