MIC4826
Micrel
MIC4826
Low Input Voltage, 160VPP Output Voltage, EL Driver
Final Information
General Description
Features
Micrel’s MIC4826 is a high output voltage, DC to AC con-
verter, designed for driving EL (Electroluminescent) lamps.
The device operates from an input voltage range of 1.8V to
5.5V, making it suitable for 1-cell Li Ion and 2- or 3-cell
alkaline/NiCad/NiMHbatteryapplications.TheMIC4826con-
• 1.8V to 5.5V DC input voltage
• 160V regulated AC output waveform
PP
• Independently adjustable EL lamp frequency
• Independently adjustable boost converter frequency
• 0.1µA shutdown current
vertsalowvoltageDCinputtoa160V ACoutputsignalthat
drives the EL lamp.
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Applications
• LCD panel backlight
• Cellular phones
• PDAs
• Pagers
• Calculators
The MIC4826 is comprised of two stages: a boost stage, and
an H-bridge, lamp driver, stage. The boost stage steps the
input voltage up to +80V. The H-bridge stage then alternately
switches the +80V output to each terminal of the EL lamp,
thus creating a 160V AC signal to drive the EL lamp and
PP
• Remote controls
• Portable phones
generate light.
The MIC4826 features separate oscillators for the boost- and
H-bridge stages. External resistors independently set the
operating frequency of each stage. This flexibility allows the
EL lamp circuit to be optimized for maximum efficiency and
brightness.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Standard Pb-Free
Temp. Range Package
The MIC4826 uses a single inductor and a minimum number
of external components, making it ideal for portable, space-
sensitive applications.
MIC4826BMM MIC4826YMM –40°C to +85°C MSOP-8
The MIC4826 is available in an 8-pin MSOP package with an
ambient temperature range of –40°C to +85°C.
Typical Application
L1
220µH
D1
1N4148
VIN
COUT
0.01µF/100V
CIN
10µF
MIC4826
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2
3
4
5
6
8
7
VDD
SW
CS
VA
442k
2M
RSW
REL
GND
VB
2in2 EL LAMP
TIME (2ms/div)
High Voltage EL Driver
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000• http://www.micrel.com
August 2004
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MIC4826