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RT9378
4 CHs 100mA x1/x1.5/x2 Charge Pump White LED Driver
General Description
Features
The RT9378 is a 4 CH WLED driver with auto mode
selection of x1, x1.5 and x2 mode with low dropout voltage
in current sources. The RT9378 can power up to 4 white
LEDs with regulated constant current for uniform intensity.
Each channel (LED1 to LED4) can support up to 25mA.
The part maintains highest efficiency by utilizing x1/x1.5/
x2 fractional charge pump and low dropout current
regulators. For the brightness control, user can easily use
a PWM signal generated from GPIO to control the
brightness of WLEDs.
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Efficiency Up to 93% Over Li-ion Battery Discharge
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Typical 85% Average Efficiency Over Li-ion Battery
Discharge
Support Up to 4 White LEDs
Support Up to 25mA/Per Channel
Support Up to 100mA Output Current
PWM Brightness Control
60mV Typical Current Source Dropout
1% Typical LED Current Accuracy
0.7% Typical LED Current Matching
Automatic x1/x1.5/x2 Charge Pump Mode
Transition
Low Input Noise and EMI Charge Pump
5V Over Voltage Protection
Power On/Mode Transition In-rush Protection
1MHz Switching Frequency
0.4μ
μA Low Shutdown Current
RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
The RT9378 is available in a WQFN-12L 2x2 package.
Small 0.22μF capacitors can be used for fly capacitors. It
provides the best backlighting solution with high efficiency
and smallest board space for portable application.
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Ordering Information
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RT9378
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Package Type
QW : WQFN-12L 2x2
Lead Plating System
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Applications
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Note :
Pin Configurations
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White LED Backlighting
RoHS compliant and compatible with the current
(TOP VIEW)
C2N
VOUT
LED4
requirements of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
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Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering
processes.
12 11 10
C1N
GND
C1P
Typical Application Circuit
1
9
GND
2
13
3
4
VIN
2.8V to 4.5V
3
C1P
CFLY2
0.22µF
5 VIN
6
EN
PWM Dimming
2, Exposed pad (13)
GND
RT9378
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
VOUT
Marking Information
7
8
9
10
11
COUT
1µF
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WQFN-12L 2x2
12
4
1
C1N C2P C2N
CIN
1µF
7
LED3
LED2
LED1
C2P
VIN
EN
CFLY1
0.22µF
5
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Functional Pin Description
Pin No.
Pin Name
1
C1N
2
GND
13 (Exposed Pad)
3
C1P
Pin Function
Fly Capacitor 1 Negative Connection.
Ground Pin. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and connected
to GND for maximum power dissipation.
Fly Capacitor 1 Positive Connection.
4
C2P
Fly Capacitor 2 Positive Connection.
5
VIN
Power Input.
6
EN
Chip Enable (Active High).
7
LED1
Current Sink for LED1. (If not in use, connect this pin to VIN)
8
LED2
Current Sink for LED2. (If not in use, connect this pin to VIN)
9
LED3
Current Sink for LED3. (If not in use, connect this pin to VIN)
10
11
LED4
VOUT
Current Sink for LED4. (If not in use, connect this pin to VIN)
Charge Pump Output.
12
C2N
Fly Capacitor 2 Negative Connection.
