A6210
3 A, 2 MHz Buck-Regulating LED Driver
Features and Benefits
Description
▪ User-configurable on-time, achieving switching
frequencies up to 2.0 MHz
The A6210 is a buck regulator that uses valley current-mode
control.Thiscontrolschemeallowsveryshortswitchon-times
to be achieved, making it ideal for applications that require
high switching frequencies combined with high input voltages
and low output LED span voltages.
▪ Brightness control through PWM of DIS pin
▪ Minimal external components required
▪ No output capacitor required
▪ Wide input voltage range: 9 to 46 V
▪ Low 0.18 V sense voltage for higher efficiency
▪ Output Current: up to 3.0 A
▪ Low standby current <100 μA
▪ Thermal shutdown
Low system cost is accomplished through high switching
frequenciesofupto2.0MHz,allowingsmallerandlowervalue
inductorsandcapacitors.Inaddition,fewexternalcomponents
are required through high levels of integration. Optimal drive
circuits minimize switching losses.
▪ Supplied in a thermally-enhanced 4 mm QFN package
Theswitchingfrequencyismaintainedconstant,astheon-time
is modulated by the input voltage. This feed-forward control
ensures excellent line correction. The on-time is set by an
external resistor pulled-up to the input supply.
Applications:
▪ High brightness LEDs
▪ LED driver modules, power supplies and lamps, such as
MR16 and MR11
Internal housekeeping and bootstrap supplies are provided
whichrequiretheadditionofonlyonesmallceramiccapacitor.A
top-off charge pump ensures correct operation at light loads.
Package 16-contact QFN (suffix EU):
Internaldiagnosticsprovidecomprehensiveprotectionagainst
input undervoltages and overtemperatures.
The device package is a 16-contact, 4 mm × 4 mm, 0.75 mm
nominal overall height QFN, with exposed pad for enhanced
thermal dissipation. It is lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte tin
leadframe plating.
4 mm × 4 mm × 0.75 mm
Typical Application
VIN
24 V
BOOT
C2
22 nF
VIN
L1
68 μH
C1
1.0 μF
R1
150 kΩ
LX
LED1
D1
TON
A6210
ISEN
LED2
LED3
R2
390 mΩ
PWM or Switch
DIS
SGND
NC
GND
LED span voltage = 10.5 V
Suggested Parts
Average LED current = 500 mA
Peak to peak current = 60 mA
Switching frequency = 1.4 MHz
Efficiency = 90.5%
Name Description
Manufacturer - Part Number
Taiyo Yuden, TDK
C1
C2
D1
L1
1 μF, 25V, X5R or X7R ceramic, 1210
22 nF, 50V, X5R or X7R ceramic, 0805
1 A, 30 V, Schottky diode
68 μH, 1 A inductor
Taiyo Yuden - NR 6045T 680M
R1
R2
180 kΩ, 1%, 0805
390 mΩ, 1%, 0805
6210-DS, Rev. 1