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LM3500
Synchronous Step-up DC/DC Converter for White LED
Applications
General Description
Features
The LM3500 is a fixed-frequency step-up DC/DC converter
that is ideal for driving white LEDs for display backlighting and
other lighting functions. With fully intergrated synchronous
switching (no external schottky diode required) and a low
feedback voltage (500mV), power efficiency of the LM3500
circuit has been optimized for lighting applications in wireless
phones and other portable products (single cell Li-Ion or 3cell NiMH battery supplies). The LM3500 operates with a fixed
1MHz switching frequency. When used with ceramic input
and output capacitors, the LM3500 provides a small, lownoise, low-cost solution.
Two LM3500 options are available with different output voltage capabilities. The LM3500-21 has a maximum output
voltage of 21V and is typically suited for driving 4 or 5 white
LEDs in series. The LM3500-16 has a maximum output voltage of 16V and is typically suited for driving 3 or 4 white LEDs
in series (maximum number of series LEDs dependent on
LED forward voltage). If the primary white LED network
should be disconnected, the LM3500 uses internal protection
circuitry on the output to prevent a destructive over-voltage
event.
A single external resistor is used to set the maximum LED
current in LED-drive applications. The LED current can easily
be adjusted using a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal on
the shutdown pin. In shutdown, the LM3500 completely disconnects the input from output, creating total isolation and
preventing any leakage currents from trickling into the LEDs.
■ Synchronous rectification, high efficiency and no external
schottky diode required
■ Uses small surface mount components
■ Can drive 2-5 white LEDs in series
(may function with more low-VF LEDs)
■ 2.7V to 7V input range
■ Internal output over-voltage protection (OVP) circuitry,
■
■
■
■
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with no external zener diode required
LM3500-16: 15.5V OVP; LM3500-21: 20.5V OVP.
True shutdown isolation
Input undervoltage lockout
Requires only small ceramic capacitors at the input and
output
Thermal Shutdown
0.1µA shutdown current
Small 8-bump thin micro SMD package
Applications
■
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LCD Bias Supplies
White LED Backlighting
Handheld Devices
Digital Cameras
Portable Applications
Typical Application Circuit
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LM3500
Connection Diagram
Top View
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8-bump micro SMD
Ordering Information
Maximum
Output Voltage
Order Number
Package Type
NSC Package
Drawing
Top Mark
Supplied As
16V
LM3500TL-16
micro SMD
TL08SSA
S18
250 Units, Tape and Reel
16V
LM3500TLX-16
micro SMD
TL08SSA
S18
3000 Units, Tape and Reel
21V
LM3500TL-21
micro SMD
TL08SSA
S23
250 Units, Tape and Reel
21V
LM3500TLX-21
micro SMD
TL08SSA
S23
3000 Units, Tape and Reel
Pin Description/Functions
Pin
Name
A1
AGND
Function
B1
VIN
C1
VOUT
PMOS source connection for synchronous rectification.
C2
VSW
Switch pin. Drain connections of both NMOS and PMOS power devices.
C3
GND
Power Ground.
B3
FB
Output voltage feedback connection.
A3
NC
No internal connection made to this pin.
A2
SHDN
Analog ground.
Analog and Power supply input.
Shutdown control pin.
AGND(pin A1): Analog ground pin. The analog ground pin
should tie directly to the GND pin.
VIN(pin B1): Analog and Power supply pin. Bypass this pin
with a capacitor, as close to the device as possible, connected
between the VIN and GND pins.
VOUT(pin C1): Source connection of internal PMOS power
device. Connect the output capacitor between the VOUT and
GND pins as close as possible to the device.
VSW(pin C2): Drain connection of internal NMOS and PMOS
switch devices. Keep the inductor connection close to this pin
to minimize EMI radiation.
GND(pin C3): Power ground pin. Tie directly to ground plane.
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FB(pin B3): Output voltage feedback connection. Set the primary White LED network current with a resistor from the FB
pin to GND. Keep the current setting resistor close to the device and connected between the FB and GND pins.