Function Block Diagram
C1N C2P C2N
C1P
VIN
VOUT
Soft Start
Circuit
+
Gate Driver
1MHz
OSC
Mode Decision
Vr1
-
Min VDS
UVLO
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
PWM Dimming
Controller
Shutdown Delay
EN
2µA
GND
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Current Source
Current
Bias
OVP
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
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(Note 1)
Supply Input Voltage, VIN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Output Voltage, VOUT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
WQFN-12L 2x2 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
WQFN-12L 2x2, θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Mode) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MM (Machine Mode) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recommended Operating Conditions
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−0.3V to 5V
−5V to 0.3V
0.606W
165°C/W
150°C
260°C
−65°C to 150°C
2kV
200V
(Note 4)
Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 3.6V, VF = 3.5V, CIN = COUT = 1μF, CFLY1 = CFLY2 = 0.22μF, ILED1 to LED4 = 15mA, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
2.8
--
4.5
V
1.8
2
2.5
V
--
100
--
mV
Input Power Supply
Input Supply Voltage
Under-Voltage Lockout
Threshold
Under-Voltage Lockout
Hysteresis
VIN
VUVLO
VIN Rising
ΔVUVLO
Quiescent Current
IQ
x1 Mode
--
1
2
mA
Shutdown Current
ISHDN
VIN = 4.5V
--
0.4
2
μA
ILEDx Accuracy
ILEDx = 25mA
−5
0
5
%
Current Matching
ILEDx = 25mA
−2
0
2
%
--
1
--
MHz
Minimum Turn On > 20μs
1
--
4
kHz
x1 Mode to x2 Mode
Transition Voltage (VIN Falling)
IOUT = 100mA, ILEDx = 25mA
--
3.6
3.8
V
Mode Transition Hystersis
IOUT = 100mA, ILEDx = 25mA
--
200
--
mV
VIN – VOUT
--
5
--
V
LED Current
Charge Pump
Oscillator Frequency
PWM Dimming Frequency
fOSC
Mode Decision
Protection Function
OVP
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Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
3
--
--
ms
Enable
EN Low Time for Shutdown
EN Threshold
Voltage
Logic-Low
VIL
--
--
0.2
V
Logic-High
VIH
1
--
--
V
--
2
--
μA
EN Pull Low Current
Note 1. Stresses listed as the above "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are for
stress ratings. Functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the
operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may remain possibility to affect device reliability.
Note 2. θJA is measured in the natural convection at TA = 25°C on a low effective single layer thermal conductivity test board
of JEDEC 51-3 thermal measurement standard. The case point of θJC is on the exposed pad for the WQFN package.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
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Typical Operating Characteristics
LED Current vs. Input Voltage
Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
100
30
90
28.5
27
LED Current (mA)
80
Efficiency (%)
70
60
50
40
30
25.5
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
24
22.5
21
19.5
18
20
10
16.5
LED VF = 3.42V
2.8
3
3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8
4
4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8
LED VF = 3.42V
15
0
2.8
5
3
3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8
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x2 Mode Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage
x1 Mode Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage
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4
0.95
3.75
3.5
Quiescent Current (mA)
0.9
Quiescent Current (mA)
4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8
Input Voltage (V)
Input Voltage (V)
0.85
0.8
0.75
0.7
0.65
0.6
0.55
3.25
3
2.75
2.5
2.25
2
1.75
1.5
1.25
1
0.5
2.8
3
3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8
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4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8
5
2.8
3
3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8
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4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8
Input Voltage (V)
Input Voltage (V)
Shutdown Current vs. Input Voltage
x1 Mode Inrush Current Response
1.2
Shutdown Current (μA)1
4
5
VIN = 3.7V
1
EN
(5V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
0.8
0.6
C2P
(2V/Div)
0.4
0.2
IIN
(200mA/Div)
0
2.8
3
3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8
4
4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8
5
Time (100μs/Div)
Input Voltage (V)
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x1.5 Mode Inrush Current Response
EN
(5V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
VIN = 3.1V
x2 Mode Inrush Current Response
VIN = 2.8V
EN
(5V/Div)
VOUT
(2V/Div)
C2P
(2V/Div)
C2P
(2V/Div)
IIN
(200mA/Div)
IIN
(200mA/Div)
Time (100μs/Div)
Time (100μs/Div)
x1 Mode Dimming Operation
Ripple & Spike
VIN
(50mV/Div)
EN
(2V/Div)
VOUT
(20mV/Div)
C2P
(5V/Div)
ILED
(10mA/Div)
VIN = 3.7V
Time (1ms/Div)
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IIN
(100mA/Div)
VIN = 3.2V
Time (1μs/Div)
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Applications Information
The RT9378 uses a fractional switched capacitor charge
pump to power up to four white LEDs with a programmable
current for uniform intensity. The part integrates current
sources and automatic mode selection charge pump. It
maintains the high efficiency by utilizing an x1/x1.5/x2
fractional charge pump and current sources. The small
equivalent x1 mode open loop resistance and ultra-low
dropout voltage of current source extend the operating
time of x1 mode and optimize the efficiency in white LED
applications.
