The MIC3291 is a PWM switching boost regulator that is
optimized for constant current white LED (WLED) driver
applications. The MIC3291 features an internal Schottky
diode, allowing an efficient DC/DC solution that requires
only four external components.
The MIC3291 allows for a single-wire simple digital
interface to control the dimming over 16 steps with a linear
scale. The preprogramming feature allows the user to
select any one of the 16 WLED current levels as the start
up brightness level.
The feedback voltage of the MIC3291 is only 250mV,
allowing high efficiency while retaining excellent accuracy
for the WLED current.
The MIC3291 implements a constant frequency 1.2MHz
PWM control scheme. The high frequency PWM operation
saves board space by reducing external component sizes.
The 1.2MHz PWM scheme also reduces switching noise
and ripple to the input power source.
The 2.5V to 6.5V input voltage range of the MIC3291
allows direct operation from single cell Li-Ion as well as 3
to 4 cell NiCad/NiMH/Alkaline batteries. Battery life is
preserved with a low 1µA shutdown current.
The MIC3291 is available in a low profile Thin SOT23 6pin and 2mm × 2mm MLF
temperature range of –40°C to +125°C.
Data sheets and support documentation can be found on
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com
Shutdown Current (DC Pin Low ) VDC = 0V for > 2ms. 0.01
(±5%)
Feedback Input Current VFB = 250mV
IFB
D
Maximum Duty Cycle
MAX
Line Regulation
Load Regulation
2.5V ≤ V
5mA ≤ I
≤ 4.5V
IN
≤ 20mA
OUT
ISW Switch Current Limit VIN = 3.6V
VDC DC Pin Thresholds
High
Low
IDC DC Pin Current VDC = 3.6V 5 10
V
= 2.8V to 5.5V
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
T
Shutdown Pulse Width
shutdown
MODE_UP
MODE_DOWN
Turn-On Delay Time VIN = 2.8V to 5.5V
start_up
Programming Pulse Width Low VIN = 2.8V to 5.5V
prog_low
prog_high
Minimum Delay for Mode Change
delay
prog_setup
Count UP Mode Pulse Width
Count Down Mode Pulse Width
Programming Pulse Width High VIN = 2.8V to 5.5V
First Pulse Window for
Preprogramming
IN
= Low
V
DC
V
= 2.8V to 5.5V
IN
V
= Low
DC
V
= 2.8V to 5.5V
IN
V
= Low
DC
V
= 2.8V to 5.5V
IN
V
= High
DC
VIN = 2.8V to 5.5V
fSW Oscillator Frequency 1 1.2 1.35 MHz
(3)
) …………….… ...............(VIN to V
) …… .... −40°C to +125°C
J
≤+125°C.
J
237
86
500
1.1
1
250
450
0.5
0.5
263
90 %
750
1200
0.4
μA
mV
nA
%
mA
V
μA
1260
100
420
140
1
1
140
35
160
500
µs
µs
µs
µs
32
32
50
µs
µs
µs
µs
OVP
)
September 20103
M9999-092810
(408) 944-0800
Micrel, Inc. MIC3291
Electrical Characteristics
TA = +25oC, VIN = 3.6V, V
Symbol Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max. Units
VD Schottky Forward Drop ID = 150mA
IRD Schottky Leakage Current VR = 30V
V
Over-Voltage Protection
OVP
Tj
Notes:
1. Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Electrical specifications do not apply when operating
the device outside of its operating ratings. The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, T
junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, θ
temperature, and the regulator will go into thermal shutdown.
2. IC devices are inherently ESD sensitive. Handling precautions required. Human body model, 1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
3. This device is not guaranteed to operate beyond its specified operating rating.