User's Guide
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AN-1605 LM5022 Boost LED Driver Evaluation Board
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Specifications Of The Board
This evaluation board has been designed to demonstrate the LM5022 low-side controller as a step-up
(boost) regulator for delivering constant current to an array of high power LEDs. A complete schematic for
all the components is shown in Figure 1. The board is two layers with components and power paths in
2oz. copper. The board is 62mil FR4 laminate and the Section 12 table lists all the components used in
the example circuit.
VIN = 10V to 14V
L1
22 PH
CIN1
CIN2
CINX
6.8 PF
6.8 PF
0.1 PF
0.2:
RG
Q1
RUV2
61.9 k:
1
CSYC
OUT
RT
100 pF
7
RT
56.2 k:
RUV1
10 k:
10
OFF
3
UVLO
SS
LM5022
9
SYNC
VIN
COMP
RS2
8
200:
RS1
6
6.34 k:
VCC
FB
4
2
CF
100 :
CCS
1 nF
RCS
50 m:
R2
20 k:
2.2 nF
C2
6.04 k:
C1
D2
U2
1
3
0.1 PF
CSS
R1
Q2
CO
4.7 PF
CS
GND
COX
0.1 PF
RFB2
0:
5
Vo/LED+
RSNS
D1
RB
32.4 k:
2
RFB1
1.24 k:
RZ
1.8 nF
:
GND/LED-
180 pF
DIM
Q3
RPD
10 k:
Figure 1. Circuit Schematic
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Example Circuit
The example circuit which comes on the evaluation board powers ten series-connected white LEDs at a
forward current, IF, of 1A ±10% from an input of 10V to 14V. White LEDs based on InGaN technology
have a forward voltage, VF, of 3.0V to 4.0V, so the expected total output voltage is therefore 30V to 40V.
The switching frequency is 300 kHz. Efficiency for the converter is 93% at an input voltage of 12.0V and
an output current of 1.0A.
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Powering The Converter
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Figure 2. Efficiency
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Powering The Converter
The input voltage should be connected between the VIN and GND terminals on the left side of the board.
The series-connected chain of LEDs should be connected between the LED+ and LED- terminals or using
connector J1 as shown in Figure 3. 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
Anode of
First LED
P1
Figure 3. LED Connector
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Enabling The Converter
Once the input voltage has risen above the UVLO threshold of 9.0V the OFF* terminal controls the state
of the converter. The LM5022 is disabled whenever the OFF* terminal is grounded. The LM5022 is
enabled whenever the OFF* terminal is open-circuited. Upon enabling the LM5022 will perform a softstart, after which the output supplies constant current to the LEDs.
* NOTE: OFF is an inverted logic input.
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PWM Dimming
The light output of LED arrays is often controlled or reduced with a PWM signal applied to the output
current. This dimming method allows the converter to operate at a specific output current level (usually a
set point determined by the LED manufacturer) instead of adjusting the average output current. The
LM5022 boost LED evaluation board provides the DIM terminal as an input for PWM signals. DIM
connects to the gate of a small MOSFET, Q3, that short-circuits or open-circuits the COMP pin of the
LM5022. When the voltage at DIM is logic high, the converter output current is off. When the voltage at
DIM is logic low, the converter output current is on.
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Output Open-Circuit Protection
The zener diode D2 provides protection in the case of an output open circuit. This can happen if the LED
chain is disconnected or one of the LEDs fails as an open circuit while the LM5022 is powered. Open
circuit is the most common LED failure mode, and it effectively disconnects the feedback path of the
converter. Without protection a boost regulator-based LED driver would attempt to drive the output voltage
beyond the limits of the external components. With D2 in the place, any output open circuit causes the
output voltage to equal the breakdown of the zener diode plus the system feedback voltage of 1.25V. The
minimum zener breakdown voltage should therefore be just higher than the maximum LED array voltage.
For the example circuit, the minimum zener breakdown is 44.6V, providing a total output voltage of 46V or
higher. Resistor Rfb1 limits the zener current to approximately 1 mA.
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MOSFET Footprints
The LM5022 boost LED evaluation board has a footprint for a single N-channel MOSFET with an SO-8
package using the industry standard pinout. (See Figure 4) This footprint can also accept thermally
enhanced MOSFET packages that are compatible with SO-8 footprints.
S
D
S
D
SO-8
S
D
G
D
Figure 4. SO-8 MOSFET Pinout
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Testing The Converter
Figure 5 shows a block diagram of connections for making measurements of efficiency. The wires used for
making connections at the input should be rated to at least 5A of continuous current and should be no
longer than is needed for convenient testing. A series ammeter capable of measuring 10A or more should
be used for both the input and the output lines. Dedicated voltmeters should be connected with their
positive and negative leads right at the four power terminals at the sides of the board. This measurement
technique minimizes the resistive loss in the wires that connect the evaluation board to the input power
supply and the LEDs. Output ripple current measurements should be taken with an oscilloscope and an
AC current probe or AC-coupled DC current probe. This measurement can be taken anywhere in the loop
formed by the LEDs and J1, however the recommended location is between the LED+/J1 connector and
the anode of the first LED.
