LM3406MHEVAL/NOPB

User's Guide SNVA300A – September 2008 – Revised May 2013 AN-1750 LM3406 Evaluation Board 1 Introduction The LM3406 is a buck regulator controlled current source designed to drive a series string of high power, high brightness LEDs (HBLEDs) such as the Luxeon™ K2 Emitter at forward currents of up to 1.5A. The converter's output voltage adjusts as needed to maintain a constant current through the LED array. CB VIN L1 BOOT VIN CIN1 RON CIN2 Vo/LED+ SW D1 RON Q1 LM3406 OFF DIM2 CO RPD VOUT ROUT CS/LEDDIM1 DIM CS R.35 COMP GND J2 VCC CF CC R1.5 R1 R.7 Figure 1. Complete Circuit Schematic All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SNVA300A – September 2008 – Revised May 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2008–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated AN-1750 LM3406 Evaluation Board 1 Circuit Performance 2 www.ti.com Circuit Performance The LM3406 circuit and BOM that come pre-installed on the evaluation board are optimized to run from an input voltage of 24V, but the circuit can operate from a wide input voltage range of 6.0V to 42V. The current output ranges from 0.35A to 1.5A. Figure 2 shows the program jumper settings used to program currents of 0.35A, 0.7A, 1A, and 1.5A. 350 mA 1000 mA 700 mA 1500 mA Figure 2. Setting Output Current, J2 The LM3406 is a step-down regulator with an output voltage range extending from a VO-MIN of 200 mV (the reference voltage) to a VO-MAX determined by the ratio of the minimum off time (typically 230 ns) to the switching frequency. The regulator can maintain the output current through any number of LEDs as long as the combined forward voltage of the array does not exceed VO-MAX . VO-MAX can be calculated with the following formula: VO-MAX = VIN-MIN x (1 - fSW x tOFF-MIN) (1) For example, if VIN is 24V ±10%, then VIN-MIN is 21.6V. For a switching frequency of 500 kHz the maximum output voltage for the converter is 21.6 x [1 - (5 x 105) x (230 x 10-9 ) = 19.1V. Output voltage is calculated with the following formula: VO = n x VF + 0.2V (2) Where 'n' is the number of series-connected LEDs, VF is the forward voltage of each LED, and 0.2V represents the voltage across the current sense resistor. For InGaN LEDs (white, blue, blue-green) VF is typically 3.5V, and with a limit of (19.1 - 0.2) = 18.9V the LM3406 could drive as many as five in series. For AlInGaP LEDs (red, orange, amber) VF is typically 2.5V, so a VO-MAX of 18.9V would allow as many as seven to be driven in series. 3 Connecting the LED Array The LM3406 Evaluation Board includes a female 6-pin SIP connector, J1, as well as two standard 94mil turrets for the cathode and anode connections of the LED array. Figure 3 shows the pinout of J1. Solid 18 or 20 gauge wire with about 1 cm of insulation stripped away makes a convenient, solderless connection to J1. 2 AN-1750 LM3406 Evaluation Board SNVA300A – September 2008 – Revised May 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2008–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Setting the LED Current www.ti.com P6 Cathode of Last LED C5535676 Connector P1 Anode of First LED Figure 3. 6-Pin LED Connector, J1 4 Setting the LED Current The default forward current IF delivered to the LED array when no program jumper is installed on J2 is 0.35A, set by resistor R.35. The higher LED currents are set when the program jumper puts resistors R.7, R1 or R1.5 in parallel with R.35. For users that wish to program a current other than one of the four default levels, or for users who want the best accuracy at a given current, the program jumper J2 should be removed, and R.35 changed according to the following equation: R.35 = 0.2 / IF (3) This resistor should be rated to handle the power dissipation of the LED current. For example, the closest 5% tolerance resistor to set an LED current of 0.35A is 0.56Ω. In steady state this resistor will dissipate (0.352 x 0.56) = 69 mW, indicating that a resistor with a 1/8W rating is more than capable of dissipating the power. 5 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming The DIM1 terminal on the PCB provides an input for a logic-level pulse width modulation signal for dimming of the LED array. In order to fully enable and disable the LM3406 the PWM signal should have a maximum logic low level of 0.8V and a minimum logic high level of 2.2V. Graphical representations of minimum and maximum PWM duty cycle are illustrated in Figure 4. The interval tD represents the delay from a logic high at the DIM pin to the rise in output current. The quantities tSU and tSD represent the time needed for the output current to slew up to steady state and slew down to zero, respectively. It is important to note that tD is a property of the LM3406 and remains fixed in all applications. The slew rates tSU and tSD are a function of the external circuit parameters VIN, VO, IF, inductance (L) and the LM3406 parameter tOFF-MIN. Response times for a circuit driving three white LEDs at 1A from 24V are shown in the Typical Performance Characteristics section, but the user should test every new circuit to determine the actual PWM dimming response. SNVA300A – September 2008 – Revised May 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2008–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated AN-1750 LM3406 Evaluation Board 3 Low Power Shutdown www.ti.com T T DIM D tD tSU T DMIN tSD tD DMAX tD tSU tSD tSU tSD IF T= 1 f PWM DMIN = t D + t SU T D MAX = T - t SD T Figure 4. PWM Dimming Limits The logic of DIM1 is active low, hence the LM3406 will deliver regulated output current when the