LT3475/LT3475-1 Dual Step-Down 1.5A LED Driver UFEATURESDESCRIPTIO ■ True Color PWM TM Delivers Constant Color with The LT®3475/LT3475-1 are dual step-down DC/DC 3000:1 Dimming Range converters designed to operate as a constant-current ■ Wide Input Range: 4V to 36V Operating, 40V source. An internal sense resistor monitors the output Maximum current allowing accurate current regulation ideal for ■ Accurate and Adjustable Control of LED Current driving high current LEDs. The high side current sense al- from 50mA to 1.5A lows grounded cathode LED operation. High output current ■ High Side Current Sense Allows Grounded Cathode accuracy is maintained over a wide current range, from LED Operation 50mA to 1.5A, allowing a wide dimming range. Unique ■ Open LED (LT3475) and Short Circuit Protection PWM circuitry allows a dimming range of 3000:1, avoid- ■ LT3475-1 Drives LED Strings Up to 25V ing the color shift normally associated with LED current ■ Accurate and Adjustable 200kHz to 2MHz dimming. Switching Frequency The high switching frequency offers several advantages, ■ Anti-Phase Switching Reduces Ripple permitting the use of small inductors and ceramic capaci- ■ Uses Small Inductors and Ceramic Capacitors tors. Small inductors combined with the 20 lead TSSOP ■ Available in the Compact 20-Lead TSSOP Thermally surface mount package save space and cost versus Enhanced Surface Mount Package alternative solutions. The constant switching frequency U combined with low-impedance ceramic capacitors result APPLICATIO S in low, predictable output ripple. ■ Automotive and Avionic Lighting With its wide input range of 4V to 36V, the LT3475/LT3475-1 ■ Architectural Detail Lighting regulate a broad array of power sources. A current mode ■ Display Backlighting PWM architecture provides fast transient response and ■ Constant-Current Sources cycle-by-cycle current limiting. Frequency foldback and , LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Patents Pending. thermal shutdown provide additional protection. UTYPICAL APPLICATIODual Step-Down 1.5A LED Driver VIN Effi ciency 5V TO 36V 4.7μF V 95 IN SHDN VIN = 12V TWO SERIES CONNECTED BOOST1 BOOST2 WHITE 1.5A LEDS 90 0.22μF 0.22μF LT3475 10μH 10μH 85 SW1 SW2 80 SINGLE WHITE 1.5A LED OUT1 OUT2 75 LED1 LED2 *DIMMING DIMMING* 70 PWM1 PWM2 EFFICIENCY (%) CONTROL CONTROL VC1 VC2 65 REF R 2.2μF 0.1μF T 0.1μF 2.2μF 60 1.5A LED 1.5A LED VADJ1 VADJ2 CURRENT CURRENT 24.3k GND 55 0 0.5 1 1.5 LED CURRENT (A) 3475 TA01 *SEE APPLICATIONS SECTION FOR DETAILS fSW = 600kHz 3475 TA01b 3475fb 1