The MAX16823 three-channel LED driver operates from a 5.5V to 40V input voltage range and delivers up to 100mA per channel to one or more strings of high-brightness LEDs (HB LEDs). Each channel's current is programmable using an external current-sense resistor in series with the LEDs. Three DIM inputs allow a wide range of independent pulsed dimming in addition to providing the on and off control of the outputs. Wave-shaping circuitry reduces EMI while providing fast turn-on and turn-off times.The MAX16823 is well suited for automotive applications requiring a high-voltage input and is able to withstand load-dump events up to 45V. On-board pass elements minimize external components while providing ±5% LED current accuracy. Additional features include an active-high, open-drain LEDGOOD output for open LED detection, a +3.4V (±5%) regulated output with 4mA output current capability, short-circuit and thermal protections.The MAX16823 is available in thermally enhanced 5mm x 5mm, 16-pin TQFN-EP and 16-pin TSSOP-EP packages and is specified over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsArchitecture and Industrial LightingAutomotive Exterior: Rear Combination Lights (RCLs), CHMSLAutomotive Interior: RGB Ambient Lighting, Cluster Lighting, and LCD BacklightingEmergency Vehicle Warning LightsNavigation and Marine Indicators

The MAX16823 three-channel LED driver operates from a 5.5V to 40V input voltage range and delivers up to 100mA per channel to one or more strings of high-brightness LEDs (HB LEDs). Each channel's current is programmable using an external current-sense resistor in series with the LEDs. Three DIM inputs allow a wide range of independent pulsed dimming in addition to providing the on and off control of the outputs. Wave-shaping circuitry reduces EMI while providing fast turn-on and turn-off times.The MAX16823 is well suited for automotive applications requiring a high-voltage input and is able to withstand load-dump events up to 45V. On-board pass elements minimize external components while providing ±5% LED current accuracy. Additional features include an active-high, open-drain LEDGOOD output for open LED detection, a +3.4V (±5%) regulated output with 4mA output current capability, short-circuit and thermal protections.The MAX16823 is available in thermally enhanced 5mm x 5mm, 16-pin TQFN-EP and 16-pin TSSOP-EP packages and is specified over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsArchitecture and Industrial LightingAutomotive Exterior: Rear Combination Lights (RCLs), CHMSLAutomotive Interior: RGB Ambient Lighting, Cluster Lighting, and LCD BacklightingEmergency Vehicle Warning LightsNavigation and Marine Indicators

The MAX16803 current regulator operates from a 6.5V to 40V input-voltage range and delivers up to a total of 350mA to one or more strings of high-brightness LEDs (HB LEDs). The output current of the MAX16803 is adjusted by using an external current-sense resistor in series with the LEDs. A dimming input allows widerange 'pulsed' PWM operation. Wave-shaping circuitry reduces EMI. The differential current-sense input increases noise immunity. The MAX16803 is well suited for applications requiring high-voltage input and is able to withstand automotive load-dump events up to 40V. An on-board pass element minimizes external components while providing ±3.5% output-current accuracy. Additional features include a 5V regulated output and short-circuit and thermal protection.The MAX16803 is available in a thermally enhanced, 5mm x 5mm, 16-pin TQFN package and is specified over the automotive -40°C to +125°C temperature range.The MAX16836 is a newer and more cost effective product; except for different PWM dimming current slew rates, it provides the same performance and is pin-to-pin compatible with the MAX16803.ApplicationsAutomotive Exterior: Rear Combination Lights (RCL)Automotive Interior: Map, Courtesy, and Cluster LightingEmergency Vehicle Warning LightsGeneral LightingNavigation and Marine IndicatorsSignage, Gasoline Canopies, Beacons

