General Description
The DS3991 is a controller for cold-cathode fluorescent
lamps (CCFLs) that are used to backlight liquid-crystal
displays (LCDs). The DS3991 is available for both
push-pull and half-bridge drive topologies.
The DS3991 converts 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 and half-
bridge drive schemes use a minimal number of external
components, which reduces component and assembly
cost and makes the printed circuit board (PCB) design
easy to implement. Both drive schemes provide an effi-
cient DC to AC conversion and produce near-sinu-
soidal waveforms.
Applications
LCD PC Monitors
LCD TVs
Features
♦ CCFL Controller for Backlighting LCD Panels
♦ Minimal External Components Required
♦ Lamp Fault Monitoring for Lamp-Open, Lamp-
Overcurrent, Failure-to-Strike, and Overvoltage
Conditions
♦ Accurate (±5%) On-Board Oscillator for Lamp
Frequency (40kHz to 80kHz)
♦ Accurate (±5%) On-Board Oscillator for DPWM
Burst-Dimming Frequency (80Hz to 300Hz)
♦ Device Supply Undervoltage Lockout
♦ Inverter Supply Undervoltage and Overvoltage
Lockouts
♦ Soft-Start on Burst-Dimming Minimizes Audible
Transformer Noise
♦ Strike Frequency Boost
♦ 100% to < 10% Dimming Range
♦ Low Cost
♦ Single-Supply Operation Range: 4.5V to 5.5V
♦ Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
♦ 16-Pin SO Package (150 mils)
DS3991
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Maxim Integrated Products
1
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
Rev 1; 2/08
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
+
Denotes a lead-free package.
T&R = Tape and reel.
Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.