MIC4826
Micrel
MIC4826
Low Input Voltage, 160V Output Voltage, EL Driver
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General Description
Features
Micrel’sMIC4826isahighoutputvoltage,DCtoACconverter,
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/NiMH battery applications. The MIC4826 converts
• 1.8V to 5.5V DC input voltage
• 160V regulated AC output waveform
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• Independently adjustable EL lamp frequency
• Independently adjustable boost converter frequency
• 0.1µA shutdown current
a low voltage DC input to a 160V AC output signal that
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
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• 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
MIC4826BMM MIC4826YMM –40°C to +85°C
MSOP-8
The MIC4826 uses a single inductor and a minimum number
of external components, making it ideal for portable, space-
sensitive applications.
The MIC4826 is available in an 8-pin MSOP package with
an ambient temperature range of –40°C to +85°C.
Typical Application
L1
D1
VIN
220µH
BAV19WS
COUT
V
= 3.0V
LI=N 220µH�
0.01µF/100V
CIN
10µF
MIC4826
COUT = 0.01µF
Lamp = 2in2�
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
VDD
SW
CS
VA
R
= 332k�
RSEWL = 3.32M
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) 944-0970 • http://www.micrel.com
March 2009
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MIC4826