LX27901
®
TM
Multipurpose High Performance LED Controller
P RELIMINARY D ATASHEET
DESCRIPTION
The controller allows the user to
utilize three different converter
drive schemes, LLC (resonant),
conventional PWM control, and
Microsemi’s proprietary
synchronous scheme, all selectable
by the multi-function ENABLE pin.
The LX27901 is designed to operate
with Microsemi’s proprietary
lossless (magnetic) current
balancing schemes.
The controller also provides a
proprietary synchronous regulation
function to allow the user to control
the LED current and dimming from
an unregulated switching power
supply source, to minimize the
number of power conversion stages
and the associated losses and
component costs.
LLC, PWM and proprietary
synchronous modes to drive the LED
strings
LED strings can be dimmed by PWM
or analog methods
Proprietary algorithm to provide
accurate brightness control at high
efficiency over wide dimming duty
cycle range
Accurate parallel LED strings current
matching using Microsemi’s patented
non-dissipative current-balancing
technology
Robust protection from open or
shorted LED conditions
Dedicated fault indication
0.8A Source & Sink Drive Capability
In non-resonant mode, the
controller provides two 180° phaseshifted pulse-width modulated drive
signals for implementing various
two-switch DC-DC converter
topologies, such a half-bridge and
asymmetrical forward converter. It
can also be used for one-switch
topologies.
On Chip 5.25V Regulator
Direct connection to input voltage
rail up to 27V
LLC max operating frequency to 1
MHz, PWM to 150 kHz
Synchronous regulation function to
minimize power conversion stage
RoHS compliant & halogen Free
APPLICATIONS
LCD LED Backlight TV
LCD LED Backlight Monitors
Other LED Backlight Systems
LX27901
A versatile set of system monitoring
and protection functions are
incorporated in the LX27901 design
to provide reliable protection of the
device and the system. These can
account for shorted and open LED
strings for example.
Three input pins, ISNS, VSNS and
UVS/SYN are assigned to support
regulation and protection. A
Direct PWM input dimming
dedicated fault indication pin allows
operation can be realized by
the user to generate a direct fault
inputting a suitable dimming pulse
report to the system and configure
train to the DIM pin. The LX27901
supports analog LED current control addition protection features with
utilizing the BRTA pin for setting the simple external circuits.
analog LED current.
The device is available in 16 lead
SOIC surface mount package in the
industrial temperature range.
In addition, a proprietary dimming
algorithm ACU_BRITE® is
incorporated. The controller
Refer to the Application Note titled
integrates the pulsed LED current
“Some Proprietary LED Current
and compares it with a reference for Balancing Techniques”.
very accurate brightness control
irrespective of duty cycle.
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The LX27901 is an extremely
versatile high-performance
controller for driving LEDs from the
HVDC (output) rail of a standard
PFC front-end.
KEY FEATURES
Microsemi
Analog Mixed Signal Group
One Enterprise Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 USA
LX27901
®
TM
Multipurpose High Performance LED Controller
P RELIMINARY D ATASHEET
IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’s website: http://www.microsemi.com
D
TA (C)
THERMAL DATA
JA = 82.2 C/W
Plastic SOIC 16 Pin
RoHS Compliant / Pb-free
LX27901ID
-40 to +85
Note: Available in Tape & Reel. Append the letters “TR” to the part number.
(i.e. LX27901ID-TR)
THERMAL RESISTANCE-JUNCTION TO AMBIENT
Junction Temperature Calculation: TJ = TA + (PD x JA).
The JA numbers are guidelines for the thermal
performance of the device/pc-board system. All of the
above assume no ambient airflow. JA number above is
with 4-layer pcb board.
AABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VIN
VDD
ENABLE
Notes: Exceeding these ratings could cause damage to the device. All voltages are with respect to
GND. Currents are positive into, negative out of specified terminal. These are stress ratings
only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those
indicated under “Recommended Operating Conditions” are not implied. Exposure to
“Absolute Maximum Ratings” for extended periods may affect device reliability.
