CAT4201
350 mA High Efficiency
Step Down LED Driver
Description
The CAT4201 is a high efficiency step−down converter optimized to
drive high current LEDs. A patented switching control algorithm
allows highly efficient and accurate LED current regulation. A single
RSET resistor sets the full scale LED string current up to 350 mA from
supplies as high as 36 V.
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The switching architecture of the CAT4201 results in extremely low
internal power dissipation allowing the device to be housed in a tiny
package without the need for dedicated heat sinking. The device is
compatible with switching frequencies of up to 1 MHz, making it ideal for
applications requiring small footprint and low value external inductors.
Analog dimming and LED shutdown control is provided via a single
input pin, CTRL. Additional features include overload current protection
and thermal shutdown. The device is available in the low profile 5−lead
thin SOT23 package and is ideal for space constrained applications.
1
TSOT−23
TD SUFFIX
CASE 419AE
PIN CONNECTIONS
1
VBAT
CTRL
GND
SW
RSET
Features
(Top View)
• LED Drive Current up to 350 mA
• Compatible with 12 V and 24 V Standard Systems
• Handles Transients up to 40 V
MARKING DIAGRAMS
• Single Pin Control and Dimming Function
• Power Efficiency up to 94%
TFYM
• Drives LED Strings of up to 32 V
• Open and Short LED Protection
• Parallel Configuration for Higher Output Current
• TSOT−23 5−lead Package
• These Devices are Pb−Free, Halogen Free/BFR Free and are RoHS
Compliant
TF = Device Code
Y = Production Year (Last Digit)
M = Production Month: 1−9, A, B, C
ORDERING INFORMATION
Applications
Device
CAT4201TD−GT3
Package
Shipping
TSOT−23
(Pb−Free)
3,000/
Tape & Reel
• 12 V and 24 V Lighting Systems
• Automotive and Aircraft Lighting
• General Lighting
* Plated Finish: NiPdAu
Bulb Replacement
• High Brightness 350 mA LEDs
VBAT
9 V
C1
4.7 mF
D
C2
10 mF
VBAT
CAT4201
300 mA
RSET
L
R1
10 kW
CTRL
SW
22 mH
GND
D: Central Schottky CMDSH05−4
L: Sumida CDRH6D26−220
See Table 4 on page 6 for external component selection.
Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit
© Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2010
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Publication Order Number:
February, 2010 − Rev. 5
CAT4201/D