National Semiconductor LM3502 Technical data

LM3502 Step-Up Converter for White LED Applications
LM3502 Step-Up Converter for White LED Applications
August 2006

General Description

The LM3502 is a white LED driver for lighting applications. For dual display or large single white LED string backlighting applications, the LM3502 provides a complete solution. The LM3502 contains two internal white LED current bypass FET(Field Effect Transitor) switches that are ideal for con­trolling dual display applications. The white LED current can be adjusted with a PWM signal directly from a microcontrol­ler without the need of an RC filter network.
With no external compensation, cycle-by-cycle current limit, over-voltage protection, and under-voltage protection, the LM3502 offers superior performance over other application specific standard product step-up white LED drivers.

Typical Application

Features

n Drive up to 4, 6, 8 or 10 white LEDs for Dual Display
Backlighting
>
n
80% efficiency
n Output Voltage Options: 16V , 25V , 35V, and 44V n Input Under-Voltage Protection n Internal Soft Start Eliminating Inrush Current n 1 MHz Constant Switching Frequency n Wide Input Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V n Small External Components n Low Profile Packages:
-10 Bump MicroSMD
-16 Pin LLP
<
1 mm Height

Applications

n Dual Display Backlighting in Portable Devices n Cellular Phones and PDAs
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FIGURE 1. Blacklight Configuration with 10 White LEDs

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Connection Diagrams

LM3502
10-Bump Thin MicroSMD
Package (TLP10)
16-Lead Thin Leadless Leadframe
Package (SQA16A)
TOP VIEW
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Pin Descriptions/Functions

Bump # Pin # Name Description
A1 9 Cntrl Shutdown Control Connection
B1 7 Fb Feedback Voltage Connection
TOP VIEW
C1 6 V
D1 4 V
OUT2
OUT1
D2 2 and 3 Sw Drain Connection of The Power NMOS Switch (Figure 2: N1)
D3 15 and 16 PGND Power Ground Connection
C3 14 AGND Analog Ground Connection
B3 13 V
A3 12 En2 NMOS FET Switch Control Connection
A2 10 En1 PMOS FET Switch Control Connection
1 NC No Connection
5 NC No Connection
8 NC No Connection
11 NC No Connection
DAP DAP Die Attach Pad (DAP), must be soldered to the printed circuit board’s ground plane for
Drain Connections of The NMOS and PMOS Field Effect Transistor (FET) Switches (Figure 2: N2 and P1)
Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) and Source Connection of The PMOS FET Switch (Figure 2: P1)
Supply or Input Voltage Connection
IN
enhanced thermal dissipation.
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Cntrl (Bump A1): Shutdown control pin. When V
1.4V, the LM3502 is enabled or ON. When V
Cntrl
is
Cntrl
is 0.3V, the LM3502 will enter into shutdown mode operation. The LM3502 has an internal pull down resistor on the Cntrl pin, thus the device is normally in the off state or shutdown mode of operation.
Fb (Bump B1): Output voltage feedback connection. The white LED string network current is set/programmed using a resistor from this pin to ground.
(Bump C1): Drain connections of the internal PMOS
V
OUT2
and NMOS FET switches. (Figure 2: P1 and N2). It is rec­ommended to connect 100nF at V and LM3502-44 versions if V
(Bump D1): Source connection of the internal PMOS
V
OUT1
OUT2
for the LM3502-35V
OUT2
is not used.
FET switch (Figure 2: P1) and OVP sensing node. The output capacitor must be connected as close to the device
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as possible, between the V
pin and ground plane. Also
OUT1
connect the Schottky diode as close as possible to the
pin to minimize trace resistance and EMI radiation.
V
OUT1
Sw (Bump D2): Drain connection of the internal power NMOS FET switch. (Figure 2: N1) Minimize the metal trace length and maximize the metal trace width connected to this pin to reduce EMI radiation and trace resistance.
PGND (Bump D3): Power ground pin. Connect directly to the ground plane.
AGND (Bump C3): Analog ground pin. Connect the analog ground pin directly to the PGND pin.
(Bump B3): Supply or input voltage connection pin. The
V
IN
capacitor should be as close to the device as possible,
C
IN
between the V
pin and ground plane.
IN
En2 (Bump A3): Enable pin for the internal NMOS FET switch (Figure 2: N2) during device operation. When V
En2
is
Pin Descriptions/Functions
(Continued)
0.3V, the internal NMOS FET switch turns on and the SUB display turns off. When V FET switch turns off and the SUB display turns on. The En2 pin has an internal pull down resistor, thus the internal NMOS FET switch is normally in the on state of operation with the SUB display turned off.
and V
If V
En1
will enter a low I
are 0.3V and V
En2
shutdown mode of operation where all the
Q
internal FET switches are off. If V
is 1.4V, the internal NMOS
En2
is 1.4V, the LM3502
Cntrl
is not used, En2 must
OUT2
En1 (Bump A2): Enable pin for the internal PMOS FET switch (Figure 2: P1) during device operation. When V 0.3V, the internal PMOS FET switch turns on and the MAIN display is turned off. When V
is 1.4V, the internal PMOS
En1
FET switch turns off and the MAIN display is turned on. The En1 pin has an internal pull down resistor, thus the internal PMOS FET switch is normally in the on state of operation with the MAIN display turned off. If V and V
is 1.4V, the LM3502 will enter a low IQshutdown
Cntrl
En1
mode of operation where all the internal FET switches are off. If V
is not used, En2 must be grounded and use En1
OUT2
a long with Cntrl, to enable the device.
be grounded or floating and use En1 along with Cntrl, to enable the device.

