Datasheet ADP5501 Datasheet (ANALOG DEVICES)

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Programmable Current Backlight Driver

FEATURES

Efficient asynchronous boost converter for driving up to
6 white LEDs
2.7 V to 5.5 V input voltage range 128 programmable backlight LED current levels (30 mA
maximum) Programmable backlight fade-in/fade-out times Programmable backlight dim and off times Ambient light sensing with autonomous backlight
adjustment 3 auxiliary LED current sinks 64 programmable auxiliary LED current levels (14 mA
maximum) Programmable auxiliary LED fade-in/fade-out times Programmable auxiliary LED on and off times (allows
blinking)
2
I
C-compatible serial interface Interrupt line for signaling an external processor ( Hard reset (
RST
) Current limit protection Thermal overload protection Available in small 4.0 mm × 4.0 mm, 24-lead LFCSP package

APPLICATIONS

Display backlight driver with ambient light sensor input and
control and multiple LED indicator sinks
INT
)
with Ambient Light Sensor Input
ADP5501

TYPICAL OPERATING CIRCUIT

2.7V TO 5.5V
I/O RAIL
10k
1µF
1
21
16
10k
2.2k
2.2k
5
4
3
15
1µF
4.7µH
2
SW22BST
PGND
VBAT
VDDIO
SCL
SDA
INT
RST
6NC7NC8NC9NC10NC11NC12
ADP5501
Figure 1.
LED1
BL_SNK
CAP_OUT
RGB
LED2
13
23
GND
GND
GND
CMP_IN
LED0
14
20
1µF
19
18
24
100nF
17
VBAT
3.3V
07780-001

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The ADP5501 is a versatile, single-chip, white LED backlight driver with programmable ambient light sensor input and programmable LED current. This device is designed for media­enabled handset applications. The ADP5501 uses an I compatible serial interface and a single line interrupt to communicate with the host processor.
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
2
C®-
The ADP5501 can detect ambient light levels and adjust the backlight brightness accordingly, resulting in extended battery life.
Once configured, the ADP5501 is capable of controlling the display backlight intensity, on/off timing, dimming, and fading without the intervention of the main processor, which translates into valuable battery power savings. The three auxiliary LEDs are also capable of fading and are timed on and off via register programming.
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ADP5501

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Typical Operating Circuit ................................................................ 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications ..................................................................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Theory of Operation ........................................................................ 9
Backlight Drive Control .............................................................. 9
Backlight Operating Levels ....................................................... 10
Backlight Maximum and Dim Settings ................................... 10
Backlight Turn-On/Turn-Off/Dim .......................................... 10
Automatic Dim and Turn-Off Timers ..................................... 11
Linear Backlight Fade-In and Fade-Out .................................. 11
Fade Override ............................................................................. 13
Advanced Fading (Square) ........................................................ 13
Advanced Fading (Cubic 1 and Cubic 2) ................................ 13
Ambient Light Sensing .............................................................. 14
Automatic Backlight Adjustment ............................................. 14
LED Current Sinks ..................................................................... 15
Interrupt Output (
Reset Input (
Communicaton Interface .............................................................. 18
Register Map ................................................................................... 19
Detailed Register Descriptions ..................................................... 20
Applications Information .............................................................. 26
Converter Topology ................................................................... 26
PCB Layout ................................................................................. 27
Example Circuit .......................................................................... 27
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 28
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 28
INT
) ............................................................. 17
RST
) ....................................................................... 17

REVISION HISTORY

10/08—Revision 0: Initial Version
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ADP5501

SPECIFICATIONS

VBAT = 2.7 V to 5.5 V, TJ = −40C to +125C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter Symbol Conditions1 Min Typ Max Unit
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
VBAT Input Voltage Range V VDDIO Input Voltage Range VIO 1.8 3.3 Undervoltage Lockout Threshold UVLO UVLO UVLO UVLO SW Leakage SW
SUPPLY CURRENT
Shutdown Current3 I Standby Current4 I
BACKLIGHT LED DRIVER (SW, BST)
Current Limit (Peak Inductor Current) 450 600 750 mA On Resistance 200 200 400 mΩ Overvoltage Threshold 24.5 27 29.5 V Boost Startup Time 1 mS
BACKLIGHT LED CURRENT SINK (BL_SNK)
Full-Scale Current Sink
Backlight Current Ramp Rate Fade timers disabled 0.3 mA/ms
AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR (CMP_IN)
Full-Scale Current BL
INPUT LOGIC LEVELS (SCL, SDA, RST)
Logic Low Input Voltage VIL 1.8 V ≤ VDDIO ≤ 3.3 V Logic High Input Voltage VIH 1.8 V ≤ VDDIO ≤ 3.3 V
Input Leakage Current V INPUT LOGIC DEBOUNCE (RST) OPEN-DRAIN OUTPUT LOGIC LEVELS (INT, SDA)
Logic Low Output Voltage VOL I
Logic High Leakage Current V AUX LED CURRENT SINKs (ILED, C3, R3)
Leakage LED
Full-Scale Current Sink LED THERMAL SHUTDOWN
Thermal Shutdown Threshold TS TJ rising 150 °C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis TS I2C TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Delay from Reset Deassertion to I2C Access 60 s
SCL Clock Frequency f
SCL High Time t
SCL Low Time t
Data Setup Time t
Data Hold Time t
Setup Time for Repeated Start t
2.7 5.5 V
BAT
VBAT falling 1.7 2.1 V
VBAT
VBAT rising 2.4 2.7 V
VBAT
VDDIO falling 1.1 1.3 V
VDDIO
VDDIO rising 1.4 V
VDDIO
2.7 V ≤ VBAT ≤ 5.5 V 0.1 1 A
LEAKAGE
VDDIO = 0 V 0.1 1 A
SD
STNBY
1.8 V ≤ VDDIO ≤ 3.3 V STNBY
= 0
Backlight code = 0x7F,
2
25 45 A
,
26 30 32 mA
2
V
bias = 0.65 V
0.7 1 1.2 mA
FULLSCALE
2
0.3 × VDDIO V
2
0.7 × VDDIO V
1.8 V ≤ VDDIO ≤ 3.3 V
I-LEAKAGE
2
0.1 1 µA
VIL-DBNC 50 75 100 s
= 1mA 0.4 V
OH-LEAKAGE
SINK
1.8 V ≤ VDDIO ≤ 3.3 V
2
0.1 1 µA
Sink disabled 0.1 1 µA
LEAKAGE
Applied pin voltage = 1 V 10.5 14 16.5 mA
FULLSCALE
T
HYS
400 kHz
SCL
0.6 s
HIGH
1.3 s
LOW
100 ns
SU, DAT
0 0.9 s
HD, DAT
0.6 s
SU, STA
falling 10 °C
J
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Parameter Symbol Conditions
Hold Time for Start/Repeated Start t Bus Free Time for Stop and Start Condition t Setup Time for Stop Condition t
0.6 s
HD, STA
1.3 s
BUF
0.6 s
SU, STO
1
Min Typ Max Unit
Rise Time for SCL and SDA tR 20 + 0.1 CB 300 ns Fall Time for SCL and SDA tF 20 + 0.1 CB 300 ns Pulse Width of Suppressed Spike tSP 0 50 s
5
Capacitive Load for Each Bus Line C
1
All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard statistical quality control (SQC). Typical values are at TA = 25°C, VBAT = 3.6 V.
2
3.3 V or VBAT, whichever is smaller.
3
Internal LDO powered down, digital blocks inactive, I2C inactive, boost inactive.
4
Internal LDO powered up, digital blocks active, I2C active, boost inactive.
5
C
is the total capacitance of one bus line in picofarads (pF).
B
B
400 pF
SDA
t
t
LOW
SCL
S
S = START CONDI TION Sr = REPEATED START CONDITION P = STOP CO NDITION
t
R
t
HD, DAT
t
SU, DAT
t
HIGH
t
F
t
SU, STA
t
F
t
HD, STA
Sr
t
SP
t
SU, STO
t
R
BUF
P S
07780-002
Figure 2. Interface Timing Diagram
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Table 2.
Parameter Rating
VBAT to GND –0.3 V to +6 V VDDIO to GND –0.3 V to VBAT SW/BST to GND –0.3 V to +30 V LED0/LED1/LED2/CMP_IN/SCL/SDA/INT/
RST/CAP_OUT/BL_SNK to GND PGND to GND –0.3 V to +0.3 V Operating Ambient Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C Operating Junction Temperature Range –40°C to +125°C Storage Temperature Range –65°C to +150°C Soldering Conditions JEDEC J-STD-020
1
In applications where high power dissipation and poor thermal resistance
are present, the maximum ambient temperature may have to be derated. Maximum ambient temperature (TA(MAX)) is dependent on the maximum operating junction temperature (TJ(MAXOP) = 125°C), the maximum power dissipation of the device (PD(MAX)), and the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of the part/package in the application (θJA), using the following equation: TA(MAX) = TJ(MAXOP) – (θJA x PD(MAX)).
–0.3 V to +6 V
1
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Absolute maximum ratings apply individually only, not in combination. Unless otherwise specified, all other voltages are referenced to GND.

