ZXSC310
LED DRIVER SOLUTION FOR LCD BACKLIGHTING
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The ZXSC310 is a single or multi cell LED driver The ZXSC310 is a PFM DC-DC controller IC that drives
designed for LCD backlighting applications. The input an external Zetex switching transistor with a very low
voltage range of the device is between 0.8V and 8V. saturation resistance. These transistors are the best
This means the ZXSC310 is compatible with single switching devices available for this type of conversion
NiMH, NiCd or Alkaline cells, as well as multi-cell or enabling high efficiency conversion with low input
LiIon batteries.
voltages. The drive output of the ZXSC310 LED driver
generates a dynamic drive signal for the switching
transistor.
The device features a shutdown control, resulting in a
standby current less than 5µA, and an output capable
of driving serial or parallel LED’s. The circuit generates The circuit can start up under full load and operates
constant power output, which are ideal for driving down to an input voltage of 0.8 volts. The solution
single or multiple LED’s over a wide range of operating configuration ensures optimum efficiency over a wider
voltages. These features make the device ideal for range of load currents; several circuit configurations
driving LED’s particularly in LCD backlight applications are possible depending on battery life versus
for Digital Still cameras and PDA’s.
brightness considerations.
The ZXSC310 is offered in the SOT23-5 package which,
when combined with a SOT23 switching transistor,
generates a high efficiency small size circuit solution.
The IC and discrete combination offers the ultimate
cost Vs performance solution for LED backlight
applications.
FEATURES
· 94% efficiency
· Minimum operating input voltage 0.8V
· Maximum operating input voltage 8V
· Standby current less than 5µA
· Programmable output current
· Series or parallel LED configuration
· Low saturation voltage switching transistor
· SOT23-5 package
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS CIRCUIT
APPLICATIONS
· LCD backlights:
Digital still camera
PDA
V
IN = 3.3V / 5V
Mobile phone
V CC
VDRIVE
STDN
ISENSE
· LED flashlights and torches
· White LED driving
· Multiple LED driving
Gnd
ORDERING INFORMATION
DEVICE
REEL
SIZE
TAPE
WIDTH
QUANTITY
PER REEL
ZXSC310E5
180mm
8mm
3000
DEVICE MARKINGS
· C310
PROVISIONAL ISSUE A - SEPTEMBER 2001
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