Ordering Information

Voltage Option Order Number Package Marking Supplied As
16 LM3502ITL-16 SANB 250 units, Tape-and-Reel
16 LM3502ITLX-16 SANB 3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
16 LM3502SQ-16 L00048B 250 units, Tape-and-Reel
16 LM3502SQX-16 L00048B 3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
25 LM3502ITL-25 SAPB 250 units, Tape-and-Reel
25 LM3502ITLX-25 SAPB 3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
25 LM3502SQ-25 L00049B 250 units, Tape-and-Reel
25 LM3502SQX-25 L00049B 3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
35 LM3502ITL-35 SARB 250 units, Tape-and-Reel
35 LM3502ITLX-35 SARB 3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
35 LM3502SQ-35 L00044B 250 units, Tape-and-Reel
35 LM3502SQX-35 L00044B 3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
44 LM3502ITL-44 SDLB 250 units, Tape-and-Reel
44 LM3502ITLX-44 SDLB 3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
44 LM3502SQ-44 L00050B 250 units, Tape-and-Reel
44 LM3502SQX-44 L00050B 3000 units, Tape-and-Reel
and V
are 0.3V
En2
En1
LM3502
is
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 6, 1)

If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
LM3502
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications.
Pin −0.3V to +5.5V
V
IN
Sw Pin −0.3V to +48V
Fb Pin −0.3V to +5.5V
Cntrl Pin −0.3V to +5.5V
V
Pin −0.3V to +48V
OUT1
V
Pin −0.3V to V
OUT2
En1 −0.3V to +5.5V
En2 −0.3V to +5.5V
Continuous Power Dissipation Internally Limited
Maximum Junction Temperature
(T
J-MAX)
Storage Temperature Range −65˚C to +150˚C
OUT1
+150˚C
ESD Rating (Note 2)
Human Body Model: Machine Model:
2kV
200V
Operating Conditions (Notes 1, 6)
Junction Temperature (T
Ambient Temperature (T
Input Voltage, V
IN
Cntrl, En1, and En2 Pins 0V to 5.5V
) Range −40˚C to +125˚C
J
) Range −40˚C to +85˚C
A
Pin 2.5V to 5.5V

Thermal Properties (Note 4)

Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θ
Micro SMD Package 65˚C/W
Leadless Leadframe Package 49˚C/W
)
JA
Preliminary Electrical Characteristics (Notes 6, 7) Limits in standard typeface are for T
Limits in bold typeface apply over the full operating junction temperature range (−40˚C T specified, V
= 2.5V.
IN
+125˚C). Unless otherwise
J
= 25˚C.
J
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
V
IN
I
Q
V
Fb
I
CL
I
Fb
F
S
R
DS(ON)
Input Voltage 2.5 5.5 V
Non-Switching Switching Shutdown
Shutdown
Low I
Q
>
0.25V
Fb Fb = 0V, Sw Is Floating Cntrl = 0V Cntrl = 1.5V, En1 = En2 = 0V
0.5
1.9
0.1 6
1 3 3
15
Feedback Voltage 0.18 0.25 0.3 V
NMOS Power Switch Current Limit
Feedback Pin Bias Current (Note 8)
−16, Fb = 0V
−25, Fb = 0V
−35, Fb = 0V
−44, Fb = 0V
Fb = 0.25V
250 400 450 450
400 600 750 750
650
800 1050 1050
64 500 nA
Switching Frequency 0.8 1 1.2 MHz
NMOS Power Switch ON Resistance
= 500 mA
I
Sw
0.55 1.1
(Figure 2: N1)
R
PDS(ON)
PMOS ON Resistance of V
OUT1/VOUT2
Switch
= 20 mA, En1 = 0V, En2 = 1.5V
I
PMOS
5 10
(Figure 2: N1)
R
NDS(ON)
NMOS ON Resistance
OUT2
/Fb Switch
of V
= 20 mA, En1 = 1.5V, En2 = 0V
I
NMOS
2.5 5
(Figure 2: N2)
D
I
I
I
MAX
Cntrl
Sw
V
OUT1
Maximum Duty Cycle Fb = 0V 90 95 %
Cntrl Pin Input Bias Current (Note 3)
Sw Pin Leakage Current (Note 3)
(OFF) V
OUT1
Current (Note 3)
Pin Leakage
Cntrl = 2.5V Cntrl = 0V
Sw = 42V, Cntrl = 0V
V
= 14V, Cntrl = 0V (16)
OUT1
= 23V, Cntrl = 0V (25)
V
OUT1
= 32V, Cntrl = 0V (35)
V
OUT1
= 42V, Cntrl = 0V (44)
V
OUT1
7
0.1
0.01 5 µA
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
14
3 3 3 3
mA mA
µA µA
mA
µA
µA
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Preliminary Electrical Characteristics (Notes 6, 7) Limits in standard typeface are for T
Limits in bold typeface apply over the full operating junction temperature range (−40˚C T specified, V
= 2.5V. (Continued)
IN
+125˚C). Unless otherwise
J
= 25˚C.
J
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
I
(ON) V
V
OUT1
I
V
OUT2
UVP Under-Voltage
OVP Over-Voltage
V
En1
Pin Bias
OUT1
Current (Note 3)
V
Pin Leakage
OUT2
Current (Note 3)
Protection
Protection (Note 5)
PMOS FET Switch Enabling Threshold
V
= 14V, Cntrl = 1.5V (16)
OUT1
= 23V, Cntrl = 1.5V (25)
V
OUT1
= 32V, Cntrl = 1.5V (35)
V
OUT1
= 42V, Cntrl = 1.5V (44)
V
OUT1
Fb = 0V, Cntrl = 0V, V
OUT2
= 42V
On Threshold Off Threshold 2.2
On Threshold (16) Off Threshold (16) On Threshold (25) Off Threshold (25) On Threshold (35) Off Threshold (35) On Threshold (44) Off Threshold (44)
14.5
14.0
22.5
21.5
32.0
31.0
40.5
39.0
Off Threshold (Display Lighting) On Threshold (Display Lighting) 1.4
40 50 50 85
80 100 100 140
0.1 3 µA
2.4
2.5
2.3
15.5 15 24 23 34 33 42 41
0.8
16.5
16.0
25.5
24.5
35.0
34.0
43.5
42.0
0.3
0.8
(Figure 2: P1)
V
En2
NMOS FET Switch Enabling Threshold
Off Threshold (Display Lighting) On Threshold (Display Lighting) 1.4
0.8
0.8
0.3
(Figure 2: N2)
V
T
I
En1
I
En2
Cntrl
SHDW
Device Enabling Threshold
Shutdown Delay Time 8 12 16 ms
En1 Pin Input Bias Current
En2 Pin Input Bias Current
Off Threshold OnThreshold 1.4
En1 = 2.5V En1=0V
En2 = 2.5V En2=0V
0.8
0.8
0.1
0.1
0.3
7
7
14
14
µA
V
V
V
V
V
µA
µA
Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Electrical characteristic specifications do not apply when operating the device outside of its rated operating conditions.
Note 2: The human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5 kresistor into each pin. The machine model is a 200 pF capacitor discharged directly into each pin.
Note 3: Current flows into the pin.
Note 4: The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature, T
and the ambient temperature, T calculated using: P on this topic, please refer to Application Note 1187: Leadless Leadframe Package (LLP) and Application Note 1112 (AN1112) for microSMD chip scale package.
Note 5: The on threshold indicates that the LM3502 is no longer switching or regulating LED current, while the off threshold indicates normal operation.
Note 6: All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pin.
Note 7: Min and Max limits are guaranteed by design, test, or statistical analysis. Typical numbers are not guaranteed, but do represent the most likely norm.
Note 8: Current flows out of the pin.
(MAX) = (TJ(MAX) – TA)/θJA. Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation will cause excessive die temperature. For more information
D
. See Thermal Properties for the thermal resistance. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is
A
(MAX), the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance, θJA,
J
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Block Diagram