THERMAL RESISTANCE

θJA is specified for the worst-case conditions, that is, a device soldered in a circuit board for surface-mount packages.
Table 3. Thermal Resistance
Package Type θJA Unit
24-Lead LFCSP_VQ 50 ⁰C/W

ESD CAUTION

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ADP5501

PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

VBAT
BST
BL_SNK
GND
CAP_OUT
GND
20
19
21
22
23
24
PIN 1 INDICATO R
1PGND 2SW 3 4SDA 5SCL 6NC
ADP5501
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
9
7
8
C
C
C
N
N
N
INT
NOTES
1. NC = NO CONNECT .
2. EXPOSED P AD MUST BE CONNECT ED TO GROUND.
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 PGND Power Switch Output to Ground. 2 SW Power Switch Input. 3
Processor Interrupt, Active Low, Open Drain. INT should be pulled up to VDDIO.
INT 4 SDA I2C-Compatible Serial Data Line (Open Drain Requires External Pull-Up) to VDDIO. 5 SCL I2C-Compatible Serial Clock Line (Open Drain Requires External Pull-Up) to VDDIO. 6 NC No Connect. 7 NC No Connect. 8 NC No Connect. 9 NC No Connect. 10 NC No Connect. 11 NC No Connect. 12 LED1 LED 1 Current Sink. LED1 can be used with LED0 and LED2 as RGB. 13 LED2 LED 2 Current Sink. LED2 can be used with LED1 and LED0 as RGB. 14 LED0 LED 0 Current Sink. LED0 can be used with LED1 and LED2 as RGB. 15
Reset Input, Active Low. This input signal resets the device to the power-up default conditions. It must be driven
RST
low for a minimum of 75 s (typical) to be valid.
16 VDDIO
Supply Voltage for the I/O Pin. The output pin can be 1.8 V to 3.3 V or VBAT, whichever is smaller. If VDDIO = 0,
the device goes into full shutdown mode. 17 CMP_IN Input for Ambient Light Sensing. 18 GND Ground. 19 GND Ground. 20 CAP_OUT
Capacitor for Internal 2.7 V LDO. A 1 F capacitor must be connected between this pin and ground. Do not use
this pin to supply external loads. 21 VBAT Main Supply Voltage for the IC (2.7 V to 5.5 V). 22 BST Overvoltage Monitor Input for the Boost Converter. 23 BL_SNK Backlight Current Sink. 24 GND Ground. EPAD The exposed pad must be connected to ground.
18 GND 17 CMP_IN 16 VDDI O 15
RST 14 LED0 13 LED2
11
12
10
1
C
C
N
N
LED
07780-003
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ADP5501

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

VBAT = 3.6 V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Inductor = LPS4012-472MLB. Schottky rectifier = MBR140SFT1G.
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
EFFICIE NCY (%)
55
50
45
40
024681012141618202224262830
BACKLIGHT CURRENT (mA)
6 LEDs, VBAT = 3. 0V 6 LEDs, VBAT = 3. 6V 6 LEDs, VBAT = 4. 2V 6 LEDs, VBAT = 5. 5V
Figure 4. Efficiency vs. Backlight Current (6 LEDs)
07780-004
48
40
TEMP = +25°C
32
24
16
8
STANDBY SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
0
2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
TEMP = –40°C
TEMP = +85°C
VBAT (V)
Figure 7. Standby Supply Current vs. VBAT
7780-007
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
EFFICIE NCY (%)
55
50
45
40
024681012141618202224262830
BACKLIGHT CURRENT (mA)
6 LEDs, VBAT = 3. 6V 5 LEDs, VBAT = 3. 6V 4 LEDs, VBAT = 3. 6V
Figure 5. Efficiency vs. Backlight Current (4, 5, and 6 LEDs)
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
EFFICIE NCY (%)
55
50
45
40
024681012141618202224262830
BACKLIGHT CURRENT (mA)
6 LEDs, VBAT = 4.2V 6 LEDs, VBAT = 4.2V,
AUTOLOAD-ENABLED
Figure 6. Efficiency vs. Backlight Current (Autoload On/Off)
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
AUX LED FULL -SCALE SINK CURRENT (mA)
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
07780-005
AUX LED PIN VO LTAGE (V )
07780-008
Figure 8. Typical Auxiliary LED Pin (LED0, LED1, LED2), Full-Scale
Sink Current vs. Applied Pin Voltage
07780-006
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SW
1
INDUCTOR CURRENT
2
BST
BL_SNK
3
4
CH1 20.0V
CH3 10.0V
CH2 500mA
CH4 1.0V
Figure 9. Boost Operation (Backlight = 30 mA)
SW
1
INDUCTOR CURRENT
2
BST
TIME (4µs/DIV)
SW
1
INDUCTOR CURRENT
2
BST
BL_SNK
3
0907780-0
4
CH1 20.0V
CH3 10.0V
CH2 500mA
CH4 1.0V
TIME (4µs/DIV)
07780-011
Figure 11. Boost Operation (Backlight = 2 mA)
SW
1
INDUCTOR CURRENT
2
BST
BL_SNK
3
4
CH1 20.0V
CH3 10.0V
CH2 500mA
CH4 1.0V
Figure 10. Boost Operation (Backlight = 15 mA)
TIME (4µs/DIV)
07780-010
3
4
BL_SNK
CH1 10.0V
CH3 10.0V
CH2 500mA
CH4 1.0V
TIME (1ms/DIV)
Figure 12. Boost Startup
07780-012
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2
V

THEORY OF OPERATION

.7V TO 5.5
1µF
4.7µH
1µF
PGND
VBAT
VDDIO
CAP_OUT
1µF
SCL
SDA
INT
RST
1
21
16
20
5
4
3
15
SW
2
EN
POR
BIAS/CLOCK
INTERFACE
GND19GND24GND
18
BOOST
CONTROL
IN
LDO
OUT
2.7V
6NC7NC8NC9NC10NC11
OVPI-LIMIT
ADP5501
Figure 13. Internal Block Diagram
The ADP5501 is an autonomous backlight white LED driver with programmable current and ambient light sensor input. It is ideal for cellular phone designs and other portable devices, where programmable and automated light output is needed. Its versatility makes it ideal for media-enabled mobile devices. Programmable fade-in, fade-out, dim, and off timers provide the backlight with excellent flexibility and control features. Using an external photodiode, the ADP5501 can perform ambient light sensing and adjust the backlight brightness according to varying lighting conditions.
Programmable fading is also available for the three LED sinks. Once programmed through its I ADP5501 can run autonomously. An interrupt line (
2
C-compatible interface, the
INT
) is available to alert an external microprocessor of the status of its ambient light sensor comparator states, current limit, thermal overload, and overvoltage conditions.

BACKLIGHT DRIVE CONTROL

White LEDs are common in backlighting the displays of modern portable devices such as cell phones. White LEDs require a high forward voltage, V conduct current and emit light. Display panels, depending on their size, can be backlit with single or multiple white LEDs. In panels that require multiple LEDs, the LEDs are commonly connected in a series string to achieve uniform brightness in each LED by passing a common current through all of them. The LED string, however, needs to be biased with a voltage greater than the sum of each LED V
(typically, 3.5 V), before they
F
before it can conduct.
F
BST BL_SNK
22
27V
STATE MACHINE
REGISTER MAP
INTERRUPT/RESET
CONTROL
FB
NC
THERMAL
PROTECTION
0.65V
13
LED1
LED2
To achieve this high voltage, the ADP5501 contains a nonsyn­chronous boost device capable of driving an LED string with an OVP limited to 24.5 V(minimum). For detailed information about the boost device, see the Applications Information section. With sufficient forward voltage created, the ADP5501 controls the current (and thus the brightness) of the LED string via an adjustable internal current sink. An internal state machine, in conjunction with programmable timers, dynamically adjusts the current sink between 0 mA and 30 mA to achieve impressive backlight control features.
DAYLIGHT_MAX
DAYLIGHT_DIM
OFFICE_MAX
OFFICE_DIM
DARK_MAX
DARK_DIM
BL_LVL
23
BACKLIGHT
CURRENT CONTROL
LIGHT
SENSOR
LED CURRENT CONTRO L
14
12
LED0
MUX
17
BST
BL_OFFT
BL_DIMT
BL_FI
BL_FO
CMP_IN
Figure 14. Backlight Brightness Control
VBAT
100nF
BL_VALUE
COUNTERS
AND
CONTROL
LOGIC
07780-013
BL_SNK
BL_EN
DIM_EN
BL_LAW
CLOCK
GENERATOR
07780-014
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BACKLIGHT OPERATING LEVELS

