EV3371-R-00A
8-Channel, Synchronous
Boost WLED Driver with I2C Interface
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The EV3371-R-00A is an evaluation board
designed for the MP3371, a synchronous boost
converter with eight current channels designed
to drive WLED arrays for LCD panels in tablets
and notebook backlighting applications.
8 Channels with Maximum 50mA/Channel
Synchronous Converter with 50V LS-FET
/HS-FET with 155m/235mΩ On Resistance
3V to 30V Input Voltage Range
470mV LED Regulation Voltage at 20mA
Max 2.5% Current Matching
350kHz, 500kHz, 650kHz, 800kHz, 950kHz,
or 1.2MHz Selectable Switching Frequency
A1 Pins for Two I2C Addresses
0mA to 50mA Full-Scale LED Current, 8-Bit,
0.196mA/Step
Selectable Sync or Non-Sync Mode
Multi-Dimming Operation Mode Including:
o Analog Dimming through External PWM
Input or I2C Interface, 10-Bit Resolution
o PWM Dimming through External PWM
Input or I2C Interface, 14-Bit Resolution
o Mixed Dimming Mode through External
PWM Input or I2C Interface with 6.25%,
12.5%, 25%, or 50% Transfer Point, 14Bit PWM Duty Resolution
Linear Smooth Dimming with 2µs, 4µs, 8µs,
16µs, 32µs, 64µs, or 128µs Step-Slope Set
LED Short/Open, OTP, OCP, Inductor or
Diode Short Protection
2.5V, 5V, 7.5V, or 10V LED Short Threshold
24V, 31V, 37.5V, or 45V OVP Threshold
1.8A or 2.5A Current Limit
Cascade Function to Share Power Stage
Available in a QFN-24 (4mmx4mm) Package
The MP3371 uses peak current mode and
pulse-width modulation (PWM) control to
regulate the boost converter. The MP3371
employs a standard I2C digital interface to set
the operation mode, switching frequency, fullscale current for each channel, sync or nonsync mode, dimming mode and duty, and
various protection thresholds.
The MP3371 features high efficiency due to
low-headroom voltage for LED regulation and a
small on resistance of the switching MOSFET.
The synchronous rectifier saves PCB size and
total BOM cost.
The MP3371 is available
(4mmx4mm) package.
in
a
QFN-24
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
Input voltage
Output voltage
Symbol
Value
Units
VIN
3 to 30
V
VLED
1.5V) signal.
4.
Connect the SCL, SDA, and GND pins of the evaluation board to their respective locations on the
I2C interface via the configurable kit (EVKT USBI2C-02).
5.
If working in external dimming mode, add a PWM input signal to the PWM terminal on the
evaluation board. If working in internal dimming mode, leave the PWM pin floating or pull it to GND.
POWER-ON SEQUENCE
1. VIN powers on.
2. EN powers on.
3. Set the register via the I2C interface (see Figure 1).
4. The PWM signal and LED string(s) should turn on. Program the PWM duty cycle to dim the LED
current.
Figure 1: MP3371 GUI Interface
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EV3371-R-00A – 8-CHANNEL, I2C, SYNC, 50V, BOOST WLED DRIVER EVAL BOARD
EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC
EV3371-R-00A Rev. 1.0
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EV3371-R-00A – 8-CHANNEL, I2C, SYNC, 50V, BOOST WLED DRIVER EVAL BOARD
EV3371-R-00A BILL OF MATERIALS
Qty
1
1
Ref
F1
MP1
Value
0Ω
NC
3
C1, C6, C7
4.7uF
2
C2, C10
470nF
1
C4
100nF
1
C3
NC
3
C5, C8,
C11
NC
1
C9
NC
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
D1
D2
L1
R1, R2
R4
R6, R8
R9
R5, R7
JP1
1
U1
Description
Fuse or resistor
PMOS
Ceramic capacitor,
50V, X7R
Ceramic capacitor,
16V, X7R
Ceramic capacitor,
16V, X7R
Ceramic capacitor,
50V
Ceramic capacitor,
50V
Ceramic capacitor,
50V
B160
Package
1206
SOIC-8
Manufacturer
muRata
Manufacturer P/N
RC1206JR-070RL
1210
muRata
GRM32ER71H475KA88L
0603
muRata
GRM188R71C474KA88D
0603
muRata
GRM188R71C104KA01D
KENJET
Yageo
Yageo
Yageo
Yageo
KJH8D43-100N
RC0603FR-072KL
RC0603FR-0720RL
RC0603FR-070RL
RC0603FR-07270RL
MPS
MP3371GR
0603
0603
0402
NC
SMA
NC
SMA
10uH
Inductor, 36mΩ, 3.2A
SMD
2kΩ
Resistor, 2kΩ, 1%
0603
20Ω
Resistor, 20Ω, 1%
0603
0Ω
Resistor, 0Ω, 1%
0603
270Ω
Resistor, 270Ω, 1%
0603
NC
Resistor
0603
Connector
2.54mm, 180°
LED driver with I2C
QFN-24
MP3371
interface
(4mmx4mm)
EV3371-R-00A Rev. 1.0
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EV3371-R-00A – 8-CHANNEL, I2C, SYNC, 50V, BOOST WLED DRIVER EVAL BOARD
PCB LAYOUT
Figure 1: Top Layer
Figure 2: Bottom Layer
Notice: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Users should warrant and guarantee that thirdparty Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS products into any application. MPS will not
assume any legal responsibility for any said applications.
EV3371-R-00A Rev. 1.0
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