Supertex inc.
HV857
Low Noise, High Voltage
EL Lamp Driver IC
Features
General Description
► Patented audible noise reduction
► Patented lamp aging compensation
► 190 VPP output voltage for higher brightness
► Patented output timing for high efficiency
► Single cell lithium ion compatible
► 150nA shutdown current
The Supertex HV857 is a high voltage driver designed for driving
Electroluminescent (EL) lamps of up to 5.0 square inches. The
input supply voltage range is from 1.8 to 5.0V. The device uses
a single inductor and a minimum number of passive components.
The nominal regulated output voltage that is applied to the EL
lamp is ±95V. The chip can be enabled/disabled by connecting the
resistor on RSW-Osc to VDD/GND.
► Wide input voltage range 1.8 to 5.0V
► Separately adjustable lamp and converter
The HV857 has two internal oscillators, a switching MOSFET, and
a high voltage EL lamp driver. The frequency for the switching
MOSFET is set by an external resistor connected between
the RSW-Osc pin and the supply pin VDD. The EL lamp driver
frequency is set by an external resistor connected between REL-
Osc pin and VDD pin. An external inductor is connected between
the LX and VDD pins or VIN for split supply applications. A 0.003-
0.1µF capacitor is connected between CS and ground. The EL
lamp is connected between VA and VB.
frequencies
► Output voltage regulation
► Split supply capability
► Available in 8-Lead MSOP and DFN packages
Applications
► LCD backlighting
► Mobile Cellular Phone
► PDAs
The switching MOSFET charges the external inductor and
discharges it into the capacitor at CS. The voltage at CS will start
to increase. Once the voltage at CS reaches a nominal value of
95V, the switching MOSFET is turned OFF to conserve power. The
outputs VA and VB are configured as an H bridge and are switching
in opposite states to achieve ±95V across the EL lamp.
► Handheld wireless communication products
► Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Typical Application Circuit
ON = VDD
OFF = 0
Enable Signal
8
1
2
3
4
VA
VB
CS
LX
VDD
+
_
HV857
RSW
EL Lamp
VDD
CDD
7
6
5
RSW-Osc
REL-Osc
GND
REL
D
+
_
VIN
CIN
CS
LX
Doc.# DSFP-HV857
A062013
Supertex inc.
www.supertex.com