LT1768
High Power CCFL Controller
for Wide Dimming Range and
Maximum Lamp Lifetime
DESCRIPTIO
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FEATURES
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Ultrawide Multimode DimmingTM Range
The LT®1768 is designed to control single or multiple cold
cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) displays. A unique Mul-
timodeDimmingscheme*combinesbothlinearandPWM
control functions to maximize lamp life, efficiency, and
dimming range. Accurate maximum and minimum lamp
currents can be easily set. The LT1768 can detect and
protect against lamp failures and overvoltage start-up
conditions. It is designed to provide maximum flexibility
with a minimum number of external components.
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Multiple Lamp Capability
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Programmable PWM Dimming Range and
Frequency
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Precision Maximum and Minimum Lamp
Currents Maximize Lamp Lifetime
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No Lamp Flicker Under All Supply and Load
Conditions
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Open Lamp Detection and Protection
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350kHz Switching Frequency
The LT1768 is a current mode PWM controller with a 1.5A
MOSFET driver for high power applications. It contains a
350kHz oscillator, 5V reference, and a current sense
comparator with a 100mV threshold. It operates from an
8Vto24Vinputvoltage.TheLT1768alsohasundervoltage
lockout, thermal limit, and a shutdown pin that reduces
supply current to 65µA. It is available in a small 16-lead
SSOP package.
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1.5A MOSFET Gate Driver
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100mV Current Sense Threshold
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5V Reference Voltage Output
The 16-Lead SSOP Package
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APPLICATIO S
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Desktop Flat Panel Displays
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Multiple Lamp Displays
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
Multimode Dimming is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
*Patent Pending
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Notebook LCD Displays
Point of Sale Terminal Displays
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
33pF
LAMP
C4-WIMA MKP2
L1-COILTRONICS UP4-680
T1-2 CTX110607 IN PARALLEL
Q1-ZDT1048
6
10
LAMP
T1
33pF
V
*R5 CAN BE METAL PCB TRACE
IN
8V – 24V
4
1
5
3
2
Lamp Output and Dimming
Ratio vs Lamp Current
C1
33µF
C4
0.33µF
10000
1000
100
10
PGND
DI02
GATE
V
IN
250Ω
1/4W
5V
DIMMING RATIO (NITS/NITS)
LAMP OUTPUT (NITS)
DI01
V
REF
Q1
Q1
0.1µF
SENSE
FAULT
SHDN
LT1768
V
C
C2
L1
68µH
0.033µF
AGND
R
MIN
R4
16.2k
MBRS130T3
1
R2
40.2k
C
R
T
MAX
LAMP MANUFACTURERS
SPECIFIED CURRENT RANGE
C3
0.1µF
Si3456DY
PROG
PWM
0.1
PROG
0V TO 5V OR
1kHz PWM
100
0
2
4
6
8
10
R3
60.4k
LAMP CURRENT (mA)
C4
10µF
R1
49.9k
R5*
0.025
1768 TA01b
2200pF
1768 TA01
Figure 1. 14W CCFL Supply Produces a 100:1 Dimming Ratio While
Maintaining Minimum and Maximum Lamp Current Specifications
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