UTC L1937
LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
WHITE LED STEP-UP
CONVERTER
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2
3
DESCRIPTION
The UTC L1937 is a step-up DC/DC converter
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specifically designed to drive white LEDs with
constant current. The device can drive two, three or
four LEDs in series from Li-Ion cell. Series
a
4
a
SOT-25
connection of the LEDs provides identical LED
currents resulting in uniform brightness and
eliminating the need for ballast resistors. The UTC
LT1937 switches at 1.2MHz, allowing the use of tiny
external components. The output capacitor can be as
small as 0.22 μF, saving space and cost versus
alternative solutions. A low 95mV feedback voltage
minimizes power loss in the current setting resistor for
better efficiency.
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SOT-363
FEATURES
* Inherently Matched LED Current
* High Efficiency: 84% Typical
* Drives Up to Four LEDs from a 3.2V Supply
* Drives Up to Six LEDs from a 5V Supply
* 36V Rugged Bipolar Switch
*Pb-free plating product number: L1937L
* Fast 1.2MHz Switching Frequency
* Uses Tiny 1mm Tall Inductors
* Requires Only 0.22μFOutput Capacitor
APPLICATIONS
* Marking code: LTCG
* Cellular Phones
* PDAs, Handheld Computers
* Digital Cameras
* MP3 Players
* GPS Receivers
PIN FUNCTION
PIN NO. PIN NO.
(SOT-25) (SOT-363).
PIN NAME
SYMBOL
FUNCTION
Connect inductor/diode here. Minimize trace area at this pin to
reduce EMI.
SW
1
2
Switch
GND
Ground
Connect directly to local ground plane.
Reference voltage is 95mV. Connect cathode of lowest LED and
resistor here. Calculate resistor value according to the formula:
RFB = 95mV/ILED
FB
3
4
Feedback
Connect to 1.5V or higher to enable device;0.4V or less to
disable device.
Shutdown
SHDN
VIN
5
6
5
Input Supply
Ground
Input Supply Pin. Must be locally bypassed.
Connect to Pin 2 and to local ground plane
GND
UTC UNISONIC TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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QW-R103-021,A