The MP2481 is a 36V, 1.2A, white LED driver
suitable for either step-down or inverting
step-up/down applications. It achieves 1.2A
peak output current over a wide input supply
range with excellent load and line regulation.
Current mode operation provides fast transient
response and eases loop stabilization. Fault
condition protection includes thermal shutdown,
cycle-by-cycle peak current limiting, input over
voltage protection, open strings protection and
output short circuit protection.
The MP2481 incorporates both DC and PWM
dimming onto a single control pin. The separate
input reference ground pin allows for direct
enable and/or dimming control for a positive to
negative power conversion.
The MP2481 requires a minimum number of
readily available standard external components
and is available in 8-pin MSOP8E package.
EVALUATION BOARD REFERENCE
Board Number Mode
EV2481-H-00A Step-down
EV2481-H-01A Step-up/down
FEATURES
1.2A Maximum Output Current
Unique Step-up/down Operation (Buck-
Boost Mode)
Wide 4.5V to 36V Operating Input Range for
Step-Down Applications (Buck Mode)
0.30 Internal Power MOSFET Switch
Fixed 1.4MHz Frequency
Analog and PWM Dimming
0.2V Reference Voltage
Up to 95% Efficiency
5A Shutdown Mode
No minimum LED required
Stable with Low ESR Output Ceramic
Capacitors
Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection
Thermal Shutdown Protection
Open Strings Protection
Input Over Voltage Protection
Output Short Circuit Protection
Available in 8-Pin MSOP8E Package
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Lead Temperature ....................................260C
Storage Temperature.............. –65C to +150C
Recommended Operating Conditions
(3)
Supply Voltage VDD – VSS.................4.5V to 36V
Operating Junct. Temp (T
)..... –40C to +125C
J
Thermal Resistance
(4)
θ
JA
θJC
MSOP8E (Exposed Pad) ........55 ...... 12... C/W
Notes:
1) Exceeding these ratings may damage the device.
2) The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the
maximum junction temperature T
ambient thermal resistance
. The maximum allowable continuous power dissipation at
T
A
any ambient temperature is calculated by P
(MAX)-TA)/JA. Exceeding the maximum allowable power
dissipation will cause excessive die temperature, and the
regulator will go into thermal shutdown. Internal thermal
shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent
damage.
3) The device is not guaranteed to function outside of its
operating conditions.
VIN = 12V, TA = +25C, all voltages with respect to VSS, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Units
Feedback Voltage VFB
4.5V V
36V
IN
Feedback Current IFB VFB = 0.2V 0.2 A
Switch-On Resistance
(5)
R
DS(ON)
0.30
Switch Leakage VEN = 0V, VSW = 0V 10 A
Switch Current Limit
(5)
2.0 A
Oscillator Frequency fSW VFB = 0.1V 1.0 1.4 1.8 MHz
Fold-back Frequency V
< 0.4V 120 kHz
OVP
Maximum Duty Cycle VFB = 0.1V 89 %
Minimum On-Time
(5)
t
100 ns
ON
Under Voltage Lockout Threshold Rising 3.1 3.4 3.7 V
Under Voltage Lockout Threshold
Hysteresis
EN Input Current
480 mV
VEN = 2V 2.0
V
= 0V 0.1
EN
EN OFF Threshold (w/Respect to INGND) VEN Falling 0.4 V
EN ON Threshold (w/Respect to INGND) VEN Rising 0.7 V
Supply Current (Quiescent) I
Thermal Shutdown
(5)
150 °C
Open LED OV Threshold V
Open LED OV Hysteresis V
6 INGND Input Ground Reference. This pin is the reference for the EN/DIM signal.
7 BST
8 SW
Supply Voltage. The MP2481 operates from a +4.5V to +36V unregulated input (with respect
to VSS). C1 is needed to prevent large voltage spikes from appearing at the input.
Power Return Pin. Connect to the lowest potential in the circuit, which is typically the anode
of the Schottky rectifier. This pin is the voltage reference for the regulated output voltage.
