19-4028; Rev 1; 5/08
High-Voltage, 350mA, Adjustable Linear
High-Brightness LED Driver
MAX16835
General Description
Features
o +6.5V to +40V Operating Range
o Adjustable LED Current (35mA to 350mA)
3.5ꢀ Output Current Aꢁꢁuraꢁc
The MAX16835 current regulator operates from a 6.5V
to 40V input voltage range and delivers up to a total of
350mA to one or more strings of high-brightness LEDs
(HB LEDs). The output current of the MAX16835 is
adjusted by using an external current-sense resistor in
series with the LEDs. An enable input allows wide-
range “pulsed” dimming. Wave-shaping circuitry
reduces EMI. The differential current-sense input
increases noise immunity. The MAX16835 is well suited
for applications requiring high-voltage input and is able
to withstand automotive load-dump events up to 40V.
An on-board pass element minimizes external compo-
nents while providing 3.5ꢀ output current accuracy.
Additional features include a 5V regulated output and
short-circuit and thermal protection.
o
o Integrated Pass Element with Low-Dropout
Voltage (0.55V tcp)
o Output Short-Cirꢁuit Proteꢁtion
o +5V Regulated Output with 4mA Sourꢁe
Capabilitc
o Thermal Shutdown
o Differential LED Current Sense
o High-Voltage Enable Pin for Dimming Interfaꢁe
o Low Shutdown Supplc Current (35µA tcp)
o Low 200mV Current-Sense Referenꢁe Reduꢁes
Power Losses
The MAX16835 is available in a thermally enhanced,
5mm x 5mm, 16-pin TQFN package and is specified
over the automotive -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
o Wave-Shaped Edges Reduꢁe Radiated EMI During
PWM Dimming
o Available in Small, Thermallc Enhanꢁed,
Applications
5mm x 5mm, 16-Pin TQFN Paꢁkage
o -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
Automotive Interior: Map, Courtesy, and Cluster
Lighting
Automotive Exterior: Tail Lights and CHMSL
Warning Lights for Emergency Vehicles
Navigation and Marine Indicators
General Illumination
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX16835ATE+
-40°C to +125°C
16 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead-free package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Signage, Gasoline Canopies, Beacons
Pin Configuration
Simplified Diagram
TOP VIEW
+6.5V TO +40V
12
11
10
9
IN
OUT
0.1μF
+5V REG
N.C.
8
7
6
5
N.C. 13
N.C. 14
V5
LEDs
0.1μF
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
MAX16835
MAX16835
EN
15
16
CS+
CS-
R
SENSE
OUT
+
PWM DIMMING
EN
1
2
3
4
GND
TQFN
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