BCR420UFD / BCR421UFD
LINEAR LED CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATOR IN U-DFN2020-6
Description
Features
The BCR420U and BCR421U monolithically integrate transistors,
diodes and resistors to function as a Constant Current Regulator
(CCR) for linear LED driving. The device regulates with a preset
10mA nominal that can be adjusted with an external resistor up to
350mA. It is designed for driving LEDs in strings and will reduce
current at increasing temperatures to self-protect. Operating as a
series linear CCR for LED string current control, it can be used in
multiple applications, as long as the maximum supply voltage to the
device is < 40V.
LED Constant Current Regulator Using NPN Emitter-Follower with
Emitter Resistor to Current Limit
IOUT – 10mA ±10% Constant Current (Preset)
IOUT up to 350mA Adjustable with an External Resistor
(BCR421U)
VOUT – 40V Supply Voltage
PD up to 1.7W in U-DFN2020-6 Package
0.6mm Height for Low-profile Edge Lighting
Low-Side Control Enabling PWM Input < 25kHz (BCR421U)
Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) Reduces IOUT with
Increasing Temperature
With the low-side control, the BCR421U has an Enable (EN) pin
which can be pulse-width modulated (PWM) up to 25kHz by a micro-
controller for LED dimming.
Parallel Devices to Increase Regulated Current
Totally Lead-Free & Fully RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)
Halogen and Antimony Free. “Green” Device (Note 3)
Automotive-Compliant Parts are Available Under Separate
Datasheet (BCR420UFDQ/BCR421UFDQ)
With no need for additional external components, this CCR is fully
integrated into a 2x2x0.6mm package (U-DFN2020-6) minimizing
PCB area, off-board height, and component count.
Mechanical Data
Applications
Case: U-DFN2020-6
Constant Current Regulation (CCR) in:
Case Material: Molded Plastic. “Green” Molding Compound.
UL Flammability Rating 94V-0
Edge Lighting Strips
Moisture Sensitivity: Level 1 per J-STD-020
Terminals: Finish - NiPdAu, Solderable per MIL-STD-202, Method
e4
208
Emergency Lighting
Signage, Advertising, Decorative and Architectural Lighting
Retail Lighting in Fridges, Freezer Cases and Vending Machines
Weight: 0.018 grams (Approximate)
EN
OUT
Pin Name
Pin Function
U-DFN2020-6
Bottom View
OUT
GND
Regulated Output Current
N/C
OUT
N/C
Enable for Biasing
Transistor
Rext
(Optional)
EN
Rext
Rext
External Resistor for
Adjusting Output Current
EN
GND
Power Ground
GND
N/C
Not connected internally
Top View
Pin-Out
Internal Device
Schematic
Ordering Information (Note 4)
Part Number
BCR420UFD-7
BCR421UFD-7
Compliance
Standard
Standard
Marking
420
421
Reel Size (inches)
Tape Width (mm)
Quantity Per Reel
3,000
7
7
8
8
3,000
Notes:
1. No purposely added lead. Fully EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS), 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) & 2015/863/EU (RoHS 3) compliant.
2. See https://www.diodes.com/quality/lead-free/ for more information about Diodes Incorporated’s definitions of Halogen- and Antimony-free, "Green" and
Lead-free.
3. Halogen- and Antimony-free "Green” products are defined as those which contain <900ppm bromine, <900ppm chlorine (<1500ppm total Br + Cl) and
<1000ppm antimony compounds.
4. For packaging details, go to our website at https://www.diodes.com/design/support/packaging/diodes-packaging/.
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BCR420UFD / BCR421UFD
Document number: DS38588 Rev. 3 - 2