4-Channel Charge Pump LED Driver with Current Balancing and Wide Range PWM Dimming AP3605
General Description
The AP3605 is a step-up DC/DC converter based on
1.5x charge pump current source, it is specially
designed for LED supplies in backlight display.
The AP3605 can provide constant current up to 20mA
for each LED, which is programmed by an external
resistor, so it has a total capability to provide 80mA for
4 LEDs. The chip has a good performance of LED
current matching and allows PWM brightness dimming control. Additionally, high switching frequency
up to 1MHz enables the use of two small external
flying capacitors. Internal soft-start circuitry prevents
excessive inrush current during start-up.
The AP3605 supply voltage range is from 2.7V to
5.5V, ideally suited for applications powered by the Liion battery.
The AP3605 is available in a 3mmx3mm QFN-3x3-16
tiny package. Its operating temperature range is -40
o
C.
to 85
o
Features
·Regulated Output Current with ±3% Matching
·Regulated ±10% Output Current Source
·Drive up to 4 LEDs at 20mA Each
·Wide Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
·High Efficiency up to 93%
·High Operating Frequency: 1MHz
·Built-in Soft-Start to Limit the Inrush Current
·LED Brightness Control through PWM and Ana-
log Signal
·PWM Dimming Frequency up to 50kHz
·Built-in Standby Mode to Get PWM Dimming
Duty Cycle Control Linearity
·Built-in OTSD (Over Temperature Shutdown)
Function to Protect the Device from Burn Out
4-Channel Charge Pump LED Driver with Current Balancing and Wide Range PWM Dimming AP3605
Pin Configuration
FN Package
(
QFN-3x3-16
)
C1
D1D2
V
IN2
EN
ISET
AGND
C1+
-
C2+
V
OUT2
Exposed PAD, Connected to AGND
D4
V
OUT1
PGND
C2-
V
D3
IN1
Note: Pin 2 should be connected with Pin 8 and Pin 5 should be connected with Pin 13 on PCB board.
Figure 2. Pin Configuration of AP3605 (Top View)
Pin Description
Pin NumberPin NameFunction
1, 16, 15, 14D4 to D1Current Source Output. Connect the anode of the white LEDs to these outputs
2, 8
3PGNDPower Ground. Connect this pin with power ground plane
4C2-
5, 13V
6C1-
7C2+
9C1+
10AGND
11ISET
12EN
V
OUT1, VOUT2
IN1, VIN2
Output Pin 1 and 2, must be connected together. The output capacitor should be placed
closely to these pins
Flying Capacitor 2 Negative Terminal. The flying capacitor 2 should be connected as close
to this pin as possible
Supply Voltage Input 1 and 2, must be connected together
Flying Capacitor 1 Negative Terminal. The flying capacitor 1 should be connected as close
to this pin as possible
Flying Capacitor 2 Positive Terminal. The flying capacitor 2 should be connected as close to
this pin as possible
Flying Capacitor 1 Positive Terminal. The flying capacitor 1 should be connected as close to
this pin as possible
Analog Ground. Connect this pin with control signal ground plane. PGND, AGND and the
exposed PAD should be connected together
Current Source Set Pin. Connect a resistor between this pin and GND to set the maximum
LED current
Enable Control Input. Logic high enables the IC; while logic low forces the device into shutdown mode to reduce the supply current to less than 1μA. Add a PWM signal to this pin to
achieve brightness control
4-Channel Charge Pump LED Driver with Current Balancing and Wide Range PWM Dimming AP3605
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 2)
Parameter SymbolValueUnit
Input VoltageV
EN Pin Voltage V
V
Pin Voltage V
OUT1
V
Pin Voltage V
OUT2
ISET Pin Voltage V
Output Current at V
PinI
OUT2
OUT2
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient, no Heat sink) R
Operating Junction TemperatureT
Storage Temperature RangeT
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec)T
LEAD
IN
EN
OUT1
OUT2
ISET
θJA
J
STG
-0.3 to 6V
-0.3 to 6V
-0.3 to 6V
-0.3 to 6V
-0.3 to 6V
150mA
60
150
-65 to 150
260
o
C/W
o
C
o
C
o
C
ESD (Human Body Model)2000V
Note 2: 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.
4-Channel Charge Pump LED Driver with Current Balancing and Wide Range PWM Dimming AP3605
Operation
The AP3605 is a high efficiency 1.5x fractional
charge pump with 4 channels of integrated current
source for white LED backlight applications. The
AP3605 consists of a linear regulator followed by a
1.5x charge pump which operates at 1MHz, 4
channels current source, a reference and other control
circuits. The linear regulator regulates its output
voltage to supply charge pump, guarantees that the
charge pump always operates at 5V output with 1.5x
mode. This configuration minimizes the output
ripple.
The charge pump can generate 80mA of output
current, so each of the 4 WLED can be powered with
Typical Application
up to 20mA of current. The maximum LED current is
set by a resistor connected to the ISET pin which
programs a reference current, then the reference
current is mirrored to set the LED current.
Applying a PWM signal to the EN pin can be used to
achieve LED brightness dimming. Integrated 2ms
standby function helps to enhance the dimming control. Detailed descriptions please see the related
application note.
Figure 18. AP3605 Typical Application Circuit with 4 WLEDs