MP2481
36V, 1.2A, 1.4MHz
White LED Driver
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DESCRIPTION
The MP2481 is a 36V, 1.2A, white LED driver
suitable for either step-down or inverting
step-up/down applications. It achieves 1.2A
peak output current over a wide input supply
range with excellent load and line regulation.
Current mode operation provides fast transient
response and eases loop stabilization. Fault
condition protection includes thermal shutdown,
cycle-by-cycle peak current limiting, input over
voltage protection, open strings protection and
output short circuit protection.
The MP2481 incorporates both DC and PWM
dimming onto a single control pin. The separate
input reference ground pin allows for direct
enable and/or dimming control for a positive to
negative power conversion.
The MP2481 requires a minimum number of
readily available standard external components
and is available in 8-pin MSOP8E package.
EVALUATION BOARD REFERENCE
Board Number Mode
EV2481-H-00A Step-down
EV2481-H-01A Step-up/down
FEATURES
1.2A Maximum Output Current
Unique Step-up/down Operation (Buck-
Boost Mode)
Wide 4.5V to 36V Operating Input Range for
Step-Down Applications (Buck Mode)
0.30 Internal Power MOSFET Switch
Fixed 1.4MHz Frequency
Analog and PWM Dimming
0.2V Reference Voltage
Up to 95% Efficiency
5A Shutdown Mode
No minimum LED required
Stable with Low ESR Output Ceramic
Capacitors
Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection
Thermal Shutdown Protection
Open Strings Protection
Input Over Voltage Protection
Output Short Circuit Protection
Available in 8-Pin MSOP8E Package
APPLICATIONS
General LED Illuminations
LCD Backlight Panels
Handheld Computers
Automotive Internal Lighting
Portable Multimedia Players
Portable GPS Devices
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TYPICAL APPLICATION (STEP-UP/DOWN APPLICATION)
MP2481
SW
FB
BST
VSS
VDD OVP
EN/DIM
INGND
Cbs
1
5
6
2
4
8
7
3
D1
3 series, 9 paralleled
C1
VIN
4.5V-36V
L1
C2
R1
R2
Rs
OFF
DC or PWM INPUT
ON
Efficiency vs.
Input
Step-up/down
Application
Voltage
60
65
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70
75
80
85
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4 series,400mA
3 series,400mA
3 series,9 paralleded,180mA total