NC(pin A3): No internal connection is made to this pin. The
maximum allowable voltage that can be applied to this pin is
7.5V.
SHDN(pin A2): Shutdown control pin. Disable the device with
a voltage less than 0.3V and enable the device with a voltage
greater than 1.1V. The white LED current can be controlled
using a PWM signal at this pin. There is an internal pull down
on the SHDN pin, the device is in a normally off state.
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Operating Conditions
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
VIN
VOUT (LM3500-16)(Note 2)
VOUT (LM3500-21)(Note 2)
VSW(Note 2)
FB, SHDN, and NC Voltages
Maximum Junction Temperature
Lead Temperature
(Note 3)
ESD Ratings (Note 4)
Human Body Model
Machine Model
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Ambient Temperature
(Note 5)
Junction Temperature
Supply Voltage
−0.3V to 7.5V
−0.3V to 16V
−0.3V to 21V
−0.3V to VOUT+0.3V
−0.3V to 7.5V
150°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +125°C
2.7V to 7V
Thermal Properties
Junction to Ambient Thermal
Resistance (θJA)(Note 6)
75°C/W
300°C
2kV
200V
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications in standard type face are for TA = 25°C and those in boldface type apply over the Operating Temperature Range
of TA = −10°C to +85°C. Unless otherwise specified VIN =2.7V and specification apply to both LM3500-16 and LM3500-21.
Symbol
IQ
Typ
(Note 8)
Max
(Note 7)
Quiescent Current, Device Not
FB > 0.54V
Switching
0.95
1.2
Quiescent Current, Device
Switching
FB = 0V
1.8
2.5
Parameter
Conditions
Shutdown
SHDN = 0V
VFB
Feedback Voltage
VIN = 2.7V to 7V
ΔVFB
Feedback Voltage Line
Regulation
VIN = 2.7V to 7V
ICL
Switch Current Limit
(LM3500-16)
VIN = 2.7V,
Duty Cycle = 80%
Switch Current Limit
(LM3500-21)
0.1
2
µA
0.5
0.53
V
0.1
0.4
%/V
275
400
480
VIN = 3.0V,
Duty Cycle = 70%
255
400
530
VIN = 2.7V,
Duty Cycle = 70%
420
640
770
VIN = 3.0V,
Duty Cycle = 63%
450
670
800
45
200
nA
7.0
V
0.47
mA
FB Pin Bias Current
VIN
Input Voltage Range
RDSON
NMOS Switch RDSON
VIN = 2.7V, ISW = 300mA
PMOS Switch RDSON
VOUT = 6V, ISW = 300mA
2.7
0.43
1.1
2.3
Ω
80
87
Duty Cycle Limit (LM3500-21) FB = 0V
85
94
0.85
1.0
1.15
18
30
SHDN = 2.7V
9
16
µA
SHDN = GND
0.1
Switch Leakage Current
(LM3500-16)
VSW = 15V
0.01
0.5
µA
Switch Leakage Current
(LM3500-21)
VSW = 20V
0.01
2.0
Input Undervoltage Lockout
ON Threshold
2.4
2.5
2.6
OFF Threshold
2.3
2.4
2.5
Switching Frequency
ISD
SHDN Pin Current (Note 10)
UVP
FB = 0.5V (Note 9)
Duty Cycle Limit (LM3500-16) FB = 0V
FSW
IL
Units
mA
IB
DLimit
Min
(Note 7)
SHDN = 5.5V
3
%
MHz
V
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Min
(Note 7)
Typ
(Note 8)
Max
(Note 7)
Output Overvoltage Protection ON Threshold
(LM3500-16)
OFF Threshold
15
15.5
16
14
14.6
15
Output Overvoltage Protection ON Threshold
(LM3500-21)
OFF Threshold
20
20.5
21
19
19.5
20
Symbol
OVP
IVout
IVL
SHDN
Threshold
Parameter
Conditions
VOUT Bias Current
(LM3500-16)
VOUT = 15V, SHDN = VIN
260
400
VOUT Bias Current
(LM3500-21)
VOUT = 20V, SHDN = VIN
300
460
PMOS Switch Leakage
Current (LM3500-16)
VOUT = 15V, VSW = 0V
0.01
3
PMOS Switch Leakage
Current (LM3500-21)
VOUT = 20V, VSW = 0V
0.01
3
0.65
0.3
V
µA
µA
SHDN Low
SHDN High
Units
1.1
0.65
V
Specifications in standard type face are for TJ = 25°C and those in boldface type apply over the full Operating Temperature
Range (TJ = −40°C to +125°C). Unless otherwise specified VIN =2.7V and specification apply to both LM3500-16 and LM3500-21.
