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MAX14514
Dual Electroluminescent Lamp Driver
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Dual ±15kV ESD-Protected EL Lamp Outputs
The MAX14514 is a high-voltage DC-AC converter
ideal for driving two electroluminescent (EL) lamps. The
MAX14514 features a +2.7V to +5.5V input range that
allows the device to accept a wide variety of voltage
sources, including single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) batteries.
The lamp outputs of the device generate up to 300VP-P
for maximum lamp brightness.
● 300V
Maximum Output for Highest Brightness
P-P
● +2.7V to +5.5V Input Voltage Range
● Resistor Adjustable Slew-Rate Control
● Resistor Adjustable Lamp and Switching Converter
Frequencies
The MAX14514 utilizes an inductor-based boost con-
verter to generate the high voltage necessary to drive EL
lamps and allows the use of a 220µH inductor to effec-
tively drive total combined lamp sizes of up to 20nF.
● DIM Input for Controlling Output Voltage Through DC
Analog Voltage, PWM, or Resistor to GND
● Capacitor Adjustable Soft Turn-On/-Off
● Low 150nA Shutdown Current
The MAX14514 uses a high-voltage full-bridge output
stage to convert the high voltage generated by the boost
converter to an AC waveform suitable for driving the
EL panels. An external resistor controls the slew-rate of
the rising and falling edges of the AC drive waveform to
reduce audible noise output. The high-voltage outputs are
ESD protected up to ±15kV Human Body Model, ±4kV
IEC 61000-4-2 Air Gap Discharge, and ±4kV IEC 61000-
4-2 Contact Discharge.
● Thermal Shutdown
● Space Saving, 14-Pin, 3mm x 3mm TDFN Package
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX14514ETD+
-40°C to +85°C
14 TDFN-EP*
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
The MAX14514 features dimming/enable controls (DIM1,
DIM2) for each output to allow the user to set the peak-
to-peak output voltage with a PWM signal, a DC analog
voltage, or a resistor connected from DIM_ to GND. The
MAX14514 also provides a slow turn-on/-off feature that
slowly ramps the output voltage applied to the lamp when
enabled or disabled.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
The MAX14514 enters a low-power shutdown mode when
the EN and DIM_ inputs are connected to GND. The
device also features thermal shutdown if the die tempera-
ture exceeds +158°C (typ).
14 13 12 11 10
9
8
The MAX14514 is available in a space-saving, 14-pin,
3mm x 3mm TDFN package and is specified over the
extended -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.
MAX14514
*EP
+
Applications
● I Keypad Backlighting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
● LCD Backlighting
● PDAs/Smartphones
TDFN-EP
(3mm x 3mm)
*EP = EXPOSED PAD. CONNECT EP TO GND OR LEAVE UNCONNECTED.
19-4466; Rev 2; 9/18