March 6, 2008
LM3553
1.2A Dual Flash LED Driver System with I2C Compatible
Interface
General Description
Features
The LM3553 is a fixed frequency, current mode step-up DC/
DC converter with two regulated current sinks. The device is
capable of driving loads up to 1.2A from a single-cell Li-Ion
battery.
Accurate and Programmable LED Current up to 1.2A in
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128 Steps
Total Solution Size < 30mm2
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90% Peak Efficiency
One or more high current flash LEDs can be driven in series
either in a high power Flash mode or a lower power Torch
mode controlled by either an internal register or the FEN pin.
Additionally a low current (20mA) indicator mode and a fixed
output voltage mode are also available.
Drives 2 LEDs in Series with 1.2A from 5V Input
Drives 2 LEDs in Series with 600mA from 3.0V Input
Drives 1 LED with 1.2A from 3.0V Input
Adjustable Over-Voltage Protection Allows for Single or
Series LED Operation
The LM3553 has 128 current levels and 16 flash safety timer
durations that are user adjustable via an I2C compatible in-
terface. Internal soft-start eliminates large inrush currents at
start-up. Over-voltage protection circuitry and 1.2MHz switch-
ing frequency allow for the use of small, low-cost output
capacitors with lower voltage ratings.
Four Operating Modes: Torch, Flash, Indicator, and
Voltage Mode (4.98V)
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Programmable Flash Pulse Safety Timer in 16 Steps
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TX Input Ensures Synchronization with RF Power
Amplifier Pulse or Prevents LED from Overheating
The LM3553 includes a TX pin that forces Torch mode during
a flash event allowing for synchronization between the RF
power amplifier and Flash/Torch modes. It also includes a
multi-function pin (M/F) that can serve as a GPIO and a hard-
ware RESET pin.
LED Disconnect During Shutdown
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Flash/Imager Synchronization via FEN Pin
Active Low Hardware Reset
Multi-Function Pin (RESET and GPIO)
Low Profile 12-pin LLP Package (SDF12A: 3mm x 3mm x
0.8mm, 0.4mm pitch)
The LM3553 is available in National's 3mm by 3mm LLP12
package.
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Applications
Camera Phone LED Flash
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Smartphone and PDA Flash
LED Backlight
Typical Application Circuits
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Solution Size
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