CAT4137
CMOS Boost Converter - White LED Driver
Features
Product Description
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Drives up to 5 White LEDs from 3V
The CAT4137 is a DC/DC step-up converter that
delivers a regulated output current. Operation at
a constant switching frequency of 1MHz allows
the device to be used with small value external
ceramic capacitors and inductor.
Power Efficiency up to 87%
Low Quiescent Ground Current 0.1mA
Adjustable Output Current (up to 30mA)
High Frequency 1MHz Operation
“Zero” current shutdown mode
Operates down to 2V (from two AA batteries)
Soft start power-up
The device drives a string of white LEDs
connected in series and provides the regulated
current to control the LEDs with inherent uniform
brightness and matching. An external resistor R1
sets the output current and allows up to 30mA
current to be supported over a wide range of
input supply voltages from 2.2V to 5.5V, making
the device ideal for battery-powered applications.
Open LED low power mode
Automatic shutdown at 1.9V (UVLO)
Thermal shutdown protection
Thin SOT23 5-Lead (1mm max height)
Applications
LED dimming can be done by using a DC
voltage, a logic signal, or a pulse width
modulation (PWM) signal. The shutdown control
pin allows the device to be placed in power-down
mode with “zero” quiescent current.
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LCD Backlighting
Cellular Phones
Handheld Devices
Digital Cameras
In addition to thermal protection and overload
current limiting, the device also enters a very low
power operating mode during “Open LED” fault
conditions. The device is housed in a low profile
(1mm max height) 5-lead thin SOT23 package for
space critical applications.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
Quantity Package
per Reel Marking
CAT4137TS TSOT23-5
CAT4137TD TSOT23-5
Lead Free1
3000
3000
LW
LX
Note 1: NiPdAu Lead Plating
Pin Configuration
Typical Application Circuit
Top View
5-Lead Thin SOT23
1mm max height
L: Murata LQH32CN220
D: Central CMDSH2-3 (rated 30V)
© 2005 Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.
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Doc. 5012 , Rev. A
Characteristics subject to change without notice