LM3502

FIGURE 2. Block Diagram

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Detailed Description of Operation

The LM3502 utilizes an asynchronous current mode pulse­width-modulation (PWM) control scheme to regulate the feedback voltage over specified load conditions. The DC/DC converter behaves as a controlled current source for white LED applications. The operation can best be understood by referring to the block diagram in Figure 2 for the following operational explanation. At the start of each cycle, the oscil­lator sets the driver logic and turns on the internal NMOS power device, N1, conducting current through the inductor and reverse biasing the external diode. The white LED cur­rent is supplied by the output capacitor when the internal NMOS power device, N1, is turned on. The sum of the error amplifier’s output voltage and an internal voltage ramp are compared with the sensed power NMOS, N1, switch voltage. Once these voltages are equal, the PWM comparator will then reset the driver logic, thus turning off the internal NMOS power device, N1, and forward biasing the external diode. The inductor current then flows through the diode to the white LED load and output capacitor. The inductor current recharges the output capacitor and supplies the current for the white LED load. The oscillator then resets the driver logic again repeating the process. The output voltage of the error amplifier controls the current through the inductor. This volt­age will increase for larger loads and decrease for smaller loads limiting the peak current in the inductor and minimizing EMI radiation. The duty limit comparator is always opera­tional, it prevents the internal NMOS power switch, N1, from being on for more than one oscillator cycle and conducting large amounts of current. The light load comparator allows the LM3502 to properly regulate light/small white LED load currents, where regulation becomes difficult for the LM3502’s primary control loop. Under light load conditions, the LM3502 will enter into a pulse skipping pulse-frequency­mode (PFM) of operation where the switching frequency will vary with the load.
The LM3502 has 2 control pins, En1 and En2, used for selecting which segment of a single white LED string net­work is active for dual display applications. En1 controls the main display (MAIN) segment of the single string white LED network between pins V
OUT1
and V
sub display (SUB) segment of the single string white LED
. En2 controls the
OUT2
network between the V
and Fb. For a quick review of
OUT2
the LM3502 control pin operational characteristics, see Fig- ure 3.
When the Cntrl pin is 1.4V, the LM3502 will enter in low I state if both En1 and En2 0.3V. At this time, both the P1 and N2 FETs will turn off. The output voltage will be a diode drop below the supply voltage and the soft-start will be reset limiting the peak inductor current at the next start-up.
The LM3502 is designed to control the LED current with a PWM signal without the use of an external RC filter. Utilizing special circuitry, the LM3502 can operate over a large range of PWM frequencies without restarting the soft-start allowing for fast recovery at high PWM frequencies. Figure 4 reprsents a PWM signal driving the Cntrl pin where t
L
defined as the low time of the signal. The following is true:
<
If t
12ms (typical): The device will stop switching
L
during this time and the soft-start will not be reset allow­ing LED current PWM control.
>
If t
12ms (typical): The device will shutdown and the
L
soft-start will reset to prevent high peak currents at the next startup. Both the N2 and P1 switches will turn off.
The LM3502 has dedicated protection circuitry active during normal operation to protect the integrated circuit (IC) and external components. The thermal shutdown circuitry turns off the internal NMOS power device, N1, when the internal semiconductor junction temperature reaches excessive lev­els. The LM3502 has a under-voltage protection (UVP) com­parator that disables the internal NMOS power device when battery voltages are too low, thus preventing an on state where the internal NMOS power device conducts large amounts of current. The over-voltage protection (OVP) com­parator prevents the output voltage from increasing beyond the protection limit when the white LED string network is removed or if there is a white LED failure. OVP allows for the use of low profile ceramic capacitors at the output. The current though the internal NMOS power device, N1, is monitored to prevent peak inductor currents from damaging the IC. If during a cycle (cycle=1/switching frequency) the peak inductor current exceeds the current limit for the LM3502, the internal NMOS power device will be turned off for the remaining duration of that cycle.
LM3502
Q
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LM3502
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FIGURE 3. Operational Characteristics Table

