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White LED Step-Up Converter in SOT23
General Description
Features
The MAX1848 drives white LEDs with a constant cur-
rent to provide backlight in cell phones, PDAs, and
other hand-held devices. The step-up converter topology
allows series connection of the white LEDs so that the
LED currents are identical for uniform brightness. This
configuration eliminates the need for ballast resistors
and expensive factory calibration. Other benefits
include greater simplicity, lower cost, higher efficiency,
and greater reliability.
ꢀ Constant Current Regulation for Uniform
Illumination
ꢀ High 87% Efficiency
ꢀ Analog or Logic Control of LED Intensity
ꢀ 0.8W Output Power with Internal High-Voltage
MOSFET Switch
ꢀ Small, Low-Profile External Components
ꢀ 2.6V to 5.5V Input Range
This step-up PWM converter includes an internal, high-
voltage, low R
N-channel MOSFET switch for high
DSON
efficiency and maximum battery life. A single analog
ꢀ 13V Maximum Output with Overvoltage Protection
ꢀ Optimized for Low Input Ripple
ꢀ Programmable Soft-Start
™
voltage Dual Mode input provides a simple means of
brightness adjustment and on/off control. Fast 1.2MHz
current-mode PWM control allows for small input and
output capacitors and a small inductor while minimizing
ripple on the input supply/battery. Programmable soft-
start eliminates inrush current during startup.
ꢀ 0.3µA Shutdown Current
ꢀ Small 8-pin Thin QFN (3mm ✕ 3mm) and
The MAX1848 is available in space-saving 8-pin thin
QFN (3mm ✕ 3mm) and 8-pin SOT23 packages.
8-Pin SOT23 Packages
Ordering Information
Applications
TOP
MARK
Cell Phones and Smart Phones
PDAs, Palmtops, and Wireless Handhelds
e-Books and Subnotebooks
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1848EKA
MAX1848ETA
-40°C to +85°C 8 SOT23
AAIM
8 Thin QFN
(3mm 3mm)
-40°C to +85°C
ACR
✕
White LED Display Backlighting
Note: Hand soldering is not recommended for the MAX1848
SOT23 package.
Pin Configuration
Typical Application Circuit
L1
33µH
TOP VIEW
2.6V to 5.5V
C
IN
3.3µF
D1
COMP
CTRL
OUT
LX
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V+
COMP
CTRL
OUT
LX
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V+
LX
V+
CS
CS
OUT
C
MAX1848
MAX1848
OUT
1µF
GND
PGND
GND
PGND
MAX1848
PGND
GND
LOGIC
OR DAC
CTRL
SOT23
THIN QFN
3mm x 3mm
COMP
C
CS
COMP
0.15µF
R
SENSE
5Ω
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