Typ
(Note 8)
Max
(Note 7)
Quiescent Current, Device Not
FB > 0.54V
Switching
0.95
1.2
Quiescent Current, Device
Switching
FB = 0V
1.8
2.5
Symbol
IQ
Parameter
Conditions
Shutdown
SHDN = 0V
VFB
Feedback Voltage
VIN = 2.7V to 7V
ΔVFB
Feedback Voltage Line
Regulation
ICL
Min
(Note 7)
Units
mA
0.1
2
µA
0.5
0.53
V
VIN = 2.7V to 7V
0.1
0.4
%/V
Switch Current Limit
(LM3500-16)
VIN = 3.0V, Duty Cycle = 70%
400
Switch Current Limit
(LM3500-21)
VIN = 3.0V, Duty Cycle = 63%
670
IB
FB Pin Bias Current
FB = 0.5V (Note 9)
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VIN
Input Voltage Range
RDSON
NMOS Switch RDSON
VIN = 2.7V, ISW = 300mA
PMOS Switch RDSON
VOUT = 6V, ISW = 300mA
DLimit
1.1
94
SHDN Pin Current (Note 10)
200
nA
7.0
V
0.43
87
Switching Frequency
OVP
2.7
Duty Cycle Limit (LM3500-21) FB = 0V
ISD
UVP
mA
Duty Cycle Limit (LM3500-16) FB = 0V
FSW
IL
0.47
2.3
Ω
%
1.0
1.2
18
30
SHDN = 2.7V
9
16
µA
SHDN = GND
0.1
Switch Leakage Current
(LM3500-16)
VSW = 15V
0.01
0.5
µA
Switch Leakage Current
(LM3500-21)
VSW = 20V
0.01
2.0
Input Undervoltage Lockout
ON Threshold
2.4
2.5
2.6
OFF Threshold
2.3
2.4
2.5
Output Overvoltage Protection ON Threshold
(LM3500-16)
OFF Threshold
15
15.5
16
14
14.6
15
Output Overvoltage Protection ON Threshold
(LM3500-21)
OFF Threshold
20
20.5
21
19
19.5
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SHDN = 5.5V
4
MHz
V
V
IVout
IVL
SHDN
Threshold
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 7)
Typ
(Note 8)
Max
(Note 7)
VOUT Bias Current
(LM3500-16)
VOUT = 15V, SHDN = VIN
260
400
VOUT Bias Current
(LM3500-21)
VOUT = 20V, SHDN = VIN
300
460
PMOS Switch Leakage
Current (LM3500-16)
VOUT = 15V, VSW = 0V
0.01
3
PMOS Switch Leakage
Current (LM3500-21)
VOUT = 20V, VSW = 0V
0.01
3
0.65
0.3
µA
µA
SHDN Low
SHDN High
Units
1.1
V
0.65
Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions for which the device is intended
to be functional, but device parameter specifications may not be guaranteed. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
Note 2: This condition applies if VIN < VOUT. If VIN > VOUT, a voltage greater than VIN + 0.3V should not be applied to the VOUT or VSW pins.
Note 3: For more detailed soldering information and specifications, please refer to National Semiconductor Application Note 1112: Micro SMD Wafer Level Chip
Scale Package (AN-1112), available at www.national.com.
Note 4: The human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor into each pin. The machine model is a 200 pF capacitor discharged
directly into each pin.