voltage at DIM1 is high, and the current output is disabled when the voltage at DIM1 is low. Connecting a constant logic low will disable the output. Note that an internal pullup esnures that the LM3406 is enabled if the DIM pin is open-circuited. The DIM1 function disables only the power MOSFET, leaving all other circuit blocks functioning to minimize the converter response time, tD. The DIM2 terminal provides a second method for PWM dimming by connecting to the gate of MOSFET Q1. Q1 provides a parallel path for the LED current. Shunting the output current through a parallel MOSFET reduces the PWM dimming delays because the inductor current remains continuous, providing faster response time for higher frequency and/or greater resolution in the PWM dimming signal. The tradeoff in this method is that the full current flows through Q1 while the LED is off, resulting in lower efficiency. The standard BOM of the LM3406 evaluation board includes an output capacitor to reduce output current ripple, but the drawback of this output capacitor is that it causes significant delays when using parallel MOSFET dimming. The output capacitor should be removed to take full advantage of parallel MOSFET dimming. The logic of DIM2 is active high, hence the regulated output current flows through the LED array when the voltage at DIM2 is low, and the current flows through the shunt FET when the voltage at DIM2 is high. Connecting a constant logic high to the DIM2 will turn off the LED but will not shut down the LM3406. 6 Low Power Shutdown The LM3406 can be placed into a low power shutdown (typically 240 µA) by grounding the OFF* terminal. During normal operation this terminal should be left open-circuit. 7 Output Open Circuit The LM3406 will begin to operate as soon as VIN is greater than 6V and the DIM and RON pins are not grounded. If the regulator is powered and enabled but no LED array is connected, the output voltage will rise to VIN. The output of the circuit is rated to 50V (beyond the maximum input voltage) and will not suffer damage, however care should be taken not to connect an LED array if the output voltage is higher than the target forward voltage of the LED array in steady state. 4 AN-1750 LM3406 Evaluation Board SNVA300A – September 2008 – Revised May 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2008–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Bill of Materials www.ti.com If the LEDs are disconnected or one of the LEDs fails open-circuit while the LM3406 is operating, the output voltage will experience a surge as the current in the output inductor seeks a discharge path. The output capacitor (if present) can absorb some of this energy, however circuits with little or no output capacitance can experience a voltage spike that exceeds the rating of the VOUT pin. The evaluation board uses a 10 kΩ resistor in series with the VOUT pin to limit current flowing into the pin. Alternatively, a diode connected from VIN to VO as shown in Figure 5 will clamp the spike to VIN plus a diode drop. D2 CB VIN VIN BOOT RON CIN L1 VO SW D1 RON LM3406 VOUT DIM COMP CS GND RSNS VCC CF CC Figure 5. Schottky Diode Protection for Open-Circuit 8 Bill of Materials Table 1. Bill of Materials ID Part Number Type Size Parameters Qty Vendor U1 LM3406 Buck LED Driver TSSOP-14 42V, 1.5A 1 NSC Q1 Si3458DV N-MOSFET SOT23-6 60V, 2.8A 1 Vishay D1 CMSH2-60M Schottky Diode SMA 60V, 2A 1 Central Semi L1 VLF10045T-330M2R3 Inductor 10 x 10 x 4.5mm 33 µH, 2.3A, 70 mΩ 1 TDK Cin1 Cin2 C4532X7R1H685M Capacitor 1812 6.8 µF, 50V 2 TDK Co C3216X7R1H474M Capacitor 1206 470 nF, 50V 1 TDK Cf ,Cc VJ0603Y104KXXAT Capacitor 0603 100 nF 10% 2 Vishay Cb VJ0603Y223KXXAT Capacitor 0603 22 nF 10% 1 Vishay R3.5 ERJ6RQFR56V Resistor 0805 0.56Ω 1% 1 Panasonic R.7 ERJ6RQFR62V Resistor 0805 0.62Ω 1% 1 Panasonic R1 ERJ6RQFR30V Resistor 0805 0.3Ω 1% 1 Panasonic R1.5 ERJ6RQFR16V Resistor 0805 0.16Ω 1% 1 Panasonic Ron CRCW08051433F Resistor 0805 143kΩ 1% 1 Vishay Rpd Rout CRCW06031002F Resistor 0603 10 kΩ 1% 2 Vishay OFF* DIM1 DIM2 160-1512 Terminal 0.062" 3 Cambion VIN GND CS/LEDVo/LED+ 160-1026 Terminal 0.094" 2 Cambion SNVA300A – September 2008 – Revised May 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2008–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated AN-1750 LM3406 Evaluation Board 5 Typical Performance Characteristics 9 www.ti.com Typical Performance Characteristics VIN = 24V, IF = 1A, TA = 25°C, and the load consists of three InGaN LEDs in series unless otherwise noted. 6 Efficiency Vs. Number of InGaN LEDs in Series Efficiency Vs. Output Current IF vs VIN IF vs TA Switching Frequency vs Number of InGaN LEDs in Series Switching Frequency vs VIN AN-1750 LM3406 Evaluation Board SNVA300A – September 2008 – Revised May 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2008–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Typical Performance Characteristics www.ti.com Switch Node and Output Current (DC Coupled) Output Current (AC Coupled) 0.5A/DIV IF IF SW 20 mA/DIV 10V/DIV 1 és/DIV 1 és/DIV DIM1 Response (Rising) DIM1 Response (Falling) 0.5A/DIV 0.5A/DIV IF IF 20V/DIV SW DIM1 20V/DIV SW 5V/DIV 5V/DIV DIM1 2 és/DIV 2 és/DIV Start Up using OFF Terminal Shutdown using OFF Terminal 0.5A/DIV 0.5A/DIV IF IF 20V/DIV SW OFF 20V/DIV SW 2V/DIV OFF 2V/DIV 2 ms/DIV SNVA300A – September 2008 – Revised May 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2008–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated 2 és/DIV AN-1750 LM3406 Evaluation Board 7 Layout 10 www.ti.com Layout Figure 6. 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