A8439
Photoflash Capacitor Charger
with IGBT Driver and Refresh
Package EJ:
MLP/TDFN, 3 × 3 mm
0.75 mm Nominal Height
FEATURES
ꢀPower with 1 Li+ or 2 Alkaline/NiMH/NiCAD batteries
ꢀAdjustable output voltage
ꢀAutorefresh
ꢀ>75% efficiency
ꢀEight-level, digitally-programmable current limit
ꢀCharge complete indication
ꢀIntegrated IGBT driver with trigger
ꢀNo primary-side Schottky diode needed
ꢀLow-profile package (0.75 mm nominal height)
Approximate Scale 1:1
The A8439 is a highly integrated IC that charges
photoflash capacitors for digital and film cameras. An
integrated MOSFET switch drives the transformer in
a flyback topology. It also features an integrated IGBT
driver that facilitates the flash discharge function and
saves board space.
The CHARGE pin enables the A8439 and starts the
charging of the output capacitor. When the designated
output voltage is reached, the A8439 stops the charg-
ing until the CHARGE pin is toggled again. Pulling
the CHARGE pin low stops the charging. The ¯D¯O¯¯N¯¯E¯¯
pin is an open-drain indicator of when the designated
output voltage is reached.
APPLICATIONS
ꢀDigital camera flash
ꢀFilm camera flash
ꢀCell phone flash
ꢀEmergency strobe light
Two Alkaline/NiMH/NiCAD or one Li+ battery
or 1.5 to 5.5 V
V
3.0 to 5.5 V
D1
BIAS
VBATT
VOUT
T1
C1
0.1 μF
C2
4.7 μF
R1
R2
COUT
R4
100 kΩ
VIN
SW
FB
CHARGE
R3
C3
A8439
The peak current limit can be adjusted to eight dif-
ferent levels between 270 mA to 1.4 A, by clocking
the CHARGE pin. This allows the user to operate the
flash even at low battery voltages.
The A8439 can be used with two Alkaline/NiMH/
NiCAD or one single-cell Li+ battery connected to the
transformer primary. Connect the VIN pin to a 3.0 to
5.5 V supply, which can be either the system rail or the
Li+ battery, if used.
DONE
TRIGGER
IGBTDRV
To IGBT Gate
GND
Figure 1. Typical circuit with separate power supply to transformer
One Li+ battery
or 3.0 to 5.5 V
V
T1
D1
BATT
VOUT
The A8439 is available in a very low profile
(0.75 mm) 10-terminal 3×3 mm MLP/TDFN package,
making it ideal for space-constrained applications. It is
lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte-tin leadframe plating.
C1
0.1 μF
C2
4.7 μF
R1
R2
COUT
R4
100 kΩ
VIN
SW
FB
CHARGE
R3
C3
A8439
DONE
TRIGGER
IGBTDRV
To IGBT Gate
GND
Figure 2. Typical circuit with single power supply
A8439-DS, Rev. 1