* Includes Exposed Thermal Pad (EP), see Table 3-1.
1 MHz Low Start-up Voltage Synchronous Boost
LED Constant Current Regulator
Features
• 1.6A Typical Peak Input Current Limit
• Up to 550 mA LED Load Current
• Low Start-up Voltage: 0.65V (typical, 25 mA LED
Current)
• Low Operating Input Voltage: down to 0.5V
• Maximum Input Voltage< V
• Maximum Output Voltage:
-5.0V
- Overvoltage Protection
• Low Reference Voltage:
-V
= 120 mV
FB
- Minimal Power Loss on Sense Resistor
• Pulse-Width Modulation Mode Operation (1 MHz)
• Internal Synchronous Rectifi er
• Internal Compensat ion
• Inrush Current Limiting
• Internal Soft-Start (240 µs typical)
• Shutdown (EN = GND):
- True Load Disconnect
- Dimming Control by Variable Duty Cycle
• Shutdown Current: 1.2 µA (typical)
• Overtemperature protection
• Packages:
- MSOP-8
- 2x3 DFN-8
LED
<5.0V
Applications
• One and Two Cell Alkaline and NiMH/NiCd
Portable LED Lighting Products
• LED Flashlight and Head Lamps
• Rechargeable Flashlights
• Wall LED Lamp s with Motion Detectors
• LED supply for backlights
• General LED constant current applications
Description
MCP1643 is a compact, high-efficiency, fixed
frequency , sy nchronous st ep-up converte r optimized to
drive one LED with consta nt current, that operate s from
one and two-cell alkaline and NiMH/NiCd batteries.
The device can also drive two red/green/yellow series
connection LEDs.
Low-voltage tec hnolo gy allo ws the regula tor to sta rt up
without high-output v olt age a nd load -curren t overs hoot
from a low 0.65V input. High ef ficiency is acco mplished
by integrating the low resistance N-Channel Boost
switch and synchronous P-Channel switch. All
compensation and protection circuitry a re i nte grated to
minimize external components.
The internal feedba ck (V
low power dissipation when sensing and regulating
LED current. A single resistor sets the constant current
output that drives the LED load.
The device features an output overvoltage protection
that limits the ou tput volt age to 5.0V typ ical, in ca se the
LED fails or output load is disconnected.
The LED will either be turned OFF or turned ON using
the enable input. A T rue Outpu t Load Disconne ct mode
provides input-to-output isolation while Shutdown
(EN = GND) by removing the normal boost regulator
diode path from input to output. Shutdown state
consumes 1.2 µA from input at room temperature.
The LED can be turned on and off with a variable duty
cycle pulse-width modulation (PWM) signal applied to
the EN pin for dimming applications.
The device also features a thermal shutdown at
+150°C, with +25°C hysteresis.
Two package options, MSOP-8 and 2x3 DFN-8, are
available.
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MCP1643
1.0ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Absolute Maximum Ratings †
EN, FB, V
EN, FB .........< m ax im um V
Output Short Circuit Current.......................Continuous
IN, VSW
, V
- GND...........................+6.5V
OUT
or VIN>(GND–0.3V)
OUT
† Notice: Stresses above those listed under “Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of
the device at tho se or any oth er conditions ab ove those
indicated in the operational sections of this
specification is not intended. Exposure to maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
Power Dissipation ............................Internally Limited
Storage Temperature.........................-65°C to +150°C
Ambient Temp. with Power Applied......-40°C to +85°C
Operating Junction Temperature........-40°C to +125°C
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MCP1643
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
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R
SET
= 5ȍ
R
SET
= 1.2ȍ
R
SET
= 0.82ȍ
R
SET
= 0.41ȍ
R
SET
= 0.25ȍ
LED VF= 3.5V @ IF= 700 mA
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
0.6 0.7 0.8 0.911.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
LED Current (mA)
R
SET
= 5ȍ
LED VF= 2.5V @ IF= 350 mA
R
SET
= 1.2ȍ
R
SET
= 0.82ȍ
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50
100
150
200
250
300
350
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R
SET
= 5ȍ
R
SET
= 1.2ȍ
R
SET
= 0.82ȍ
R
SET
= 0.41ȍ
LED VF= 2.5V @ IF= 350 mA
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
101001000
Efficiency (%)
VIN= 1.2V
VIN= 1.8V
VIN= 2.4V
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
101001000
VIN= 1.2V
VIN= 1.8V
VIN= 2.4V
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
101001000
Efficiency (%)
VIN= 3.0V
VIN= 2.4V
VIN= 3.6V
2.0TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
Note:The graphs and table s pro vi ded follo w ing this note ar e a st a tis tic al sum ma ry ba sed on a limited number of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VIN=EN=1.2V, C
MSOP-8 package.
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MCP1643
3.0PIN DESCRIPTIONS
The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.
TABLE 3-1:PIN FUNCTION TABLE
MCP1643
2x3 DFN
11ENEnable pin. The logic high enables the operation. Do not allow this pin to
22V
33NCUnconnected pin
44V
55SWBoost and Rectifier Switch Input pin. Connect the boost inductor between
66P
77S
88VINInput Sup ply Voltage pin. A local bypass capacitor is required.
9—EPExposed Thermal Pad, must be connected to V
MCP1643
MSOP
SymbolDescription
float.
FB
OUT
GND
GND
Reference Voltage pin. Connect to the VFB pin, the R
resistor), and the cathode of the LED load.
Boost Converter Output pin. Connect to this pin the anode of the LED load.
An output filter capacitor is required.
SW and V
Power Ground Reference pin
Signal Ground Reference pin
.
IN
SS
(LED current set
SET
3.1Enable Pin (EN)
The EN pin is a logic-level input used to enable or
disable device switching. Device has low quiescent
current while disabled. A logic high (>75%of VIN) will
enable the regulator output. A logic low (<20% of V
will ensure that the regulator is disabled.
IN
3.2Feedback Voltage Pin (VFB)
The VFB pin is used to r egu lat e the vo ltage acr oss t he
R
sense resistor to 120 mV , to keep the outp ut LED
SET
current in regulation.
3.3Unconnected Pin (NC)
This pin is unconnected.
3.4Output Voltage Power Pin (V
High current flows through the integrated P-Channel
and out of this pin to the output cap acitor , LED load and
sense resistor. The output voltage must be
R
SET
filtered using a 4.7 to 20 µF X7R or X5R ceramic
capacitor. The value of t he output capacitor de pends
on the load current.
OUT
)
3.5Switch Node Pin (SW)
3.6Power Ground (P
Ground Pins (S
The power gr ound pins are used as a r eturn for the
high-current N-Channel switch.
)
The signal ground pin is used as a return for the
integrated V
The length of the trace from input cap return, output
cap return and P
short as possible to min imize noi se on the grou nd pins.
The S
GND
and error amplifier.
FB
and S
GND
and P
pins are connected externally.
GND
GND
) and Signal
GND
)
GND
should be made as
3.7Power Supply Input Voltage Pin
(V
)
IN
Connect the input voltage source to VIN. The input
source should be decoupled to GND with a 4.7 µF
minimum capac itor.
3.8Exposed Thermal Pad (EP)
There is no internal electrical connection between the
Exposed Thermal Pad (EP) and the P
pins. They must be conn ected to the same poten tia l on
the Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
GND
and S
GND
Connect the inductor from the input voltage to the SW
pin. The SW pin carries inductor current and can be as
high as 1.6 A typical peak value. The integrated
N-Channel switch drain and integrated P-Channel
switch source are intern ally connect ed at the SW node.