NJW4615A
Constant Current LED Driver with PWM Dimming Control
■ GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The NJW4615A is a constant current LED driver with PWM
dimming control. The output current can be set by external sensing
resister, and the NJW4615A can set up to 100mA.
Because the withstand voltage of the output (LED) pin is 35V, it
can series-connect the LED depending on forward voltage of the
LED.
The LED dimming control can be regulated via PWM duty cycle.
It is suitable for back light, light source and so on.
■ PACKAGE OUTLINE
NJW4615AF1
(SOT-23-6-1)
■ FEATURES
▪ Supply Voltage Range
2.5V to 35V
▪ Output Voltage
VLED = 35V max.
▪ Output Current
ILED = 5mA to 100mA
▪ Output Current Accuracy
1.2%
▪ To 10 of White LED can be operated. (at LED Vf=3.2V)
▪ Quiescent Current
370µA max.
▪ PWM Dimming Control
▪ Enable Function
▪ Over Current Protection (with Hysteresis)
▪ Thermal Shutdown Protection
▪ LED Short Protection
▪ Package
SOT-23-6-1
■ BLOCK DIAGRAM
VDD
LED
VREF
( 0.2V )
RS
Current Limit
Thermal Shut Down
LED Short Protection
GND
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Logic
EN
PWM
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■ PIN CONFIGURATION
PWM 1
6 VDD
GND 2
5 EN
RS 3
4 LED
■ PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.
Pin Name
I/O
1
PWM
I
2
GND
-
3
RS
O
4
LED
O
5
EN
I
6
VDD
-
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Function
PWM signal input pin for dimming control.
The LED dimming control can be regulated by PWM duty cycle.
When this pin is open or input High level, ILED becomes set current by an external
resistor (RS).
Ground pin
Resistor connect pin of ILED setting.
The LED current can be set with connected resistor (RS) between RS pin and GND
pin. RS [Ω] = 0.2 [V] / ILED [A]
Constant current circuit output pin
Connect cathode pin of LED.
Standby control pin
Normal operation: High Level.
Standby mode: Low Level.
Power supply pin
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■ ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Supply Voltage
VDD
Output Voltage
VLED
EN Pin Voltage
VEN
PWM Pin Voltage
VPWM
Power Dissipation
PD
Junction Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Tj
Topr
Tstg
RATINGS
-0.3 to +40
-0.3 to +40
-0.3 to +40
-0.3 to +6
510 (*1)
710 (*2)
-40 to +150
-40 to +125
-50 to +150
(Ta=25 C)
UNIT
V
V
V
V
mW
C
C
C
(*1) Mounted on glass epoxy board based on EIA/JEDEC. (76.2 × 114.3 × 1.6mm: 2Layers FR-4)
(*2) Mounted on glass epoxy board based on EIA/JEDEC. (76.2 × 114.3 × 1.6mm: 4Layers FR-4), Internal Cu area: 74.2 × 74.2mm
■ RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Supply Voltage
VDD
Output Current
ILED
Output Voltage
VLED
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN.
2.5
5
-
TYP.
-
MAX.