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FIGURE 4. Control Signal Waveform

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Typical Performance Characteristics ( Circuit in Figure 1: L = DO1608C-223 and D = MBRM140T3.

Efficiency: η =P
OUT/PIN
= [(V
OUT–VFb
(Non-Switching) vs V
I
Q
)*I
]/[VIN*IIN]. TA= 25˚C, unless otherwise stated.)
OUT
IN
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Switching Frequency vs Temperature
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LM3502
IQ(Switching) vs V
IN
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IQ(Switching) vs Temperature
10 LED Efficiency vs LED Current 8 LED Efficiency vs LED Current
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Typical Performance Characteristics ( Circuit in Figure 1: L = DO1608C-223 and D = MBRM140T3.
Efficiency: η =P
LM3502
OUT/PIN
= [(V
OUT–VFb
6 LED Efficiency vs LED Current 4 LED Efficiency vs LED Current
)*I
]/[VIN*IIN]. TA= 25˚C, unless otherwise stated.) (Continued)
OUT
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Cntrl Pin Current vs Cntrl Pin Voltage Maximum Duty Cycle vs Temperature
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En1 Pin Current vs En1 Pin Voltage En2 Pin Current vs En2 Pin Voltage
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Typical Performance Characteristics ( Circuit in Figure 1: L = DO1608C-223 and D = MBRM140T3.
Efficiency: η =P
V
OUT1
OUT/PIN
= [(V
OUT–VFb
Pin Current vs V
)*I
]/[VIN*IIN]. TA= 25˚C, unless otherwise stated.) (Continued)
OUT
Pin Voltage Power NMOS R
OUT1
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(Figure 2: N1) vs V
DS(ON)
IN
LM3502
NMOS R
(Figure 2: N2) vs V
DS(ON)
Feedback Voltage vs Temperature
IN
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PMOS R
(Figure 2: P1) vs V
DS(ON)
IN
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Typical Performance Characteristics ( Circuit in Figure 1: L = DO1608C-223 and D = MBRM140T3.
Efficiency: η =P
LM3502
OUT/PIN
= [(V
OUT–VFb
Current Limit (LM3502-16) vs V
)*I
]/[VIN*IIN]. TA= 25˚C, unless otherwise stated.) (Continued)
OUT
IN
Current Limit (LM3502-16) vs Temperature
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Current Limit (LM3502-25) vs V
IN
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Current Limit (LM3502-25) vs Temperature
Current Limit (LM3502-35/44) vs Temperature Current Limit (LM3502-35/44) vs V
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Application Information

WHITE LED CURRENT SETTING

The LED current is set using the following equation:
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I
: White LED Current.
LED
: Feedback Pin Voltage. VFb= 0.25V, Typical.
V
Fb
R1: Currrent Setting Resistor.

