Analog Devices Inc.

Category: LEDs

The MAX20050–MAX20053 are high-brightness LED (HBLED) drivers for automotive exterior lighting applications.Consisting of a fully synchronous step-down converterwith integrated MOSFETs, the devices are capable ofdriving a series string of LEDs at up to 2A, with a minimumnumber of external components. The MAX20050/MAX20052 utilize internal loop compensation to minimizecomponent count, while the MAX20051/MAX20053/MAX20053D useexternal compensation for full flexibility.The wide 4.5V to 65V input supply range supports extremeautomotive cold crank and load-dump conditions. A low- andhigh-switching frequency option (400kHz or 2.1MHz)provides the designer with the flexibility to optimize forsolution size or efficiency, while avoiding interferencewithin the AM band. Spread spectrum provides furtheroptions for the designer to reduce EMI at the system level.The MAX20050/MAX20051 have an internal switchingfrequency of 400kHz, while the MAX20052/MAX20053have an internal switching frequency of 2.1MHz. In addition,the MAX20051B has spread spectrum disabled.High-side current regulation means only a singleconnection to the LED string is required; grounding of thestring can be done locally. In addition to PWM dimming,the ICs provide analog dimming using the REFI pin. Fullscalecurrent regulation accuracy is ±2.5%, while theaccuracy is ±8% at 10% of full-scale over the full temperaturerange of -40°C to +125°C. A 5V, 10mA LDO output isavailable for biasing other circuits.Fault-protection mechanisms include output overload,short-circuit, and device overtemperature protection. Thedevices are specified for operation over the full -40°C to+125°C temperature range and are available in thermallyenhanced 12-pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN and 14-pin (5mm x4.4mm) TSSOP packages with an exposed pad. Design Solution: Driver Monitoring Systems Need a New Breed of IR-LEDDrivers ›ApplicationsClearance Lamps (CLLs)Commercial, Industrial, and Architectural LightingCorner Lamps (CLs)Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)Fog LampsHead LampsRear Lamps

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