LTC3524
Adjustable TFT Bias Supply
with WLED Driver
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®3524 is an integrated BIAS and white LED power
convertersolutionforsmall/medium-sizedpolysiliconthin
film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal (LCD) display panels.
The device operates from a single Lithium-Ion/polymer
battery or any voltage source between 2.5V and 6V.
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Generates Three Adjustable, Low Noise Rails for
Small/Medium TFT Displays
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Drives Up to Ten White LEDs
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LED Dimming and Open-Circuit Protection
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Controlled Power-Up/Power-Down Sequencing
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1.5MHz Fixed Frequency, Low Noise Operation
A 1.5MHz synchronous boost converter generates a pro-
grammable low noise, high efficiency 25mA TFT supply
of up to 6.0V. Regulated, low ripple charge pumps are
used to generate up to +20V and –20V at 2mA. Output
sequencing is internally controlled to insure proper
initialization and rapid discharge of the LCD panel in
shutdown.
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V Range 2.5V to 6V, V
IN
Range 3V to 6V
OUT
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TFT Supply Efficiency Up to 90%
LED Supply Efficiency Up to 78%
Two Independantly Enabled LED Strings
200 to 1 True Color PWMTM Dimming
Tiny External Solution
24-Lead QFN Package (4mm × 4mm × 0.75mm)
A second 1.5MHz boost converter powers one or two LED
strings with up to five series elements each. LED current
anddisplaybrightnesscanbecontrolledoverawiderange
using analog or digital means up to 25mA.
APPLICATIONS
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PDAs, Palmtop Computers
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Digital Still and Video Cameras
The LTC3524 is offered in the 4mm × 4mm 24-pin QFN
package, minimizing the total solution footprint.
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
True Color PWM is a registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Handheld GPS
Portable Instrument Displays
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Portable Media Players
TYPICAL APPLICATION
LCD Bias and LED Efficiency
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 5V, 8 LEDs
+5V, –7.5V, +12.5V, 8 LED Power Supply
100
90
80
70
60
V
IN
= 3.6V
+
–
10μH
3.3μH
2.2μF
Li-Ion
10μF
SW1
V
SW2
VLED
IN
LCD
LED
+5V
25mA
V
OUT
LED2
10μF
1M
324k
220k
FBVO
VNIN
V2x
LED1
+10V
PROG
100k for 20mA
ELED2
ELED1
ELCD
+
LTC3524
C2
0.47μF
0.1μF
–
V
IN
C2
470k
1M
+12.5V
2mA
VH
FBN
V
OUT
15
20
5
25
10
0.47μF
2M
V
OR LED STRING CURRENT (mA)
–7.5V
2mA
OUT
FBH
VN
3524 TA01b
+
–
+
CH
CH GND CN
0.47μF
0.1μF
0.1μF
3524 TA01a
3524f
1