Note 5: In applications where high power dissipation and/or poor package thermal resistance is present, the maximum ambient temperature may have to be
derated. Maximum ambient temperature (TA-MAX) is dependent on the maximum operating junction temperature (TJ-MAX-OP = 125ºC), the maximum power
dissipation of the device in the application (PD-MAX), and the junction-to ambient thermal resistance of the part/package in the application (θJA), as given by the
following equation: TA-MAX = TJ-MAX-OP – (θJA × PD-MAX).
Note 6: Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA) is highly application and board-layout dependent. The 75ºC/W figure provided was measured on a 4-layer
test board conforming to JEDEC standards. In applications where high maximum power dissipation exists, special care must be paid to thermal dissipation issues
when designing the board layout.
Note 7: All limits guaranteed at room temperature (standard typeface) and at temperature extremes (bold typeface). All room temperature limits are production
tested, guaranteed through statistical analysis or guaranteed by design. All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard Statistical
Quality Control (SQC) methods. All limits are used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).
Note 8: Typical numbers are at 25°C and represent the most likely norm.
Note 9: Feedback current flows out of the pin.
Note 10: Current flows into the pin.
Typical Performance Characteristics
Switching Quiescent Current vs VIN
Non-Switching Quiescent Current vs VIN
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2 LED Efficiency vs LED Current
L = Coilcraft DT1608C-223,
Efficiency = 100*(PIN/(2VLED*ILED))
2 LED Efficiency vs LED Current
L = TDK VLP4612T-220MR34,
Efficiency = 100*(PIN/(2VLED*ILED))
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3 LED Efficiency vs LED Current
L = Coilcraft DT1608C-223,
Efficiency = 100*(PIN/(3VLED*ILED))
3 LED Efficiency vs LED Current
L = TDK VLP4612T-220MR34,
Efficiency = 100*(PIN/(3VLED*ILED))
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4 LED Efficiency vs LED Current
L = Coilcraft DT1608C-223,
Efficiency = 100*(PIN/(4VLED*ILED))
4 LED Efficiency vs LED Current
L = TDK VLP4612T-220MR34,
Efficiency = 100*(PIN/(4VLED*ILED))
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2 LED Efficiency vs VIN
L = Coilcraft DT1608C-223,
Efficiency = 100*(PIN/(2VLED*ILED))
3 LED Efficiency vs VIN
L = Coilcraft DT1608C-223,
Efficiency = 100*(PIN/(3VLED*ILED))
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4 LED Efficiency vs VIN
L = Coilcraft DT1608C-223,
Efficiency = 100*(PIN/(4VLED*ILED))
SHDN Pin Current vs SHDN Pin Voltage
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Output Power vs VIN: LM3500-16
(L = Coilcraft DT1608C-223)
Output Power vs Temperature: LM3500-16
(L = Coilcraft DT1608C-223)
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Switch Current Limit vs VIN: LM3500-16
Switch Current Limit vs Temperature
LM3500-16, VOUT=8V
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Switch Current Limit vs Temperature
LM3500-16, VOUT=12V
Switch Current Limit vs VIN: LM3500-21
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Switch Current Limit vs Temperature
LM3500-21, VOUT=8V
Switch Current Limit vs Temperature
LM3500-21, VOUT=12V
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Switch Current Limit vs Temperature
LM3500-21, VOUT=18V
Oscillator Frequency vs VIN
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VOUT DC Bias vs VOUT Voltage: LM3500-21
VOUT DC Bias vs VOUT Voltage: LM3500-16
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FB Voltage vs Temperature
FB Voltage vs VIN
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NMOS RDSON vs VIN
(ISW = 300mA)
PMOS RDSON vs Temperature
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Typical VIN Ripple
Start-Up: LM3500-16
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3 LEDs, RLED = 22Ω, VIN = 3.0V
1) SHDN, 1V/div, DC
2) IL, 100mA/div, DC
3) ILED, 20mA/div, DC
T = 100µs/div
LM3500-16, 3 LEDs, RLED = 22Ω, VIN = 3.0V
1) SW, 10V/div, DC
3) IL, 100mA/div, DC
4) VIN, 100mV/div, AC
T = 250ns/div
Start-Up: LM3500-21
SHDN Pin Duty Cycle Control Waveforms
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1) SHDN, 1V/div, DC