AOUT
C_R
GND
MSC
LX27901ID
xxxx
Supply Input Voltage, VIN ............................................................................... 0.3V to 36V
Signal Outputs, VDD, AOUT, BOUT, C_OUT..............................................-0.3V to 6.5V
Signal Inputs, C_R, BRTA .................................................................. -0.3V to VDD+0.3V
Signal Inputs, ENABLE, DIM, ISNS, VSNS, UVS/SYN ................... -0.3V to VDD+0.3V
Signal Outputs COMP, SST/BCOM, FAULT ............................................... -0.3V to VDD
Maximum Junction Temperature ............................................................................... 150°C
Storage Temperature Range ......................................................................... -65C to 150C
Peak Package Solder Reflow Temperature (40 seconds maximum exposure) ........... 260°C
Lead Temperature. (Soldering 10 seconds)................................................................ 300°C
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BRTA
DIM
SST/
BCOM
BOUT
C_OUT
COMP
ISNS
FAULT
UVS/
SYN
VSNS
LX27901ID
D PACKAGE
(Top View)
RoHS / Pb-free Matte Tin Pin Finish
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise listed, the following specifications apply over the operating ambient temperature of -40°C < Temp < 85°C, and VIN = 7.5V to 27V, except where
otherwise noted and the following test conditions: VIN = 12V, C C_R = 330pF, RC_R= 15K
Parameters
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
MIN
TYP
MAX
Units
27
V
5.25
5.5
V
7
10
mA
VIN = 24V, VENABLE < 0.8V
200
400
µA
ENABLE < 0.8V
0.1
Power
VIN
Controller Operating Voltage
VDD
Power Supply Input Current
IIN
Sleep Mode Current
IDDSLEEP
VDD Off Voltage
7.5
1µF bypass cap on VDD pin,
IVDD = 0 to 5mA
5.0
AOUT, BOUT = no load, VDD = no load
V
Enable
ENABLE On
ENH
1.7
V
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Analog Mixed Signal Group
One Enterprise Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 USA
LX27901
Controller Input Voltage
LX27901
®
TM
Multipurpose High Performance LED Controller
P RELIMINARY D ATASHEET
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise listed, the following specifications apply over the operating ambient temperature of -40°C < Temp < 85°C, and VIN = 7.5V to 27V, except where
otherwise noted and the following test conditions: VIN = 12V, C C_R = 330pF, RC_R= 15K
Shut Down
LLC Resonant Mode
Threshold
PWM Switching Mode
Threshold
Synchronous LED Drive Mode
Threshold
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
MIN
TYP
ENL
MAX
Units
0.8
V
VLLCTH
LLC resonant drive mode, VDD = 5.25V
2
3
V
VPWMTH
PWM switching drive mode, VDD = 5.25V
3
4
V
VSYN
Synchronous LED drive mode, VDD = 5.25V
4
VDD
V
Input High Current
ENIIH
ENABLE = 2V
10
µA
Input Low Current
ENIIL
0V < VENABLE < 0.8V
5
µA
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Parameters
Under Voltage Lockout
VDD Startup Threshold
VDDUVLOR
Rising Threshold.
4.35
4.6
4.8
V
VDD UVLO Threshold
VDDUVLOF
Falling Threshold.
4.0
4.2
4.45
V
VDD UVLO Hysteresis
VDDUVLOH
0.4
V
Output
ISINK, AOUT and BOUT, TA = 25°C
5
6
Ω
RSOURCE
ISOURCE, AOUT and BOUT, TA = 25°C
5
6
Ω
Dead Time
OUTDT
TA = 25°C, at full duty
330
410
ns
C_OUT Output Resistance
RC_OUT
Source and sink
15
20
Ω
140
151.2
kHz
Output Resistance
RSINK
Output Resistance
250
Switching Frequency Oscillator
Switching Frequency
Tolerance
OSCINPWM
Max Oscillator Frequency
OSCMAX_LLC
LLC Frequency Control
Current Source
TA = 25°C, Frequency of AOUT, BOUT in PWM
mode, CC_R=330pF, RC_R = 15K.