35
100
35
UNIT
V
mA
V
■ ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Unless otherwise noted, VDD= VEN=12V, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN, Ta=25 C)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP. MAX. UNIT
Quiescent Current
IDD
260
370
µA
Quiescent Current at OFF State
IDD_OFF
VEN = GND
0.1
µA
Output Current Accuracy
-1.2
+1.2
%
ILED
Output (LED) Pin
ILEAK1
VEN = GND, VDD = 35V, VLED = 35V
0.1
µA
Leak Current 1
Output (LED) Pin
ILEAK2
VPWM = GND VDD = 35V, VLED = 35V
0.1
µA
Leak Current 2
V
EN Pin ON Voltage
VEN_ON
1.6
VDD
ILED = OFF ON
V
EN Pin OFF Voltage
VEN_OFF
0
0.3
ILED = ON OFF
V
PWM Pin ON Voltage 1
VPWM_ON 1 VDD < 5V, ILED = OFF ON
0.7VDD
VDD
V
PWM Pin OFF Voltage 1
VPWM_OFF 1 VDD < 5V, ILED = ON OFF
0
0.3VDD
V
PWM Pin ON Voltage 2
VPWM_ON 2 VDD 5V, ILED = OFF ON
3.5
5.5
V
PWM Pin OFF Voltage 2
VPWM_OFF 2 VDD 5V, ILED = ON OFF
0
1.5
EN Pin Input Current
IEN
VEN = 12V
7
µA
PWM Pin Pull Up Resistance
RPWM
1
MΩ
RS Pin Output Current
IOUT_RS
LED = OPEN
2.3
µA
3
PWM Pin ON Delay Time
tPWM_ON
µs
VPWM = L H, ILED = OFF ON
1
PWM Pin OFF Delay Time
tPWM_OFF VPWM = H L, ILED = ON OFF
µs
LED Short Protection
VLED_SHORT
17
20
23
V
Detect Voltage
Maximum Output Current
ILED_MAX
RS = 0 Ω
100
170
mA
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■ TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
VDD / V+
(*3)
VDD
ILED
LED
ILED
VREF
( 0.2V )
0
Output Current Wave Form
at PWM Dimming
RS
Current Limit
Thermal Shut Down
LED Short Protection
GND
RS : Current Sense Resistor
Control
Logic
EN
PWM
H : ON
L : OFF
The Rs Resistance Setting formula: RS ( )
0.2(V )
ILED ( A)
(*3) If the wiring from the power supply to the LED anode pin is long, the voltage may change due to the influence of the
parasitic elements.
As the countermeasure, it should connect a decoupling capacitor as close to the LED as possible.
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■ TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Quiescent Current vs. Temperature
Quiescent Current vs. Supply Voltage
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
-40℃
25℃
50
125℃
150℃
0
0
Quiescent Current at OFF State:IDD_OFF [nA]
Quiescent Current : IDD [μA]
Quiescent Current : IDD [μA]
350
10
20
30
Supply Voltage : VDD [V]
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
-50
40
-25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
Quiescent Current at OFF State vs. Temperature
[VEN=GND, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN]
100
VDD=2.5V
VDD=12V
10
VDD=35V
1
0.1
-50
-25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
Output Pin Leak Current 2 vs. Temperature
Output Pin Leak Current 1 vs. Temperature
[VDD=35V, VLED=35V, VEN=GND, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN]
1000
Output Pin Leak Current 2 : ILEAK2 [nA]
Output Pin Leak Current 1 : ILEAK1 [nA]
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN]
400
[VEN=VDD, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN]
VLED=1V
VLED=5V
VLED=35V
100
10
1
0.1
-50
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25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature [ºC]
[VDD=35V, VEN=VDD, VLED=35V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=GND]
1000
100
10
1
0.1
-50
-25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
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■ TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
EN Pin ON Voltage vs. Temperature
EN Pin ON Voltage vs. Supply Voltage
[VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN]
1.5
[VDD=12V, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN]
1.4
25℃
EN Pin ON Voltage : VEN_ON [V]
EN Pin ON Voltage : VEN_ON [V]
-40℃
125℃
150℃
1
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.5
0
10
20
30
Supply Voltage : VDD [V]
-50
40
EN Pin OFF Voltage vs. Supply Voltage
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
EN Pin OFF Voltage vs. Temperature
[VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN]
1.5
-25
[VDD=12V, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN]
1.4
EN Pin OFF Voltage : VEN_OFF [V]
EN Pin OFF Voltage : VEN_OFF [V]
-40℃
25℃
125℃
150℃
1
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.5
0
10
20
30
Supply Voltage : VDD [V]
-50
40
PWM Pin ON Voltage : VPWM_ON [V]
PWM Pin ON Voltage : VPWM_ON [V]
2.5
2
1.5
1
-40℃
25℃
125℃
150℃
2.5
2
1.5
1
VDD=12V
0.5
VDD=2.5V
0
0
0
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25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
