Datasheet
LM3433
HS
HO
BST
V
CC
LO
LS
CSP
CSN
BST2
DMO
DIMR
V
EE
COMP
SS
T
ON
ADJ
EN
DIM
V
IN
CGND
0.47 PF
2.2 PF
0.01
PF
-12V
GND
4.7 PF
+3.3V
DIM
44.2k
0.1
PF
ADJ
-12V
270 pF
22 PF
6 PH
0.01 LED CATHODE
LED ANODE
LED
EN
Q1
Q2
Q3
LM3433
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SNVS535C –OCTOBER 2007–REVISED MAY 2013
LM3433 Common Anode Capable High Brightness LED Driver
with High Frequency Dimming
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM3433 is an adaptive constant on-time DC/DC
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• Operating Input Voltage Range of -9V to -14V
buck (step-down) constant current controller (a true
w.r.t. LED Anode
current source). The LM3433 provides a constant
• Control Inputs Referenced to the LED Anode
current for illuminating high power LEDs. The output
• Output Current Greater than 6A
configuration allows the anodes of multiple LEDs to
be tied directly to the ground referenced chassis for
• Greater than 30kHz PWM Frequency Capable
maximum heat sink efficacy. The high frequency
• Negative Output Voltage Capability Allows
capable architecture allows the use of small external
LED Anode to be Tied Directly to Chassis for
passive components and no output capacitor while
Maximum Heat Sink Efficacy
maintaining low LED ripple current. Two control
inputs are used to modulate LED brightness. An
• No Output Capacitor Required
analog current control input is provided so the
• Up to 1MHz Switching Frequency
LM3433 can be adjusted to compensate for LED
• Low I
Q
, 1mA Typical
manufacturing variations and/or color temperature
• Soft Start correction. The other input is a logic level PWM
control of LED current. The PWM functions by
• Adaptive Programmable ON Time Allows for
shorting out the LED with a parallel switch allowing
Constant Ripple Current
high PWM dimming frequencies. High frequency
• 24-pin WQFN Package
PWM dimming allows digital color temperature
control, interference blanking, field sequential
APPLICATIONS
illumination, and brightness control. Additional
features include thermal shutdown, V
CC
under-voltage
• LCD Backlighting
lockout, and logic level shutdown mode. The LM3433
• Projection Systems
is available in a low profile 24-pin WQFN package.
• Solid State Lighting
• Automotive Lighting
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
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