TA = 25°C, Frequency of AOUT, BOUT in LLC
mode, CC_R=330pF, RC_R = 15K.
VENABLE < 2.8V
128.8
1
0
MHz
200
µA
Ramp Valley Voltage
OSCVV
0.5
V
Ramp Peak Voltage
OSCPV
2.5
V
Ratio of UVS/SYN input over C_R oscillator
free run frequency
1.05
TA = 25°C, input, Corresponds to 2V after
4.75X internal amplifier.
414.6
ISNS Linear Input Range
Linear operation range for internal circuit
800
BRTA Input Range
4.75 times of ISNS signal. Input outside the
range is clamped at upper or lower limit
internally.
0.5
Synchronization Range
3
Ratio
426.4
mV
LED Dimming Control
Pre-Amplifier Gain
Error Amp Output Capacity
ISNSREF
KPRAMP
421
mV
2.0
V
4.75
Source and Sink
100
µA
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LX27901
ISNS Reference
LX27901
®
TM
Multipurpose High Performance LED Controller
P RELIMINARY D ATASHEET
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise listed, the following specifications apply over the operating ambient temperature of -40°C < Temp < 85°C, and VIN = 7.5V to 27V, except where
otherwise noted and the following test conditions: VIN = 12V, C C_R = 330pF, RC_R= 15K
Symbol
DIM Input Voltage Range
PWM Dimming Mode Control
Threshold
Test Conditions/Comments
MIN
Effective for duty from 0 to 100%
0.5
Voltage level of FAULT pin, in ACU_BRITE
PWM dimming mode when below threshold; in
conventional PWM dimming mode when
above threshold.
2.8
VSNSTH
Fault when above the threshold
1.8
ICLAMP
Pull down source at COMP pin
VDIM
VPDMODETH
TYP
MAX
Units
2.0
V
3.0
3.2
V
2.0
2.2
V
Fault Monitoring and Protection
VSNS Threshold
VSNS Clamping Current
Source
UVS/SYN Threshold
UVS/SYNTH
Fault when below the threshold, positive and
negative input
Functional operation range, positive and
negative input
160
0.35
0.4
0.45
V
4
V
UVS/SYN Input Range
VUVS/SYN
ISNS Fault Threshold
VISNSTH
Fault when below the threshold
85
100
115
mV
Over Current Threshold
OCTH
Upper threshold for ISNS input
550
600
650
mV
Short Circuit Threshold
SCTH
Upper threshold for ISNS input
870
930
990
mV
Fault Count
FC
Fault reset Interval
-0.5
µA
At clock frequency of AOUT, BOUT
FRESET
Fault Output Sinking Capacity
FSINK
Fault Output Open Impedance
RF
Interval for resetting fault counter, At clock
frequency of AOUT, BOUT
VFAULT ≤ 0.8V, TA = 25°C
4
When in open state
5
256
Count
32768
Count
6
mA
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Parameters
MΩ
Bias & References
Internal Master Reference
Voltage
VREF
Soft Start Charging Source
ISSC
C_B Charging source at start up
1.2
V
2
µA
Power-Up Sequencing
Power On Reset Time
Start up Time Out
Pin #
TSTART
After UVLO of VDD released
After POR
50
µs
32768
Count
FUNCTIONAL PIN DESCRIPTION
Description
VIN
1
Input voltage pin. A built-in regulator is connected to this pin to step down the input voltage to the internal
operating voltage VDD. This pin can accept input voltage from 10V to 27V to provide the flexibility of
interfacing with either 12V or 24V system supply. A low ESR decoupling capacitor of not less than 1µF
should be connected from this pin to GND with low impedance traces.
ENABLE
2
Enable pin to control the on/off operation of the controller. A logic low signal 2V sets the dimming operation in continuous analog mode. A PWM
signal of low level 2V will force the PWM dimming operation to follow the PWM
signal directly. Input level 2V activates the controller operation. The DC signal
level on this pin also sets the drive mode of the controller. When 2V