General Description
The MAX16819/MAX16820, step-down constant-current
high-brightness LED (HB LED) drivers provide a costeffective solution for automotive interior/exterior lighting,
architectural and ambient lighting, LED bulbs such as
MR16 and other LED illumination applications.
The MAX16819/MAX16820 operate from a 4.5V to 28V
input voltage range and feature a 5V/10mA on-board
regulator. A high-side current-sense resistor adjusts the
output current and a dedicated PWM input (DIM)
enables a wide range of pulsed dimming.
The MAX16819/MAX16820 are well suited for applications requiring a wide input voltage range. The high-side
current-sensing and an integrated current-setting circuitry minimize the number of external components while
delivering an LED current with ±5% accuracy. A hysteretic control algorithm ensures excellent input-supply
rejection and fast response during load transients and
PWM dimming. The MAX16819 features a 30% inductor
current ripple and the MAX16820 features a 10% current
ripple. These devices operate up to 2MHz switching frequency, thus allowing for small component size.
The MAX16819/MAX16820 operate over the -40°C to
+125°C automotive temperature range and are available in 3mm x 3mm x 0.8mm, 6-pin TDFN packages.
Applications
Architectural, Industrial, and Ambient Lighting
Automotive RCL, DRL, and Fog Lights
MR16 and Other LED Bulbs
Indicators and Emergency Lighting
Features
o High-Side Current Sense
o Dedicated Dimming Control Input
o 20kHz Maximum Dimming Efficiency
o Hysteretic Control: No Compensation
o Up to 2MHz Switching Frequency
o ±5% LED Current Accuracy
o Adjustable Constant LED Current
o 4.5V to 28V Input Voltage Range
o Over 25W Output Power
o 5V, 10mA On-Board Regulator
o -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +125°C operating temperature range.
+
Denotes lead-free package.
*
EP = Exposed paddle.
MAX16819/MAX16820
2MHz High-Brightness LED Drivers with
High-Side Current Sense and 5000:1 Dimming
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DIM
CSN
IN
GND
DRV
V
CC
MAX16819
MAX16820
TDFN
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PART PIN-PACKAGE PKG CODE
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MAX16819ATT+T 6 TDFN–EP* T633-2 +ATB
MAX16820ATT+T 6 TDFN-EP* T633-2 +ATC
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
MAX16819
MAX16820
IN
CSN
DIM
V
CC
C
IN
DRV
GND
C
VCC
V
IN
LR
SENSE
Typical Operating Circuit
19-0706; Rev 1; 3/07
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MAX16819/MAX16820
2MHz High-Brightness LED Drivers with
High-Side Current Sense and 5000:1 Dimming
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN= 12V, V
DIM
= VIN, C
VCC
= 1µF, R
SENSE
= 0.5Ω, TA= TJ= -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond 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 in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
IN, CSN, DIM to GND .............................................-0.3V to +30V
V
CC
, DRV to GND ....................................................-0.3V to +6V
CSN to IN...............................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
Maximum Current into Any Pin
(except IN, V
CC
, and DRV)............................................±20mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
6-Pin TDFN (derate 18.17mW/
oC*
above +70°C).......1454mW
Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Pin-to-Pin ESD Ratings (HB Model).....................................2.5kV
*As per JEDEC51 Standard (Single-Layer Board).
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Input Voltage Range V
IN
4.5 28.0 V
Maximum Current Regulator
Switching Frequency
f
SW
2 MHz
Ground Current I
GND
DRV open 1.5 mA
Supply Current I
IN
V
DIM
< 0.6V 425 µA
VIN = V
CSN
= V
DIM
, VIN rising from 4V until
V
DRV
> VCC - 0.5V
4.7 5.0
Undervoltage Lockout UVLO
V
IN
= V
CSN
= V
DIM
, VIN falling from 6V,
V
DRV
< 0.5V
4.5
V
Undervoltage Lockout Hysteresis 0.5 V
SENSE COMPARATOR
(VIN - V
CSN
) rising from 0V until V
DRV
<
0.5V (MAX16820)
195 210 225
Sense Voltage Threshold High V
SNSHI
(VIN - V
CSN
) rising from 0V until V
DRV
<
0.5V (MAX16819)
213 230 246
mV
(VIN - V
CSN
) falling from 0.26V until V
DRV
>
(V
CC
- 0.5V) (MAX16820)
176 190 204
Sense Voltage Threshold Low V
SNSLO
(VIN - V
CSN
) falling from 0.26V until V
DRV
>
(V
CC
- 0.5V) (MAX16819)
158 170 182
mV
Propagation Delay to Output
High
t
DPDH
Falling edge of (VIN - V
CSN
) from 0.26V to
0V to DRV high, C
DRV
= 1nF
82 ns
Propagation Delay to Output Low t
DPDL
Rising edge of (VIN - V
CSN
) from 0V to
0.26V to DRV low, C
DRV
= 1nF
82 ns
Current-Sense Input Current I
CSN
(VIN - V
CSN
) = 200mV 1 µA
MAX16819 56 70 mV
Current-Sense Threshold
Hysteresis
CS
HYS
MAX16820 17 35 mV
MAX16819/MAX16820
2MHz High-Brightness LED Drivers with
High-Side Current Sense and 5000:1 Dimming
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PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
GATE DRIVER
Gate Driver Source Current V
CSN
= VIN, V
DRV
= 0.5 x V
CC
0.5 A
Gate Driver Sink Current V
CSN
= VIN - 250mV, V
DRV
= 0.5 x V
CC
1A
Gate Driver Output-Voltage High V
OH
I
DRV
= 10mA VCC - 0.5 V
Gate Driver Output-Voltage Low V
OL
I
DRV
= -10mA 0.5 V
DIM INPUT
Maximum DIM Frequency f
DIM
20 kHz
DIM Input-Voltage High V
IH
V
CSN
= VIN, increase DIM until V
DRV
>
(V
CC
- 0.5V)
2.8 V
DIM Input-Voltage Low V
IL
V
CSN
= VIN, decrease DIM until
V
DRV
< 0.5V
0.6 V
DIM Hysteresis DIM
HYS
200 mV
DIM Turn-On Time t
DIMON
DIM rising edge to V
DRV
= 0.5 x VCC,
C
DRV
= 1nF
100 ns
DIM Turn-Off Time t
DIMOFF
DIM falling edge to V
DRV
= 0.5 x VCC,
C
DRV
= 1nF
100 ns
DIM Input Leakage High V
DIM
= V
IN
10 µA
DIM Input Leakage Low V
DIM
= 0V -1 +1 µA
VCC REGULATOR
I
VCC
= 0.1mA to 10mA, VIN = 5.5V to 28V 4.5 5.5 V
Regulator Output Voltage V
CC
I
VCC
= 0.1mA to 10mA, VIN = 4.5V to 28V 4.0 5.5 V
Load Regulation I
VCC
= 0.1mA to 10mA, VIN = 12V 4 Ω
Line Regulation VIN = 6V to 28V, I
VCC
= 10mA 11 mV
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR VIN = 12V, I
VCC
= 5mA, fIN = 10kHz -35 dB
VIN = 4.5V, VCC = 0V 45 mA
Current Limit I
LIM
VIN = 4.5V, VCC = 4V 18 mA
Regulator Startup Time t
STRAT
VCC = 0 to 4.5V 350 µs
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VIN= 12V, V
DIM
= VIN, C
VCC
= 1µF, R
SENSE
= 0.5Ω, TA= TJ= -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Note 1: All devices are 100% production tested at T
J
= +25°C and +125°C. Limits to -40°C are guaranteed by design.