Datasheet
General Description
The DS3882 is a dual-channel cold-cathode fluorescent
lamp (CCFL) controller for automotive applications that
provides up to 300:1 dimming. It is ideal for driving
CCFLs used to backlight liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
in navigation and infotainment applications and for dri-
ving CCFLs used to backlight instrument clusters. The
DS3882 is also appropriate for use in marine and avia-
tion applications.
The DS3882 features EMI suppression functionality and
provides a lamp current overdrive mode for rapid lamp
heating in cold weather conditions. The DS3882 sup-
ports configurations of 1 or 2 lamps with fully indepen-
dent lamp control and minimal external components.
Multiple DS3882 controllers can be cascaded to sup-
port applications requiring more than 2 lamps. Control of
the DS3882, after initial programming setup, can be
completely achieved through I
2
C software communica-
tion. Many DS3882 functions are also pin-controllable if
software control is not desired.
Applications
Automotive LCDs
Instrument Clusters
Marine and Aviation LCDs
Features
♦ Dual-Channel CCFL Controllers for Backlighting
LCD Panels and Instrument Clusters in
Automotive Navigation/Infotainment Applications
♦ Minimal External Components Required
♦ I
2
C Interface
♦ Per-Channel Lamp-Fault Monitoring for Lamp-
Open, Lamp-Overcurrent, Failure to Strike, and
Overvoltage Conditions
♦ Status Register Reports Fault Conditions
♦ Accurate (±5%) Independent On-Board Oscillators
for Lamp Frequency (40kHz to 100kHz) and DPWM
Burst-Dimming Frequency (22.5Hz to 440Hz)
♦ Lamp and DPWM Frequencies can be
Synchronized with External Sources to Reduce
Visual LCD Artifacts in Video Applications
♦ Optional Spread-Spectrum Lamp Clock Reduces
EMI
♦ Lamp Frequency can be Stepped Up or Down to
Move EMI Spurs Out of Band
♦ Lamp Current Overdrive Mode with Automatic
Turn-Off Quickly Warms Lamp in Cold
Temperatures
♦ Analog and Digital Brightness Control
♦ 300:1 Dimming Range Possible Using the Digital
Brightness Control Option
♦ Programmable Soft-Start Minimizes Audible
Transformer Noise
♦ On-Board Nonvolatile (NV) Memory Allows Device
Customization
♦ 8-Byte NV User Memory for Storage of Serial
Numbers and Date Codes
♦ Low-Power Standby Mode
♦ 4.75V to 5.25V Single-Supply Operation
♦ Temperature Range: -40°C to +105°C
♦ 28-Pin TSSOP Package
DS3882
Dual-Channel Automotive CCFL Controller
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Maxim Integrated Products
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OVD2
LCM2
GB2
GA2SCL
SDA
A0
FAULT
TOP VIEW
V
CC
PDN
LCOBRIGHT
LOSC
218 GNDPSYNC
209 STEPPOSC
1910 N.C.A1
1811 OVD1GND_S
1712 LCM1SVML
1613 GB1SVMH
1514 GA1V
CC
LSYNC
TSSOP
DS3882
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Pin Configuration
19-5666; Rev 2; 12/10
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T&R = Tape and reel.
Ordering Information
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
DS3882E+C -40°C to +105°C 28 TSSOP
DS3882E+T&R/C -40°C to +105°C 28 TSSOP