4) IL, 100mA/div, DC
2) VOUT, 10/div, DC
T = 200µs/div
VCONT = 2.7V
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LM3500-16, 3 LEDs, RLED = 22Ω, VIN = 3.0V, SHDN frequency = 200Hz
1) SHDN, 1V/div, DC
2) IL, 100mA/div, DC
3) ILED, 20mA/div, DC
4) VOUT, 10V/div, DC
T = 1ms/div
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3) VOUT, 200mV/div, AC
T = 1ms/div
VOUT open circuit and equals approximately 20V DC, VIN = 3.0V
1) VOUT, 200mV/div, AC
T = 400µs/div
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Typical VOUT Ripple, OVP Functioning: LM3500-16
LM3500
Operation
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FIGURE 1. LM3500 Block Diagram
The LM3500 utilizes a synchronous Current Mode PWM control scheme to regulate the feedback voltage over almost all
load conditions. The DC/DC controller acts as a controlled
current source ideal for white LED applications. The LM3500
is internally compensated preventing the use of any external
compensation components providing a compact overall solution. The operation can best be understood referring to the
block diagram in Figure 1. At the start of each cycle, the oscillator sets the driver logic and turns on the NMOS power
device conducting current through the inductor and turns off
the PMOS power device isolating the output from the VSW pin.
The LED current is supplied by the output capacitor when the
NMOS power device is active. During this cycle, the output
voltage of the EAMP controls the current through the inductor.
This voltage will increase for larger loads and decrease for
smaller loads limiting the peak current in the inductor minimizing EMI radiation. The EAMP voltage is compared with a
voltage ramp and the sensed switch voltage. Once this voltage reaches the EAMP output voltage, the PWM COMP will
then reset the logic turning off the NMOS power device and
turning on the PMOS power device. The inductor current then
flows through the PMOS power device to the white LED load
and output capacitor. The inductor current recharges the out-
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put capacitor and supplies the current for the white LED
branches. The oscillator then sets the driver logic again repeating the process. The Duty Limit Comp is always operational preventing the NMOS power switch from being on more
than one cycle and conducting large amounts of current.
The LM3500 has dedicated protection circuitry active during
normal operation to protect the IC and the external components. The Thermal Shutdown circuitry turns off both the
NMOS and PMOS power devices when the die temperature
reaches excessive levels. The LM3500 has a UVP Comp that
disables both the NMOS and PMOS power devices when
battery voltages are too low preventing an on state of the
power devices which could conduct large amounts of current.
The OVP Comp prevents the output voltage from increasing
beyond 15.5V(LM3500-16) and 20.5V(LM3500-21) when the
primary white LED network is removed or if there is an LED
failure, allowing the use of small (16V for LM3500-16 and 25V
for LM3500-21) ceramic capacitors at the output. This comparator has hysteresis that will regulate the output voltage
between 15.5V and 14.6V typically for the LM3500-16, and
between 20.5V and 19.5V for the LM3500-21. The LM3500
features a shutdown mode that reduces the supply current to
0.1uA and isolates the input and output of the converter.
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ADJUSTING LED CURRENT
The White LED current is set using the following equation:
RELIABILITY AND THERMAL SHUTDOWN
The maximum continuous pin current for the 8 pin thin micro
SMD package is 535mA. When driving the device near its
power output limits the VSW pin can see a higher DC current
than 535mA (see INDUCTOR SELECTION section for average switch current). To preserve the long term reliability of the
device the average switch current should not exceed 535mA.
The LM3500 has an internal thermal shutdown function to
protect the die from excessive temperatures. The thermal
shutdown trip point is typically 150°C. There is a hysteresis of
typically 35°C so the die temperature must decrease to approximately 115°C before the LM3500 will return to normal
operation.
