Datasheet AL8860Q (Diodes) - 10

AL8860Q Q Application Information
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Figure 1. Analog Dimming Curve Soft-Start
The default soft-start time for the AL8860Q is 0.1ms, and this can provide very fast turn-on of the output, improving the PWM dimming accuracy. Nevertheless, adding an external capacitor from the CTRL pin to ground will provide a longer soft-start delay. This is achieved by increasing the time of the CTRL pin voltage rising to the turn-on threshold and slowing down the rising rate of the control voltage at the input of hysteresis comparator. The additional soft start time is related to the capacitance between the CTRL pin and the GND pins, and the typical value will be 1.5ms/nF.
Capacitor Selection
A low ESR capacitor should be used for input decoupling, as the ESR of this capacitor appears in series with the supply source impedance and will reduce the overall efficiency. This capacitor can supply the relative high peak current to the coil and smooth the ripple on the input current. The needed minimum capacitance is determined by input power, cable’s length and peak current. 4.7μF to 10μF is a common used value for most cases. A higher value will improve the performance at lower input voltages, especially when the source impedance is high. The input capacitor should be placed as close as possible to the IC. For maximum stability over temperature and voltage, capacitors with X7R, X5R, or better dielectric are recommended. Capacitors with Y5V dielectric are not suitable for decoupling in this application and should NOT be used.
Diode Selection
For maximum efficiency and performance, the freewheeling diode (D1) should be a fast low capacitance Schottky diode with low reverse leakage current. It also provides better efficiency than the silicon diodes, due to the lower forward voltage and reduced recovery time. It is important to select parts with a peak current rating above the peak coil current and a continuous current rating higher than the maximum output load current. It is very important to control the reverse leakage current of the diode when operating above +85°C. Excess leakage current will increase power dissipation. The higher forward voltage and overshoot due to the reverse recovery time in silicon diodes will increase the peak output voltage on the SW pin. If a silicon diode is used, more care should be taken to ensure the total voltage appearing on the SW pins including supply ripple won’t exceed the specified maximum value. AL8860Q 10 of 15 May 2019 Document number: DS41797 Rev. 2 - 2
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