CFLY1
0.22µF
VBAT
2.8V to 4.5V
3
C1P
CFLY2
0.22µF
4
12
1
C1N C2P C2N
5 VIN
CIN
1µF
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PWM Dimming
2, Exposed pad (13)
EN
GND
RT9378
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
VOUT
7
8
9
10
11
COUT
1µF
Figure 1. Application Circuit for One Channel Disabled
Input UVLO
The input operating voltage range of the LED driver is from
2.8V to 4.5V. An input capacitor at the VIN pin could reduce
ripple voltage. It is recommended to use a ceramic 1μF or
larger capacitance as the input capacitor. This RT9378
provides an under voltage lockout (UVLO) function to
prevent it from unstable issue when startup. The UVLO
threshold of input rising voltage is set at 2V typically with
a hysteresis of 100mV.
Soft Start
The charge pump employs a soft-start feature to limit the
inrush current. The soft-start circuit prevents the excessive
inrush current and input voltage droop. The soft-start
clamps the input current over a typical period of 50μs.
Mode Decision
The RT9378 uses a smart mode selection method to decide
the working mode for optimizing the efficiency. Mode
decision circuit senses the output and LED voltage for
up/down selection. The RT9378 automatically switches
to x1.5 or x2 mode whenever the dropout condition is
detected from the current source and returns to x1 mode
whenever the dropout condition releases.
LED connection
The RT9378 supports up to 4 white LEDs. The 4 LEDs
are connected from VIN to pin7, 8, 9, and 10 respectively.
If the LED is not used, the LED pin should be connected
to VIN directly.
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Capacitor Selection
To get the better performance of the RT9378, the selection
of peripherally appropriate capacitor and value is very
important. These capacitors determine some parameters
such as input/output ripple voltage, power efficiency and
maximum supply current by charge pump. To reduce the
input and output ripple effectively, the low ESR ceramic
capacitors are recommended. For LED driver applications,
the input voltage ripple is more important than output
ripple. Input ripple is controlled by input capacitor CIN,
increasing the value of input capacitance can further reduce
the ripple. Practically, the input voltage ripple depends on
the power supply impedance. The flying capacitor CFLY1
and CFLY2 determine the supply current capability of the
charge pump to influence the overall efficiency of the
system. The lower value will improve efficiency. Howere,
it will limit the LED’ s current at low input voltage. For 4
X25mA load over the entire input range of 2.8V to 4.5V, it
is recommended to use a 0.22μF ceramic capacitor on
the flying capacitor CFLY1 and CFLY2.
Brightness Control
The RT9378 implements a PWM dimming method to
control the brightness of white LEDs. When an external
PWM signal is connected to the EN pin, brightness of
white LED is adjusted by the duty cycle. The suggest
PWM dimming frequency is 1kHz to 4kHz and the PWM
minimum turn on time must be >20μs.
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Thermal Considerations
Layout Considerations
For continuous operation, do not exceed absolute
maximum operation junction temperature. The maximum
power dissipation depends on the thermal resistance of
IC package, PCB layout, the rate of surroundings airflow
and temperature difference between junction to ambient.
