General Description
The MAX1582/MAX1582Y drive up to six white LEDs in
series with a constant current to provide display back-
lighting for two (main and sub-) displays in cell phones
and other handheld devices. This configuration elimi-
nates the need for ballast resistors and expensive fac-
tory calibration. The proprietary dual-output, step-up
pulse-width modulation (PWM) converter includes a low
R
DSON
n-channel MOSFET switch for high efficiency and
maximum battery life.
The MAX1582/MAX1582Y utilize 1MHz current-mode
PWM control to allow small input and output capacitors
and a small inductor, while minimizing ripple on the input
supply and avoiding interference to sensitive circuitry in
the equipment. Integrated overvoltage protection (27V
for the MAX1582 and 18V for the MAX1582Y) eliminates
the need for an external zener diode to protect the IC
from open circuit. Flexible dimming control utilizes either
an analog control signal or direct digital PWM control
without external RC filtering. This also increases dimming
accuracy at low brightness levels. The PWM dimming
signal can be any frequency from 200Hz to 200kHz. Soft-
start eliminates inrush current during startup.
The MAX1582/MAX1582Y are available in tiny 4 ✕ 4
chip-scale (UCSP™) and 12-pin thin QFN packages.
Applications
Cell Phones with One or Two Displays
Smart Phones, Palmtops, and Wireless
Handhelds
Other Handheld Devices with Dual Displays
Features
♦ Accurate Current Regulation for Uniform
Illumination
♦ Lights Up Two LED Sections for Main and
Subdisplays
♦ Up to 84% Efficiency
♦ Internal High-Power, 30V MOSFET
♦ Low 15mV
P-P
Input Ripple
♦ Flexible Dimming Control
Analog DAC Controlled
Direct-Digital PWM (No RC Required)
from 200Hz to 200kHz
♦ Overvoltage Protection to Eliminate Zener Diode
♦ Constant 1MHz PWM Operation
♦ Low-Profile Inductor and Capacitors
♦ Soft-Start Eliminates Inrush Current
♦ 2.6V to 5.5V Input
♦ 0.01µA (typ) Shutdown Current
♦ Tiny UCSP (2.1mm
✕ 2.1mm ✕ 0.61mm) and Thin
QFN (4mm ✕ 4mm) Packages
MAX1582/MAX1582Y
High-Efficiency Step-Up Converters
for White LED Main and Subdisplay Backlighting
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1
Ordering Information
19-2783; Rev 2; 8/05
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.
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