MIC2291
Micrel
MIC2291
1.2A PWM Boost Regulator
Photo Flash LED Driver
General Description
Features
The MIC2291 is a 1.2MHz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM),
boost-switching regulator that is optimized for high-current,
whiteLEDphotoflashapplications. Withaguaranteedswitch
current of 1.2A, the MIC2291 easily drives a string of 3 white
LEDs in series at 100mA, ensuring a high level of brightness
and eliminating several ballast resistors.
• 2.5V to 10V input voltage
• Output voltage up to 34V
• 1.2A switch current
• 1.2MHz PWM operation
• 95mV feedback voltage
• Overvoltage protection (OVP)
– Options for 15V and 34V
• Stable with ceramic capacitors
• <1% line and load regulation
• 1µA shutdown current
The MIC2291 implements a constant frequency, 1.2MHz
PWM control scheme. The high frequency PWM operation
saves board space by reducing external component sizes.
The added benefit of the constant frequency PWM scheme,
in contrast to variable frequency topologies, is much lower
noise and input ripple injected back to the battery source.
• Over temperature protection
• UVLO
• Low-profile Thin SOT23-5 package option
• 2mm × 2mm MLF™ package option
• –40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
To optimize efficiency, the feedback voltage is set to only
95mV. This reduces the power dissipation in the current set
resistor, and allows the lowest total output voltage, hence
minimal current draw from the battery.
Applications
• Photo Flash LED driver
• Cell phones
The MIC2291 is available with 2 levels of over-voltage
protection, 15V, and 34V. This allows designers to choose
the smallest possible external components with the appropri-
ate voltage ratings for their applications.
• PDAs
• GPS systems
• Digital cameras
• IP phones
The MIC2291 is available in low-profile, Thin SOT23 5-lead
and8-lead2mm×2mmMLF™packageoptions.TheMIC2291
has a junction temperature range of –40°C to +125°C.
• LED flashlights
All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web
site at www.micrel.com.
Typical Application
10µH
10µH
100mA
100mA
MIC2291-15BML
MIC2291BD5
5
4
1
3
VIN
EN
SW
VIN
SW
1-Cell
Li Ion
3V to 4.2V
1-Cell
Li Ion
3V to 4.2V
1µF
1µF
0.22µF
ceramic
OVP
0.22µF
FB
EN
95mV
0.95Ω
FB
95mV
0.95Ω
GND
GND
2
Thin SOT23 Flash LED Driver
2mm × 2mm Flash LED Driver with Output OVP
MLF and MicroLeadFrame are trademarks of Amkor Technology, Inc.
PowerPAK is a trademark of Siliconix, Inc.
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
M9999-081104
August, 2004
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