The LED current can be controlled using a PWM signal on the
SHDN pin with frequencies in the range of 100Hz (greater
than visible frequency spectrum) to 1kHz. For controlling LED
currents down to the µA levels, it is best to use a PWM signal
frequency between 200-500Hz. The LM3500 LED current can
be controlled with PWM signal frequencies above 1kHz but
the controllable current decreases with higher frequency. The
maximum LED current would be achieved using the equation
above with 100% duty cycle, ie. the SHDN pin always high.
LED-DRIVE CAPABILITY
The maximum number of LEDs that can be driven by the
LM3500 is limited by the output voltage capability of the
LM3500. When using the LM3500 in the typical application
configuration, with LEDs stacked in series between the
VOUT and FB pins, the maximum number of LEDs that can be
placed in series (NMAX) is dependent on the maximum LED
forward voltage (VF-MAX), the voltage of the LM3500 feedback
pin (VFB-MAX = 0.53V), and the minimum output over-voltage
protection level of the chosen LM3500 option (LM3500-16:
OVPMIN = 15V; LM3500-21: OVPMIN = 20V). For the circuit to
function properly, the following inequality must be met:
(NMAX × VF-MAX) + 0.53V ≤ OVPMIN
When inserting a value for maximim LED VF, LED forward
voltage variation over the operating temperature range
should be considered. The table below provides maximum
LED voltage numbers for the LM3500-16 and LM3500-21 in
the typical application circuit configuration (with 3, 4, 5, 6, or
7 LEDs placed in series between the VOUT and FB pins).
INDUCTOR SELECTION
The inductor used with the LM3500 must have a saturation
current greater than the cycle by cycle peak inductor current
(see Typical Peak Inductor Currents table below). Choosing
inductors with low DCR decreases power losses and increases efficiency.
The minimum inductor value required for the LM3500-16 can
be calculated using the following equation:
The minimum inductor value required for the LM3500-21 can
be calculated using the following equation:
Maximum LED VF
# of LEDs
(in series)
LM3500-16
LM3500-21
3
4.82V
6.49V
4
3.61V
4.86V
5
2.89V
3.89V
6
X
3.24V
7
X
2.78V
For both equations above, L is in µH, VIN is the input supply
of the chip in Volts, RDSON is the ON resistance of the NMOS
power switch found in the Typical Performance Characteristics section in ohms and D is the duty cycle of the switching
regulator. The above equation is only valid for D greater than
or equal to 0.5. For applications where the minimum duty cycle is less than 0.5, a 22µH inductor is the typical recommendation for use with most applications. Bench-level verification
of circuit performance is required in these special cases, however. The duty cycle, D, is given by the following equation:
For the LM3500 to operate properly, the output voltage must
be kept above the input voltage during operation. For most
applications, this requires a minimum of 2 LEDs (total of 6V
or more) between the FB and VOUT pins.
OUTPUT OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
The LM3500 contains dedicated circuitry for monitoring the
output voltage. In the event that the primary LED network is
disconnected from the LM3500-16, the output voltage will increase and be limited to 15.5V (typ.). There is a 900mV
hysteresis associated with this circuitry which will cause the
output to fluctuate between 15.5V and 14.6V (typ.) if the primary network is disconnected. In the event that the network
is reconnected regulation will begin at the appropriate output
voltage. The 15.5V limit allows the use of 16V 1µF ceramic
output capacitors creating an overall small solution for white
LED applications.
In the event that the primary LED network is disconnected
from the LM3500-21, the output voltage will increase and be
where VOUT is the voltage at pin C1.
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limited to 20.5V (typ.). There is a 1V hysteresis associated
with this circuitry which will cause the output to fluctuate between 20.5V and 19.5V (typ.) if the primary network is disconnected. In the event that the network is reconnected
regulation will begin at the appropriate output voltage. The
20.5V limit allows the use of 25V 1µF ceramic output capacitors.
