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 LM3401   

Hysteretic PFET Controller for High Power LED Drive from the PowerWise® Family
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Features

  • Hysteretic Control for Speed and Simplicity
  • Input Operating Range of 4.5V-35V
  • 1.5MHz maximum switching frequency
  • Low 200mV reference voltage
  • Programmable current limit
  • High speed CMOS compatible enable/dimming
  • Adjustable hysteresis
  • Input UVLO
  • No output capacitor required
  • MSOP-8 package
  • Description

    The LM3401 is a switching controller designed to provide constant current to high power LEDs. The LM3401 drives an external P-MOSFET switch for step-down (Buck) regulators. The LM3401 delivers constant current within ±6% accuracy to a wide variety and number of series connected LEDs. Output current is adjusted with an external current sensing resistor to drive high power LEDs in excess of 1A.

    For improved accuracy and efficiency, the LM3401 features dual-side hysteresis, very low reference voltage, and short propagation delay. A cycle by cycle current limit provides protection against over current and short circuit failures. Additional features include adjustable hysteresis and a CMOS compatible input pin for PWM dimming.


    Applications

  • LED Driver
  • Battery Charger
  • WEBENCH Power Designer My Designs

    LM3401

     
    4.50 <=
    V in Lower
     V
     
    <=
    V in Upper
     V
     
    <= 35.00
    Ambient Temperature  °C <= 100
    Light Output (optional)  lumen


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    LM3409Input Voltage To 42V
    LM3409HVInput Voltage To 75V



    Parameters / ValuesLM3401 LM3409 LM3409HV
    TopologyBuck Hysteretic Controller Buck Buck
    Input Min Voltage4.5 Volt 6 Volt 6 Volt
    Input Max Voltage35 Volt 42 Volt 75 Volt
    Output Range200 mV to Vin 1.24V to VIN 1.24V to VIN
    Output CurrentUndefined mA Undefined mA Undefined mA
    Efficiency (peak)92 % 97 % 97 %
    Output Min0.2 Volt 1.24 Volt 1.24 Volt
    Special FeaturesAdjustable Hysteresis, 200 mV Reference Analog and PWM Dimming Analog and PWM Dimming
    Adjustable OutputYes Yes Yes
    Dimming MethodPWM PWM, Analog PWM, Analog
    Power Factor CorrectionNone None None
    On/Off PinYes Yes Yes
    PowerGood / Error FlagNo No No
    Output VoltageUndefined Volt Undefined Volt Undefined Volt
    Output PowerUndefined Watt Undefined Watt Undefined Watt
    Switching Frequency1500 kHz Undefined kHz Undefined kHz
    Adj Switch FrequencyNo Yes Yes
    Sync PinNo No No
    Step-DownYes Yes Yes
    Step-UpNo No No
    InvertingNo No No
    FlybackNo No No
    RegTypeSwitching Controller LED Driver LED Driver
    Temperature Min-40 deg C -40 deg C -40 deg C
    Temperature Max125 deg C 125 deg C 125 deg C
    AutomotiveYes No No
    PowerWiseYes Yes Yes

    Datasheets
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    LM3401 Hysteretic PFET Controller for High Power LED Drive410
    Kbytes
    18-Oct-11日本語  


    Application Notes
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    AN-1657: Application Note 1657 LM3401 Demo Board891
    Kbytes
    29-Jul-08 中文
    AN-1982: Application Note 1982 Small, Wide Input Voltage Range LM2842 Keeps LEDs Cool63
    Kbytes
    15-Jul-09 
    AN-1656: Application Note 1656 Design Challenges of Switching LED Drivers203
    Kbytes
    18-Oct-07日本語
    中文


    Other Technical Documents
    TitleTypeDate
    A Matter of Light, Part 1--The ABC's of LEDsExternal Article 2008-05-26
    A Matter of Light, Part 2--Buck Whenever PossibleExternal Article 2008-05-27
    A Matter of Light, Part 3--When to Buck & Buck-BoostExternal Article 2008-05-31
    A Matter of Light, Part 4--PWM DimmingExternal Article 2008-06-05

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    Top ViewAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3401MM/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MINI SOIC
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    AITGAsia Pacific1001
    ARROWWorldwide18482
    AVNET-EMWorldwide4000
    CEACAsia Pacific1000
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide11339
    FARNELLEurope and Asia1604
    MOUSERWorldwide911
    NEWARKAmericas152
    RS COMPONENTSWorldwide225
    TAYLORAmericas18482
    $0.70 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    1000
    LM3401MMX/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MINI SOIC
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    MOUSERWorldwide3490
    $0.70 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    3500

    All information pertaining to the RoHS Compliance Standard can be found at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/leadfree.html.

    Moisture Sensitivity Level Data for LM3401.

    A RoHS compliance or an IPC 1752 report can be acquired at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html.

    National's certificate of product compliance for LM3401 is located at RoHS Status.

