LT3420/LT3420-1
Photoflash Capacitor
Chargers with Automatic Refresh
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
The LT®3420/LT3420-1 charge high voltage photoflash
capacitorsquicklyandefficiently. Designedforuseinboth
digital and film cameras, these devices use a flyback
topology to achieve efficiencies up to four times better
than competing flash modules. A unique adaptive off-time
control algorithm* maintains current-limited continuous
mode transformer operation throughout the entire charge
cycle, eliminating the high inrush current often found in
modules.
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Charges 220µF to 320V in 3.7 Seconds
from 5V (LT3420)
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Charges 100µF to 320V in 3.5 Seconds
from 5V (LT3420-1)
Charges Any Size Photoflash Capacitor
Supports Operation from Two AA Cells or Any
Supply from 1.8V to 16V
Controlled Peak Switch Current: 1.4A (LT3420)
1.0A (LT3420-1)
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Controlled Input Current: 840mA (LT3420)
450mA (LT3420-1)
The LT3420/LT3420-1 output voltage sensing scheme*
monitors the flyback voltage to indirectly regulate the
output voltage, eliminating an output resistor divider or
discrete zener diode. This feature allows the capacitor to
be held at a fully charged state without excessive power
consumption. Automatic refresh (which can be defeated)
allows the capacitor to remain charged while consuming
an average input current of about 2mA, at a user-defined
refresh rate. A logic high on the CHARGE pin initiates
charging, while the DONE pin signals that the capacitor is
fully charged.
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Uses Standard Transformers
Efficient Flyback Operation (>75% Typical)
Adjustable Output
Automatic Refresh
Charge Complete Indicator
No High Voltage Zener Diode Required
No Output Voltage Divider Required
Small 10-Lead MSOP Package
Small 10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) DFN Package
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The LT3420/LT3420-1 are available in 10-Lead MSOP and
(3mm × 3mm) DFN packages.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. *Protected by U.S. Patents
including 6518733.
APPLICATIO S
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Digital Camera Flash Unit
Film Camera Flash Unit
High Voltage Power Supplies
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
T1
1:10
T1
1:12
V
(3mm TALL)
BAT
V
BAT
320V
320V
1.8V TO 6V
INPUT CURRENT
≈450mA
1.8V TO 6V
INPUT CURRENT
≈350mA
5
8
4
5,6
C1
4.7µF
C1
4.7µF
D1
D1
3
6
3,4
51.1k
1
60.4k
2
3
6
SW
2
3
R
FB
6
SW
SEC
C3
100µF
330V
C3
220µF
330V
V
R
BAT
FB
V
BAT
+
+
4
V
7
4
CC
V
CC
7
V
SEC
CC
V
2.5V TO 6V
CC
C2
2.5V TO 10V
C2
PHOTOFLASH
CAPACITOR
PHOTOFLASH
CAPACITOR
4.7µF
LT3420-1
4.7µF
LT3420
9
9
CHARGE
DONE
CHARGE
DONE
CHARGE
DONE
CHARGE
DONE
1
1
8
8
R
REF
R
REF
GND
C
GND
T
C
T
10
5
10
5
2k
2k
0.1µF
0.1µF
C1, C2: 4.7µF, X5R or X7R, 6.3V
C3: RUBYCON 100µF PHOTOFLASH CAPACITOR
T1: KIJIMA MUSEN SBL-5.6S-2
D1: VISHAY GSD2004S SOT-23
DUAL DIODE. DIODES CONNECTED IN SERIES
C1, C2: 4.7µF, X5R or X7R, 10V
C3: RUBYCON 220µF PHOTOFLASH CAPACITOR
T1: TDK SRW10EPC-U01H003 FLYBACK TRANSFORMER
D1: VISHAY GSD2004S SOT-23
DUAL DIODE. DIODES CONNECTED IN SERIES
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE
OPERATION BY HIGH VOLTAGE
TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY
3420 F02
3420 F01
Figure 1. High Charge Rate LT3420 Photoflash Circuit
Figure 2. Small Size LT3420-1 Photoflash Circuit
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