Application Information
LM3500
Typical Peak Inductor Currents (mA)
# LEDs
(in
series)
15
mA
20
mA
30
mA
40
mA
50
mA
60
mA
2
3
4
5
82
118
142
191
100
138
174
232
134
190
244
319
160
244
322
413
204
294
X
X
234
352
X
X
3.3
2
3
4
5
76
110
132
183
90
126
158
216
116
168
212
288
136
210
270
365
172
250
320
446
198
290
X
X
4.2
2
3
4
5
64
102
122
179
76
116
146
206
96
148
186
263
116
180
232
324
142
210
272
388
162
246
318
456
VIN
(V)
2.7
Coilcraft DT1608C series
Coilcraft DO1608C series
TDK VLP4612 series
TDK VLP5610 series
TDK VLF4012A series
LED Current
CAPACITOR SELECTION
Choose low ESR ceramic capacitors for the output to minimize output voltage ripple. Multilayer X7R or X5R type ceramic capacitors are the best choice. For most applications,
a 1µF ceramic output capacitor is sufficient.
Local bypassing for the input is needed on the LM3500. Multilayer X7R or X5R ceramic capacitors with low ESR are a
good choice for this as well. A 1µF ceramic capacitor is sufficient for most applications. However, for some applications
at least a 4.7µF ceramic capacitor may be required for proper
startup of the LM3500. Using capacitors with low ESR decreases input voltage ripple. For additional bypassing, a
100nF ceramic capacitor can be used to shunt high frequency
ripple on the input. Some recommended capacitors include
but are not limited to:
CIN = COUT = 1 µF
L = 22 µH, 160 mΩ DCR max. Coilcraft DT1608C-223
2 and 3 LED applications: LM3500-16 or LM3500-21; LED VF = 3.77V at
20mA; TA = 25°C
4 LED applications: LM3500-16 or LM3500-21; LED VF = 3.41V at 20mA;
TA = 25°C
5 LED applications: LM3500-21 only; LED VF = 3.28V at 20mA; TA = 25°C
TDK C2012X7R1C105K
Taiyo-Yuden EMK212BJ105 G
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
The input bypass capacitor CIN, as shown in Figure 1, must
be placed close to the device and connect between the VIN
and GND pins. This will reduce copper trace resistance which
effects the input voltage ripple of the IC. For additional input
voltage filtering, a 100nF bypass capacitor can be placed in
parallel with CIN to shunt any high frequency noise to ground.
The output capacitor, COUT, should also be placed close to
the LM3500 and connected directly between the VOUT and
GND pins. Any copper trace connections for the COUT capacitor can increase the series resistance, which directly effects
output voltage ripple and efficiency. The current setting resistor, RLED, should be kept close to the FB pin to minimize
copper trace connections that can inject noise into the system. The ground connection for the current setting resistor
should connect directly to the GND pin. The AGND pin should
connect directly to the GND pin. Not connecting the AGND
pin directly, as close to the chip as possible, may affect the
performance of the LM3500 and limit its current driving capability. Trace connections made to the inductor should be
minimized to reduce power dissipation, EMI radiation and increase overall efficiency. It is good practice to keep the VSW
routing away from sensitive pins such as the FB pin. Failure
to do so may inject noise into the FB pin and affect the regulation of the device. See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for an example
of a good layout as used for the LM3500 evaluation board.
The typical cycle-by-cycle peak inductor current can be calculated from the following equation:
where IOUT is the total load current, FSW is the switching frequency, L is the inductance and η is the converter efficiency
of the total driven load. A good typical number to use for η is
0.8. The value of η can vary with load and duty cycle. The
average inductor current, which is also the average VSW pin
current, is given by the following equation:
The maximum output current capability of the LM3500 can be
estimated with the following equation:
where ICL is the current limit. Some recommended inductors
include but are not limited to:
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8-Bump Micro SMD Package (TL)
For Ordering, Refer to Ordering Information Table
NS Package Number TLA08SSA
X1 = 1.92mm (±0.03mm), X2 = 1.92mm (±0.03mm), X3 = 0.6mm (±0.075mm)
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