Backlight brightness control can operate in three distinct levels: daylight (L1), office (L2), and dark (L3). The BL_LVL bits in Register 0x02 control the level at which the backlight operates. The BL_LVL bits can be changed manually or, if in auto mode, by the ambient light sensor (see the Ambient Light Sensing section). By default, the backlight operates at daylight level (BL_LVL = 00), where the maximum brightness is set using Register 0x05 (DAYLIGHT_MAX). A daylight dim setting can also be set using Register 0x06 (DAYLIGHT_DIM). When oper­ating at office level (BL_LVL = 01), the backlight maximum and dim brightness settings are set by Register 0x07 (OFFICE_MAX) and Register 0x08 (OFFICE_DIM). When operating at dark level (BL_LVL = 10), the backlight maximum and dim brightness settings are set by Register 0x09 (DARK_MAX) and Register 0x0A (DARK_DIM).
DAYLIGHT (L1) OF FICE (L 2) DARK (L3)
30mA
DAYLIGHT_MAX
OFFICE_M AX
DARK_MAX
DAYLIGHT_DIM
BACKLIGHT CURRENT
0
BACKLIGHT O PERATING LEVELS
Figure 15. Backlight Operating Levels

BACKLIGHT MAXIMUM AND DIM SETTINGS

The backlight maximum and dim current settings are determined by a 7-bit code programmed by the user into the registers listed in the Backlight Operating Levels section. This 7-bit code allows the user to set the backlight to one of 128 different levels between 0 mA and 30 mA. The ADP5501 can implement two distinct algorithms to achieve a linear and a nonlinear relationship between input code and backlight current. The BL_LAW bits, in Register 0x02, are used to swap between algorithms.
By default, the ADP5501 uses a linear algorithm (BL_LAW = 00), where the backlight current increases linearly for a corresponding increase of input code. Backlight current, in milliamperes (mA), is determined by the following equation:
Backlight Current = Code × (Fullscale_Current/127) (1)
where:
Code is the input code programmed by the user. Fullscale_Current is the maximum sink current allowed
(typically, 30 mA).
OFFICE_DIM
DARK_DIM
The ADP5501 can also implement a nonlinear (square approx­imation) relationship between input code and backlight current level. In this case (BL_LAW = 01), the backlight current, in milli­amperes (mA), is determined by the following equation:
2
⎞ ⎟
(2)
⎟ ⎠
Backlight Current =
⎛ ⎜
Code
⎜ ⎝
CurrentFullscale
×
_
127
Figure 16 shows the backlight current level vs. input code for both the linear and square law algorithms.
30
25
20
15
10
BACKLIGHT CURRENT (mA)
5
0
0 32 64 96 128
LINEAR
SQUARE
SINK CODE
Figure 16. Backlight Current vs. Sink Code
07780-016

BACKLIGHT TURN-ON/TURN-OFF/DIM

07780-015
With the device in normal mode (set in Register 0x00 by STNBY
= 1), the backlight can be turned on using the BL_EN bit in Register 0x00. Before turning on the backlight, the user should choose the level (daylight (L1), office (L2), or dark (L3)) to operate in and ensure that maximum and dim settings are programmed for that level. The backlight turns on when BL_EN = 1. The backlight turns off when BL_EN = 0.
BACKLIGHT
CURRENT
MAX
BL_EN = 1 BL _EN = 0
Figure 17. Backlight Turn-On/Turn-Off
7780-017
While the backlight is on (BL_EN = 1), the user can change it to a dim setting by programming DIM_EN = 1 in Register 0x00. If DIM_EN = 0, the backlight reverts to its maximum setting.
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BACKLIGHT
CURRENT
MAX
DIM
program the off timer before turning on the backlight. If BL_EN = 1, the backlight turns on to its maximum setting, and the off timer starts counting. When the off timer expires, the internal state machine clears the BL_EN bit, and the backlight turns off.
BACKLIGHT
CURRENT
MAX
OFF TIMER
RUNNING
BL_EN = 1
DIM_EN = 1 DIM_EN = 0 BL_EN = 0
7780-018
Figure 18. Backlight Turn-On/Turn-Off/Dim
The maximum and dim settings can be set between 0 mA and 30 mA; therefore, it is possible to program a dim setting that is greater than a maximum setting. For normal expected opera­tion, the user should program the dim setting to less than the maximum setting.

AUTOMATIC DIM AND TURN-OFF TIMERS

The user can program the backlight to dim automatically by using the BL_DIMT timer in Register 0x03. The dim timer has 15 settings ranging from 10 sec to 2 min. The user should program the dim timer before turning on the backlight. If BL_EN = 1, the backlight turns on to its maximum setting, and the dim timer starts counting. When the dim timer expires, the internal state machine sets DIM_EN = 1, and the backlight goes to its dim setting.
BACKLIGHT
CURRENT
MAX
DIM TIME R
RUNNING
DIM TIMER
RUNNING
SET BY USER SET BY INTERNAL STATE MACHINE
BL_EN = 1 BL_EN = 0
07780-020
Figure 20. Off Time
Reasserting BL_EN at any point during the off timer count­down causes the timer to reset and begin counting again. The backlight can be turned off at any point during the off timer countdown by clearing BL_EN.
The dim timer and off timer can be used together for sequential maximum-to-dim-to-off functionality. With both the dim and off timers programmed, if BL_EN is asserted, the backlight turns on to its maximum setting. When the dim timer expires, the backlight changes to its dim setting. When the off timer expires, the backlight turns off.
BACKLIGHT
CURRENT
MAX
DIM TIMER
RUNNING
DIM
BL_EN = 1 BL_EN = 0DIM_EN = 1 DIM_EN = 0
SET BY USER SET BY INTERNAL STATEMACHINE
BL_EN = 1
OR
DIM_EN = 1
Figure 19. Dim Timer
If the user clears the DIM_EN bit (or reasserts the BL_EN bit), the backlight reverts to its maximum setting, and the dim timer begins counting again. When the dim timer expires, the internal state machine again sets DIM_EN = 1, and the backlight goes to its dim setting. Reasserting BL_EN at any point during the dim timer countdown causes the timer to reset and begin counting again. The backlight can be turned off at any point during the dim timer countdown by clearing BL_EN.
The user can also program the backlight to turn off automatic­ally by using the BL_OFFT timer in Register 0x03. The off timer has 15 settings ranging from 10 sec to 2 min. The user should
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OFF TIMER
RUNNING
DIM
7780-019
SET BY USER SET BY INTERNAL STATE MACHINE
BL_EN = 1 BL_EN = 0DIM_EN = 1
07780-021
Figure 21. Dim and Off Timers Used Together