The MAX16818 pulse-width modulation (PWM) LED driver controller provides high-output-current capability in a compact package with a minimum number of external components. The MAX16818 is suitable for use in synchronous and nonsynchronous step-down (buck) topologies, as well as in boost, buck-boost, SEPIC, and Cuk LED drivers. The MAX16818 is the first LED driver controller that enables Maxim's technology for fast LED current transients of up to 20A/µs and 30kHz dimming frequency.This device utilizes average-current-mode control that enables optimal use of MOSFETs with optimal charge and on-resistance characteristics. This results in the minimized need for external heatsinking even when delivering up to 30A of LED current. True differential sensing enables accurate control of the LED current. A wide dimming range is easily implemented to accommodate an external PWM signal. An internal regulator enables operation over a wide input voltage range: 4.75V to 5.5V or 7V to 28V and above with a simple external biasing device. The wide switching frequency range, up to 1.5MHz, allows for the use of small inductors and capacitors.The MAX16818 features a clock output with 180° phase delay to control a second out-of-phase LED driver to reduce input and output filter capacitors size or to minimize ripple currents. The MAX16818 offers programmable hiccup, overvoltage, and overtemperature protection.The MAX16818ETE+ is rated for the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and the MAX16818ATE+ is rated for the automotive temperature range (-40°C to +125°C). This LED driver controller is available in a lead-free, 0.8mm high, 5mm x 5mm 28-pin TQFN package with an exposed pad.ApplicationsFront Projectors/Rear Projection TVsLCD TVs and Display BacklightPortable and Pocket Projectors

The MAX3643 burst-mode laser driver provides bias and modulation current drive for PON burst-mode ONT applications. It is specifically designed for use with a low-cost external controller for the APC (and if desired, AMC) loop. A high-speed differential burst-enable input enables the driver to switch the laser from a dark (output off) condition to full on condition in less than 2ns.When BEN is inactive, typical modulation and bias currents are 5µA each.Laser modulation current can be set from 10mA to 85mA and bias current can be set from 1mA to 70mA using the MODSET and BIASSET inputs. A sample-and-hold circuit is provided to capture the monitor diode output during short PON bursts, if needed, and the BEN high-speed signal is mirrored on an LVCMOS output to be used by the controller operating the APC/AMC loop.The MAX3643 burst-mode laser driver is packaged in a 4mm x 4mm, 24-pin thin QFN package. It operates from -40°C to +85°C.Applications1.25Gbps IEEE EPON ONT ModulesA/B/G/XGPON ONT Modules Up to 2.5Gbps

The MAX20444B is a 4-channel backlight driver with boostcontroller for automotive displays. The integrated currentoutputs can sink up to 130mA LED current each. Thedevice accepts a wide 4.5V to 36V input voltage rangeand withstands direct automotive load-dump events.The internal current-mode switching DC-DC controllersupports boost or SEPIC topologies and operates in thefrequency range 400kHz to 2.2MHz. Integrated spread spectrumhelps reduce EMI. An adaptive output-voltagecontrol scheme minimizes power dissipation in the LEDcurrent-sink paths.The device features I2C-controlled pulse-widthmodulation (PWM) dimming and hybrid dimming. In eithercase the minimum pulse width is 500ns. Phase-shifteddimming of the strings is incorporated for lower EMI.Comprehensive diagnostic information is also availablevia the I2C interface, while stand-alone operation is also supported.The MAX20444B is available in a 24-pin TQFN or 24-pin side-wettable TQFN (SWTQFN) package and operates over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.ApplicationsCentral Information DisplaysInfotainment DisplaysInstrument Clusters

The MAX25220/MAX25221/MAX25221B/MAX25221C are a 4-channel TFT-LCD power IC that provides symmetrical positive AVDD and negative NAVDD supplies as well as VGON and VGOFF gate supplies. In addition, a VCOM buffer with output voltage range above and below ground and a temperature measurement block are integrated (MAX25221/B/C).The device contains non-volatile memory so that the values of all outputs can be calibrated for the lifetime of the device (maximum five times).Programming is carried out using the built-in I2C interface, which can also be used to read back diagnostic information. A stand-alone mode is also available.The temperature sensor interface block measures the temperature optionally allowing the VCOM output voltage to be adjusted depending on the measured temperature.The MAX25220/MAX25221/MAX25221B/MAX25221C are available in a TQFN package and operates in the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.ApplicationsCentral Information DisplaysInfotainment DisplaysInstrument Clusters

