This demonstration board highlights the performance of a LM3444 based Flyback LED driver solution that
can be used to power a single LED string consisting of 4 to 8 series connected LEDs from an 90 V
135 V
conditions are summarized in this application note.
This is a two-layer board using the bottom and top layer for component placement. The demonstration
board can be modified to adjust the LED forward current, the number of series connected LEDs that are
driven and the switching frequency. Refer to the LM3444 AC-DC Offline LED Driver (SNVS682) data
sheet for detailed instructions.
A bill of materials is included that describes the parts used on this demonstration board. A schematic and
layout have also been included along with measured performance characteristics.
, 60 Hz input power supply. The key performance characteristics under typical operating
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2Key Features
•Line injection circuitry enables PFC values greater than 0.99
•Adjustable LED current and switching frequency
•Flicker free operation
3Applications
•Solid State Lighting
•Industrial and Commercial Lighting
•Residential Lighting
4Performance Specifications
Based on an LED Vf= 3.57V
SymbolParameterMinTypMax
V
IN
V
OUT
I
LED
P
OUT
f
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Input voltage90 V
LED string voltage12 V21.4 V30 V
LED string average current-350 mA-
Output power-7.6 W-
Switching frequency-79 kHz-
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120 V
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135 V
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components that present a shock hazard. Caution must be taken
when handling the evaluation board. Avoid touching the evaluation
board and removing any cables while the evaluation board is
operating.Isolatingtheevaluationboardratherthanthe
oscilloscope is highly recommended.
The ground connection on the evaluation board is NOT referenced
to earth ground. If an oscilloscope ground lead is connected to the
evaluation board ground test point for analysis and AC power is
applied, the fuse (F1) will fail open. The oscilloscope should be
powered via an isolation transformer before an oscilloscope
ground lead is connected to the evaluation board.
The LM3444 evaluation board should not be powered with an open
load. For proper operation, ensure that the desired number of LEDs
are connectedat theoutput beforeapplying powerto the
evaluation board.
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Pin #NameDescription
10NCNo internal connection.
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Table 1. Pin Description 10-Pin VSSOP
1NCNo internal connection.
2NCNo internal connection.
3NCNo internal connection.
4COFFOFF time setting pin. A user set current and capacitor connected from the output to this pin sets the constant
5FILTERFilter input. A capacitor tied to this pin filters the error amplifier. Could also be used as an analog dimming
6GNDCircuit ground connection.
7ISNSLED current sense pin. Connect a resistor from main switching MOSFET source, ISNS to GND to set the
8GATEPower MOSFET driver pin. This output provides the gate drive for the power switching MOSFET of the buck
9V
OFF time of the switching controller.
input.
maximum LED current.
controller.
Input voltage pin. This pin provides the power for the internal control circuitry and gate driver.