LINEAR BACKLIGHT FADE-IN AND FADE-OUT

To counteract the abrupt effect on the eyes of near instant turn­on and turn-off of the backlight, the ADP5501 contains timers to facilitate smooth fading among the off, on, and dim states. By default (BL_LAW = 00 in Register 0x02), the ADP5501 implements a fading scheme using the linear backlight code algorithm (see Equation 1).
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The BL_FI timer in Register 0x04 can be used for smooth fade­in transitions from low to high backlight settings such as off to dim, off to maximum, and dim to maximum. The BL_FI timer can be programmed to one of 15 settings ranging from 0.3 sec to 5.5 sec. The BL_FI timer should be programmed before asserting BL_EN.
30.0
27.5
25.0
22.5
20.0
17.5
15.0
12.5
10.0
7.5
BACKLIGHT CURRENT (mA)
5.0
2.5
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
FADE-IN TIME (Sec)
0.3 SEC
0.6 SEC
0.9 SEC
1.2 SEC
1.5 SEC
1.8 SEC
2.1 SEC
2.4 SEC
2.7 SEC
3.0 SEC
3.5 SEC
4.0 SEC
4.5 SEC
5.0 SEC
5.5 SEC
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Figure 22. Linear Fade-In Times
The time programmed in BL_FI represents the time it takes the backlight current to go from 0 mA to 30 mA. Fading between intermediate settings is shorter.
The BL_FO timer in Register 0x04 can be used for smooth fade­out transitions from high to low backlight settings such as maximum to dim and dim to off. The BL_FO timer can be programmed to one of 15 settings ranging from 0.3 sec to 5.5 sec. The BL_FO timer should be programmed before asserting BL_EN.
30.0
27.5
25.0
22.5
20.0
17.5
15.0
12.5
10.0
7.5
BACKLIGHT CURRENT (mA)
5.0
2.5
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
FADE-OUT TIME (Sec)
Figure 23. Linear Fade-Out Times
0.3 SEC
0.6 SEC
0.9 SEC
1.2 SEC
1.5 SEC
1.8 SEC
2.1 SEC
2.4 SEC
2.7 SEC
3.0 SEC
3.5 SEC
4.0 SEC
4.5 SEC
5.0 SEC
5.5 SEC
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The time programmed in BL_FO represents the time it takes the backlight current to go from 30 mA to 0 mA. Fading between intermediate settings is shorter.
BACKLIGHT
CURRENT
FADE-IN
OFF-TO-MAX
MAX
DIM
BL_EN = 1 BL_EN = 0 BL_EN = 0 BL_EN = 0
MAX-TO-DIM
DIM_EN = 1
FADE-OUT
FADE-OUT
DIM-TO-OFF
FADE-OUT FADE-IN
FADE-OUTFADE-IN
BL_EN = 1 BL_EN = 1
Figure 24. Backlight Turn-On/Turn-Off/Dim with Fade Timers
Figure 24 shows the fade timers in use. With BL_FI and BL_FO programmed, if BL_EN is asserted, the backlight fades in to its maximum setting. If DIM_EN is asserted, the backlight fades out to its dim setting. If BL_EN is cleared, the backlight fades out to off.
During any point in a fade-out, if BL_EN is asserted, the backlight stops at its current fade-out position and begins fading in.
The fade-in and fade-out timers can be used independently of each other; that is, fade-in can be enabled while fade-out is dis­abled. The fade timers can also be used with the off and dim timers.
Figure 25 shows the fade timers used with the dim and off timers.
BACKLIGHT
CURRENT
MAX
DIM
BL_EN = 1 BL_EN = 0
SET BY USER SET BY INTERNAL STATE MACHINE
DIM TIMER
RUNNING
FADE -IN
FADE-OUT
DIM_EN = 1
OFF TIMER
RUNNING
DIM_EN = 0
Figure 25. Fade/Dim/Off Timers Used Together
FADE-OUT
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FADE OVERRIDE

A fade override feature allows the BL_FI and BL_FO timers to be overridden when the BL_EN bit is reasserted (by the user setting the FOVR bit in Register 0x02) during a fade-in or fade­out period and to set the backlight to its maximum setting.
BACKLIGHT
CURRENT
MAX
BL_EN = 1 BL_EN = 0 BL_EN = 0
FADE-IN
OVERRIDDEN
BL_EN = 1
(REASSERTED BY USER )
Figure 26. Fade Override
FADE-OUT
OVERRIDDEN
BL_EN = 1
(REASSERTED BY USER)

ADVANCED FADING (SQUARE)

Although the default linear fade algorithm gives a smooth increase and decrease in backlight current, the resulting increase and decrease in brightness still appear visually abrupt. For example, for a given fade-in time, the eye notices an initial increase in brightness as backlight current is increased but cannot perceive much more increase in brightness as backlight current is increased to maximum.
The reason for this is that the eye perceives changes in light when the brightness of the light source is changed logarithmically (Weber-Fechner law). To provide a more natural fading exper­ience to the user, the fade timers can be used in conjunction with the square law approximation backlight codes (see Equation 2) by setting BL_LAW = 01 in Register 0x02.
30.0
27.5
25.0
22.5
20.0
17.5
15.0
12.5
10.0
7.5
BACKLIGHT CURRENT (mA)
5.0
2.5
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
FADE-IN TI ME (Sec)
0.3 SEC
0.6 SEC
0.9 SEC
1.2 SEC
1.5 SEC
1.8 SEC
Figure 27. Square Law Fade-In Times
2.1 SEC
2.4 SEC
2.7 SEC
3.0 SEC
3.5 SEC
4.0 SEC
4.5 SEC
5.0 SEC
5.5 SEC
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30.0
27.5
25.0
22.5
20.0
17.5
15.0
12.5
10.0
7.5
BACKLIGHT CURRENT (mA)
5.0
2.5
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
FADE-OUT TIME (Sec)
0.3 SEC
0.6 SEC
0.9 SEC
1.2 SEC
1.5 SEC
1.8 SEC
2.1 SEC
2.4 SEC
2.7 SEC
3.0 SEC
3.5 SEC
4.0 SEC
4.5 SEC
5.0 SEC
5.5 SEC
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Figure 28. Square Law Fade-Out Times

ADVANCED FADING (CUBIC 1 AND CUBIC 2)

Two additional advanced settings in Register 0x02 are available
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for fading the backlight brightness levels, Cubic 1 (BL_LAW = 10) and Cubic 2 (BL_LAW = 11). As shown in the backlight bright­ness control block diagram in Figure 14, linear fading and square fading are implemented by ramping the 128 linear/square algorithm codes at a fixed frequency over the duration of a given fade-in/fade-out time.
Cubic fading is implemented by re-using the square algorithm codes but ramping them with a clock source whose frequency output increases as the sink current code increases (see Figure 29). Cubic 1 and Cubic 2 have different frequency vs. code charac­teristics.
DAYLIGHT_MAX
DAYLIGHT_DIM
OFFICE_MAX
OFFICE_DIM
DARK_MAX
DARK_DIM
BL_LVL
BST
BL_VALUE
MUX
COUNTERS
BL_OFFT
BL_DIMT
BL_FI
BL_FO
AND
CONTROL
LOGIC
Figure 29. Backlight Brightness Control (Cubic)
BL_SNK
BL_EN
DIM_EN
BL_LAW
CLOCK
GENERATOR
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Figure 30 shows a comparison of fading techniques. Cubic fades complete faster than linear or square fades for a given fade time setting. Cubic 1 completes approximately 30% faster, and Cubic 2 completes approximately 10% faster, than an equivalent linear or square fade time.
With four fade laws and 15 fade time settings, the user can easily find the right fade experience for an application.
30
25
20
CUBIC 1
L3_CMPR is used to detect when the photosensor output drops below the programmable L3_TRIP point. If this event occurs, the L3_OUT status signal is set. L3_CMPR contains program­mable hysteresis, meaning that the photosensor output must rise above L3_TRIP + L3_HYS before L3_OUT is cleared. L3_CMPR is enabled in Register 0x0C via the L3_EN bit. The L3_TRIP and L3_HYS values of L3_CMPR can be set between 0 μA and 127 μA in steps of 0.5 μA (typical).
L2_TRIP
L2_HYS
15
10
BACKLIGHT CURRENT (mA)
5
0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0
Figure 30. Fade Law Comparison over a Unit Fade Time
LINEAR
UNIT FADE TIME
CUBIC 2
SQUARE
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AMBIENT LIGHT SENSING

The ADP5501 can be used in conjunction with an external photosensor to detect when ambient light conditions drop below programmable set points. An ADC samples the output of the external photosensor. The ADC result is fed into two pro­grammable trip comparators. The ADC has an input range of 0 μA to 1000 μA (typical).
L2_EN
L2_TRIP
L2_HYS
FILTER
PHOTO SENSOR OUTPUT
ADC
Figure 31. Ambient Light Sensing and Trip Comparators
SETTINGS
L3_TRIP
L3_HYS
_
2
L
_
3
L
L3_EN
R
P
M
C
R
P
M
C
The Level 2 (office) light sensor comparator, L2_CMPR, is used to detect when the photosensor output drops below the pro­grammable L2_TRIP point. If this event occurs, the L2_OUT status signal is set. L2_CMPR contains programmable hysteresis, meaning that the photosensor output must rise above L2_TRIP + L2_HYS before L2_OUT is cleared. L2_CMPR is enabled in Register 0x0C via the L2_EN bit. The L2_TRIP and L2_HYS values of L2_CMPR can be set between 0 μA and 1000 μA in steps of 4 μA (typical).
L2_OUT
L3_OUT
L3_TRIP
L3_HYS
1 10 100 1000
ADC RANGE (µA)
Figure 32. Comparator Ranges
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The L2_CMPR and L3_CMPR comparators can be enabled independently of each other. The ADC and comparators run continuously when L2_EN and/or L3_EN is set during auto­matic backlight adjustment mode. A single conversion takes 80 ms (typical). Filter times of between 80 ms and 10 sec can be programmed for the comparators before they change state.
It is also possible to use the light sensor comparators in a single­shot mode. After the single-shot measurement is completed, the internal state machine clears the FORCE_RD bit in Register 0x0C.
The interrupt flag CMPR_INT is set in Register 0x00 if either of the L2_OUT or L3_OUT status bits changes state, meaning that interrupts can be generated if ambient light conditions transition between any of the programmed trip points. CMPR_INT can cause the
INT
pin to be asserted if the CMPR_IEN bit is set in Register 0x01. The CMPR_INT flag can be cleared only by writing a 1 to it.