WHITE LED DIMMING

For dimming the white LED string with a pulse-width­modulated (PWM) signal on the Cntrl pin, care must taken to balance the tradeoffs between audible noise and white LED
LM3502
brightness control. For best PWM duty cycle vs. white LED current linearity, the PWM frequency should be between 200Hz and 500Hz. Other PWM frequencies can be used, but the linearity over input voltage and duty cycle variation will not be as good as what the 200Hz to 500Hz PWM frequency spectrum provides. To minimize audible noise interference, it is recommended that a output capacitor with minimal sus­ceptibility to piezoelectric induced stresses be used for the particular applications that require minimal or no audible noise interference.
If V
is not used , En2 must be grounded
OUT2
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FIGURE 5.

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Application Information (Continued)
LM3502

FIGURE 6. Inductor Current Waveform

CONTINUOUS AND DISCONTINUOUS MODES OF OPERATION

Since the LM3502 is a constant frequency pulse-width­modulated step-up regulator, care must be taken to make sure the maximum duty cycle specification is not violated. The duty cycle equation depends on which mode of opera­tion the LM3502 is in. The two operational modes of the LM3502 are continuous conduction mode (CCM) and dis­continuous conduction mode (DCM). Continuous conduction mode refers to the mode of operation where during the switching cycle, the inductor current never goes to and stays at zero for any significant amount of time during the switch­ing cycle. Discontinuous conduction mode refers to the mode of operation where during the switching cycle, the inductor current goes to and stays at zero for a significant amount of time during the switching cycle. Figure 6 illus­trates the threshold between CCM and DCM operation. In Figure 6, the inductor current is right on the CCM/DCM operational threshold. Using this as a reference, a factor can be introduced to calculate when a particular application is in CCM or DCM operation. R is a CCM/DCM factor we can use to compute which mode of operation a particular application is in. If R is 1, then the application is operating in CCM. Conversely, if R is The R factor inequalities are a result of the components that make up the R factor. From Figure 6, the R factor is equal to the average inductor current, I inductor ripple current, i equation can be used to compute R factor:
<
1, the application is operating in DCM.
(avg), divided by half the
L
. Using Figure 6 the following
L
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VIN: Input Voltage.
: Output Voltage.
V
OUT
Eff: Efficiency of the LM3502. Fs: Switching Frequency.
: White LED Current/Load Current.
I
OUT
L: Inductance Magnitude/Inductor Value. D: Duty Cycle for CCM Operation.
: Inductor Ripple Current
i
L
(avg): Average Inductor Current
I
L
For CCM operation, the duty cycle can be computed with:
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D: Duty Cycle for CCM Operation.
: Output Voltage.
V
OUT
: Input Voltage.
V
IN
For DCM operation, the duty cycle can be computed with:
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Application Information (Continued)
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D: Duty Cycle for DCM Operation.
: Output Voltage.
V
OUT
: Input Voltage.
V
IN
I
: White LED Current/Load Current.
OUT
Fs: Switching Frequency. L: Inductor Value/Inductance Magnitude.

