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 LM3429   

N-Channel Controller for Constant Current LED Drivers from the PowerWise® Family
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Features

  • LM3429Q1 is an Automotive Grade product that is AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualified (-40°C to +125°C operating junction temperature)
  • VIN range from 4.5V to 75V
  • Adjustable current sense voltage
  • High-side current sensing
  • 2Ω, 1A Peak MosFET gate driver
  • Input under-voltage protection
  • Over-voltage protection
  • PWM dimming
  • Analog dimming
  • Cycle-by-cycle current limit
  • Programmable switching frequency
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • Description

    The LM3429 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. This flexibility, along with an input voltage rating of 75V, makes the LM3429 ideal for illuminating LEDs in a very diverse, large family of applications.

    Adjustable high-side current sense voltage allows for tight regulation of the LED current with the highest efficiency possible. The LM3429 uses Predictive Off-time (PRO) control, which is a combination of peak current-mode control and a predictive off-timer. This method of control eases the design of loop compensation while providing inherent input voltage feed-forward compensation.

    The LM3429 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, thus enabling compact solutions. Additional features include analog dimming, PWM dimming, over-voltage protection, under-voltage lock-out, cycle-by-cycle current limit, and thermal shutdown.

    The LM3429 comes in a low profile, thermally efficient TSSOP EP 14-lead package.

    The LM3429Q1 is an Automotive Grade product that is AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualified


    Applications

  • LED Drivers - Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, SEPIC
  • Indoor and Outdoor SSL
  • Automotive
  • General Illumination
  • Constant-Current Regulators
  • WEBENCH® LM3429
     
    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, Sepic
    Input Min Voltage 4.5 Volt
    Input Max Voltage 75 Volt
    Output Range Buck-Boost: above 3V, Boost: VIN to 75V
    Output Current Undefined mA
    Efficiency (peak) 95 %
    Output Min 3 Volt
    Output Max Undefined Volt
    Special Features Multi-topology LED Driver
    Adjustable Output Yes
    Dimming Method PWM, Analog
    Power Factor Correction None
    On/Off Pin Yes
    PowerGood / Error Flag Undefined
    Output Voltage Undefined Volt
    Output Power Undefined Watt
    Switching Frequency Undefined kHz
    Adj Switch Frequency Yes
    Sync Pin No
    Step-Down Yes
    Step-Up Yes
    Inverting Undefined
    Flyback Yes
    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
    LM3429 N-Channel Controller for Constant Current LED Drivers1050
    Kbytes
    19-Jan-10日本語  


    Application Notes
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    AN-1969: Application Note 1969 LM3424 Boost Evaluation Board988
    Kbytes
    22-Aug-09 
    AN-1985: Application Note 1985 LM3429 Buck-Boost Evaluation Board705
    Kbytes
    3-Aug-09 
    AN-1986: Application Note 1986 LM3429 Boost Evaluation Board672
    Kbytes
    3-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
    Designing LED Lighting Systems For Optimal Light OutputExternal Article 2011-01-01
    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
    LM3429MH/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    TSSOP EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    ARROWWorldwide549
    AVNET-EMWorldwide180
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide1193
    FARNELLEurope and Asia672
    MOUSERWorldwide237
    NEWARKAmericas119
    $1.35 each at 1K+ pcsrail
    of
    94
    LM3429MHX/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    TSSOP EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    AVNET-EMWorldwide2500
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $1.35 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    2500
    LM3429Q1MH/NOPB

    Auto Grade 1
    RoHS Status


    TSSOP EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 8 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    AVNET-EMWorldwide182
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide142
    FARNELLEurope and Asia282
    NEWARKAmericas282
    $1.60 each at 1K+ pcsrail
    of
    94
    LM3429Q1MHX/NOPB

    Auto Grade 1
    RoHS Status


    TSSOP EXP PAD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $1.60 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 LM3429.

    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 LM3429 is located at RoHS Status.

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3429BKBSTEVAL/NOPB

    LM3429 - N-Channel Controller LED Driver Buck-Boost Evaluation BoardFull production
    Lead Free (RoHS)

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    AVNET-EMWorldwide2
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide1
    FARNELLEurope and Asia5
    MOUSERWorldwide3
    NEWARKAmericas2
    $90.00 each1

    Description:

    This wide range evaluation board showcases the LM3429 NFET controller used with a buck-boost current regulator. It is designed to drive 4 to 8 LEDs at a maximum average LED current of 1A from a DC input voltage of 10 to 70V.

    The evaluation board showcases most features of the LM3429 including PWM dimming, overvoltage protection and input under-voltage lockout. It also has a right angle connector (J7) which can mate with an external LED load board allowing for the LEDs to be mounted close to the driver. Alternatively, the LED+ and LED- banana jacks can be used to connect the LED load.

    Contents:


    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3429BSTEVAL/NOPB

    LM3429 - N-Channel Controller LED Driver Boost Evaluation BoardFull production
    Lead Free (RoHS)

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide5
    FARNELLEurope and Asia6
    MOUSERWorldwide1
    NEWARKAmericas2
    $90.00 each1

    Description:

    This evaluation board showcases the LM3429 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 most features of the LM3429 including PWM dimming, overvoltage protection and input under-voltage lockout. It also has a right angle connector (J7) which can mate with an external LED load board allowing for the LEDs to be mounted close to the driver. Alternatively, the LED+ and LED- banana jacks can be used to connect the LED load.

    Contents:




    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
    LM3429MH/NOPB

    53.783
    TSSOP EXP PAD141260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSUZXYTT
    LM3429
    MH
    LM3429MHX/NOPB

    53.783
    TSSOP EXP PAD141260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSUZXYTT
    LM3429
    MH
    LM3429Q1MH/NOPB

    53.783
    TSSOP EXP PAD141260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSUZXYTT
    LM3429
    Q1MH
    LM3429Q1MHX/NOPB

    53.783
    TSSOP EXP PAD141260DetailDownloadN/A
    NSUZXYTT
    LM3429
    Q1MH

    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 LM3429.

    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 LM3429 is located at RoHS Status.

    Reliability Metrics
    Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
    LM3429MHABCD150XV1038680025950002736338335
    LM3429MHXABCD150XV1038680025950002736338335
    LM3429Q1MHABCD150XV1038680025950002736338335
    LM3429Q1MHXABCD150XV1038680025950002736338335

    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 LM3429.

    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 LM3429 is located at RoHS Status.

    What's New in Power -- July 2009
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    What's New in Power Management -- February 2010
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    WEBENCH® LED Architect Software Guided Tour
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    LED Driver Design for General Illumination
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    Automotive LED Lighting Challenges & Solutions
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    LED Bulb Replacement Using National LED Drivers & Nuventix SynJet® Coolers
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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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    What's New in Power -- July 2009
    Date: 2009-07-15
    Length: 0:03:06
    What's New in Power Management -- February 2010
    Date: 2010-02-15
    Length: 0:6:02
    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
    Automotive LED Lighting Challenges & Solutions
    Date: 2009-04-14
    Length: 0:35:00
    LED Bulb Replacement Using National LED Drivers & Nuventix SynJet® Coolers
    Date: 2009-06-18
    Length: 0:18:34
    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 3-Feb-2012]