AUTOMATIC BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The ambient light sensor comparators can be used to automat­ically transition the backlight among its three operating levels. To enable this mode, the BL_AUTO_ADJ bit is set in Register 0x02.
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Once enabled, the internal state machine takes control of the BL_LVL bits in Register 0x02 and changes them based on the L2_OUT and L3_OUT status bits in Register 0x0C. The L2_OUT status bit indicates that ambient light conditions have dropped below the L2_TRIP point and the backlight should be moved to its office (L2) level. The L3_OUT status bit indicates that ambient light conditions have dropped below the L3_TRIP point and the backlight should be moved to its dark (L3) level. Table 5 shows the relationship between backlight operation and the ambient light sensor comparator outputs.
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V
V
V
Table 5. Comparator Output Truth Table
BL_AUTO_ADJ L3_OUT L2_OUT Backlight Operation
0 X1 X
1
BL_LVL can be manually set by the user.
1 0 0
BL_LVL = 00; backlight operates at L1 (daylight).
1 0 1
BL_LVL = 01; backlight operates at L2 (office).
1 1 0
BL_LVL = 10; backlight operates at L3 (dark).
1 1 1
BL_LVL = 10; backlight operates at L3 (dark).
1
X = don’t care.
The L3_OUT status bit has greater priority; therefore, the back­light operates at L3 (dark) even if L2_OUT is set.

LED CURRENT SINKS

The ADP5501 has three additional current sinks that can be used as RGBs or auxiliary LED current sinks. Each current sink is programmable up to 14 mA (typical) and can be independ­ently turned on and off.
The LED0 pin is the current sink for LED0. Its sink current can be set using LED0_CURRENT in Register 0x14. LED0 sink can be enabled with LED0_EN in Register 0x11.
The LED1 pin is the current sink for LED1. Its sink current can be set using LED1_CURRENT in Register 0x15. LED1 sink can be enabled with LED1_EN in Register 0x11.
The LED2 pin is the current sink for LED2. Its sink current can be set using LED2_CURRENT in Register 0x16. LED2 sink can be enabled with LED2_EN in Register 0x11.
These LEDx_CURRENT registers are six bits wide, allowing the user to set the LED sink current to one of 64 different levels between 0 mA and 14 mA. The ADP5501 can implement two distinct algorithms to achieve a linear and a nonlinear relation­ship between input code and sink current.
BAT
By default, the ADP5501 uses a linear algorithm (LED_LAW = 0 in Register 0x11), where the LED sink current increases linearly for a corresponding increase of input code. The LED sink current, in milliamperes (mA), is determined by the following equation:
LED Sink Current = Code × (Fullscale_Current/63) (3)
where:
Code is the input code programmed by the user. Fullscale_Current is the maximum sink current allowed
(typically, 14 mA).
The ADP5501 can also implement a nonlinear (square approx­imation) relationship between input code and LED sink current level. In this case (LED_LAW = 1 in Register 0x11), the LED sink current, in milliamperes (mA), is determined by the following equation:
2
LED Sink Current =
⎛ ⎜
Code
⎜ ⎝
_
×
CurrentFullscale
63
⎞ ⎟
(4)
⎟ ⎠
Figure 33 shows the backlight current level vs. the input code for both the linear and square law algorithms.
14
12
10
8
6
4
LED SINK CURRENT ( mA)
2
0
016324864
BAT
LINEAR
SQUARE
CODE
Figure 33. LED Sink Current vs. Code
BAT
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LED0_EN
LED0_CURRENT
LED0_OFFT
LED_ONT
LED_FI
LED_FO
LED_LAW
LED0
LED 1
DIGITAL
COUNTERS
AND
CONTROL
LED1_EN
LED1_CURRENT
LED1_OFFT
LED1
LED 2
DIGITAL
COUNTERS
AND
CONTROL
LED2_EN
LED2_CURRENT
LED2_OFF T
LED2
LED 3
DIGITAL
COUNTERS
AND
CONTRO L
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Figure 34. Status LED Current Sink
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Similar to the backlight current sink, the ADP5501 contains timers to facilitate the smooth fading between off and on states of the LED current sinks. All three LED sinks share a common fade-in (LED_FI) timer as well as a common fade-out (LED_FO) timer. The fade-in and fade-out timers are located in Register 0x13 and can be programmed to one of 15 settings ranging from 0.3 sec to 5.5 sec. Fade-in times represent the time it takes to fade from 0 mA to 14 mA. Fade-out times represent the time it takes to fade from 14 mA to 0 mA. Fading between intermediate settings is shorter. The fade timers should be programmed before asserting LEDx_EN in Register 0x11.
By default (LED_LAW = 0 in Register 0x11), the ADP5501 implements a fading scheme using the linear algorithm (see Equation 3).
15
12
0.3 SEC
0.6 SEC
9
6
LED SINK CURRENT (mA)
3
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
FADE-IN TI ME (Sec)
0.9 SEC
1.2 SEC
1.5 SEC
1.8 SEC
2.1 SEC
2.4 SEC
2.7 SEC
3.0 SEC
3.5 SEC
4.0 SEC
4.5 SEC
5.0 SEC
5.5 SEC
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Figure 35. Linear Fade-In Times
15
12
9
6
LED SINK CURRENT (mA)
3
0
0 0.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.04.55.05.5
FADE-OUT T IME (Sec)
0.3 SEC
0.6 SEC
0.9 SEC
1.2 SEC
1.5 SEC
1.8 SEC
2.1 SEC
2.4 SEC
2.7 SEC
3.0 SEC
3.5 SEC
4.0 SEC
4.5 SEC
5.0 SEC
5.5 SEC
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Figure 36. Linear Fade-Out Times
To provide a more natural fading experience for the user, the fade timers can be used in conjunction with the square law approximation codes (see Equation 4) by setting LED_LAW = 1.
15
12
9
6
LED SINK CURRENT (mA)
3
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
FADE-IN TI ME (Sec)
0.3 SEC
0.6 SEC
0.9 SEC
1.2 SEC
1.5 SEC
1.8 SEC
2.1 SEC
2.4 SEC
2.7 SEC
3.0 SEC
3.5 SEC
4.0 SEC
4.5 SEC
5.0 SEC
5.5 SEC
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Figure 37. Square Law Fade-In Times
15
12
9
6
LED SINK CURRENT (mA)
3
0
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
FADE-OUT T IME (Sec)
0.3 SEC
0.6 SEC
0.9 SEC
1.2 SEC
1.5 SEC
1.8 SEC
2.1 SEC
2.4 SEC
2.7 SEC
3.0 SEC
3.5 SEC
4.0 SEC
4.5 SEC
5.0 SEC
5.5 SEC
07780-038
Figure 38. Square Law Fade-Out Times
The LED current sinks have additional timers to facilitate blinking functions. A shared on timer (LED_ONT in Register 0x12) used in conjunction with three off timers (LED0_OFFT, LED1_OFFT, and LED2_OFFT) allows the LED current sinks to be configured in various blinking modes. The on timer can be set to four different settings: 0.2 sec, 0.6 sec, 0.8 sec, and 1.2 sec. The off timers also have four different settings: disabled, 0.6 sec, 0.8 sec, and 1.2 sec. Blink mode is activated by setting the off timers to any setting other than disabled.
All fade-on and fade-off timers should be programmed before enabling any of the LED current sinks. If LEDx is on during a blink cycle and LEDx_EN is cleared, LEDx goes off (or fades to off if fade-out is enabled). If LEDx is off during a blink cycle and LEDx_EN is cleared, LEDx stays off.
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V
LEDx
CURRENT
ON TIME ON TIME
FADE-IN FADE-OUT FADE-IN FADE-O UT
MAX
LEDx_EN = 1
OFF
TIME
Figure 39. LEDx Blink Mode with Fading
OFF
TIME

INTERRUPT OUTPUT (INT)

The ADP5501 can generate interrupts to an external processor via
INT
its interrupt output, should be pulled up to VDDIO. several internal blocks, as shown in . Figure 40
INT
.
is an active low, open-drain pin that
INT
can be asserted by one of
DDIO
ALS COMPARATO R INTERRUPTS
INT
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OVERVOLTAGE INTERRUPT
Figure 40.
INT
Pin Drive
OR

