General Description
The DS3992 is a low-cost, two-channel controller for
cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) that are used
to backlight liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The DS3992
can drive multiple CCFLs per channel, making it ideal
for 4- and 6-lamp LCD PC monitor and TV applications.
The DS3992 uses a push-pull drive scheme to convert a
DC voltage (5V to 24V) to the high voltage (300V
RMS
to
1400V
RMS
) AC waveform that is required to power the
CCFLs. The push-pull drive scheme uses a minimal
number of external components, which reduces compo-
nent and assembly cost and makes the printed circuit
board (PC board) design easy to implement. The push-
pull drive scheme also provides an efficient DC-to-AC
conversion and produces near-sinusoidal waveforms.
Applications
LCD PC Monitors
LCD-TVs
Features
Two-Channel CCFL Controller for Backlighting
LCD Panels for PC Monitors and LCD-TVs
Minimal BOM Provides Low-Cost Inverter Solution
Per-Channel Lamp Fault Monitoring for Lamp-
Open, Lamp Overcurrent, Failure to Strike, and
Overvoltage Conditions
Accurate (±10%) On-Board Oscillator for Lamp
Frequency (40kHz to 80kHz)
Accurate (±10%) On-Board Oscillator for DPWM
Burst-Dimming Frequency (90Hz to 220Hz or
180Hz to 440Hz)
Device Supply Undervoltage Lockout
Inverter Supply Undervoltage Lockout
Burst-Dimming Soft-Start Minimizes Audible
Transformer Noise
Strike Frequency Boost
100% to < 10% Dimming Range
4.5V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
-40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
16-Pin SO Package (150 mils)
DS3992
Two-Channel, Push-Pull CCFL Controller
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Maxim Integrated Products
1
Pin Configuration
Rev 0; 9/06
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
+
Denotes lead-free package.
T&R denotes tape-and-reel package.
Ordering Information