Date Announced: 08 Mar 2006 Linear Technology has announced the LTC3217, a 850kHz, high efficiency 1x/1.5x/2x multimode charge pump for driving multiple high current LEDs in cellular phone camera applications. Utilizing constant-frequency operation for low noise, it can drive up to 4 LED current sources at up to 600mA total output current, all from a compact 3mm x 3mm QFN package. Shutdown mode and current output levels are selected via two logic input pins. The LTC3217’s voltage range of 2.9V to 4.5V is optimized for single cell Li-Ion inputs. Efficiencies when driven from a Li-Ion battery (3.6V nominal) reach 92%, maximizing battery run-time. It only requires four small capacitors and two resistors to create a tiny, low profile (<20mm2, 0.75mm high) solution footprint.The LTC3217 charge pump automatically optimizes efficiency based on VIN and LED forward voltage conditions. The device powers up in 1x mode and automatically switches to boost mode (1.5x) when any enabled LED current source approaches dropout; a subsequent dropout switches the part into 2x mode. High and low LED current levels are programmed via resistors. Brightness is controlled by selecting each or both current set resistors via the enable inputs. Brightness can also be controlled by pulse width modulation of the EN2 pin. Internal circuitry prevents inrush current and excessive input noise during start-up and mode switching; in addition the device has open/short LED protection. The LTC3217EUD is available from stock in a 16-lead QFN (3mm x 3mm) package. Pricing starts at $1.70 each for 1,000-piece quantities.
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UK and Ireland: Alastair Boyd, Linear Technology (UK) Limited Tel: +44 (0)1628 477066 E-mail: [email protected] North America and General Information: Doug Dickinson, Linear Technology Corporation Tel: (408) 432 1900 ext. 2233 E-mail: [email protected]
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