Wide Input Voltage Range, High-Efficiency,
Fault-Tolerant LED Driver
A8518 and A8518-1
SPECIFICATIONS
Absolute Maximum Ratings [1]
Characteristic
Symbol
Notes
Rating
–0.3 to 40
–0.3 to 40
–0.3 to 40
VIN –7.4 to VIN + 0.4
–0.6 to 42
–1 to 48
Unit
V
LEDx Pins
OVP Pin
VLEDx
VOVP
x = 1 and 2
V
VIN, VOUT Pins
VIN, VOUT
SENSE, VGATE
V
VSENSE, GATE Pins
V
V
Continuous
t < 50 ns
V
SW Pin [2]
VSW
V
FAULT Pin
VFAULT
–0.3 to 40
–0.3 to 5.5
–40 to 125
150
V
APWM, PWM, COMP, ISET, VDD Pins
Operating Ambient Temperature
Maximum Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
V
TA
TJ(max)
Tstg
K temperature range
°C
°C
°C
–55 to 150
1 Operation at levels beyond the ratings listed in this table may cause permanent damage to the device. The absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only, and func-
tional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the electrical characteristics table is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum-
rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2 SW DMOS is self-protecting and will conduct when VSW exceeds 48 V.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS: May require derating at maximum conditions; see application information
Characteristic
Symbol
Test Conditions [3]
Value
Unit
On 2-layer 3 in2 PCB
48.5
°C/W
Package Thermal Resistance
RθJA
On 4-layer PCB based on JEDEC standards
34
°C/W
3 Additional thermal information available on the Allegro website.
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Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
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