For this reason care must be taken in its layout. This node should be placed outside of the
D1 to C1 ground path to prevent switching current spikes from inducing voltage noise into
the part. The exposed pad is also connected to this pin.
Over Voltage Protection Pin. Use one external resistor voltage divider to program OVP
threshold. When the OVP pin voltage (with respect to VSS) is lower than 0.4V, the chip
frequency will be folded back. Program the OVP pin voltage from 0.4V to 1.23V for normal
operation. When the OVP pin voltage reaches the shutdown threshold 1.23V, the switch will
be turned off
LED Current Feedback Input. MP2481 regulates the voltage across the current sensing
resistor between FB and VSS. Connect the current sensing resistor from the bottom of the
LED strings to VSS. The FB pin is connected to the bottom of the LED strings. The
regulation voltage is 0.2V.
On/Off Control Input and Dimming Command Input. A voltage greater than 0.7V will turn on
the chip. When the EN/DIM pin voltage (with respect to INGND) rises from 0.7V to 1.4V, the
LED current will change from 0% to 100% of the maximum LED current. To use PWM
dimming, apply a 100Hz to 1kHz square wave signal with amplitude greater than 1.4V to this
pin.
Bootstrap. A capacitor is connected between SW and BST pins to form a floating supply
across the power switch driver. This capacitor is needed to drive the power switch’s gate
above the supply voltage.
Switch Output. SW is the source of the internal MOSFET switch. Connect to the power
inductor and cathode of the Schottky rectifier.
The MP2481 is a current mode regulator. The EA
output voltage is proportional to the peak inductor
current.
At the beginning of a cycle, M1 is off. The EA
output voltage is higher than the current sense
amplifier output, and the current comparator’s
output is low. The rising edge of the 1.4MHz CLK
signal sets the RS Flip-Flop. Its output turns on
M1 thus connecting the SW pin and inductor to
the input supply.
The increasing inductor current is sensed and
amplified by the Current Sense Amplifier. Ramp
compensation is summed to the Current Sense
Amplifier output and compared to the Error
Amplifier output by the PWM Comparator. When
the sum of the Current Sense Amplifier output
and the Slope Compensation signal exceeds the
EA output voltage, the RS Flip-Flop is reset and
M1 is turned off. The external Schottky rectifier
diode (D1) conducts the inductor current.
If the sum of the Current Sense Amplifier output
and the Slope Compensation signal does not
exceed the EA output for a whole cycle, then the
falling edge of the CLK resets the Flip-Flop.
The output of the Error Amplifier integrates the
voltage difference between the feedback and the
0.2V reference. The polarity is such that a FB pin
voltage lower than 0.2V increases the EA output
voltage. Since the EA output voltage is
proportional to the peak inductor current, an
increase in its voltage also increases current
delivered to the output.
MP2481 –36V, 1.2A, 1.4MHz WHITE LED DRIVER
Open Strings Protection
If LED strings are open, there is no voltage on
the FB pin. The duty cycle increases until V(VDD)
- V(VSS) reaches to 38V or V(OVP) - V(VSS)
reaches the shutdown threshold 1.23V. Then the
top switch is kept off. It will be switching again
when the voltage V(VDD) - V(VSS) and V(OVP) V(VSS) decreases sufficiently.
Dimming Control
The MP2481 allows both DC and PWM dimming.
When V(EN/DIM) – V(INGND) is less than 0.4V,
the chip is turned off. For analog dimming, when
V(EN/DIM) – V(INGND) rises from 0.7V to 1.4V,
the LED current will change from 0% to 100% of
the maximum LED current. If V(EN/DIM) –
V(INGND) is higher than 1.4V, maximum LED
current is generated. If a PWM signal is used, its
amplitude V (EN/DIM) – V (INGND) must exceed
1.4V.
The MP2481 is designed with an internal EN
shut-down delay (see Figure 2). If EN is pulled
down, the FB reference drops to zero
immediately and the LED current decreases. But
the IC keeps internal logic on for about 2.5ms. In
this period, the IC may switch with very short
pulses in pulse-skipping mode, while the LED
current is zero since the FB reference is zero. It
has benefit that the IC will start up more quickly
without delay when next PWM duty comes. This
function offers the possibility to extend the PWM
dimming frequency and also the minimum PWM
on time for further dimming depth.
