TS19370
General Description
The TS19370 is a step-up DC/DC converter specifically designed to drive white LEDs with a constant current. The
device can drive 2 ~ 9 LEDs in series from a Li-Ion cell. Series connection of the LEDs provides identical LED
currents resulting in uniform brightness and eliminating the need for ballast resistors. The output capacitor can be as
small as 0.22µF, saving space versus alternative solutions. A low 95mV feedback voltage minimizes power loss for
better efficiency. Additional feature include over output voltage limiting when LEDs are disconnected.
The TS19370 switches at a fixed frequency of 1.2MHz, allowing the use of tiny, low profile inductors and capacitors to
minimize footprint and cost in space consideration applications for cellular phone backlighting or other hand held
equipment.
Features
● Inherently Matched LED Current
● High Efficiency: 88% Typical
● Drives Up to 6 LEDs @ Vin 5V
● Drives Up to 9 LEDs @ Vin 9~15V
● Over Output Voltage Protection 30V
● Fast 1.2MHz Switching Frequency
● Requires Only 0.22µF Output Capacitor
● PWM dimming control 1KHz to 10KHz
● Analog dimming control
Application
● Cellular Phones
● Portable Electronics Devices PDA, GPS
● LCD Display Module
● White LED Backlighting
Input Voltage vs. Efficiency
Typical Application Circuit
Boost (Step-up) WLED Driver with OVP
1/8 Version: D08
Supply Voltage (Recommended)
Ambient Temperature Range
Junction Temperature Range
ISW=100mA, 66% duty
cycle
Absolute Maximum Rating
TS19370
Boost (Step-up) WLED Driver with OVP
Electrical Specifications (Ta = 25
o
C, VIN= V
=3V, CIN=1uF, C
CTRL
=0.22uF unless otherwise noted)
OUT
Note:
Absolute maximum ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur.
The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of maximum function temperature, TJ(max), the junction to
ambient thermal resistance, θ JA , and the ambient temperature. The maximum allowable, power dissipation at any
ambient temperature is calculated using: PD(MAX)= [TJ(max)-TA]/θJA . Exceeding the maximum allowable power
dissipation will cause excessive die temperature. All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation
using standard statistical methods
2/8 Version: D08
Switching Pin. This is the collector of the internal NPN power switch. Connect to
inductor and diode. Minimize the metal trace area connected to this pin to reduce
EMI.
Ground Pin. Connect directly to local ground plane.
Feedback Pin. Reference voltage is 95mV. Connect LEDs and a resistor at this pin.
LED current is determined by the resistance and CTRL voltage.
Shutdown Pin and Dimming Control Pin.
VCTRL > 1.8V generates full-scale LED current
VCTRL < 0.4V chip is off
Switching from 04V to 2.0V, PWM duty cycle controls the LED current
Over Voltage Protection, 30V
Input Supply Pin. Bypass this pin with a capacitor as close to the device as possible
Functional Block
TS19370
Boost (Step-up) WLED Driver with OVP
Pin Description
3/8 Version: D08