User's Guide
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Introduction
The LM3404/04HV is a buck regulator derived 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 1.0A. The board can accept an input voltage ranging from 6V to 42V when using the LM3404. When
using the pin-for-pin compatible LM3404HV the upper bound of input voltage is 75V. The converter output
voltage adjusts as needed to maintain a constant current through the LED array. The LM3404/04HV is a
true 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 minimum off time (typically 300 ns). It can maintain regulated
current through any number of LEDs as long as the combined forward voltage of the array does not
exceed VO(MAX)..
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Circuit Performance LM3404
The LM3404 circuit and BOM have been designed to provide a constant forward current of 1.0A to a
single LED with a forward voltage of approximately 3.7V (Typical of white, blue, and green LEDs using
InGaN technology) from an input of 24V ±10%. Over the input voltage range of 6V to 42V the average
LED current, IF, is 1.0A ±10%, the ripple current, ΔiF, will not exceed 400 mAP-P, and the switching
frequency is 450 kHz ± 10%.
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Circuit Performance LM3404HV
The LM3404HV circuit and BOM have been designed to provide a constant forward current of 1.0A to a
single LED with a forward voltage of approximately 3.7V from an input of 48V ±10%. Over the input
voltage range of 6V to 75V the average LED current, IF, is 1.0A ±10%, the ripple current, ΔiF, will not
exceed 400 mAP-P, and the switching frequency is 200 kHz ± 10%.
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Connecting to LED Array
The LM3404/04HV Evaluation Board includes a female 6-pin SIP, J1, connector as well as two standard
94mil turret connectors for the cathode and anode connections of the LED array. Figure 1 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.
P6
Cathode of
Last LED
C535676
Connector
P1
Anode of
First LED
Figure 1. Connecting to LED Array
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Setting the LED Current
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Setting the LED Current
The default forward current ILED delivered to the LED array is 1.0A, typical of many 3W LEDs. To adjust
this value the current setting resistor RSNS can be changed according to the following equation:
0.2 x L
RSNS =
IF x L + VO x tSNS -
VIN - VO
x tON
2
(1)
tSNS = 220 ns
(2)
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 1.0A is 0.22 Ω. In steady state this resistor will dissipate
(1.0 x 0.22) = 220 mW, indicating that a resistor with a 1/4W power rating is appropriate.
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PWM Dimming
The DIM1 terminal on the PCB provides an input for a pulse width modulation signal for dimming of the
LED array. In order to fully enable and disable the LM3404/04HV the PWM signal should have a
maximum logic low level of 0.8V and a minimum logic high level of 2.2V. The maximum PWM dimming
frequency, minimum PWM duty cycle and maximum duty cycle are illustrated in Figure 2. PWM frequency
should be at least one order of magnitude below the LM3404/04HV switching frequency. The interval tD
represents the delay from a logic high at the DIM pin to the onset of the 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. Typical response times for the standard LM3404 and LM3404HV demo boards circuits are
shown in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
T
T
T
DIM
D
tD
DMIN
tSD
tSU
tD
tSU
DMAX
tSD
tD
tSU
tSD
IF
T=
1
DMIN =
fPWM
T - tSD
tD + tSU
DMAX =
T
T
Figure 2. PWM Dimming Limits
The logic of DIM1 is direct, hence the LM3404/04HV 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, and the LM3404/04HV 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.
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The DIM2 terminal provides a second method for PWM dimming by connecting to the gate of an optional
MOSFET, Q1. Note that Q1 is not provided on the standard BOM, and must be added for the DIM2
function to operate. Q1 provides a parallel path for the LED current. This small MOSFET can be turned on
and off much more quickly than the LM3404/04HV can shutdown the internal MOSFET, providing faster
response time for higher frequency and/or greater resolution in the PWM dimming signal. The trade-off in
this method is that the full current flows through Q1 while the LED is off, resulting in lower efficiency.
The logic of DIM2 is inverted, hence the LM3404/04HV will deliver regulated output current when the
voltage at DIM2 is low, and the current output is disabled 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 LM3404/04HV.
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Low Power Shutdown
The LM3404/04HV can be placed into a low power shutdown (typically 90 µA) by grounding the OFF*
terminal. During normal operation this terminal should be left open-circuit.
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Output Open Circuit
With either DIM terminal floating or connected to logic high, the LM3404/04HV will begin to operate as
soon as it has an input of at least 6V. In the case that the input is powered but no LED array is connected
the output voltage will rise to equal the input voltage. The output of the circuit is rated to 50V (LM3404) or
100V (LM3404HV) 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.
Alternatively, a zener diode and zener current limiting resistor can be placed in the positions Z1 and RZ. In
the case of an accidental open circuit at the output Z1 will enter reverse bias and attempt to pull the CS
pin voltage up to the output voltage. An internal comparator monitors the CS pin voltage and will disable
the internal MOSFET in this case. The result is a low power hiccup mode, designed to prevent excessive
voltage at the output and thermal stress on the inductor, internal MOSFET, and input voltage source.
