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 LM3424   

Constant Current N-Channel Controller with Thermal Foldback for Driving LEDs from the PowerWise® Family
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Features

  • LM3424Q is an Automotive Grade product that is AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualified (-40°C to +125°C operating junction temperarure)
  • VIN range from 4.5V to 75V
  • High-side adjustable current sense
  • 2Ω, 1A Peak MosFET gate driver
  • Input under-voltage and output over-voltage protection
  • PWM and analog dimming
  • Cycle-by-cycle current limit
  • Programmable slope compensation
  • Programmable, synchronizable switching frequency
  • Programmable thermal foldback
  • Programmable softstart
  • Precision voltage reference
  • Low power shutdown and thermal shutdown
  • Description

    The LM3424 is a versatile high voltage N-channel MosFET controller for LED drivers . It can be easily configured in buck, boost, buck-boost and SEPIC topologies. In addition, the LM3424 includes a thermal foldback feature for temperature management of the LEDs. This flexibility, along with an input voltage rating of 75V, makes the LM3424 ideal for illuminating LEDs in a large family of applications.

    Adjustable high-side current sense voltage allows for tight regulation of the LED current with the highest efficiency possible. The LM3424 uses standard peak current-mode control providing inherent input voltage feed-forward compensation for better noise immunity. It is designed to provide accurate thermal foldback with a programmable foldback breakpoint and slope. In addition, a 2.45V reference is provided.

    The LM3424 includes a high-voltage startup regulator that operates over a wide input range of 4.5V to 75V. The internal PWM controller is designed for adjustable switching frequencies of up to 2.0 MHz and external synchronization is possible. The controller is capable of high speed PWM dimming and analog dimming. Additional features include slope compensation, softstart, over-voltage and under-voltage lock-out, cycle-by-cycle current limit, and thermal shutdown.

    The LM3424Q is an Automotive Grade product that is AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualified.


    Applications

  • LED Drivers - Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, and SEPIC
  • Indoor and Outdoor Area SSL
  • Automotive
  • General Illumination
  • Constant-Current Regulators
  • WEBENCH® LM3424
     
    4.50 <=


    V in Lower
     V
     
    <=


    V in Upper
     V
     
    <= 75.00
    Ambient Temperature  °C <= 100
    Light Output (optional)  lumen



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    Design #2 schematic

     

    ParametersValues
    Topology Buck-boost, Boost, Buck and SEPIC
    Input Min Voltage 3.5 Volt
    Input Max Voltage 75 Volt
    Output Range Buck-boost: above 3.5V, Boost: VIN to 75V
    Output Current Undefined mA
    Efficiency (peak) 96 %
    Output Min 3.5 Volt
    Output Max Undefined Volt
    Special Features Thermal Foldback, PWM dimming, Analog dimming, Synchronization
    Adjustable Output Yes
    Dimming Method PWM, Analog
    Power Factor Correction None
    On/Off Pin Yes
    PowerGood / Error Flag No
    Output Voltage Undefined Volt
    Output Power Undefined Watt
    Adj Switch Frequency Yes
    Sync Pin Yes
    Step-Down Yes
    Step-Up Yes
    Inverting Undefined
    Flyback Undefined
    RegType LED Driver
    Temperature Min -40 deg C
    Temperature Max 125 deg C
    Feedback Voltage 0.1 Volt
    AEC Q-100 Automotive Grade 1
    Automotive Yes
    PowerWise Yes

    Datasheets
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    LM3424 Constant Current N-Channel Controller with Thermal Foldback for Driving LEDs1362
    Kbytes
    15-Oct-09   


    Application Notes
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    AN-1967: Application Note 1967 LM3424 Buck-Boost Evaluation Board1027
    Kbytes
    22-Aug-09 
    AN-1969: Application Note 1969 LM3424 Boost Evaluation Board988
    Kbytes
    22-Aug-09 
    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
    LEDs: Beyond High BrightnessExternal Article 2009-11-01
    Thermal Foldback LED Design (pdf)External Article 2010-11-30
    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
    LM3424MH/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    TSSOP EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    ARROWWorldwide5339
    AVNET-EMWorldwide207
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide330
    FARNELLEurope and Asia142
    MOUSERWorldwide767
    NEWARKAmericas69
    TAYLORAmericas5339
    $1.75 each at 1K+ pcsrail
    of
    73
    LM3424MHX/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    TSSOP EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    AVNET-EMWorldwide5000
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $1.75 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    2500
    LM3424QMH/NOPB

