iW350
SSL Interface Controller for Analog (0-10V), PWM, and
Resistor Dimming with Optocoupler Delay Elimination
1 Description
The iW350 is a PWM signal generator that works with three different types of dimming inputs, 0-10V PWM dimming,
0-10V linear dimming or simple dimming using a single resistor to ground from the DIM pin. The iW350 auto detects the
dimmer type connected. A PWM dimming type is directly used, while the 0-10V linear dimming and resistor dimming
signals are converted into a 0%-100% PWM duty cycle that can then be used to provide a dimming signal to a primary-
side LED driver such as the iW3636, removing the need for transformers or other driver circuitry. The output of the iW350
is optimized in such a way as to remove the impact of the non-linear delay typical of optocouplers.
The iW350 offers a high level of flexibility by offering programmability for the maximum dimming voltage, minimum output
duty cycle and the turn-off threshold voltage through external resistors. The output PWM frequency is also programmable
from 100Hz to 5kHz through a single capacitor to ground. The input to the iW350 integrates the necessary current
source to interface with both active and passive 0-10V dimmers without additional circuitry, while the output can drive an
optocoupler to provide isolated dimming control from the secondary to the primary.
2 Features
● SOIC-8 package
● 15V to 60V operating voltage
● External resistor configuration
● 3-in-1 dimmer interface
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x
x
Programmable max dimming voltage: 8.5V, 9V,
9.5V and 10V
x
x
x
0-10V PWM dimming
0-10V linear dimming
Single resistor dimming
Programmable minimum duty cycle: 1%, 3%, 5%
and 10%
● Dimmer type - auto detect
PWM or DC input dimming signal
● 0% to 100% PWM output
Programmable turn-off threshold: 0.5V, 0.6V, 0.7V
and 0.8V
x
● Programmable PWM output frequency range: 100Hz-
5kHz
x
x
x
1% PWM duty cycle tolerance
● Integrated current source for driving 0-10V dimmer
● Low power shutdown mode
Selectable frequency range via external capacitor
Unique duty cycle drive to account for non-linear
optocoupler delay
● Integrated optocoupler driver for isolated applications
3 Applications
● 0-10V LED dimming application
● 3-in-1 LED driver interface chip (0-10V linear, 0-10V
PWM and R dimming) dimming LED driver application
08-Apr-2022
Product Summary
Rev. 0.7 Preliminary
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