Datasheet

LM3424
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SNVS603B AUGUST 2009REVISED OCTOBER 2009
LM3424 Constant Current N-Channel Controller with Thermal Foldback for Driving LEDs
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM3424 is a versatile high voltage N-channel
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LM3424Q is an Automotive Grade Product that
MosFET controller for LED drivers . It can be easily
is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 Qualified (-40°C to
configured in buck, boost, buck-boost and SEPIC
+125°C Operating Junction Temperature)
topologies. In addition, the LM3424 includes a
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Range from 4.5V to 75V
thermal foldback feature for temperature
management of the LEDs. This flexibility, along with
High-side Adjustable Current Sense
an input voltage rating of 75V, makes the LM3424
2, 1A Peak MosFET Gate Driver
ideal for illuminating LEDs in a large family of
Input Under-voltage and Output Over-voltage
applications.
Protection
Adjustable high-side current sense voltage allows for
PWM and Analog Dimming
tight regulation of the LED current with the highest
Cycle-by-cycle Current Limit
efficiency possible. The LM3424 uses standard peak
current-mode control providing inherent input voltage
Programmable Slope Compensation
feed-forward compensation for better noise immunity.
Programmable, Synchronizable Switching
It is designed to provide accurate thermal foldback
Frequency
with a programmable foldback breakpoint and slope.
Programmable Thermal Foldback
In addition, a 2.45V reference is provided.
Programmable Softstart
The LM3424 includes a high-voltage startup regulator
Precision Voltage Reference
that operates over a wide input range of 4.5V to 75V.
The internal PWM controller is designed for
Low Power Shutdown and Thermal Shutdown
adjustable switching frequencies of up to 2.0 MHz
and external synchronization is possible. The
APPLICATIONS
controller is capable of high speed PWM dimming
LED Drivers - Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, and
and analog dimming. Additional features include
SEPIC
slope compensation, softstart, over-voltage and
under-voltage lock-out, cycle-by-cycle current limit,
Indoor and Outdoor Area SSL
and thermal shutdown.
Automotive
The LM3424Q is an Automotive Grade product that is
General Illumination
AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualified.
Constant-Current Regulators
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