LM3401EVAL

User's Guide SNVA254C – August 2007 – Revised April 2013 AN-1657 LM3401 Demo Board 1 Introduction The Texas Instruments LM3401 is a switching buck regulator derived current source designed to drive a series string of high power, high brightness LEDs. The LM3401 controls an external P-FET, allowing the user to select a power device for the desired level of forward LED current. The LM3401 demo board can supply continuous current as high as 1.0A from an input voltage range of 4.5V to 35V. It is designed to operate at ambient temperatures up to 75°C. The LM3401 maintains constant current through any number of series-connected LEDs as long as the input voltage is greater than the combined forward voltage of the LED string. The LM3401 demo board includes an input terminal for a digital dimming signal, which is compatible with PWM dimming frequencies up to 10 kHz. The complete demo board schematic is shown in Figure 1. Typical waveforms and performance curves for the LM3401 demo board are shown in Figure 3 through Figure 10. The standard Bill of Materials is shown in Section 8, with an additional Bill of Materials for a high current application shown in Table 3. The pcb layout is shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12. 2 Powering Up First, referring to Table 1, verify that the current setting resistor, R1, matches the desired LED current, and that the current limit resistor (R3) is set appropriately. The default values for R1 and R3 set the average LED current at 340 mA with a typical peak current limit threshold of 1.5A. Next, connect the LED string to the terminals as shown in Figure 2. Connect the input voltage supply to the VIN and GND terminal posts. If dimming is being used, connect a digital PWM signal to the DIM post. When all connections and polarities are verified, power can be applied. LED strings should not be connected or disconnected from the output terminals while the demo board is powered up. The LM3401 demo board can be easily modified to drive a variety of LEDs. Three current setting options are described in Table 1. For more detailed design and device information, refer to LM3401 Hysteretic PFET Controller for High Power LED Drive (SNVS516). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SNVA254C – August 2007 – Revised April 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated AN-1657 LM3401 Demo Board 1 Connecting the LED Array www.ti.com VIN: 4.5V to 35V + C1 C2 GND 7 2 DIM VIN ILIM DIM HG 8 R3 6 Q1 L1 LM3401 4 LED+ CS HYS 1 D1 C3 R2 5 SNS GND 3 LEDR1 Figure 1. Complete LM3401 Demo Board Schematic Table 1. LED Current Setting Resistors (1) 3 LED average current R1 R3 (typical current limit) R1 power dissipation 340 mA (1) 0.59Ω (1) 24.9 kΩ (1.5A) (1) 68 mW 700 mA 0.29Ω 47 kΩ (2.8A) 142 mW 1.0A 0.20Ω 68 kΩ (3.9A) 200 mW Default value Connecting the LED Array The LM3401 demo board includes a female 6-pin SIP connector as well as two turret posts for the cathode and anode connections of the LED array. These are labeled “LED+” and “LED-“. Either connection can be used. Figure 2 shows the pinout of the SIP connector. Anode of First LED (LED+) P1 C535676 Connector (LED-) Cathode of Last LED P6 Figure 2. LED Connection 2 AN-1657 LM3401 Demo Board SNVA254C – August 2007 – Revised April 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Ripple Reduction Capacitor C3 www.ti.com 4 Ripple Reduction Capacitor C3 The component C3 is optional and not installed on the standard demo board. This capacitor is used to reduce LED ripple current without changing average LED current or inductor current. Without C3, the LED ripple current is equal to the inductor ripple current. The peak-to-peak ripple current values shown in Table 2 are without C3 installed. A typical C3 value of 1 µF is recommended for most applications. Any type of low ESR capacitor can be used. However, the working voltage must be rated