LT3475/LT3475-1
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Dual Step-Down
1.5A LED Driver
The LT
®
3475/LT3475-1 are dual step-down DC/DC
converters designed to operate as a constant-current
source. An internal sense resistor monitors the output
current allowing accurate current regulation ideal for
driving high current LEDs. The high side current sense al-
lows grounded cathode LED operation. High output current
accuracy is maintained over a wide current range, from
50mA to 1.5A, allowing a wide dimming range. Unique
PWM circuitry allows a dimming range of 3000:1, avoid-
ing the color shift normally associated with LED current
dimming.
The high switching frequency offers several advantages,
permitting the use of small inductors and ceramic capaci-
tors. Small inductors combined with the 20 lead TSSOP
surface mount package save space and cost versus
alternative solutions. The constant switching frequency
combined with low-impedance ceramic capacitors result
in low, predictable output ripple.
With its wide input range of 4V to 36V, the LT3475/LT3475-1
regulate a broad array of power sources. A current mode
PWM architecture provides fast transient response and
cycle-by-cycle current limiting. Frequency foldback and
thermal shutdown provide additional protection.
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Automotive and Avionic Lighting
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Architectural Detail Lighting
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Display Backlighting
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Constant-Current Sources
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True Color PWM
TM
Delivers Constant Color with
3000:1 Dimming Range
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Wide Input Range: 4V to 36V Operating, 40V
Maximum
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Accurate and Adjustable Control of LED Current
from 50mA to 1.5A
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High Side Current Sense Allows Grounded Cathode
LED Operation
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Open LED (LT3475) and Short Circuit Protection
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LT3475-1 Drives LED Strings Up to 25V
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Accurate and Adjustable 200kHz to 2MHz
Switching Frequency
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Anti-Phase Switching Reduces Ripple
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Uses Small Inductors and Ceramic Capacitors
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Available in the Compact 20-Lead TSSOP Thermally
Enhanced Surface Mount Package
Dual Step-Down 1.5A LED Driver
APPLICATIO S
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTIO
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
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Effi ciency
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BOOST1 BOOST2
SW1 SW2
OUT1 OUT2
LED1 LED2
PWM1 PWM2
V
C1
V
C2
REF R
T
V
ADJ1
V
ADJ2
GND
LT3475
V
IN
V
IN
5V TO 36V
SHDN
0.22μF
4.7μF
10μH 10μH
0.22μF
24.3k
2.2μF
2.2μF
DIMMING*
CONTROL
*DIMMING
CONTROL
0.1μF
0.1μF
3475 TA01
1.5A LED
CURRENT
1.5A LED
CURRENT
f
SW
= 600kHz*SEE APPLICATIONS SECTION FOR DETAILS
LED CURRENT (A)
0
EFFICIENCY (%)
70
75
80
3475 TA01b
65
60
55
0.5 1
85
90
95
1.5
TWO SERIES CONNECTED
WHITE 1.5A LEDS
SINGLE WHITE 1.5A LED
V
IN
= 12V