The MAX25512 is a four-channel white LED backlight driver with an integrated current-mode boost converter which operates over a switching frequency range of 400kHz to 2.2MHz and incorporates spread spectrum. Phase-shifting of the output channels is included as an option to further reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI).The device provides up to 120mA per channel and includes a control output for an external nMOS series switch. It is capable of operating down to 3V after startup.The MAX25512 has an I2C interface to enable flexibility of control and detailed diagnostics.The MAX25512 is available in a compact TQFN package and operates over the temperature range -40°C to +125°C.ApplicationsAutomotive Instrument ClustersAutomotive Central Information DisplaysAutomotive Head-Up Displays

The MAX25600 is a synchronous 4-switch buck-boost LED driver controller. The controller regulates the LED current for LED string voltages from 0V to 60V. The MAX25600 can be used as a seamless buck-boost LED driver for applications that require an efficient buck-boost LED driver with synchronous rectification. The MAX25600 is ideal for high-power applications that require a current source with PWM dimming capability.The device provides seamless transition between buck, boost, and buck-boost modes depending on the ratio of input to output voltage. The MAX25600 is ideal for LED driver applications in automotive, industrial, and other LED lighting applications. A fault flag indicates open LED, shorted LED, or thermal shutdown conditions. The device uses Maxim's proprietary average-current-mode control scheme and allows adjustable 200kHz to 700kHz fixed-frequency operation. In addition, ±6% triangular spread spectrum is added internally to the oscillator to improve EMI performance. The MAX25600 provides both analog and digital PWM dimming, and has built-in analog PWM dimming at a dimming frequency of 200Hz. The adjustable soft-start feature limits the current peaks and voltage overshoots at startup. The MAX25600 integrates a high-side p-channel dimming MOSFET driver for PWM dimming applications that require fast rising and falling edges of the LED current. It also features robust output open and short protection, is AEC qualified, and is suitable for automotive applications. Design Solution: Improve Automotive Exterior LED Lighting with Buck-Boost Average Current Control ›ApplicationsAutomotive Exterior Lighting and General, Commercial, and Industrial Lighting

The MAX25601A/B/C/D is a synchronous boost controller followed by a synchronous buck LED controller. The 4.5V to 40V input voltage range of the boost controller is ideal for automotive applications, and acts as a pre-boost power supply for the second-stage buck LED controller.The synchronous boost is a current-mode controller that can be be paralleled with another device to provide higher output power. A SYNCOUT pin provides the clock to drive the RT/SYNCIN pin of the other device, enabling two-phase 180-degree out-of-phase operation. The boost converter can be programmed with a switching frequency of 200kHz to 2.2MHz. Spread spectrum is included to reduce EMI. An internal digital soft-start feature is provided to enable a smooth power up of the boost output. Protection features like hiccup mode, overvoltage protection, and thermal shutdown are provided.The synchronous buck LED controller uses Maxim's F3 Architecture, a proprietary average-current-mode control scheme to regulate the inductor current at a constant switching frequency without any control-loop compensation. Inductor current is sensed in the bottom synchronous n-channel MOSFET. The device operates over a wide 4.5V to 65V input range at switching frequencies as high as 1MHz. Both analog and PWM dimming are included. LED current can be monitored on the IOUTV pin.Both controllers have high- and low-side gate drivers with at least 1A peak source and sink-current capability. Adaptive non-overlap control logic prevents shoot-through currents during transition. Both the boost and the buck faults are monitored on the active-low FLT pin.The MAX25601A/C is available in a 32-pin SWTQFN package and the MAX25601B/D is available in a 28-pin TSSOP package. The 32-pin package features an additional switch control that can be used in high-beam/low-beam and heads-up display applications.ApplicationsAutomotive Exterior Lighting: High-Beam/Low-Beam/ Signal/Position Lights, Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), Matrix Light, Pixel Light, and Other Adaptive Front-Light AssembliesCommercial, Industrial, and Architectural Lighting