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Description
The PAM2841 is a white LED driver, capable of driving 10 or more
WLEDs in series (depending on forward voltage of the LEDs) with a
range of input voltages from 2.7V to 5.5V.
The PAM2841 features over current protection, over voltage
protection, under voltage lockout and over temperature protection,
which prevent the device from damage.
LED dimming can be done by four methods as described in the
Application Information hereinafter.
Features
Capable of Driving 10 or More WLEDs
Chip Enable with Soft-Start
Analog and PWM Dimming
Peak Efficiency up to 90%
Low Quiescent Current
Fixed Frequency of 1MHz
Over Current Protection
Over Voltage Protection
Thermal Protection
UVLO
Tiny Pb-Free Packages (RoHS Compliant):
MSOP-8 and DFN 2X2
Applications
WLED Driver System
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Pin Assignments
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Typical Applications Circuit (cont.)
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Pin Descriptions
Pin
Number
1 PGND
2 VIN
3 ENA
4 Comp
5 GND
6 FB
7 OVP
8 SW
Pin
Name
Power Ground
Input Voltage
Chip Enable, Active High
Compensation Node
Chip Ground
Feedback
Over Voltage
Drain of Main Switch
Functional Block Diagram
Function
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (@T
These are stress ratings only and functional operation is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for prolonged time periods may
affect device reliability. All voltages are with respect to ground.
Parameter Rating Unit
Supply Voltage 6.0
I/O Pin Voltage Range
Maximum SW Pin Voltage 40
Storage Temperature -65 to +170
Maximum Junction Temperature 170
Soldering Temperature 300, 5sec
Recommended Operating Conditions (@T
Parameter Rating Unit
Supply Voltage Range 2.8 to 5.5 V
Operation Temperature Range -40 to +85
Junction Temperature Range -40 to +150
= +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
A
GND -0.3 to V
+0.3
DD
= +25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
A
V
°C
°C
Thermal Information
Parameter Package Symbol Max Unit
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient)
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case)
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75
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Electrical Characteristics (@T
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Supply Voltae Range
Quiescent Current
Shutdown Current
Output Current
Output Voltage Range
Feedback Voltage
SW On-Resistance
SW Current Limit
SW Frequency
Maximum Duty Cycle DC 95 %
Over Voltage Protection Threshold OVP Open Load 1.2 V
Enable Threshold Voltage
Under Voltage Lockout UVLO
UVLO Hysterisis
Over Temperature Shutdown OTS 150 °C
Over Temperature Hysterisis OTH 30 °C
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= +25°C, VEN = V
A
V
I
I
SD
DD
No Switching
Q
V
ENA
R3 = 5.1Ω 40
I
R3 = 6.8Ω 30
O
R3 = 10Ω 20
R3 = 20Ω 10
O
V
FB
EL
ENA
I
SW
Switch On 1.5 A
0.7 1.0 1.3 MHz
Chip Shutdown 0.4
Chip On 1.2
V
IN
0.2 V
TH
V
R
DS(ON)
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V
VEH
V
V
LIM
SW
=5.0V, 10 LEDs, unless otherwise specified.)
DD
= low
= high
= 100mA
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200 300 µA
1 µA
mA
x
V
IN
1.1
40 V
194 200 206 mV
0.35 0.5 Ω
V
2.0 2.2 2.4 V
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Typical Performance Characteristics (@T
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Application Information
Inductor Selection
The selection of the inductor affects steady state operation as well as transient behavior and loop stability. These factors make it the most
important component in power regulator design. There are three important inductor specifications, inductor value, DC resistance and saturation
current. Considering inductor value alone is not enough.
The inductor value determines the inductor ripple current. Choose an inductor that can handle the necessary peak current without saturation, the
inductor DC current given by:
Iin_DC = V
OUT*IOUT
Inductor values can have ±20% tolerance with no cur rent bias . When the inductor current approaches saturation level, its inductance can
decrease 20% to 35% from the 0A value depending on how the inductor vendor defines saturation current. Using an inductor with a smaller
inductance value causes discontinuous PWM when the inductor current ramps down to zero before the end of each switching cycle. This
reduces the boost converter's maximum output current, causes large input voltage ripple and reduces efficiency. Large inductance value
provides much more output current and higher conversion efficiency. For these reasons, an inductor within 4.7µH to 22µH value range is
recommended.
Schottky Diode Selection
The high switching frequency of the PAM2841 demands a high-speed rectification for optimum efficiency. Ensure that the diode average and
peak current rating exceeds the average output current and peak inductor current. In addition, the diode's reverse breakdown voltage must
exceed the open protection voltage.
Input and Output Capacitor Selection
Input Capacitor
At least a 1µF input capacitor is recommended to reduce the input ripple and switching noise for normal operating conditions. Larger value and
lower ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) may be needed if the application require very low input ripple. It follows that ceramic capacitors are a
good choice for applications. Note that the input capacitor should be located as close as possible to the device.