higher than the maximum input voltage. C3 can also be used to reduce switching noise which could affect the SNS and DIM pins, especially at higher LED current. For noise reduction purposes, a C3 value of 220 pF is recommended. Table 2. Typical Operating Conditions (1) 5 (1) p-p Ripple 340 mA 425 kHz 110 mA Osram golden dragon 340 mA 655 kHz 110 mA 7.0V Luxeon Star 340 mA 800 kHz 110 mA 10.4V 4 Luxeon Star 340 mA 845 kHz 110 mA 13.8V 1 Luxeon V Star 700 mA 415 kHz 190 mA 7.0V 2 Luxeon V Star 700 mA 500 kHz 190 mA 14.5V 1 Luxeon K2 Emitter 1A 230 kHz 280 mA 4.5V # of Series LEDs LED Type Average LED Current 1 Osram golden dragon 2 3 Freq. (1) Minimum VIN 4.5V at 24Vin PWM Dimming The DIM terminal on the PCB provides an input for a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal to control dimming of the LED string. The PWM signal should have a minimum logic high level of 2.25V, and minimum low and high periods of 100 ns. For the default demo board circuit, a dimming frequency less than 1kHz is recommended to maintain an adequate contrast ratio. The maximum contrast ratio is shown in Figure 10, and assumes a minimum of 2 switching cycles. The maximum contrast ratio depends largely on the rise time of the inductor current, and therefore is dependant on input voltage, inductor size, and LED string forward voltage. Additionally, if C3 is installed, the maximum contrast ratio or DIM frequency will be further reduced. 6 Open Circuit/Short Circuit If the LED array is disconnected or fails open, the LM3401 will operate at 100% duty cycle. The output voltage (at LED+) and CS node will rise to equal the input voltage; the circuit is rated to 40V and will not suffer damage. However, care should be taken not to connect an LED string when the demo board is powered up and the output is high as excessive surge current may damage the LEDs. The default current limit threshold is typically 1.5A, set by R3. The current limit will protect the circuit from a short at the LED anode or cathode. Current limit is sensed across the RDSon of the PFET and will therefore vary with temperature. R3 can be adjusted if a different current limit threshold is required. For the current limit details, refer to LM3401 Hysteretic PFET Controller for High Power LED Drive (SNVS516). SNVA254C – August 2007 – Revised April 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated AN-1657 LM3401 Demo Board 3 LED String Options 7 www.ti.com LED String Options The default LED current setting is 340 mA, typical of many 1W LEDs. To adjust this value, the current setting resistor, R1, can be changed according to Table 1. For other values, use the equation below: R1 = 200 mV ILED (1) R1 must be rated to handle the power dissipation of the LED current. For example, in steady state R1 will dissipate (0.3402 x 0.59) = 68 mW, indicating that a resistor with a 1/8W power rating would be appropriate. The LM3401 demo board can drive a wide variety of LEDs. Ripple current and switching frequency will vary with the LED forward voltage, number of LEDs, and input voltage. Table 2 shows the typical results for some common LED strings when using the Table 1 settings at an input voltage of 24V. Typical switching frequency vs input voltage is shown in Figure 5. For some LED strings, the demo board settings given in Table 1 may not be appropriate. For example, where the switching frequency increases above the 1.5 MHz maximum or where LED ripple current is higher than the maximum LED rating. In this case, refer to LM3401 Hysteretic PFET Controller for High Power LED Drive (SNVS516) to modify the demo board as needed. The LM3401 can also drive LED currents in excess of 1A. For these applications a larger pad is provided for a higher current PFET. An example BOM for a typical 3.5A application is shown in Table 3. The switching frequency, ripple current, and current limit values will depend on the number and