INDUCTOR SELECTION

In order to maintain inductance, an inductor used with the LM3502 should have a saturation current rating larger than the peak inductor current of the particular application. Induc­tors with low DCR values contribute decreased power losses and increased efficiency. The peak inductor current can be computed for both modes of operation: CCM and DCM.
The cycle-by-cycle peak inductor current for CCM operation can be computed with:
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VIN: Input Voltage. Eff: Efficiency of the LM3502. Fs: Switching Frequency.
: White LED Current/Load Current.
I
OUT
L: Inductance Magnitude/Inductor Value. D: Duty Cycle for CCM Operation.
: Peak Inductor Current.
I
PEAK
: Inductor Ripple Current.
i
L
(avg): Average Inductor Current.
I
L
The cycle-by-cycle peak inductor current for DCM operation can be computed with:
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VIN: Input Voltage. Fs: Switching Frequency. L: Inductance Magnitude/Inductor Value. D: Duty Cycle for DCM Operation.
: Peak Inductor Current.
I
PEAK
The minimum inductance magnitude/inductor value for the LM3502 can be calculated using the following, which is only valid when the duty cycle is
>
0.5:
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D: Duty Cycle. D: 1– D.
: NMOS Power Switch ON Resistance.
R
DS(ON)
: Input Voltage.
V
IN
L: Inductance Magnitude/Inductor Value.
This equation gives the value required to prevent subhar­monic oscillations. The result of this equation and the induc­tor average and ripple current should be accounted for when choosing an inductor value.
Some recommended inductor manufacturers included but are not limited to:
CoilCraft
DO1608C-223
DT1608C-223
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CAPACITOR SELECTION

Multilayer ceramic capacitors are the best choice for use with the LM3502. Multilayer ceramic capacitors have the lowest equivalent series resistance (ESR). Applied voltage or DC bias, temperature, dielectric material type (X7R, X5R, Y5V, etc), and manufacturer component tolerance have an affect on the true or effective capacitance of a ceramic capacitor. Be aware of how your application will affect a particular ceramic capacitor by analyzing the aforemen­tioned factors of your application. Before selecting a capaci­tor always consult the capacitor manufacturer’s data curves to verify the effective or true capacitance in your application.

INPUT CAPACITOR SELECTION

The input capacitor serves as an energy reservoir for the inductor. In addition to acting as an energy reservoir for the inductor the input capacitor is necessary for the reduction in input voltage ripple and noise experienced by the LM3502. The reduction in input voltage ripple and noise helps ensure the LM3502’s proper operation, and reduces the effect of the LM3502 on other devices sharing the same supply voltage. To ensure low input voltage ripple, the input capacitor must have an extremely low ESR. As a result of the low input voltage ripple requirement multilayer ceramic capacitors are the best choice.A minimum capacitance of 2.0 µF is required for normal operation, so consult the capacitor manufactur­er’s data curves to verify whether the minimum capacitance requirement is going to be achieved for a particular applica­tion.

OUTPUT CAPACITOR SELECTION

The output capacitor serves as an energy reservoir for the white LED load when the internal power FET switch (Figure 2: N1) is on or conducting current. The requirements for the output capacitor must include worst case operation such as when the load opens up and the LM3502 operates in over­voltage protection (OVP) mode operation. A minimum ca­pacitance of 0.5µF is required to ensure normal operation. Consult the capacitor manufacturer’s data curves to verify whether the minimum capacitance requirement is going to be achieved for a particular application.
Some recommended capacitor manufacturers included but are not limited to:
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muRata GRM40-035X7R105K
TDK C3216X7R1H105KT
AVX 08053D105MAT

DIODE SELECTION

To maintain high efficiency it is recommended that the aver­age current rating (I larger than the peak inductor current (I mum, the average current rating of the diode should be larger than the maximum LED current. To maintain diode integrity the peak repetitive forward current (I greater than or equal to the peak inductor current (I Diodes with low forward voltage ratings (V capacitance magnitudes (C high efficiency. The chosen diode must have a reverse breakdown voltage rating (V than the output voltage (V is chosen, Schottky or not, certain selection criteria must be followed:
1. V
R
2. IFor IO≥ I
3. I
FRM
Some recommended diode manufacturers included but are not limited to:
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Central Semiconductor