RESET INPUT (RST)

The ADP5501 can be restored to a power-on reset state if the RST
pin is held low.
the pin must be held low for greater than 75 μs (typical) before a
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reset occurs.
RST
contains a debounce circuit; therefore,
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COMMUNICATON INTERFACE

Communication with the ADP5501 is done via its I2C­compatible serial interface. Figure 41 shows a typical write sequence for programming an internal register.
1.
The cycle begins with a start condition, followed by the
chip write address (0x64).
2.
The ADP5501 acknowledges the chip write address byte by
pulling the data line low.
3.
The address of the register to which data is to be written is
sent next.
4.
The ADP5501 acknowledges the register address byte by
pulling the data line low.
5.
The data byte to be written to is sent next.
6.
The ADP5501 acknowledges the data byte by pulling the
data line low.
7.
A stop condition completes the sequence.
0 = WRITE
ST SP
10101000 000
Figure 42 shows a typical read sequence for reading back an internal register.
The cycle begins with a start condition, followed by the
1.
chip write address (0x64).
2.
The ADP5501 acknowledges the chip write address byte by
pulling the data line low.
3.
The address of the register from which data is to be read is
sent next.
4.
The ADP5501 acknowledges the register address byte by
pulling the data line low.
5.
The cycle continues with a repeat start, followed by the
chip read address (0x65).
6.
The ADP5501 acknowledges the chip read address byte by
pulling the data line low.
7.
The ADP5501 places the contents of the previously
addressed register on the bus for readback.
8.
There is a no acknowledge following the readback data
byte, and the cycle is completed with a stop condition.
CHIP ADDRESS
REGISTE R ADDRESS ADP5501 RECEIVES DAT A
DP5501 ACK
Figure 41. I
2
C Write Sequence
DP5501 ACK
DP5501 ACK
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0 = WRITE
ST ST
10101000 1 010100000
CHIP ADDRESS REGIST ER ADDRESS CHIP ADDRESS ADP5501 SENDS DATA
DP5501 ACK
Figure 42. I
DP5501 ACK
2
C Read Sequence
1 = READ
DP5501 ACK
SP
1
NO ACK
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REGISTER MAP

All registers are 0 on reset. Unused bits are read as 0.
Table 6.
Register Address
0x00 MODE_STATUS Sets the device operating mode; contains enables for backlight on/dim and top level interrupt status bits. 0x01 INTERRUPT_ENABLE
0x02 BL_CONTROL Sets parameters relating to backlight control. 0x03 BL_TIME Contains backlight off and dim timers. 0x04 BL_FADE Contains backlight fade-in and fade-out timers. 0x05 DAYLIGHT_MAX Sets the daylight (L1) maximum current. 0x06 DAYLIGHT_DIM Sets the daylight (L1) dim current. 0x07 OFFICE_MAX Sets the office (L2) maximum current. 0x08 OFFICE_DIM Sets the office (L2) dim current. 0x09 DARK_MAX Sets the dark (L3) maximum current. 0x0A DARK_DIM Sets the dark (L3) dim current. 0x0B BL_VALUE Read-only register of what the backlight is presently set to. 0x0C ALS_CMPR_CFG Sets enables and filters for ambient light sensor comparators; contains comparator output status bits. 0x0D L2_TRIP Sets the light sensor comparator (L2_CMPR) threshold point. 0x0E L2_HYS Sets the light sensor comparator (L2_CMPR) hysteresis. 0x0F L3_TRIP Sets the light sensor comparator (L3_CMPR) threshold point. 0x10 L3_HYS Sets the light sensor comparator (L3_CMPR) hysteresis. 0x11 LED_SINK_CONTROL Contains enables and configuration for the LED current sinks. 0x12 LED_TIME Contains the on and off timers for the status LED current sinks. 0x13 LED_FADE Contains the fade-in and fade-out timers for the status LED current sinks. 0x14 LED0_CURRENT Sets the LED0 sink current. 0x15 LED1_CURRENT Sets the LED1 sink current. 0x16 LED2_CURRENT Sets the LED2 sink current.
Register Name Register Description
Contains enables for allowing interrupts to assert INT
.
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DETAILED REGISTER DESCRIPTIONS