[VEN=VDD, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω]
3
[VEN=VDD, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω]
0.5
0
PWM Pin ON Voltage vs. Temperature
PWM Pin ON Voltage vs. Supply Voltage
3
-25
10
20
30
Supply Voltage : VDD [V]
40
-50
-25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
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■ TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PWM Pin OFF Voltage vs. Temperature
PWM Pin OFF Voltage vs. Supply Voltage
PWM Pin OFF Voltage : VPWM_OFF [V]
PWM Pin OFF Voltage : VPWM_OFF [V]
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
-40℃
25℃
0.5
125℃
150℃
2.5
2
1.5
1
VDD=12V
0.5
VDD=2.5V
0
0
0
10
20
30
Supply Voltage : VDD [V]
-50
40
PWM Pin Pull-up Resistance : RPWM [MΩ]
[VDD=12V, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω]
60
-40℃
25℃
50
125℃
150℃
40
30
20
10
0
0
10
20
30
EN Pin Voltage : VEN [V]
-25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
PWM Pin Pull-up Resistance vs. Temperature
EN Pin Input Current vs. EN Pin Voltage
EN Pin Input Current : IEN [μA]
[VEN=VDD, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω]
3
[VEN=VDD, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω]
40
[VDD=12V, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=OPEN]
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-50
-25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
PWM Pin Input Current vs. Supply Voltage
[VEN=VDD, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω, VPWM=GND]
PWM Pin Input Current : IPWM [μA]
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
-40℃
25℃
1
125℃
150℃
0
0
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20
30
Supply Voltage : VDD [V]
40
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■ TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PWM Pin OFF Delay Time vs. Temperature
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD, VLED=1V]
10
PWM Pin OFF Delay Time : tPWM_OFF [μs]
PWM Pin ON Delay Time : tPWM_ON [μs]
PWM Pin ON Delay Time vs. Temperature
Rs=40Ω
9
Rs=10Ω
8
Rs=2Ω
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-50
-25
0
RS=10Ω
0.8
RS=2Ω
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
-50
-25
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
Output Current vs. Output Pin Voltage
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD]
120
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD, RS=10Ω]
Output Current : ILED [mA]
Output Current : ILED [mA]
RS=40Ω
0.9
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
Output Current vs. Output Pin Voltage
20.5
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD, VLED=1V]
1
20
100
80
RS=40Ω
60
RS=10Ω
40
RS=2Ω
20
0
19.5
0
10
20
30
Output Pin Voltage : VLED [V]
40
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
Output Pin Voltage : VLED [V]
1
Output Current vs.Temperature
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD, VLED=1V, RS=10Ω]
20.5
Output Current : ILED [mA]
20.4
20.3
20.2
20.1
20
19.9
19.8
19.7
19.6
19.5
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0
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Temperature : [ºC]
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■ TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
LED Short Protection Voltage vs. Temperatue
Maximu Output Current: ILED_MAX [mA]
LED Short Protection Voltage :
VLED_SHORT/OFF [V]
Maximum Output Current vs. Output Pin Voltage
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD, RS=0Ω]
25
20
15
10
Detect Voltage
5
Release Voltage
Release Voltage
140
Detect Voltage
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
-50
-25
0
0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature [ºC]
Maximum Output Current vs. Temperature
200
10
20
30
Output Pin Voltage: VLED [V]
40
Output Current vs. Current Sense Resistance
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD, RS=0Ω]
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD, VLED=1V]
100
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
VLED=1V
20
VLED=35V
0
Output Current : ILED [mA]
Maximum Output Current : ILED_MAX [mA]
[VDD=12V, VEN=VDD, RS=0Ω]
160
10
1
-50
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0
25 50 75 100 125 150
Temperature : [ºC]
1
10
Current Sense Resistance : RS [Ω]
100
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■ The number of LED series connection
It is necessary to drive LED that is the LED forward voltage (Vf) or more.
