MP3801
190Vpp High Voltage
EL Lamp Driver
MP3801 Rev. 1.0 www.MonolithicPower.com 1
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DESCRIPTION
The MP3801 is a high output voltage, DC to AC
converter designed for driving
Electroluminescent (EL) lamps of up to 5 square
inches. The device operates from an input
voltage range of 2.5V to 5.5V, making it suitable
for 1-cell Li-Ion and 2 or 3-cell
alkaline/NiCad/NiMH battery applications. The
device uses a single inductor and a minimum
number of passive components. The MP3801
converts a low-voltage DC input to a ±95V
regulated output voltage that drives the EL lamp.
The MP3801 is comprised of two stages: a boost
stage and a H-bridge lamp driver stage. The
boost stage converts the input voltage up to 95V.
The H-bridge stage alternately switches the 95V
to each terminal of the EL lamp.
The MP3801 has two separate internal
oscillators for the boost and H-bridge stages.
The frequency of each oscillator is set
independently via external resistors. This
flexibility allows the EL lamp circuit to be
optimized for maximum performance. Also, the
IC can be enabled /disabled by connecting these
two resistors to V
DD
/GND.
The MP3801 is available in an 8-pin MSOP
package.
FEATURES
• 2.5V to 5.5V DC Input Voltage
• 190V
PP
Regulated AC Output Waveform
• Single Cell Lithium-Ion Compatible
• 10nA Shutdown Current
• Adjustable EL Lamp Frequency
• Adjustable Converter Frequency
• Available in MSOP-8
• Split Supply Capability
APPLICATIONS
• Portable Multimedia Players
• LCD Backlighting
• PDAs
• Handheld Wireless Communication
• Mobile Phones
• Remote Controls
• Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
MP3801
V
DD
V
A
V
B
C
S
L
X
R
SW_OSC
R
EL_OSC
GND
8
7
6
5
1
2
3
4
EL LAMP
BAS21
V
IN
C
OUT
3.3nF
100V
EN
OFF ON