Table 7. Register 0x00, Device Mode and Status (MODE_STATUS)
Bit Name R/W Description
7
STNBY
6 BL_EN R/W 0 = the backlight driver is disabled.
5 DIM_EN R/W 0 = dim mode is disabled.
1
4
1
3
OVP_INT R/W 0 = no overvoltage protection (OVP) condition.
CMPR_INT R/W 0 = no ambient light sensor comparators have triggered.
2 to 0 Not used
1
If one of the interrupt bits is cleared and there is a pending interrupt,
R/W 0 = the device is in standby mode. (If 1.8V ≤ VDDIO ≤ 2.7V, then I2C.)
1 = the device is in operating mode. Additional functions such as backlight driver, LED sinks, and ambient light sensor functions can be enabled.
1 = the backlight driver is enabled.
1 = dim mode is enabled. Dim mode can be enabled in two ways. One is by manually setting this bit, in which case, the
backlight stays at a dim level until this bit is manually cleared. The second method is by setting the DIMT timer, in which case, an internal state machine sets this bit and clears it when the timer expires.
1 = OVP condition detected. Once set, this bit can be cleared by writing a 1 to it.
1 = one of the ambient light sensor comparators has triggered. Once set, this bit can be cleared by writing a 1 to it.
INT
deasserts for 50 s and reasserts, but the status of the pending interrupt stays set.
Table 8. Register 0x01, Interrupt Enable (INTERRUPT_ENABLE)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 5 Not used 4 AUTO_LD_EN R/W 0 = autoload is disabled.
1 = autoload is enabled. A 1 mA dummy load turns on when the backlight code is less than 8 (linear law) or less than Code 32 (square law).
3 CMPR_IEN R/W 0 = ambient light sensor comparator(s) interrupt is disabled.
1 = ambient light sensor comparator(s) interrupt is enabled.
2 OVP_IEN R/W 0 = OVP interrupt is disabled.
1 = OVP interrupt is enabled.
1 to 0 Not used
Table 9. Register 0x02, Backlight Control (BL_CONTROL)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 6 BL_LVL R/W Brightness level control for the backlight.
00 = daylight (L1). 01 = office (L2). 10 = dark (L3). See the description for the BL_AUTO_ADJ bit.
5 to 4 BL_LAW R/W Backlight fade-on/fade-off transfer characteristic.
00 = linear. 01 = square. 10 = Cubic 1. 11 = Cubic 2.
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Bit Name R/W Description
3
2 OVP_EN R/W 0 = soft OVP protection disabled.
1 FOVR R/W 0 = backlight fade override is disabled.
0 Not used
BL_AUTO_AD J
Table 10. Register 0x03, Backlight Off and Dim Timers (BL_TIME)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 4 BL_OFFT R/W Backlight off timer; the timer should be set before BL_EN is set.
3 to 0 BL_DIMT R/W Backlight dim timer; the timer should be set before BL_EN is set.
R/W
0 = ambient light sensor comparators have no effect on the backlight operating level. The user can manually adjust the backlight operating level using the BL_LVL bits.
1 = ambient light sensor comparators automatically adjust the backlight operating level. The internal state machine takes control of the BL_LVL bits.
1 = soft OVP protection enabled.
1 = backlight fade override is enabled.
0000 = the timer is disabled. 0001 = 10 sec. 0010 = 15 sec. 0011 = 20 sec. 0100 = 25 sec. 0101 = 30 sec. 0110 = 35 sec. 0111 = 40 sec. 1000 = 50 sec. 1001 = 60 sec. 1010 = 70 sec. 1011 = 80 sec. 1100 = 90 sec. 1101 = 100 sec. 1110 = 110 sec. 1111 = 120 sec.
0000 = the timer is disabled. 0001 = 10 sec. 0010 = 15 sec. 0011 = 20 sec. 0100 = 25 sec. 0101 = 30 sec. 0110 = 35 sec. 0111 = 40 sec. 1000 = 50 sec. 1001 = 60 sec. 1010 = 70 sec. 1011 = 80 sec. 1100 = 90 sec. 1101 = 100 sec. 1110 = 110 sec. 1111 = 120 sec.
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Table 11. Register 0x04, Backlight Fade-In and Fade-Out Timers (BL_FADE)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 4 BL_FO R/W Backlight fade-out timer; the timer should be set before BL_EN is set.
0000 = the timer is disabled. 0001 = 0.3 sec. 0010 = 0.6 sec. 0011 = 0.9 sec. 0100 = 1.2 sec. 0101 = 1.5 sec. 0110 = 1.8 sec. 0111 = 2.1 sec. 1000 = 2.4 sec. 1001 = 2.7 sec. 1010 = 3.0 sec. 1011 = 3.5 sec. 1100 = 4.0 sec. 1101 = 4.5 sec. 1110 = 5.0 sec. 1111 = 5.5 sec.
3 to 0 BL_FI R/W Backlight fade-in timer; the timer should be set before BL_EN is set.
0000 = the timer is disabled. 0001 = 0.3 sec. 0010 = 0.6 sec. 0011 = 0.9 sec. 0100 = 1.2 sec. 0101 = 1.5 sec. 0110 = 1.8 sec. 0111 = 2.1 sec. 1000 = 2.4 sec. 1001 = 2.7 sec. 1010 = 3.0 sec. 1011 = 3.5 sec. 1100 = 4.0 sec. 1101 = 4.5 sec. 1110 = 5.0 sec. 1111 = 5.5 sec.
Table 12. Register 0x05, Level 1 (Daylight) Maximum Current (DAYLIGHT_MAX)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 Not used 6 to 0 DAYLIGHT_MAX R/W Maximum current setting for the backlight when BL_LVL is at Level 1 (daylight).
See Figure 16 for the backlight current vs. sink code relationship.
Table 13. Register 0x06, Level 1 (Daylight) Dim Current (DAYLIGHT_DIM)
Bit R/W Description
7 Not used 6 to 0 DAYLIGHT_DIM R/W Dim current setting for the backlight when BL_LVL is at Level 1 (daylight).
See Figure 16 for the backlight current vs. sink code relationship.
Table 14. Register 0x07, Level 2 (Office) Maximum Current (OFFICE_MAX)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 Not used 6 to 0 OFFICE_MAX R/W Maximum current setting for the backlight when BL_LVL is at Level 2 (office).
See Figure 16 for the backlight current vs. sink code relationship.
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Table 15. Register 0x08, Level 2 (Office) Dim Current (OFFICE_DIM)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 Not used 6 to 0 OFFICE_DIM R/W Dim current setting for the backlight when BL_LVL is at Level 2 (office).
See Figure 16 for the backlight current vs. sink code relationship.
Table 16. Register 0x09, Level 3 (Dark) Maximum Current (DARK_MAX)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 Not used 6 to 0 DARK_MAX R/W Maximum current setting for the backlight when BL_LVL is at Level 3 (dark).
See Figure 16 for the backlight current vs. sink code relationship.
Table 17. Register 0x0A, Level 3 (Dark) Dim Current (DARK_DIM)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 Not used 6 to 0 DARK_DIM R/W Dim current setting for the backlight when BL_LVL is at Level 3 (dark).
See Figure 16 for the backlight current vs. sink code relationship.
Table 18. Register 0x0B, Backlight Current Value (BL_VALUE)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 Not used 6 to 0 BL_VALUE R Read-only register that contains the present value to which the backlight is programmed.
Table 19. Register 0x0C, Light Sensor Comparator Configuration (ALS_CMPR_CFG)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 5 FILT R/W Light sensor filter time.
000 = 0.08 sec. 001 = 0.16 sec. 010 = 0.32 sec. 011 = 0.64 sec. 100 = 1.28 sec. 101 = 2.56 sec. 110 = 5.12 sec. 111 = 10.24 sec.
4 FORCE_RD R/W Forces the light sensor comparator to perform a single conversion.
This bit is cleared by the internal state machine once the conversion is complete.
3 L3_OUT R 0 = ambient light is greater than Level 3 (dark).
1 = the light sensor comparator has detected a change in ambient light from Level 2 (office) to Level 3 (dark).
2 L2_OUT R 0 = ambient light is greater than Level 2 (office).
1 = the light sensor comparator has detected a change in ambient light from Level 1 (daylight) to Level 2 (office).
1 L3_EN R/W 0 = disable Comparator L3_CMPR .
1 = enable Comparator L3_CMPR. If automatic backlight adjustment is required, BL_AUTO_ADJ must be set also.
0 L2_EN R/W 0 = disable Comparator L2_CMPR.
1 = enable Comparator L2_CMPR. If automatic backlight adjustment is required, BL_AUTO_ADJ must be set also.
Table 20. Register 0x0D, Level 2 (Office) Comparator Trip Point (L2_TRIP)
Bit Name R/W Description
6 to 0 L2_TRIP R/W
Sets the trip value for Comparator L2_CMPR. If ambient light levels fall below this trip point, L2_OUT is set. Each code is equal to 4 µA (typical). Full scale is 1000 µA (typical).
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Table 21. Register 0x0E, Level 2 (Office) Comparator Hysteresis (L2_HYS)
Bit Name R/W Description
6 to 0 L2_HYS R/W
Table 22. Register 0x0F, Level 3 (Dark) Comparator Trip Point (L3_TRIP)
Bit Name R/W Description
6 to 0 L3_TRIP R/W
Table 23. Register 0x10, Level 3 (Dark) Comparator Hysteresis (L3_HYS)
Bit Name R/W Description
6 to 0 L3_HYS R/W
Table 24. Register 0x11, LED Control (LED_SINK_CONTROL)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 4 Not used 3 LED_LAW R/W LED current sink fade-on/fade-off transfer characteristic.
2 LED2_EN R/W 0 = LED2 sink is disabled.
1 LED1_EN R/W 0 = LED1 sink is disabled.
0 LED0_EN R/W 0 = LED0 sink is disabled.
Sets the hysteresis value for Comparator L2_CMPR. If ambient light levels increase above L2_TRIP + L2_HYS, L2_OUT is cleared. Each code is equal to 4 µA (typical). Full scale is 1000 µA (typical).
Sets the trip value for Comparator L3_CMPR. If ambient light levels fall below this trip point, L3_OUT is set. Each code is equal to 0.5 µA (typical). Full scale is 127 µA (typical).
Sets the hysteresis value for Comparator L3_CMPR. If ambient light levels increase above L3_TRIP + L3_HYS, L3_OUT is cleared. Each code is equal to 0.5 µA (typical). Full scale is 127 µA (typical).
0 = linear. 1 = square.
1 = LED2 sink is enabled.
1 = LED1 sink is enabled.
1 = LED0 sink is enabled.
Table 25. Register 0x12, LED On and Off Timers (LED_TIME)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 6 LED_ONT R/W
5 to 4 LED2_OFFT R/W
3 to 2 LED1_OFFT R/W
1 to 0 LED0_OFFT R/W
Sets the LED on time when used in conjunction with the LEDx_OFFT timer to perform LED blinking. All three LED sinks share this common timer.
00 = 0.2 sec. 01 = 0.6 sec. 10 = 0.8 sec. 11 = 1.2 sec.
Sets the LED2 off time when used in conjunction with the LED_ONT timer to perform LED blinking. LED2 stays on continuously if the timer is disabled.
00 = LED2 timer is disabled. 01 = 0.6 sec. 10 = 0.8 sec. 11 = 1.2 sec.
Sets the LED1 off time when used in conjunction with the LED_ONT timer to perform LED blinking. LED1 stays on continuously if the timer is disabled.
00 = LED1 timer is disabled. 01 = 0.6 sec. 10 = 0.8 sec. 11 = 1.2 sec.
Sets the LED0 off time when used in conjunction with the LED _ONT timer to perform LED blinking. LED0 stays on continuously if the timer is disabled. 00 = LED0 timer is disabled. 01 = 0.6 sec.
10 = 0.8 sec. 11 = 1.2 sec.
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Table 26. Register 0x13, LED Fade-In and Fade-Out Timers (LED_FADE)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 4 LED_FO R/W LED fade-out timer; the timer should be set before LEDx_EN is enabled.
0000 = the timer is disabled. 0001 = 0.3 sec. 0010 = 0.6 sec. 0011 = 0.9 sec. 0100 = 1.2 sec. 0101 = 1.5 sec. 0110 = 1.8 sec. 0111 = 2.1 sec. 1000 = 2.4 sec. 1001 = 2.7 sec. 1010 = 3.0 sec. 1011 = 3.5 sec. 1100 = 4.0 sec. 1101 = 4.5 sec. 1110 = 5.0 sec. 1111 = 5.5 sec.
3 to 0 LED _FI R/W LED fade-in timer; the timer should be set before LEDx_EN is enabled.
0000 = the timer is disabled. 0001 = 0.3 sec. 0010 = 0.6 sec. 0011 = 0.9 sec. 0100 = 1.2 sec. 0101 = 1.5 sec. 0110 = 1.8 sec. 0111 = 2.1 sec. 1000 = 2.4 sec. 1001 = 2.7 sec. 1010 = 3.0 sec. 1011 = 3.5 sec. 1100 = 4.0 sec. 1101 = 4.5 sec. 1110 = 5.0 sec. 1111 = 5.5 sec.
Table 27. Register 0x14, LED0 Sink Current (LED0_CURRENT)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 6 Not used 5 to 0 LED0_CURRENT R/W Sink current setting for LED0.
See Figure 33 for LED sink current vs. code relationship.
Table 28. Register 0x15, LED1 Sink Current (LED1_CURRENT)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 6 Not used 5 to 0 LED1_CURRENT R/W Sink current setting for LED1.
See Figure 33 for LED sink current vs. code relationship.
Table 29. Register 0x16, LED2 Sink Current (LED2_CURRENT)
Bit Name R/W Description
7 to 6 Not used 5 to 0 LED2_CURRENT R/W Sink current setting for LED2.
See Figure 33 for the LED sink current vs. code relationship.
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION

