LT3474/LT3474-1 Step-Down 1A LED Driver FEATURESDESCRIPTION n True Color PWM™ Delivers Constant Color with The LT®3474/LT3474-1 are fi xed frequency step-down 400:1 Dimming Range DC/DC converters designed to operate as constant-current n Wide Input Range: 4V to 36V sources. An internal sense resistor monitors the output n Up to 1A LED Current current allowing accurate current regulation, ideal for n Adjustable 200kHz–2MHz Switching Frequency driving high current LEDs. High output current accuracy n Adjustable Control of LED Current is maintained over a wide current range, from 35mA to n Integrated Boost Diode 1A, allowing a wide dimming range. n High Output Current Accuracy is Maintained Unique PWM circuitry allows a dimming range of 400:1, Over a Wide Range from 35mA to 1A avoiding the color shift normally associated with LED n Open LED (LT3474) and Short-Circuit Protection current dimming. n High Side Sense Allows Grounded The high switching frequency offers several advantages, Cathode Connection n permitting the use of small inductors and ceramic capaci- Uses Small Inductors and Ceramic Capacitors tors. Small inductors combined with the 16-lead TSSOP n LT3474-1 Drives LED Strings Up to 26V surface mount package save space and cost versus n Compact 16-Lead TSSOP Thermally Enhanced alternative solutions. The constant switching frequency Surface Mount Package combined with low-impedance ceramic capacitors result in low, predictable output ripple. APPLICATIONS With their wide input range of 4V to 36V, the LT3474/ ■ Automotive and Avionic Lighting LT3474-1 regulate a broad array of power sources, from ■ Architectural Detail Lighting 5V logic rails to unregulated wall transformers, lead acid ■ Display Backlighting batteries and distributed power supplies. A current mode ■ Constant Current Sources PWM architecture provides fast transient response and L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. cycle-by-cycle current limiting. Frequency foldback and True Color PWM is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Patent Pending thermal shutdown provide additional protection. TYPICAL APPLICATIONStep-Down 1A LED DriverEffi ciency VIN 95 5V TO 36V VIN = 12V TWO SERIES CONNECTED 90 WHITE 1A LEDS V 0.22μF 2.2μF IN BOOST 85 SHDN SW LT3474 10μH 80 ONE WHITE 1A LED R BIAS T 75 REF OUT 70 V EFFICIENCY (%) ADJ PWM DIMMING* 80.6k CONTROL 2.2μF 65 V LED C 0.1μF GND 60 LED1 55 0 200 400 600 800 1000 *SEE APPLICATIONS SECTION FOR DETAILS LED CURRENT (mA) 3474 TA01a 3474 G02 3474fd 1