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MAX25605
6 Switch Sequential LED Controller For
Automotive Lighting Systems
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX25605 is a six-channel automotive sequential
LED controller. The device implements a sequential turn
function or any other sequential light animation without the
use of a microcontroller or software. The MAX25605 in-
● Flexible Dimming Configuration Provides Optimal
Performance without a Microcontroller or Software.
• Simple Resistor Programming for Sequence Timing
and Direction.
tegrates six cascoded low R
n-channel MOSFETs
• Hazard Light Applications
DSON
suitable for LED lighting applications up to 750mA. Each
switch supports up to three series LEDs per switch. The
entire LED string voltage supported is up to 60V. The n-
channel MOSFETs are divided into two groups of three,
allowing a single device to sequence either one or two
strings of LEDs. Integrated gate drivers and level shifters
for the switches are supplied by an internal charge-pump
regulator, supporting buck-boost and boost-to-battery ap-
plications, in addition to ground-referenced LED driver
topologies.
• Sync Pin Allows Sequencing of up to 16 Devices
• Optional Logarithmic LED Fade
● Flexible Configuration Allows the Use of the Same
Device in Different Applications
• One, Two, or Three Series LEDs per Switch
• Floating Source MOSFETs
● EMI Reduction
• Spread-Spectrum Oscillator
• Slew Rate Control Minimizes LED Current Spikes
● Protection Features and Package Improve Reliability
• Single-LED Short, Open, and Open-Trace
Detection
Sequencing functionality and timing is programmed by
connecting resistors to the A0, A1, A2, and CLK inputs.
Programming options include: dimming up/down, short
LED threshold, multi-device sequence position, dimming
frequency, and fade duration. The optional logarithmic
fade feature allows for gradually turning the LEDs on or
off. The sequence can be disabled by pulling the enable
input low. With EN pulled low, the switches are open and
the LED driver current flows through the entire LED string.
Each switch also integrates single-LED fault detection, as-
serting a fault flag in case of shorted LEDs, open LEDs,
or open wires between the sequencer and the LED string.
Additionally, up to 16 devices can be sequenced together
through the use of a SYNC input.
• Thermal Shutdown and Fault Flag
● Automotive Ready
• AEC-Q100 Qualified
• -40ºC to +125ºC Operating Temperature Range
Ordering Information appears at end of datasheet.
The MAX25605 operates over the -40ºC to +125ºC au-
tomotive temperature range and is available in a 20-pin
4mmx4mm side-wettable TQFN and a 20-pin TSSOP
package with exposed pad.
Applications
● Sequential Turn Signal Lights
● Hardware Based Lighting Animation
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