CONVERTER TOPOLOGY

The ADP5501 backlight driver uses a dc-to-dc step-up (boost) converter to achieve the high voltage levels required to drive up to six white LEDs in series. Figure 43 shows the basic asynchronous boost converter topology.
OUT
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Figure 43. Basic Asynchronous Boost Converter Topology
Assuming an initial steady state condition where the switch has been open for a long time, the output voltage (VOUT) is equal to the input voltage (VIN), minus a diode drop.
If the switch is closed, the output voltage maintains its value as the diode blocks its path to ground. The inductor, however, has a voltage differential across its terminals. Current in an inductor cannot change instantaneously, so it increases linearly at a rate of
di/dt = VIN/L
where L is the inductance value in henrys.
If the switch is kept closed, the current increases until the inductor reaches its saturation limit, at which point the inductor becomes a dc path to ground. Therefore, the switch should be kept closed only long enough to build some transient energy in the inductor but not so long that the inductor becomes saturated.
When the switch is opened, the current that has built up in the inductor continues to flow (because the current in an inductor cannot change instantaneously), so the voltage at the top of the switch increases and forward biases the diode, allowing the inductor current to charge the capacitor and, therefore, increase the overall output voltage level. If the switch is opened and closed continuously, the output voltage continues to increase.
Figure 44 shows the boost configuration used in the ADP5501. A Schottky diode is used due to its fast turn-on time and low forward voltage drop. An input capacitor is added to reduce ripple voltage that is generated on the input supply due to charging/ discharging of the inductor. An integrated power switch is used to control current levels in the inductor. A control loop consisting of a feedback signal, some safety limiting features, and a switch drive signal complete the boost converter topology.
27V
I-LIMIT
BOOST
CONTROL
1µF
22
OVP
THERMAL S/D
BST
AUTO LOAD
BL_SNK
FB
BACKLIGHT
CURRENT CONTROL
23
0.65V
VBAT
1µF
PGND
VBAT
4.7µH
1
21
SW
2
Figure 44. Boost Configuration
The ADP5501 uses a current-limiting, pulse frequency modu­lation (PFM) control scheme. For medium to large output currents, the converter operates in pseudo continuous conduc­tion mode (CCM). It generates bursts of peak current limited pulses (600 mA typical) in the inductor, as shown in Figure 9.
For light output currents, the converter operates in pseudo discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). It generates bursts of small (200 mA, typical) and medium (400 mA, typical) current pulses in the inductor, as shown in Figure 11.
To maintain reasonable burst frequencies during very light load conditions, an automatic dummy load feature is available. When enabled, the 1 mA dummy load is activated if the backlight sink current code drops below 8 while in linear law mode or if the backlight sink current code drops below 32 while in square law mode.

Safety Features

The ADP5501 uses an overvoltage protection (OVP) circuit that monitors the boosted voltage on the output capacitor. If the LED string becomes open (due to a broken LED), the control circuit continually commands the boost voltage to increase. If the boost level exceeds the maximum process rating for the ADP5501, damage to the device can occur. The ADP5501 boost converter has an OVP limit of 27 V (typical).
The ADP5501 also has a feature that ramps down the backlight code when an OVP condition is detected. This may be useful in conditions where LEDs with marginally high forward voltages are used in low ambient conditions. The feature can be enabled by setting the OVP_EN bit in Register 0x02.
The ADP5501 also features a thermal shutdown circuit. When the die junction temperature reaches 150°C (typical), the boost converter shuts down. It remains shut down until the die temperature falls by 10°C (typical).
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Component Selection

The ADP5501 boost converter is designed for use with a 4.7 μH inductor. Choose an inductor with a sufficient current rating to prevent it from going into saturation. The peak current limit of the ADP5501 is 750 mA (maximum), so choose an inductor with a greater saturation rating. To maximize efficiency, choose an inductor with a low series resistance (DCR).
The ADP5501 is an asynchronous boost and, as such, requires an external Schottky diode to conduct the inductor current to the output capacitor and LED string when the power switch is off. Ensure that the Schottky diode peak current rating is greater than the maximum inductor current. Choose a Schottky diode with an average current rating that is significantly larger than the maximum LED current. To prevent thermal runaway, derate the Schottky diode to ensure reliable operation at high junction temperatures. To maximize efficiency, select a Schottky diode with a low forward voltage. When the power switch is on, the Schottky diode blocks the dc path from the output capacitor to ground. Therefore, choose a Schottky diode with a reverse breakdown greater than the maximum boost voltage. A 40 V, 1 A Schottky diode is recommended.
The input capacitor carries the input ripple current, allowing the input power source to supply only the dc current. Use an input capacitor with sufficient ripple current rating to handle the inductor ripple. A 1 μF X5R/X7R ceramic capacitor rated for 16 V dc bias is recommended for the input capacitance.
The output capacitor maintains the output voltage when the Schottky diode is not conducting. Due to the high levels of boost voltage required, a 1 μF X5R/X7R ceramic capacitor rated for 50 V dc bias is recommended for output capacitance.
Note that dc bias characterization data is available from capacitor manufacturers and should be taken into account when selecting input and output capacitors.
GND

PCB LAYOUT

Good PCB layout is important to maximize efficiency and to minimize noise and electromagnetic interference (EMI). To minimize large current loops, place the input capacitor, inductor, Schottky diode, and output capacitor as close as possible to each other and to the ADP5501 using wide tracks (use shapes where possible).
For thermal relief, the exposed pad of the LFCSP package should be connected to ground (GND). PGND and GND should be connected to each other at the bottom of the output capacitor.
Figure 46 shows an example PCB layout with the main power components required for backlight driving

EXAMPLE CIRCUIT

2.7V TO 5. 5V
3.3V
10k
10k
1µF
1
21
16
2.2k
2.2k
5
4
3
15
Figure 45. Typical Configuration Circuit
1µF
4.7µH
2
SW22BST
PGND
VBAT
VDDIO
SCL
SDA
INT
RST
6NC7NC8NC9NC10NC11NC12
ADP5501
LED1
BL_SNK
CAP_OUT
RGB
LED2
13
23
GND
GND
GND
CMP_IN
LED0
14
20
1µF
19
18
24
100nF
17
3.3V
3.3V
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VBAT
SOLUTION SIZE APPROXIMATELY 47mm
GNDGND
BL_SNK
ADP
CONNE EXPO
PAD TO
NCNCNC
BST
PGND
SW
INT
2
SDA
SCL
NC
5501
CT
SED
GND
VBAT
CMP_IN
CAP_OUT
NCNCLED1
GND
VDDIO
RST
LED0 LED2
TOP OF LED STRING
BOTTOM OF LED STRIN
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Figure 46. Example PCB Layout
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS

INDICATOR
1.00
0.85
0.80
PIN 1
12° MAX
SEATING PLANE
4.00
BSC SQ
TOP
VIEW
0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
*
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VGG D- 2 EXCEPT FOR EXPOSED PAD DIMENSION
0.30
0.23
0.18
3.75
BSC SQ
0.20 REF
0.60 MAX
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM COPLANARITY
BSC
0.08
0.50
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.60 MAX
1
24
19
18
EXPOSED
PA D
(BOTTOMVIEW)
13
12
2.50 REF
6
7
FOR PROPER CONNE CT I O N O F THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO THE PIN CONF IGURATIO N AND FUNCTION DES CRIPTIONS SECTION O F THIS DATA SHEET.
Figure 47. 24-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
4 mm × 4 mm Body, Very Thin Quad
(CP-24-2)
Dimensions shown in millilmeters
PIN 1 INDICATOR
*
2.45
2.30 SQ
2.15
0.23 MIN
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ORDERING GUIDE

Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
ADP5501ACPZ-RL
1
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
1
−40°C to +85°C 24-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ] CP-24-2
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