Analog Output Current Control (VCNT = 5V)
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The output current of the unit can also
be set by adjusting the voltage level on
the VADJ input to a value between 0.3V to
1.25V (IOUT will vary from 25% to 100% of
rated output current). Care must be taken
not to exceed 1.25V on this input, or the
driver may be damaged.
The simple analog circuit at left uses a 15W
DC/DC converter operating off a 12 VDC
input line, to keep the input to the LED
driver at 24 VDC.
The POL regulator, driven off the same
input line maintains the control voltage
(for the VADJ input) at 5 VDC. The resister
network of R1 and R2 can now be used
to set the output current level of the LED
driver. This level is equal to:
R2
+
V
ADJ
X V
CTRL
=
R1 R2
In the second circuit, the input DC/DC has
been changed to a higher power model,
and the POL regulator is replaced by the
shunt regulator (D1) circuit connected in
parallel with the resistor network. The
regulator will maintain the voltage across
R2 and R3 at 2.5 VDC, insuring that the
1.25 VDC limit on the VADJ pin will not be
exceeded.
Analog Output Current Control (5 - 30 VIN)
When using the analog control input, the
nominal output current is equal to:
V
1.25
ADJ
I
NOM =IMAX
x
The VADJ input should be left open if not
used. Grounding VADJ will shut the unit
down. Connecting VADJ to directly to +VIN
may damage the unit.
Mechanical Dimensions
Pin Connections
Pin
1
Function
-VIN
-DC Supply
2
VADJ
PWM, On/Off
7
-LED LED Cathode Connection
+LED LED Anode Connection
8
14
+VIN
+DC Supply
Get a full explanation of the
circuits in this datasheet and
more in “Driving LEDs”.
Available free at the MPD website
Notes:
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All dimensions are typical in inches (mm)
Tolerance x.xx = 0.02 ( 0.50)
Pin 1 is marked by a “dot” or indentation on the top of the unit
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