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 10 series connected LEDs from an 180 V
to 265 V
conditions are summarized in this application note.
This is a four-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 datasheet 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.
2Key Features
•Line injection circuitry enables PFC values greater than 0.98
•Adjustable LED current and switching frequency
•Flicker free operation
, 50 Hz input power supply. The key performance characteristics under typical operating
RMS
User's Guide
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Driver
RMS
3Applications
•Solid State Lighting
•Industrial and Commercial Lighting
•Residential Lighting
4Performance Specifications
Based on an LED Vf= 3.6V
SymbolParameterMinTypMax
V
IN
V
OUT
I
LED
P
OUT
f
sw
Input voltage180 V
LED string voltage13 V21.5 V36 V
LED string average current-350 mA-
Output power-7.5 W-
Switching frequency-67 kHz-
RMS
230 V
RMS
265 V
RMS
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LM3444 230VAC, 8W Isolated Flyback LED Driver Demo Board Schematic
WARNING
TheLM3444evaluationboardhasexposedhighvoltage
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.
WARNING
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 the mains AC
power is applied (without any isolation), the fuse (F1) will fail open.
For bench evaluation, either the input AC power source or the
bench measurement equipment should be isolated from the earth
ground connection. Isolating the evaluation board (using 1:1 line
isolation transformer) rather than the oscilloscope is highly
recommended.
WARNING
The LM3444 evaluation board should not be powered with an open
load. For proper operation, ensure that the desired number of LEDs
are connected at the output before applyingpower to the
evaluation board.
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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
10NCNo internal connection.
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.
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8Bill of Materials
DesignatorDescriptionManufacturerPart NumberRoHS
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U1Offline LED Driver, PowerWise™Texas InstrumentsLM3444Y
C1Ceramic, X7R, 250VAC, 10%Murata ElectronicsDE1E3KX332MA5BA01Y