    Auto Grade 1
    RoHS Status


    TSSOP EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide64
    MOUSERWorldwide209
    $2.10 each at 1K+ pcsrail
    of
    73
    LM3424QMHX/NOPB

    Auto Grade 1
    RoHS Status


    TSSOP EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 8 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $2.10 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    2500

    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 LM3424.

    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 LM3424 is located at RoHS Status.

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3424BKBSTEVAL/NOPB

    LM3424 Buck-Boost Evaluation BoardFull production
    Lead Free (RoHS)

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    FARNELLEurope and Asia3
    MOUSERWorldwide2
    NEWARKAmericas3
    $110.00 each1

    Description:

    This wide range evaluation board showcases the LM3424 NFET controller used with a buck-boost current regulator. It is designed to drive 4 to 10 LEDs at a maximum average LED current of 1A from a DC input voltage of 10 to 70V. The evaluation board showcases many of the LM3424 features including thermal foldback, analog dimming, external switching frequency synchronization, and high frequency PWM dimming, among others.

    Contents:


    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3424BSTEVAL/NOPB

    LM3424 Boost Evaluation BoardFull production
    Lead Free (RoHS)

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $110.00 each1

    Description:

    This evaluation board showcases the LM3424 NFET controller used with a boost current regulator. It is designed to drive 9 to 12 LEDs at a maximum average LED current of 1A from a DC input voltage of 10 to 26V. The evaluation board showcases many of the LM3424 features including thermal foldback, analog dimming, external switching frequency synchronization, and high frequency PWM dimming, among others.

    Contents:




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    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    Weight
    (milligrams)
    TypePinsMSL RatingPeak ReflowRoHS
    Status
    CAD SymbolsModelsPackage
    Marking
    Format
    LM3424MH/NOPB

    73.061
    TSSOP EXP PAD201260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSUZXYTT
    LM3424
    MH
    LM3424MHX/NOPB

    73.061
    TSSOP EXP PAD201260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSUZXYTT
    LM3424
    MH
    LM3424QMH/NOPB

    73.061
    TSSOP EXP PAD201260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSUZXYTT
    LM3424
    QMH
    LM3424QMHX/NOPB

    73.061
    TSSOP EXP PAD201260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSUZXYTT
    LM3424
    QMH

    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 LM3424.

    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 LM3424 is located at RoHS Status.

    CAD Symbols and Models
    Download LM3424 CAD Symbols
     Models
    N/A


    Reliability Metrics
    Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
    LM3424MHABCD150XV1038680025950002736338335
    LM3424MHXABCD150XV1038680025950002736338335
    LM3424QMHABCD150XV1038680025950002736338335
    LM3424QMHXABCD150XV1038680025950002736338335

    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 LM3424.

    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 LM3424 is located at RoHS Status.

    What's New in Power Management -- November 09
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    What's New in Power Management -- Sept 09
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    LM3424 Thermal Foldback - Easy Thermal Control for LED Lighting
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    WEBENCH® LED Architect Software Guided Tour
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    Arrow "Simplicity" Wireless Controlled LED Ref Design
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    What's New in Power Management -- November 09
    Date: 2009-12-07
    Length: 0:05:03
    What's New in Power Management -- Sept 09
    Date: 2009-10-20
    Length: 0:05:48
    LM3424 Thermal Foldback - Easy Thermal Control for LED Lighting
    Date: 2009-10-27
    Length: 0:05:40

    WEBENCH® LED Architect Software Guided Tour
    Date: 2010-09-08
    Length: 0:05:36
    Arrow "Simplicity" Wireless Controlled LED Ref Design
    Date: 2009-10-17
    Length: 0:18:35
    [Information as of 3-Feb-2012]