Figure 2— Internal EN Shut-down Delay Function Waveform Diagram
The external resistor is used to set the
maximum LED current (see the schematic on
front page) through the use of the equation:
R=
SENSE
0.200V
Setting the OVP point
To make sure the chip functions properly, the
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) resistor divider
must be set with proper value, the
recommended OVP point is about 1.3~1.5
times higher than the output voltage for normal
operation and over voltage protection.
Selecting the Inductor
(Step-Down Applications, see Figure 3)
A 3.3µH to 10µH inductor with a DC current
rating of at least 25% higher than the maximum
load current is recommended for most
applications. For highest efficiency, the
inductor’s DC resistance should be less than
200m. Refer to Table 1 for suggested surface
mount inductors. For most designs, the required
inductance value can be derived from the
following equation.
L
Where V
the output voltage, I
is the lowest input voltage, V
IN
is the inductor ripple
L
current.
Choose the inductor ripple current to be 30% of
the maximum load current. The maximum
inductor peak current is calculated from:
II
LOAD)MAX(L
I
LED
)VV(V
OUTINOUT
fIV
SWLIN
is
OUT
I
L
2
MP2481 –36V, 1.2A, 1.4MHz WHITE LED DRIVER
If the calculation of above equations results in
an inductance greater than 10uH, a 10uH
inductor is still preferred.
Under light load conditions below 100mA, a
larger inductance is recommended for improved
efficiency.
Also note that the maximum recommended load
current is 1A if the duty cycle exceeds 35%.
(Step up/Down Applications, see Figure 4)
Operation at step-up/down mode, the
recommended inductance value can be derived
from the following equation:
-VV
OUTIN
INOUTLSW
When V
L=
(V - V)
is the lowest input voltage, V
IN
output voltage (negative), I
If
is the inductor
L
OUT
is the
ripple current.
For most step-up/down applications, a 3.3uH to
22uH with suitable DC current rating is
recommended. See Table 1 for suggested
inductors.
Selecting the Input Capacitor
The input capacitor reduces the surge current
drawn from the input supply and the switching
noise from the device. The input capacitor
impedance at the switching frequency should
be less than the input source impedance to
prevent high frequency switching current from
passing through the input. Ceramic capacitors
with X5R or X7R dielectrics are highly
recommended because of their low ESR and
small temperature coefficients. For most
applications, a 4.7µF capacitor is sufficient.
Table 1—Suggested Surface Mount Inductors
Manufacturer Part Number Inductance(µH)Max DCR(Ω)
Toko A921CY-4R7M 4.7 0.027 1.66 6 x 6.3 x 3
Sumida CDRH4D28C/LD 4.7 0.036 1.5 5.1 x 5.1 x 3
Wurth Electronics 7440530047 4.7 0.038 2.0 5.8 x 5.8 x 2.8
The output capacitor keeps the output voltage
ripple small and ensures feedback loop stability.
The output capacitor impedance should be low at
the switching frequency. Ceramic capacitors with
X5R or X7R dielectrics are recommended for
their low ESR characteristics. For most
applications, a 2.2µF ceramic capacitor will be
sufficient.
The high current paths (VSS, VDD and SW)
should be placed very close to the device with
short, direct and wide traces. The input capacitor
needs to be as close as possible to the VDD and
VSS pins. The external feedback resistors should
be placed next to the FB pin. Keep the switch
node traces short and away from the feedback
network.
1) CONTROL DIMENSION IS IN INCHES. DIMENSION IN BRACKET IS
IN MILLIMETERS.
2) PACKAGE LENGTH DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH,
PROTRUSION OR GATE BURR.
3) PACKAGE WIDTH DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR
PROTRUSION.
4) LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING)
SHALL BE 0.004" INCHES MAX.
5) PIN 1 IDENTIFICATION HAS HALF OR FULL CIRCLE OPTION.
6) DRAWING MEETS JEDEC MO-187, VARIATION AA-T.
7) DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE.
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