SHUTDOWN AND START-UP

On startup, the LM3502 contains special circuitry that limits the peak inductor current which prevents large current spikes from loading the battery or power supply. When Cntrl 1.4V and both the En1 and En2 signals are less than 0.3V, the LM3502 will enter a low I During this low I below the supply voltage and the soft-start will be reset to
GMK212BJ105MD (0805/35V)
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(1206/50V)
C3216X7R1C475K (1206/16V)
(0805/25V)
08056D475KAT (0805/6.3V)
1206ZD475MAT (1206/10V)
and V
RRM
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or IO) of the selected diode should be
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or CTor CD) are conducive to
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and/or V
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RRM
SS14(1A/40V)
SS16(1A/60V)
MBRM120E
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MBRS1540T3 (1.5A/40V)
MBR240LT (2A/40V)
CMSH1- 40M
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state and regulation will end.
Q
mode the output voltage is a diode drop
) must be
FRM
Lpeak
limit the peak inductor current at the next startup. When both En1 and En2 are less than 0.3V, the P1 PMOS and N2 NMOS switches will turn off.
When Cntrl
<
0.3V for more than 12ms, typicaly, the LM3502 will shutdown and the output voltage will be a diode drop below the supply voltage. If the Cntrl pin is low for more than 12ms, the soft-start will reset to limit the peak inductor cur­rent at the next startup.
<
When Cntrl is
0.3 but for less than 12ms, typically, the device will not shutdown and reset the soft-start but shut off the NMOS N1 Power Device to allow for PWM contrl of the LED current.

THERMAL SHUTDOWN

The LM3502 stops regulating when the internal semiconduc­tor junction temperature reaches approximately 140˚C. The internal thermal shutdown has approximately 20˚C of hyster­esis which results in the LM3502 turning back on when the internal semiconductor junction temperature reaches 120˚C. When the thermal shutdown temperature is reached, the softstart is reset to prevent inrush current when the die temperature cools.

UNDER VOLTAGE PROTECTION

The LM3503 contains protection circuitry to prevent opera­tion for low input supply voltages. When Vin drops below
2.3V, typically the LM3502 will no longer regulate. In this
).
mode, the output volage will be one diode drop below Vin and the softstart will be reset. When Vin increases above
2.4V, typically, the device will begin regulating again.

OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION

The LM3502 contains dedicated circuitry for monitoring the output voltage. In the event that the LED network is discon­nected from the LM3502, the output voltage will increase and be limited to 15.5V(typ.) for the 16V version , 24V(typ.) for the 25V version, 34V(typ.) for the 35V version and 42V(typ.) for the 44V version (see eletrical table for more details). In the event that the network is reconnected, regu­lation will resume at the appropriate output voltage.

LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS

All components, except for the white LEDs, must be placed as close as possible to the LM3502. The die attach pad (DAP) must be soldered to the ground plane.
The input bypass capacitor C be placed close to the IC and connect between the V
, as shown in Figure 1, must
IN
IN
and PGND pins. This will reduce copper trace resistance which effects input voltage ripple of the IC. For additional input voltage filtering, a 100nF bypass capacitor can be placed in parallel with C ground. The output capacitor, C the IC and be connected between the V pins. Any copper trace connections for the C
to shunt any high frequency noise to
IN
, must be placed close to
OUT
OUT1
OUT
and PGND
capacitor can increase the series resistance, which directly effects output voltage ripple and efficiency. The current setting re­sistor, R1, should be kept close to the Fb pin to minimize copper trace connections that can inject noise into the sys­tem. The ground connection for the current setting resistor network should connect directly to the PGND pin. The AGND pin should be tied directly to the PGND pin. Trace connec­tions made to the inductor should be minimized to reduce power dissipation and increase overall efficiency while re­ducing EMI radiation. For more details regarding layout guidelines for switching regulators, refer to Applications Note AN-1149.
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted

LM3502
16-Lead Thin Leadless Leadframe Package
NS Package Number SQA16A
TLP10: 10-Bump Thin Micro SMD
X1 = 1.958 mm X2 = 2.135 mm
X3 = 0.6 mm
NS Package No. TLP10
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