Wide Input Voltage Range, High-Efficiency,
Fault-Tolerant LED Driver
A8518 and A8518-1
FEATURES AND BENEFITS (continued)
DESCRIPTION (continued)
• LED string current-matching accuracy 0.8%
• Protection against:
The A8518 has a fixed boost switching frequencies of 2.15 MHz.
The high switching frequency allows the converter to operate above
the AM radio band.
□ Shorted boost switch, inductor or output capacitor
□ Shorted ISET resistor
□ Open or shorted LED pins and LED strings
□ Open boost diode
The A8518 offers dithering of boost switching frequency, which
helps reduce EMI (electromagnetic interference). The A8518-1 is
identical to the A8518, but without the dithering feature.
□ Overtemperature
SELECTION GUIDE
Operating Ambient
Frequency
Temperature Range
TA, (°C)
Part Number
Package
Packaging
Leadframe Plating
Dithering
16-Pin TSSOP with
exposed thermal pad
A8518KLPTR-T
–40 to 125
–40 to 125
Yes
4000 pieces per reel
Contact Factory
100% matte tin
100% matte tin
16-Pin TSSOP with
exposed thermal pad
A8518KLPTR-T-1
No
Contact Allegro for additional packing options.
Table of Contents
Analog Dimming
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18
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Specifications
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3
3
4
5
6
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12
12
12
13
14
14
14
15
16
LED String Short Detect
Overvoltage Protection
Boost Switch Overcurrent Protection
Input Overcurrent Protection and
Disconnect Switch
Setting the Current Sense Resistor
Input UVLO
VDD
Shutdown
Dithering Feature
Fault Protection During Operation
Application Information
Design Example
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Characteristics
Functional Block Diagram
Pinout Diagram and Terminal List
Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic Performance
Functional Description
Enabling the IC
Powering Up: LED Pin Short-to-GND Check
Powering Up: Boost Output Undervoltage
Soft-Start Function
LED Current Setting and LED Dimming
PWM Dimming
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21
21
21
22
23
25
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Package Outline Diagram
APWM Pin
Extending LED Dimming Ratio
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Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
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