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MAX31840
MR16 LED Driver with Integrated Control
MOSFET and Deep Dimming
General Description
Benefits and Features
● High Integration Saves PCB Space and BOM Costs
• 36V Boost N-Channel DMOS FET
• Bleeder FET Control
The MAX31840 is an LED driver IC for dimmable 12V
MR16,aswellasAR111andother12Vlightingapplications.
This next-generation MR16 LED driver minimizes BOM
count, cost, and board space by integrating a number of
value-added functions: deep dimming, bleeder control,
constant brightness control, and a boost FET; while
significantly improving electronic transformer compatibility
with standard trailing-edge dimmers. The MAX31840 is
designed for the boost architecture to address 35W and
higher-wattage MR16 LED replacement bulbs.
• Deep Dimming Control
• Constant Brightness Control
• Internal Compensation
• LED Overvoltage Protection
• Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
● High-Performance for New LED Dimming
Requirements
• Meets California Title 24 Part 6 JA8
• Flickering < 30%
• > 0.9 Power Factor
• Dimming to <1% Brightness, Depending on LEDs
• Tight LED Current Regulation of 2% Typical
The MAX31840 is a high-end MR16 LED driver that
incorporates a proprietary circuit that enables deep
dimming down to ~1%; an improvement over others that
only dim down to 10% or 20%. An integrated bleeder and
constant brightness controller enables the MAX31840
to shine, flicker-free, with a broad range of electronic
transformers. An optimized compensation circuit and
boost FET are integrated to further reduce BOM and
board space, simplifying design and saving cost.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
The MAX31840 is available in an 8-pin, 3mm x 3mm
TDFN enhanced power package and is rated over the
-40°C to +125°C operating temperature range.
Applications
● 12V MR16 GU5.3 LED Bulb
● Other 12V LED bulbs (MR11, AR111, 12V Track Lighting)
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