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2MHz, High-Brightness LED Drivers with
Integrated MOSFET and High-Side Current Sense
/MAX16832C
General Description
Features
The MAX16832A/MAX16832C step-down constant-cur-
rent high-brightness LED (HB LED) drivers provide a
cost-effective design solution for automotive
interior/exterior lighting, architectural and ambient light-
ing, LED bulbs, and other LED illumination applications.
o High-Efficiency Solution
o 6.5V to 65V Input Voltage Range
o Output Current Up to 1A
o On-Board 65V, 0.45Ω Power MOSFET
The MAX16832A/MAX16832C operate from a +6.5V to
+65V input voltage range and can provide an output
current up to 700mA, if operated up to a temperature of
+125°C, or up to a 1A if operated up to a temperature
of +105°C. A high-side current-sense resistor adjusts
the output current, and a dedicated pulse-width modu-
lation (PWM) input enables pulsed LED dimming over a
wide range of brightness levels.
o Hysteretic Control: Up to 2MHz Switching
Frequency
o ±±3 ꢀEꢁ Current Accuracy
o 200mV Current-Sense Reference
o Resistor-Programmable Constant ꢀEꢁ Current
o Integrated High-Side Current Sense
o Thermal-Foldback Protection/ꢀinear ꢁimming
o Thermal-Shutdown Protection
These devices are well suited for applications requiring
a wide input voltage range. The high-side current sens-
ing and an integrated current-setting circuitry minimize
the number of external components while delivering an
average output current with 3ꢀ accuracy. A hysteretic
control method ensures excellent input supply rejection
and fast response during load transients and PWM dim-
ming. The MAX16832A allows 10ꢀ current ripple, and
the MAX16832C allows 30ꢀ current ripple. Both
devices operate up to a 2MHz switching frequency,
thus allowing the use of small-sized components.
o Available in a Thermally Enhanced 8-Pin SO
Package
o -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
Ordering Information
PART
MAX16832AASA+
MAX16832CASA+
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 SO-EP*
The MAX16832A/MAX16832C offer an analog dimming
feature that reduces the output current by applying an
external DC voltage below the internal 2V threshold volt-
age from TEMP_I to GND. TEMP_I also sources 25µA to
a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor con-
nected between TEMP_I and GND, thus providing an
analog thermal-foldback feature that reduces the LED
current when the temperature of the LED string exceeds
a specified temperature point. Additional features
include thermal-shutdown protection.
8 SO-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Typical Application Circuit
D1
HB LEDs
The MAX16832A/MAX16832C operate over the -40°C to
+125°C automotive temperature range and are available
in a thermally enhanced 8-pin SO package.
V
IN
R
L1
SENSE
Applications
C2
Architectural, Industrial, and Ambient Lighting
Automotive RCL, DRL, and Fog Lights
Heads-Up Displays
1
2
8
7
6
5
CS
TEMP_I
DIM
ON
*
NTC
OFF
IN
Indicator and Emergency Lighting
MR16 and MR111 LED Lights
MAX16832A
MAX16832C
C1
3
4
GND
PGND
LX
LX
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
*
OPTIONAL
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