The AP3019A is an inductor-based DC/DC converter
designed to drive up to eight white LEDs in series for
backlight. Only one feedback resistor is needed to
control the LED current and obtain required
brightness.
A constant frequency 1.2MHz PWM control scheme
is employed in this IC, which means tiny external
components can be used. Specifically, 1mm tall
inductor and 0.22µF output capacitor for a typical
application is sufficient. Additionally, the Schottky
diode in boost circuit is integrated on this chip.
AP3019A also provides a disable pin to ease its use
for different systems.
The output over-voltage protection is implemented in
AP3019A. When any LED is broken or in other
abnormal conditions, the output voltage will be
clamped.
The AP3019A is available in standard SOT-23-6 and
TSOT-23-6 packages.
Shutdown and dimming pin. Connect to 1.8V or higher to enable
device; Connect to 0.5V or less to disable device; Connect to a PWM
signal to achieve LEDs brightness dimming
Output pin. Connect to the cathode of internal Schottky diode
Input supply pin. Must be connected to a local bypass capacitor
Input Voltage VIN 20 V
SW Pin Voltage VSW 38 V
Feedback Voltage VFB 20 V
CTRL Pin Voltage V
Thermal Resistance (Junction to
Ambient, No Heat Sink)
Operating Junction Temperature TJ 150
Storage Temperature Range T
Lead T em perature (Soldering, 10sec) T
ESD (Machine Model) 250 V
ESD (Human Body Model) 2000 V
20 V
CTRL
θ
JA
-65 to 150
STG
260
LEAD
265
°C/W
°C
°C
°C
Note 1: Stresses greater than those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to
the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions
beyond those indicated under “Recommended Operating Conditions” is not implied. Exposure to “Absolute
Maximum Ratings” for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit
Operating T em perature Range TOP -40 85
Input Voltage VIN 2.5 16 V
CTRL Pin Voltage V
Quiescent Current IQ VFB=VIN, no switching 1.5 2.5 3.2 mA
=3V, TA =25°C, unless otherwise specified.
CTRL
=20mA, 4 LEDs,
I
OUT
T
=-40oC to 85oC
A
188 200 212
V
mV
Shutdown Quiescent Current I
V
SHDN
=0V 2.0 4.0 6.0
CTRL
µA
Switching Frequency f 0.9 1.2 1.5 MHz
Maximum Duty Cycle D
90 93 %
MAX
D=40% 550
Switch Current Limit (Note 3) I
LIMIT
mA
D=80% 550
Switch VCE Saturation Voltage V
Switch Leakage Current VSW=5V 0.01 5
ISW=250mA 360 mV
CESAT
µA
High 1.8
CTRL Pin Voltage V
CTRL
V
low 0.5
CTRL Pin Bias Current I
CTRL
100
µA
OVP Voltage VOV 30 V
Schottky Forward Drop V
Schottky Leakage Current
ID=150mA 0.7 V
DROP
VR(reverse voltage)=23V 0.1 4
(reverse voltage)=27V 150
V
R
µA
Soft Start Time t 300
Thermal Resistance
(Junction to Case)
θ
JC
SOT-23-6 60
TSOT-23-6 60
µS
°C/W
Note 2: The bold type specifications of full temperature range are guaranteed by design (GBD).
Note 3: The switch current limit is related to duty cycle. Please refer to Figure 15 for detail.