GM1937
WHITE LED STEP-UP CONVERTER
Description
Features
The GM1937 is a step-up DC/DC converter specifically
designed to drive white LEDs with a constant current.
High Efficiency: 84% Typical
36V internal Switch
Fast 1.2MHz Switching Frequency
Drives Up to threeLEDs from a 2.8V
Supply
Drives Up to six LEDs from a 5V
Supply
External Matched LED Current
Uses Tiny 1mm height inductor
The device can drive two, three or four LEDs in series
from a Li-Ion cell. Series connection of the LEDs
provides identical LED currents resulting in uniform
brightness and eliminating the need for ballast
resistors.
The output capacitor can be as small as 0.22µF,
saving space versus alternative solutions. A low 95mV
feedback voltage minimizes power loss for better
ꢀ
F
Output
Requires Only 0.22
Capacitor
Low profile TSOT package
Application
Cellular Phones
MPS3 Players
GPS Receivers
PDA, Handheld Computers
Digital Cameras
Typical Application Circuits
22µH
VIN
90
85
3V to 5V
0.22µF
1µF
VIN
CE
SW
80
VIN = 3.0V
GM1937
VIN = 3.6V
FB
75
70
OFF ON
R1
GND
6.34Ω
65
60
0
5
10
15
20
Figure 1
Li-Ion Powered Driver for Three White LEDs
LED CURRENT (mA)
1