LM3433 - Common Anode Capable High Brightness LED Driver with High Frequency Dimming from the PowerWise® Family
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Features
Operating input voltage range of -9V to -14V w.r.t. LED anode
Control inputs are referenced to the LED anode
Output current greater than 6A
Greater than 30kHz PWM frequency capable
Negative output voltage capability allows LED anode to be tied directly to chassis for maximum heat sink efficacy
No output capacitor required
Up to 1MHz switching frequency
Low IQ, 1mA typical
Soft start
Adaptive programmable ON time allows for constant ripple current
LLP-24 package

General Description


The LM3433 is an adaptive constant on-time DC/DC buck (step-down) constant current controller (a true current source). More...


Applications


LCD backlighting
Projection systems
Solid state lighting
Automotive lighting
  Typical Application
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Front page schematic

ParametersValues
Topology Buck
Input Min Voltage 9 Volt
Input Max Voltage 14 Volt
Output Range 0V to 6V
Output Current 30000 mA
Efficiency (peak) 92 %
Output Min 0 Volt
Output Max 6 Volt
Special Features Common anode capable for maximum heat efficacy, output current greater than 6A, high frequency PWM dimming
Adjustable Output Yes
On/Off Pin Yes
Error Flag No
Output Power 30 Watt
Switching Frequency 500 kHz
Adj Switch Frequency Yes
Sync Pin No
Step-Down Yes
Step-Up No
Inverting No
Flyback No
RegType Switching Controller
Temperature Min -40 deg C
Temperature Max 125 deg C
Feedback Voltage 0.06 Volt
PowerWise Yes


Typical Performance


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LM3433

 
9.00 <=
V in Lower
 V
 
<=
V in Upper
 V
 
<= 14.00
Ambient Temperature  °C <= 100


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Block Diagram


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Block diagram

Datasheet
RoHS Compliance Information Size in KbytesDate Click link below to Download
LM3433 Common Anode Capable High Brightness LED Driver with High Frequency Dimming 338
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7-Mar-08 Download

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Package Availability, Models, Samples & Pricing
Part NumberPackageFactory Lead TimeModelsSamples &
Electronic
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Budgetary PricingStd
Pack
Size
Package
Marking
Format
TypePinsSpec.MSL
Rating
Peak
Reflow
RoHS
Report
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WeeksQtyQty$US each
LM3433SQ-36AEVEvaluation Board for the LM3433 10A to 40A LED DriverFull productionN/A
 
Buy Now
1+$200.001-
8 weeksN/A
LM3433SQ-14AEVLM3433 4A to 20A LED Driver Evaluation BoardFull productionN/A
 
Buy Now
1+$117.001-
8 weeksN/A
LM3433SQLLP24NOPB1260RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
Samples
Buy Now
1K+$2.50reel
of
1000
NS
UZXYTT
L3433SQ
6 weeksN/A
LM3433SQXLLP24NOPB1260RoHS N/A Full productionN/A
 
Buy Now
1K+$2.50reel
of
4500
NS
UZXYTT
L3433SQ
6 weeksN/A

General Description


The LM3433 is an adaptive constant on-time DC/DC buck (step-down) constant current controller (a true current source). The LM3433 provides a constant current for illuminating high power LEDs. The output configuration allows the anodes of multiple LEDs to be tied directly to the ground referenced chassis for maximum heat sink efficacy. The high frequency capable architecture allows the use of small external passive components and no output capacitor while maintaining low LED ripple current. Two control inputs are used to modulate LED brightness. An analog current control input is provided so the LM3433 can be adjusted to compensate for LED manufacturing variations and/or color temperature correction. The other input is a logic level PWM control of LED current. The PWM functions by shorting out the LED with a parallel switch allowing high PWM dimming frequencies. High frequency PWM dimming allows digital color temperature control, interference blanking, field sequential illumination, and brightness control. Additional features include thermal shutdown, VCC under-voltage lockout, and logic level shutdown mode. The LM3433 is available in a low profile LLP-24 package.

Reliability Metrics


Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
LM3433SQABCD15003417500423400011201409060
LM3433SQXABCD15003417500423400011201409060

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.

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Application Notes


TitleSize in Kbytes Date Click link below to Download
AN-1736: Application Note 1736 LM3433 HB LED Driver Evaluation Kit 1011
Kbytes
4-Feb-08 Download
AN-1937: Application Note 1937 LM3433 10A to 40A LED Driver Evaluation Board 1559
Kbytes
25-Mar-09 Download
AN-1793: Application Note 1793 LM3433 4A to 20A LED Driver Evaluation Board 701
Kbytes
25-Aug-08 Download
AN-1793 (Chinese): Application Note 1793 LM3433 4A to 20A LED Driver Evaluation Board
591 Kbytes  

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More Application Notes


TitleSize in Kbytes Date Click link below to Download
AN-1679: Application Note 1679 LED Backlighting Solution with LM3430 and LM3432 2763
Kbytes
18-Sep-07 Download
AN-1907: Application Note 1907 LM3423 Buck-Boost Configuration Evaluation Board 879
Kbytes
8-Dec-08 Download
AN-1764: Application Note 1764 LM3431 Evaluation Board 588
Kbytes
10-Jan-08 Download
AN-1764 (Chinese): Application Note 1764 LM3431 Evaluation Board
983 Kbytes  
AN-1529: Application Note 1529 LM3430 Evaluation Board 2770
Kbytes
21-Aug-07 Download
AN-1529 (Chinese): Application Note 1529 LM3430 Evaluation Board
789 Kbytes  

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[Information as of 7-Nov-2009]