The SP7683 is high efficiency Charge Pump which regulates up to four white LEDs with matching
current. Based on the supply headroom available for the four precision current sinks, SP7683
automatically switches between 1X and 1.5X modes. The part powers up in 1X mode, with low
quiescent current of 70uA (typ) and remains in 1X mode as long as the LED current has not
decreased by more than 0.5%. If the current decreases, then it switches into 1.5X mode where
it regulates the lowest of the LED cathode voltages to 0.1V. Other features include soft-start, over
current protection, overvoltage protection and thermal shutdown at 140°C. Offered in 4X4 16 pin
QFN.
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these ratings or any other above those indicated in the operation sections of the
specifications below is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.
I
Voltage to GND.....................................................0.5V
SET
IN, OUT, EN1, EN2 to GND................................-0.3V to 6V
SET, LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4 to GND -0.3V to IN+0.3V
C1N, C2N to GND...........................................-0.3 to IN+1V
OUT Short Circuit to GND.........................Continious
Storage Temperature ........................-65°C to 150°C
Operating Temperature......................-40°C to +85°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)............300°C
C1P, C2P to GND - 0.3V to greater than IN+1 or OUT+1V
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Unless otherwise specified: V
otherwise noted.
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performance characteristics @ page 4 and page 5 of SP7614 datasheet.
= 3.6V, MODE = 0V, ILX = 0mA, TA = -40°C to +85°C, typical values at 27º unless
The SP7683 is comprised of two stages. First is a regulated change pump to convert the input
voltage V
is a low dropout current matching regulator that provides stable identical currents in all four
into a stable output voltage or current depending on the mode used. The second stage
IN
channels to drive LED1 - LED4. The first stage can drive an additional four LEDs that are
connected in parallel to the V
additional diodes for current matching.
pin. It is recommended to use resistors in series with these
OUT
The SP7683 provides dimming control for the LEDs, with a constant ratio of brightness between
them. It can also be used to turn off the LEDs completely.
The Charge Pump
The regulated charge pump can operate in two modes 1X V
over the entire battery voltage range. The input voltage trip point at which the charge pump will
and 1.5X V
IN
to optimize efficiency
IN
automatically switch from a 1X mode to 1.5X mode is defined by an external voltage divider
connected to V
a switching cycle. To achieve better efficiency it is recommended that the V
V
IN_TRIP = VF
connected to V
+ 0.31 + MI
pin. Cycle-by-cycle regulation ensures that no mode change occurs during
MODE
IN_TRIP
OUT
*R
where VF is the LED forward voltage and (M) is the number of LEDs
OUT
is the output resistance. I
. R
LED
OUT
is the current per LED.
LED
is set at
The charge pump may be configured in voltage mode or as a current source. When used as a
voltage source the output voltage is determined by an external resistive divider connected to FB
pin as: V
= (1+R10/R5)*V
OUT
(see Figure 2) where V
FB
= 0.31V.
FB
When used as a current source the current in one single LED (D5 - D8) may be set by series
resistor RS as I
resistors. Three-wire LED modules with internal series resistors can also be driven in this way.
LED
= V
/ R
The current in the remaining LEDs will track based on the ballast
FB
S.
The flying capacitors C1 an C2 of the charge pump control the tade-off between the output voltage
ripple and the output current capability. Decreasing the flying capacitors will reduce the output
voltage ripple because less charge will be delivered to the output capacitor. However, smaller
flying capacitors lead to larger output resistance, thus decreasing the output current handling
capability and circuit efficiency. We recommend using ceramic capacitors in the range of 1µF -
4.7µF with low ESR, which helps reduce peak-to-peak output ripple and reduce high frequency
noise spikes.
Dimming control can be achieved by applying a PWM control signal to the EN/PWM pin. The
brightness of the LEDs is controlled by varying the duty cycle of the PWM signal. PWM repetition
rate from 60Hz - 700Hz. A repetition rate of at least 60Hz is required to prevent visible flickering.
Applying a logic low signal to EN/PWM control input turns of the device resulting in supply current
below 1µA and high impedance state of the V
The low dropout regulator provides matched currents into four LEDs. The current in the LED can
be programmed by an external resistor connected between the V
I
= 200*(V
LED
voltage value.
OUT
- 0.5)/R
where the 200 is the Output Current Multiplying Ratio and 0.5 is I
SET
OUT
and I
SET
pins.
SET
Board Layout and Grounding
To obtain the best performance from the SP7683, a printed circuit board with ground plane is
required. High quality, low series resistance ceramic 0.1µF bypass capacitors should be used at
the V
and V
IN
located as close to the part as possible. The traces connecting the pins to these capacitors should
pins (pin 10 and 7). These capacitors and flying capacitors C1 and C2 must be
Part NumberOperating Temperature RangePackage Type
SP7683ER .................................................. -40°C to +85°C ............................................ 16 Pin 4 x 4mm QFN
SP7683ER/TR ............................................ -40°C to +85°C ............................................ 16 Pin 4 x 4mm QFN
Available in lead free packaging. To order add “-L” suffix to part number.
Example: SP7683ER/TR = standard; SP7683ER-L/TR = lead free
/TR = Tape and Reel
Pack quantity is 2500 for QFN.
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