CAT37
CMOS White LED Driver Boost Converter
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Low quiescent ground current (0.5mA typical)
Power efficiency over 80%
The CAT37 is a DC/DC step up converter that delivers
a regulated output current. Operation at a constant
switching frequency of 1.2MHz allows the device to be
used with very small value external inductor and
ceramic capacitors.
Compatible pinout with LT1932
Adjustable output current (up to 40mA)
High frequency 1.2MHz operation
Input voltage operation down to 2.5V
Low resistance (0.5Ω) power switch
Drives up to 4 White LEDs in series
Shutdown current less than 1µA
The CAT37 is targeted to drive multiple white light-
emitting diodes (LEDs) connected in series and
provides the necessary regulated current to control
the brightness and the color purity. An external
resistor R1 controls the output current level. LED
currents of up to 40mA can be supported over a wide
range of input supply voltages from 2.5V to 7V,
making the device ideal for battery-powered
applications.
Load fault protection against open-circuits
Low value external components
Low profile (1mm) TSOT-23 5-lead package
A high voltage output stage allows up to 4 White LEDs
to be driven in series. Series drive provides inherent
current matching.
APPLICATION
Color LCD and keypad backlighting
Cellular phones
LED dimming can be done by using a DC voltage, a
logic signal, or a pulse width modulation (PWM)
signal. The shutdown input pin allows the device to be
placed in power-down mode with “near zero”
quiescent current.
Handheld terminals
Digital cameras
PDAs/Games
In addition to overcurrent limiting protection, the
device also includes detection circuitry to ensure
protection against open-circuit load fault conditions.
Portable MP3 players
For Ordering Information details, see page 11.
The device is available in a low profile (1mm max
height) 5-lead TSOT-23 package.
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
L1
6.8µH
D1
VIN
3V to 5V
C1
C2
1µF
1µF
5
1
VIN
SW
CAT37
15mA
4
3
ON OFF
FB
SHDN
C1: Taiyo Yuden JMK212BJ475
C2: Taiyo Yuden EMK212BJ105
D1: Zetez ZHCS400
L1: Panasonic ELJEA6R8 or equivalent
GND
2
R1
6.34kΩ
Figure 1. Driver for Four High-Brightness White LEDs
© Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.
Characteristics subject to change without notice
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Doc. No. MD-5005 Rev. T