When the LED was series connected, the supply voltage should be input sum of LED Vf (ΣLED Vf) the series
connected or more. In NJW4615A, it is necessary as minimum V+ that is ΣLED Vf + NJW4615A output voltage
(VLED = 1V). The maximum LED connected number that NJW4615A can drive is limited by the recommended
output voltage maximum value (35V). Moreover, it should be used with ΣLED Vf within 34V that is subtracted the
VLED = 1V.
The table below shows maximum LED number at each Vf. (All LED Vf assumes ideally same)
LED Vf is up to 3.0V
▪▪▪
up to 11 lights
LED Vf is up to 3.2V
▪▪▪
up to 10 lights
LED Vf is up to 3.7V
▪▪▪
up to 9 lights
LED Vf is up to 4.2V
▪▪▪
up to 8 lights
VDD
V+
(*4)
35V
(*3)
Vf
n pcs. =
LEDVf
34V
VDD
LED
+
VREF
(0.2V)
RS
Current Limit
Thermal Shut Down
LED Short Protection
GND
Control
Logic
EN
PWM
(*4) If the wiring from the power supply to the VDD pin is long, the voltage may change due to the influence of the parasitic
elements.
As the countermeasure, it should connect a decoupling capacitor as close to the VDD pin as possible.
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■ PWM input pulse and PWM dimming accuracy
The ILED transient behavior corresponding to PWM input pulse has some delay at rise/fall time.
PWM Input Pulse
Output Current Pulse
tPWM_ON
tPWM_OFF
Output Current PWM ON/OFF Propagation Delay
( Output Current Pulse Width Error : εt = tPWM_ON - tPWM_OFF)
If enter a PWM signal with short pulse width, for the output current pulse width error becomes larger against the
PWM input pulse width, it is incapable of accurate PWM dimming. The Output current pulse width error rate (εt)
becomes the following value. ( εt=tPWM_ON –tPWM_OFF )
εt = approx. 2µs (Output Current: ILED=20mA,Ta=25 C typ. )
The actual value of the output current pulse width error rate can calculate by above error rate (εt) and the
frequency and Duty of the PWM input pulse. (fPWM: PWM input pulse frequency, D: PWM input pulse Duty)
Based on the allowable value of the output current pulse width error rate, you should determine the frequency and
Duty of the PWM input pulse.
PWM Input pulse width
= D / 100 × ( 1 / fPWM )
Output Current pulse width
= PWM Input pulse width - εt
Output Current pulse width error rate
= (Output Current pulse width - PWM Input pulse width) / PWM Input pulse width × 100
= -εt / PWM Input pulse width × 100 [%]
【 Output current pulse width error rate calculation example:
operation with PWM input pulse frequency 200Hz and Duty1% 】
PWM Input pulse width
= 1 [%] / 100 × ( 1 / 200[Hz] ) = 50 [µs]
Output Current pulse width error rate = -2 [µs] / 50 [µs] × 100
= -4 [%]
Output Current Duty vs. PWM Input Pulse Duty
【 Measurement Conditions 】
100
ILED=5mA
Output Current (ILED)
ILED=20mA
Output Current Duty [%]
10
ILED=100mA
1
20mA
(RS = 10Ω)
100mA
(RS = 2Ω)
Supply Voltage
12V
Output (LED) pin
Input Voltage at 1V
PWM Input Pulse
200Hz, 0 to 5V
Ambient Temperature
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Output Current ILED Pulse Width The time is more than 90% of set current.
0.1
0.01
0.01
5mA
0.1
1
10
PWM Input Pulse Duty [%]
Ta=25ºC
100
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■ Protection Circuit
▪ Over Current Protection (Refer to Maximum Output Current vs. Output Pin Voltage)
This protection function limits the output current, when the RS pin and GND pin was shorted. The limited current is
dependence on output (LED) pin voltage.
When the output (LED) pin voltage is less than "LED Short Protection Detect Voltage", maximum output current is
limited to approx. 170mA (output (LED) pin voltage=1V, Ta=25 C).
The output current returns to set current, when the short status is release.