VIN = 6V to 42V (LM3404)
VIN = 6V to 75V (LM3404HV)
CB
VIN
CIN
BOOT
L1
LED
ANODE
SW
RON
D1
RON
CO1
LM3404/04HV
LED
CATHODE
CS
OFF
RSNS
DIM1
DIM
GND
VCC
CF
Figure 3. Standard Schematic
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Bill of Materials
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Bill of Materials
Table 1. Bill of Materials (LM3404)
ID
Part Number
Type
Size
Parameters
Qty
Vendor
U1
LM3404
LED Driver
SOIC-8
42V, 1.0A
1
Texas
Instruments
L1
SLF10145T- 330M1R6
Inductor
10.1 x 10.1 x
4.5mm
33µH, 1.6A,
82mΩ
1
TDK
D1
CMSH2-60M
Schottky Diode
SMA
60V, 2A
1
Central Semi
Cf
VJ0805Y104KXXAT
Capacitor
0805
100nF 10%
1
Vishay
Cb
VJ0805Y103KXXAT
Capacitor
0805
10nF 10%
1
Vishay
Cin
C3225X7R1H335M
Capacitor
1210
3.3µF, 50V
1
TDK
Rsns
ERJ8BQFR22V
Resistor
1206
0.22Ω 1%
1
Panasonic
Ron
CRCW08056812F
Resistor
0805
68.1kΩ 1%
1
Vishay
Rz
CRCW08050R00F
Resistor
0805
0Ω
1
Vishay
DIM1, DIM2,
OFF
160-1512
Terminal
0.062”
3
Cambion
GND1, GND2,
GND3, VIN,
Vo/LED+,
CS/LED-
160-1026
Terminal
0.094”
6
Cambion
J1
535676-5
Connector
Custom
6 Pins
1
Tyco/AMP
Table 2. Bill of Materials (LM3404HV)
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ID
Part Number
Type
Size
Parameters
Qty
Vendor
U1
LM3404HV
LED Driver
SO PowerPAD8
75V, 0.5A
1
Texas
Instruments
L1
SLF12555T- 680M1R3
Inductor
12.5 x 12.5 x
5.5mm
68µH, 1.3A,
83mΩ
1
TDK
D1
CMSH2-100
Schottky Diode
SMB
100V, 2A
1
Central Semi
Cf
VJ0805Y104KXXAT
Capacitor
0805
100nF 10%
1
Vishay
Cb
VJ0805Y103KXXAT
Capacitor
0805
10nF 10%
1
Vishay
Cin
C4532X7R2A225M
Capacitor
1812
2.2µF, 100V
1
TDK
Co1
C3216X7R2A105M
Capacitor
1206
1.0µF, 100V
1
TDK
Rsns
ERJ8BQFR22V
Resistor
1206
0.22Ω 1%
1
Panasonic
Ron
CRCW08051743F
Resistor
0805
174kΩ 1%
1
Vishay
Rz
CRCW08050R00F
Resistor
0805
0Ω
1
Vishay
DIM1, DIM2,
OFF
160-1512
Terminal
0.062”
3
Cambion
GND1, GND2,
GND3, VIN,
Vo/LED+,
CS/LED-
160-1026
Terminal
0.094”
6
Cambion
J1
535676-5
Connector
Custom
1
Tyco/AMP
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Evaluation Board Schematic
VIN = 6V to 42V (LM3404)
VIN = 6V to 75V (LM3404HV)
CB
BOOT
VIN
CIN
L1
LED
ANODE
SW
RON
Q1
D1
RON
Z1
LM3404/04HV
CO1
RZ
DIM2
RPD
CS
OFF
RSNS
DIM1
DIM
GND
VCC
LED
CATHODE
CF
Figure 4. Complete Evaluation Board Schematic
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Typical Performance Characteristics
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Efficiency for Table 1
TA = 25°C, IF = 1.0A
Efficiency for Table 2
TA = 25°C, IF = 1.0A
IF vs VIN for Table 1
TA = 25°C
IF vs VIN for Table 2
TA = 25°C
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DIM Pin Enable for Table 1
DIM
DIM Pin Disable for Table 1
DIM
5V/DIV
5V/DIV
500 mA/DIV
IF
IF
500 mA/DIV
1 és/DIV
2 és/DIV
Switching Waveforms for Table 1
Output Ripple Current for Table 1
500 mA/DIV
IF
IF
SW
50 mA/DIV
10V/DIV
1 és/DIV
1 és/DIV
DIM Pin Enable for Table 2
DIM
DIM Pin Disable for Table 2
5V/DIV
DIM
5V/DIV
500 mA/DIV
IF
IF
500 mA/DIV
2 és/DIV
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Switching Waveforms for Table 2
Output Ripple Current for Table 2
500 mA/DIV
IF
IF
SW
50 mA/DIV
20V/DIV
2 és/DIV
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Figure 5. Top Layer and Top Overlay
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Figure 6. Bottom Layer and Bottom Overlay
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