Output Capacitor
The output capacitor is mainly selected to meet the requirement for the output ripple and loop stability. This ripple voltage is related to the
capacitor's capacitance and its equivalent series resistance (ESR). A output capacitor of 1μF minimum is recommended and maybe need a
larger capacitor. The total output voltage ripple has two components: the capacitive ripple caused by the charging and discharging on the output
capacitor, and the ohmic ripple due to the capacitor's equivalent series resistance (ESR):
V
V
V
Where I
PEAK
Multilayer ceramic capacitors are an excellent choice as they have extremely low ESR and are available in small footprints. Capacitance and
ESR variation with temperature should be considered for best performance in applications with wide operating temperature ranges.
= V
RIPPLE
≈ ½*(L/C
RIPPLE(C)
RIPPLE(ESR)
is the peak inductor current.
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/(VIN*η) η = efficiency.
+ V
RIPPLE(C)
*((V
OUT
= I
PEAK*RESR(COUT)
RIPPLE(ESR)
OUT(MAX)
– V
IN(MIN)
)))*(I
2
2
– I
OUT
)
PEAK
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Dimming Control
There are 4 different types of dimming control methods:
1). Using an External PWM Signal to EN Pin
With the PWM signal applied to the EN pin, the PAM2841 is alternately turned on or off by the PWM signal. The LEDs operate at either zero or
full current. The average LED current changes proportionally with the duty cycle of the PWM signal. A 0% duty cycle turns off the PAM2841 and
leads to zero LED current. A 100% duty cycle generates full current.Also the recommend dimming frequency is between 100Hz and 200Hz.
I
Where T
T
STARTUP
: off time of a period
T
OFF
I
STATE
= I
AVE
: on time of a period
ON
: 0.85ms
: on state current (full current)
STATE
* (TON –T
STARTUP
)/(TON +T
OFF
)
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2). Using an External PWM Signal to NMOS Gate.
When PWM signal is at high level, N MOSFET turned on, then pull comp pin down, then the LED current should be zero. When PWM signal is at
low level, N MOSFET turned off. The circuit uses resistor R1 to set the on state current. The average LED current changes proportionally with
the duty cycle of the PWM signal. A 100% duty cycle turns off the PAM2841 and leads to zero LED current. A 0% duty cycle generates full
current.
I
Where T
T
STARTUP
: off time of a period
T
OFF
I
STATE
= I
AVE
: on time of a period
ON
: 0.08ms
: on state current (full current)
Also the recommend frequency is between 100 and 500Hz. Frequency<100Hz can naturally causes LEDs to blink visibly.
STATE
* (TON –T
STARTUP
)/(TON +T
OFF
)
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3). Using a DC Voltage
For some applications, a simple and direct way to control brightness is use an external variable DC voltage to vary the voltage drop on feedback
resistor. This will make the PAM2841 adjust the output current to follow the change of feedback voltage. The circuit is shown in Figure 3. As the
DC voltage increases, the voltage drop on R4 increases and the voltage drop on R3 decreases. Thus, the LED current decreases. The selection
of R4 and R5 will make the current from the variable DC source much smaller than the LED current and much larger than the FB pin current. For
VCC range from 0V to 2V, the selection of resistors in Figure 3 gives dimming control of LED current from 0mA to 20mA.
Figure 3
4). Using a Filtered PWM Signal
The filtered PWM signal can be considered as an adjustable DC voltage. Such regulated signal is often with some grade of ripple because of
some simple configuration of circuit. With appropriated arrangement of PWM frequency and level, and filter parameters, it can be used to replace
the variable DC voltage source in dimming control.
The circuit is shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
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Layout Consideration
As for all switching power supplies, especially those in high frequency and high current ones, layout is an important design step. If layout is not
carefully done, the regulator could suffer from instability as well as noise problems.
(1) Use separate traces for power ground and signal ground. Power ground and signal ground are connected together to a quite ground (input
connector).
(2) To prevent radiation of high frequency resonance, proper layout of the high frequency switching path is essential. Minimize the length and
area of all traces connecting to the SW pin. The loop including the PWM switch, schottky diode and output capacitor, contains high current
rising and falling in nanosecond and thus it should be kept as short as possible.
(3) The input capacitor should be close to both the VIN pin and the GND pin in order to reduce the IC supply ripple.
(4) Keep the signal ground traces short and as close to the IC as possible. Small signal components should be placed as close as possible to the
IC, thus minimizing control signal noise interference.
Layout Example
Top Layer Bottom Layer
Ordering Information
Part Number Part Marking Package Type Standard Package
PAM2841SR P2841 MSOP-8 2500 Units/Tape & Reel
PAM2841GR
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YW
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Package Outline Dimensions (All dimensions in mm.)
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Package Outline Dimensions (cont.) (All dimensions in mm.)
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