type of LEDs installed, as well as the selected PFET. A low Vgs threshold PFET is recommended for higher current applications, as the initial HG voltage will decrease somewhat when driving PFETs with a larger gate capacitance. For detailed design information, refer to LM3401 Hysteretic PFET Controller for High Power LED Drive (SNVS516). Table 3. Bill of Materials for 3.5A Application (Vin = 5V to 20V) 4 Ref. # Description Part Number Size Vendor IC1 LED Controller LM3401 VSSOP-8 Texas Instruments L1 5.2 µH, 5A, Inductor MSS1038-522NL 10.2 × 10.4 Coilcraft Q1 20V, 4A, 25 mΩ, PFET Si3493BDV SO-6 Vishay D1 30V, 4A, Schottky SSB43L SMB Vishay C1 25V, 10 µF, ceramic C3225X5R1E106K 1210 TDK C2 50V, 33 µF, electrolytic EEEHA1H330XP 6.6 × 6.6 Panasonic C3 25V, 220 pF, ceramic - 0805 - R1 0.0576Ω, 1%, 1W WSL2512R0576F 2512 Vishay R2 4.7 kΩ, 1% - 0805 - R3 40 kΩ,1% - 0805 - AN-1657 LM3401 Demo Board SNVA254C – August 2007 – Revised April 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Bill of Materials www.ti.com 8 Bill of Materials Table 4. Bill of Materials Ref. # 9 Description Part Number Size Vendor IC1 LED Controller LM3401 VSSOP-8 Texas Instruments L1 68 uH, 1.7A, Inductor MSS1260T-683ML 12 × 12 Coilcraft Q1 40V, 1.8A, 100 mΩ, PFET Si2319DS SOT-23 Vishay D1 40V, 2A, Schottky SSA24 SMA Vishay C1 50V, 2.2 µF, ceramic C3225X5R1H225K 1210 TDK C2 50V, 33 µF, electrolytic EEEHA1H330XP 6.6 × 6.6 Panasonic C3* Not installed - 1206 - R1 0.59Ω, 1%, 1/4W SR732BLTER590F 1206 KOA R2 5.76 kΩ, 1% CRCW08055761F 0805 Vishay R3 24.9 kΩ1% CRCW08052492F 0805 Vishay Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions apply: Vin = 24V, Ta = 25°C, LED = 2 × Osram Golden Dragon (Vf = 3.4V, If = 350 mA) ILED with 1 PF C3 installed 100 mA/DIV ILED 100 mA/DIV VSNS 100 mV/DIV ILED 100 mA/DIV VCS 20V/DIV VCS 20V/DIV 400 ns/DIV 400 ns/DIV Figure 3. CS, SNS, and LED Current Waveforms Figure 4. ILED with and without C3 SNVA254C – August 2007 – Revised April 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated AN-1657 LM3401 Demo Board 5 Typical Performance Characteristics www.ti.com SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) 800 ILED 100 mA/DIV 2 Series LEDs 700 600 500 400 VCS 20V/DIV 1 LED 300 200 VDIM 2V/DIV 100 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 2 Ps/DIV INPUT VOLTAGE (V) Figure 5. Switching Frequency vs VIN Figure 6. Dimming Waveforms 100 ILED 100 mA/DIV 95 3 series EFFICIENCY (%) 90 VIN 5V/DIV 85 2 series 80 1 series 75 70 65 VCS 10V/DIV 60 4 Ps/DIV 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) Figure 7. Startup Waveforms Figure 8. Efficiency vs Input Voltage Driving 350 mA LEDs 100 10k:1 MAXIMUM CONTRAST RATIO 2 series (700 mA) 95 EFFICIENCY (%) 90 1 series (700 mA) 85 80 1 series (1A) 75 70 65 1000:1 24Vin 100:1 12Vin 10:1 1:1 60 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0.1 1 DIMMING FREQUENCY (kHz) INPUT VOLTAGE (V) Figure 9. Efficiency vs Input Voltage Driving 700 mA and 1A LEDs 6 AN-1657 LM3401 Demo Board 10 Figure 10. Maximum Contrast Ratio vs Dimming Frequency (100:1 = 1% duty) SNVA254C – August 2007 – Revised April 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated PCB Layout www.ti.com 10 PCB Layout Figure 11. Top Side PCB Layout Figure 12. Bottom Side PCB Layout SNVA254C – August 2007 – Revised April 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated AN-1657 LM3401 Demo Board 7 IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments Incorporated and its subsidiaries (TI) reserve the right to make corrections, enhancements, improvements and other changes to its semiconductor products and services per JESD46, latest issue, and to discontinue any product or service per JESD48, latest issue. Buyers should obtain the latest relevant information before placing orders and should verify that such information is current and complete. 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