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Permanent Components
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Ammeter
+
Voltmeter
V
A
VIN
GND/
LED-
GND
Vo/
LED+
12V, 5A Power
Supply
-
LED10
V
Ammeter
Voltmeter
A
LED1
LM5022 Boost LED
Evaluation Board
Figure 5. Efficiency Measurement Setup
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Permanent Components
The following components should remain the same for any new circuits tested on the LM5022 boost LED
evaluation board:
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Name
Value
Cinx
0.1 µF
Cf
1 µF
Ccs
1 nF
Rpd
10 kΩ
Rs1
100Ω
Additional Footprints
The 100 pF capacitor Csyc provides an AC input path for external clock synchronization. Detection of the
sync pulse requires a peak voltage level greater than 3.7V at the RT/SYNC pin. Note the DC voltage at
RT is approximately 2V to allow compatibility with 3.3V logic. The sync pulse width should be set between
15 ns to 150 ns by the external components. The Rt resistor is always required, whether the oscillator is
free running or externally synchronized. Rt must be selected so that the free-running oscillator frequency
is below the lowest synchronization frequency.
Footprint U2 and current limiting resistor Rz allow the user to add a shunt regulator voltage reference or
zener diode to maintain tight control over the bias current through the right-hand transistor of Q2 as the
output voltage changes. Tight regulation of the bias current allows better accuracy of the LED current.
When using this method resistor Rb is re-selected to draw the 1 mA bias current using the following
equation:
Rb = (VZ – 0.6) / 0.001 (VZ is the zener or reference voltage)
(1)
The 0Ω placeholder Rz is re-selected to bias the zener/reference voltage and Q2 using the following:
Rz = (VO-MIN - VZ) / (IZ + 0.001) (IZ is the zener/reference bias current)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
(TA = 25°C and VIN = 12V unless noted)
Figure 6. Output Current Vs. Input Voltage
Figure 7. Output Current Vs. Temperature
50 mA/DIV
200 mA/DIV
IF
IF
SW
10V/DIV
2 és/DIV
2 és/DIV
Figure 8. Switch Node Voltage
DIM
Figure 9. Output Current Ripple
DIM
5V/DIV
VCOMP
2V/DIV
5V/DIV
VCOMP
2V/DIV
500 mA/DIV
IF
IF
40 és/DIV
Figure 10. Dimming Response (IF Rising)
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500 mA/DIV
20 és/DIV
Figure 11. Dimming Response (IF Falling)
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Bill of Materials
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Bill of Materials
Table 1. Bill of Materials
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ID
Part Number
Type
Size
Parameters
Qty
Vendor
U1
LM5022
Low-Side
Controller
VSSOP-10
60V
1
Texas
Instruments
N-MOSFET
SO-8
60V, 31mΩ, 27nC
1
Vishay
Diodes, Inc
U2
Not Used
Q1
Si4850EY
Q2
DMMT5401
Dual PNP
SOT-26
150V, 300mW
1
Q3
TN0200K
N-MOSFET
SOT-23
20V, 0.7A
1
Vishay
D1
CMSH2-60
Schottky Diode
SMB
60V, 2A
1
Central Semi
D2
CMDZ47L
Zener Diode
SOD-323
47V, 50µA
1
Central Semi
L1
PF0552.223NL
Inductor
12.5 x12.5 x
6.0mm
22µH, 4.8A, 35mΩ
1
Pulse
Cin1 Cin2
C3225X7R1E685M
Capacitor
1210
6.8µF, 25V
2
TDK
Co
C4532X7R1H475M
Capacitor
1812
4.7µF, 50V, 3mΩ
1
TDK
Cf
C3216X7R1E105K
Capacitor
1206
1µF, 25V
1
TDK
Cinx Cox
C2012X7R2A104M
Capacitor
0805
100nF, 100V
2
TDK
C1
VJ0805Y181KXXAT
Capacitor
0805
180pF 10%
1
Vishay
C2
VJ0805Y182KXXAT
Capacitor
0805
1.8nF 10%
1
Vishay
Css
VJ0805Y222KXXAT
Capacitor
0805
2.2nF 10%
1
Vishay
Csns
VJ0805Y102KXXAT
Capacitor
0805
1nF 10%
1
Vishay
Csyc
VJ0805A101KXXAT
Capacitor
0805
100pF 10%
1
Vishay
R1
CRCW08056041F
Resistor
0805
6.04kΩ 1%
1
Vishay
R2
CRCW08052002F
Resistor
0805
20kΩ 1%
1
Vishay
Rb
CRCW08053242F
Resistor
0805
32.4kΩ 1%
1
Vishay
Rfb1
CRCW08051241F
Resistor
0805
1.24kΩ 1%
1
Vishay
Rfb2
CRCW08052000F
Resistor
0805
200Ω
1
Vishay
Ruv1 Rpd
CRCW08051002F
Resistor
0805
10kΩ 1%
2
Vishay
Rg Rz
CRCW08050RJ
Resistor
0805
0Ω
2
Vishay
Rs1
CRCW0805101J
Resistor
0805
100Ω 5%
1
Vishay
Rs2
CRCW08056341F
Resistor
0805
6.34kΩ 1%
1
Vishay
Rcs
ERJL14KF50M
Resistor
1210
50mΩ, 0.5W 1%
1
Panasonic
Rsns
ERJ8BQFR20V
Resistor
1206
0.2Ω, 1%, 0.33W
1
Panasonic
Rt
CRCW08055622F
Resistor
0805
56.2kΩ 1%
1
Vishay
Ruv2
CRCW08056192F
Resistor
0805
61.9kΩ 1%
1
Vishay
VIN,
Vo/LED+
GND/LEDGND2
GND3
160-1026-03
Solder-plated
Turret
0.094"
5
Cambion
DIM OFF
SYNC
160-1512-02
Solder-plated
Turret
0.062"
3
Cambion
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Figure 12. PCB Top Layer and Top Overlay
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Figure 13. PCB Bottom Layer
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