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3401-MR16DEMO/NOPB

    LM3401 MR16 Bulb Reference Design for Non-Dimming & Dimming LED ApplicationsFull production
    Lead Free (RoHS)

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide16
    MOUSERWorldwide6
    $20.00 each1

    This reference design was based on the released LM3401 evaluation board and associated application note AN- 1657. The circuit and BOM was modified to optimize performance in MR16 solutions. A PCB was created that fits into the MR16 cavity. For fast bench set-up, the LM3401 evaluation board can be modified with the LM3401 MR16 bill of materials that is listed in the design document.

    This design was developed to minimize the current spikes coming out of an electronic transformer to less than 5A, which is a typical transformer rating, when driving an LED MR16 circuit. The off the shelf LED MR16 solutions exhibit spikes that significantly exceed a transformer’s maximum rated output current which will degrade the reliability of the transformer and reduce its operating lifetime. This LM3401 evaluation board is designed to operate (flicker-free) with common Electronic Low Voltage dimmers, and Electronic Transformers.

    This design also generates a constant LED current over most of the power cycle when an electronic transformer is on versus the short bursts of current applied to an LED stack from the off the shelf LED MR16 bulbs. This results in better power factor and more stable circuit operation.

    Contents:

    • LM3401 MR16 Bulb Reference Design Board
    • LM3401 MR16 Reference Designs for Non-Dimming & Dimming LED Applications Design Guide

    Other Resources;

    • RD-188 - LM3401 MR16 Reference Design for Non-Dimming & Dimming LED Applications
      • includes Source Design Files (schematic and layout)


    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3401EVAL/NOPB

    LM3401 Hysteretic PFET Controller for High Power LED DriveFull production
    Lead Free (RoHS)

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    FARNELLEurope and Asia14
    MOUSERWorldwide5
    NEWARKAmericas10
    $37.50 each1

    Features:

    • Hysteretic Control for Speed and Simplicity
    • Input Operating Range of 4.5V-35V
    • 1.5MHz maximum switching frequency
    • Low 200mV reference voltage
    • Programmable current limit
    • High speed CMOS compatible enable/dimming
    • Adjustable hysteresis
    • Input UVLO
    • No output capacitor required
    • MSOP-8 package

    Applications:

    • LED Driver
    • Battery Charger

    Contents:

    • A LM3401 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
    • A LM3401 Datasheet
    • A LM3401 Evaluation Board Appnote



    National Semiconductor follows the provisions of the Product Stewardship Guide for Customers (CSP-9-111C1) and Banned Substances and Materials of Interest Specification (CSP-9-111S2) for regulatory environmental compliance. Details may be found at: www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html. Lead free products are RoHS compliant.

    Lead Free product status is available through the search tool located here

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    Weight
    (milligrams)
    TypePinsMSL RatingPeak ReflowRoHS
    Status
    CAD SymbolsModelsPackage
    Marking
    Format
    LM3401MM/NOPB

    29.851
    30.002
    MINI SOIC81260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXTT
    SNHB
    LM3401MMX/NOPB

    29.851
    30.002
    MINI SOIC81260DetailDownloadN/A
    ZXTT
    SNHB

    All information pertaining to the RoHS Compliance Standard can be found at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/leadfree.html.

    Moisture Sensitivity Level Data for LM3401.

    A RoHS compliance or an IPC 1752 report can be acquired at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html.

    National's certificate of product compliance for LM3401 is located at RoHS Status.

    Reliability Metrics
    Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
    LM3401MMABCD15004268000639400011814314958
    LM3401MMXABCD15004268000639400011814314958

    Note: The Early Failure Rates (EFR) were calculated as point estimate PPM based on rejects and sample size for EFR. The Long Term Failure Rates were calculated at 60% confidence using the Arrhenius equation at 0.7eV activation energy and derating the assumed stress temperature of 150°C to an application temperature of 55°C.

    For more information on Reliability Metrics, please click here.


    All information pertaining to the RoHS Compliance Standard can be found at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/leadfree.html.

    Moisture Sensitivity Level Data for LM3401.

    A RoHS compliance or an IPC 1752 report can be acquired at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html.

    National's certificate of product compliance for LM3401 is located at RoHS Status.

    WEBENCH® LED Architect Software Guided Tour
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    LED Driver Design for General Illumination
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    Driving High Power LEDs without Getting Burned - Part 1
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    Driving High Power LEDs without Getting Burned - Part 2
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    WEBENCH® LED Architect Software Guided Tour
    Date: 2010-09-08
    Length: 0:05:36
    LED Driver Design for General Illumination
    Date: 2009-05-04
    Length: 0:36:55
    Driving High Power LEDs without Getting Burned - Part 1
    Date: 2007-10-30
    Length: 00:57:03
    Driving High Power LEDs without Getting Burned - Part 2
    Date: 2008-01-08
    Length: 00:43:29
    [Information as of 9-Feb-2012]