The maximum power dissipation can be calculated by
following formula :
The RT9378 is a high-frequency switched-capacitor
converter. Careful PCB layout is necessary. For best
performance, place all peripheral components as close to
the IC as possible. Place CIN, COUT, CFLY1, and CFLY2
near to VIN, VOUT, CP1, CN1, CP2, CN2, and GND pin
respectively. A short connection is highly recommended.
The following guidelines should be strictly followed when
designing a PCB layout for the RT9378.
PD(MAX) = ( TJ(MAX) − TA ) / θJA
Where T J(MAX) is the maximum operation junction
temperature, TA is the ambient temperature and the θJA is
the junction to ambient thermal resistance.
For recommended operating conditions specification of
RT9378, The maximum junction temperature is 125°C.
The junction to ambient thermal resistance θJA is layout
dependent. For WQFN-12L 2x2 packages, the thermal
resistance θJA is 165°C/W on the standard JEDEC 51-3
single layer thermal test board. The maximum power
dissipation at TA = 25°C can be calculated by following
formula :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (165°C/W) = 0.606W for
WQFN-12L 2x2 packages
The maximum power dissipation depends on operating
ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
resistance θJA. For RT9378 packages, the Figure 2 of
derating curves allows the designer to see the effect of
rising ambient temperature on the maximum power
allowed.
Maximum Power Dissipation (W)1
0.8
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The exposed GND pad must be soldered to a large
ground plane for heat sinking and noise prevention. The
throughhole vias located at the exposed pad is
connected to ground plane of internal layer.
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VIN traces should be wide enough to minimize
inductance and handle the high currents. The trace
running from battery to chip should be placed carefully
and shielded strictly.
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Input and output capacitors must be placed close to the
part. The connection between pins and capacitor pads
should be copper traces without any through-hole via
connection.
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The flying capacitors must be placed close to the part.
The traces running from the pins to the capacitor pads
should be as wide as possible. Long traces will also
produce large noise radiation caused by the large dv/dt
on these pins. Short trace is recommended.
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All the traces of LED and VIN running from pins to LCM
module should be shielded and isolated by ground plane.
The shielding prevents the interference of high frequency
noise coupled from the charge pump.
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Output capacitor must be placed between GND and
VOUT to reduce noise coupling from charge pump to
LEDs.
Single Layer PCB
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
0
10 20
30 40 50 60 70 80
90 100 110 120
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Figure 2. Derating Curves for RT9378 Packages
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Output capacitor (COUT) should be placed close to
VOUT and connected to ground plane to reduce
noise coupling from charge pump to LEDs.
All the traces of
LED pins running
from chip to LEDs
should be wide and
short to reduce the
parasitic connection
resistance.
C2N
VOUT
LED4
COUT
12 11 10
C1N
GND
C1P
9
1
GND
2
8
LED3
LED2
LED1
C2P
VIN
EN
13
The traces running
7
3
from pins to flying
4 5 6
capacitor should
be short and wide
to reduce parasitic
Battery
resistance and
GND
prevent noise
CIN
radiation.
Input capacitor (CIN) should be placed close to V IN
and connected to ground plane. The trace of VIN in
the PCB should be placed far away the sensitive
devices or shielded by the ground.
Figure 2. PCB Layout for RT9378
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Outline Dimension
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1
2
2
DETAIL A
Pin #1 ID and Tie Bar Mark Options
Note : The configuration of the Pin #1 identifier is optional,
but must be located within the zone indicated.
Symbol
Dimensions In Millimeters
Dimensions In Inches
Min
Max
Min
Max
A
0.700
0.800
0.028
0.031
A1
0.000
0.050
0.000
0.002
A3
0.175
0.250
0.007
0.010
b
0.150
0.250
0.006
0.010
D
1.900
2.100
0.075
0.083
E
1.900
2.100
0.075
0.083
e
0.400
0.016
D2
0.850
0.950
0.033
0.037
E2
0.850
0.950
0.033
0.037
L
0.250
0.350
0.010
0.014
W-Type 12L QFN 2x2 Package
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