▪ LED Short Protection (Refer to Maximum Output Current vs. Output Pin Voltage)
This protection function limits the output current, when the output (LED) pin rises as in LED shorten at output FET ON.
The output current is limited to approx. 60mA when the output (LED) pin voltage rose to approx. 20V.
▪ Thermal Shutdown Function (Refer to Output Current vs. Temperature)
When junction temperature of the NJW4615A exceeds the 170°C*, internal thermal shutdown circuit function stops
the device function. When junction temperature decreases to 150°C* or less, the device operation returns to normal
operation.
The purpose of this function is to prevent malfunctioning of IC at the high junction temperature. Therefore it is not
something that urges positive use. It should make sure to operate within the junction temperature range rated
( +150°C).
*) Design value
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■ The Loss of Constant Current Driver
The power consumption of the LED lighting circuit is classified as "the power consumption of the constant current
driver" "the power consumption of the LED" and "the power consumption of the current sense resistor (RS)".
The loss of constant current driver is caused mainly by quiescent current (IDD) and output current (ILED).
The power dissipation of the device can calculate by follow equation.
V+
VDD
(*4)
PD ≈ VDD IDD + (VLED - VRS) ILED
= VDD IDD + (V+ - LED Vf - 0.2) ILED [W]
(*3)
LEDVf
VDD
Rs pin voltage (VRS): 0.2V
ΣLED Vf represents the sum of the LED Vf of use.
IDD
LED
+
VREF
(0.2V)
VLED - VRS
RS
Current Limit
Thermal Shut Down
LED Short Protection
Control
Logic
EN
GND
ILED
e.g.)
VDD = V+ = 12[V], IDD=260[µA], LED Vf = 9[V],
ILED = 100[mA]
PD ≈ 12[V] 260[µA] + (12[V] - 9[V] -0.2[V]) 100[mA]
≈ 283[mW]
PWM
As shown in the above equation, the loss of constant current driver will increase in proportion to the voltage difference
between the LED driving voltage V+ and ΣLED Vf.
It should set the LED operating Voltage (V+) and output current (ILED) with consideration of PD.
NJW4615AF1 (SOT-23-6)
Power Dissipation
(Topr=-40ºC to +125ºC, Tj=150ºC)
The device power dissipation must be below the power
dissipation rate of the device package including thermal
derating to ensure correct operation.
800
(*2) on 4 Layers Board
700
Package Power : Pd [mW]
600
(*1) on 2 Layers Board
500
400
(*1) Mounted on glass epoxy board based on EIA/JEDEC.
(76.2×114.3×1.6mm: 2Layers FR-4)
300
(*2) Mounted on glass epoxy board based on EIA/JEDEC.
200
(76.2×114.3×1.6mm: 4Layers FR-4),
Internal Cu area: 74.2×74.2mm
100
0
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25
50
75
100
Ambient Temperature : Ta [ºC]
125
150
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■ Parallel Drive of NJW4615A
For applications that require more than 100mA, it can correspond by parallel connecting two or more NJW4615A.
The LED current becomes sum of LED current of each NJW4615A.
Each device accepts different set current.
ILED [A] = ILED1 + ILED2 = 0.2 / RS1 [Ω] + 0.2 / RS2 [Ω]
(e.g. ILED = 150 [mA] setting: RS1 = 4[Ω], RS2 = 2 [Ω] )
V+
(*3)
ILED
VDD
(*4)
ILED1
VDD
ILED2
VDD
LED
VREF
(0.2V)
Control
Logic
EN
PWM
+
VREF
(0.2V)
RS
Current Limit
Thermal Shut Down
LED Short Protection
GND
LED
+
RS1
RS
Current Limit
Thermal Shut Down
LED Short Protection
GND
Control
Logic
EN
RS2
PWM
PWM
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[CAUTION]
The specifications on this databook are only
given for information, without any guarantee
as regards either mistakes or omissions. The
application circuits in this databook are
described only to show representative usages
of the product and not intended for the
guarantee or permission of any right including the
industrial rights.
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