General Description
The MAX14521E is a quad-output high-voltage DC-AC
converter that drives four electroluminescent (EL)
lamps. The device features a 2.7V to 5.5V input range
that allows the device to accept a variety of voltage
sources such as single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) batteries.
The lamp outputs of the device generate up to 300V
P-P
for maximum lamp brightness. The high-voltage outputs
are ESD protected up to ±15kV Human Body Model
(HBM), ±6kV Contact Discharge, and ±8kV Air Gap
Discharge, as specified in IEC 61000-4-2.
The MAX14521E uses a high-voltage full-bridge output
stage to convert the high voltage generated by the
boost converter to a sinusoidal output waveform. The
MAX14521E utilizes a high-frequency spread-spectrum
oscillator to reduce the amount of EMI/EFI generated by
the boost-converter circuit.
The MAX14521E provides an I
2
C interface to set the
boost converter and EL output switching frequencies
through an 8-bit register and the peak output voltages
with 5 bits of resolution. The MAX14521E also provides
an adjustable automatic ramping feature that slowly
increases or decreases the peak output voltage when a
change is made to the output amplitude. The slew rate
of the automatic ramp is set with 3 bits of resolution
through the I
2
C interface and it is independent for each
channel. The MAX14521E features an audio auxiliary
input AUX that modulates the EL output voltage and fre-
quency for dynamic lighting effects.
The MAX14521E is available in a small, 4mm x 4mm,
24-pin TQFN package, and specified over the extend-
ed -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.
Applications
Keypad Backlighting
LCD Backlighting
PDAs
Smartphones
Automotive Instruments Clusters
Features
♦ 300V
P-P
Maximum Output for Highest Brightness
♦ ESD-Protected EL Lamp Outputs
±15kV Human Body Model
±6kV IEC 61000-4-2 Contact ESD Protection
±8kV IEC 61000-4-2 Air Gap Discharge
♦ 2.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
♦ I
2
C Interface for Control of Brightness, EL
Frequency, Boost Frequency, Shape
♦ Sinusoidal Output for Low Audible Noise
♦ Individual Dimming Control
♦ Individually Adjustable Output Brightness
Ramping Rate
♦ ±3% EL Output Frequency Accuracy for Truest EL
Panel Color
♦ Audio Input for Dynamic Lighting Effects
♦ Spread-Spectrum Boost Converter
♦ 100nA Shutdown Current
♦ Space-Saving, 4mm x 4mm, 24-Pin TQFN Package
MAX14521E
Quad, High-Voltage EL Lamp Driver
with I
2
C Interface
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Maxim Integrated Products
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