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12-Switch, High-Brightness LED Matrix
Manager for Automotive Front Lights
MAX25608
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX25608/MAX25608B/MAX25608C 12-switch ma-
trix manager ICs for automotive lighting applications in-
clude a 12-switch array for bypassing individual LEDs in a
single- or dual-string application. They feature 12 individu-
ally controlled n-channel MOSFET switches rated for 14V
with an on-resistance of 0.06Ω. A single current source
can be used to power all of the LEDs connected in se-
ries. Individual LEDs can be dimmed by turning on and
off the bypass switches across each LED. The devices
can also be configured in dual-string applications with six
switches in series per string. Each switch can be connect-
ed across one, two, or three LEDs in series. These de-
vices also allow for parallel connection of two switches to
bypass high-current LEDs. The ICs also include an inter-
nal charge pump that provides power for the gate drive for
the LED bypass switches.
● Automotive Ready: AEC-Q100 Qualified
● Flexible Configuration
• Up to 12 Switches in Series for Single String
• Two Sub Strings of Six Series Switches per String
● Robust Serial Interface
• Multidrop UART Communication Interface
• Up to 16 Addressable Devices
• Compatible with CAN Physical Layer (MAX25608B)
● Optimal PWM Dimming Arrangement Provides
Excellent Dimming Performance
• Programmable 12-Bit PWM Dimming
• Fade Transition Between PWM Dimming States
• Internal or External Clock for PWM Dimming
• Programmable Slew Rate for EMI Control
● Protection Features and Package Improve Reliability
• Open-LED Protection
The MAX25608/MAX25608B/MAX25608C feature a serial
interface (UART) for serial communication. The
MAX25608/MAX25608C can be used in full-duplex appli-
cations, and the MAX25608B can be used in half-duplex
applications, such as with CAN transceivers. The
MAX25608 has spread spectrum enabled on the charge
pump clock, and the MAX25608B/MAX25608C have
spread spectrum disabled on the charge pump clock.
Each switch can be turned fully on, fully off, or dimmed
with or without fade transitions through the serial interface.
The ICs feature open-LED protection as well as open- and
short-LED fault reporting through the serial interface. The
devices are available in a 28-pin TSSOP package with ex-
posed pad.
• NTC Temperature Monitor
• Programmable Open- and Short-LED Threshold
• Open and Shorted-LED Fault Reporting
• Thermally Enhanced, 28-Pin TSSOP-EP
Simplified Block Diagram
CAN
LED x 12
XCVR
V
BAT
LED
DRIVER
DR12 DR11 DR10
FLT
DR1 SRC1
MCU
MAX25608B
RX
TX
RX
TX
CAN
XCVR
CAN
XCVR
CLKOUT
CLKIN
RADDR
IN
V
DD
V
DD CPP CPN GND EP RGRADE RTEMP
V
BAT
NTC
Applications
● Automotive Matrix LED Systems
● Adaptive Drive Beam Lights
19-101169; Rev 6; 11/23
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