SP6699
30V Step Up White LED Driver
January 2020
Rev. 3.0.1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
The SP6699 is an inductor-based DC/DC
converter designed to drive up to six white
LEDs in series for LCD modules and keypad
backlighting functions.
• LCD Modules
Only one feedback resistor is needed to
control the LED current and obtain the desired
brightness. A 1.2MHz constant frequency PWM
control scheme is used, enabling the usage of
small
external
components.
A
typical
application needs a 1mm tall inductor and a
0.22μF output capacitor. Additionally, the
boost circuit Schottky diode is integrated,
further reducing the overall foot print.
• GPS Receivers
• Keypad Backlighting
• Digital Cameras
• Portable Media Players
FEATURES
• High Output Voltage: Up to 30V
− Drives 2 to 6 LEDs @ 20mA
− High Efficiency up to 84%
A logic controlled enable pin allows this device
to be placed in a low current consumption
mode of a few microamps. Furthermore, the
SP6699 is equipped with an over voltage
output protection circuit which clamps the
output voltage to 30 volts when any LED fails
or in other abnormal conditions.
• Integrated Schottky Diode
The SP6699 is offered in a small lead free,
RoHS compliant 6-pin SOT23 package.
• Internal Soft Start Circuit
• Fast 1.2MHz Switching Frequency
• 200mV Feedback Voltage
• PWM Dimming Capability up to 2KHz
• Over Output Voltage Protection
• Small SOT23-6 Package
TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
Fig. 1: SP6699 Application Diagram
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
OPERATING RATINGS
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of
the device at these ratings or any other above those
indicated in the operation sections of the specifications
below is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect
reliability.
Input Voltage Range VIN ................................ 2.7V to 16V
Operating Temperature Range ................... -40°C to 85°C
CTRL Voltage VCTRL .................................................. 16V
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient) RθJA .....265°C/W
Thermal Resistance (Junction to case) RθJC ........... 60°C/W
Input Voltage VIN .................................................... 20V
SW Voltage ............................................................ 38V
FB Voltage ............................................................. 20V
CTRL Voltage ......................................................... 20V
Operating Junction Temperature............................ 150ºC
Storage Temp. Range TSTG ....................... -65ºC to 150ºC
Lead Temperature (sold. 10s) TLEAD ..................... 260ºC
ESD Ratings – Human Body Model ......................... 2000V
ESD Ratings – Machine Model .................................250V
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) ................................... 3
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications with standard type are for an Operating Junction Temperature of TA = 25°C only; limits applying over the full
Operating Junction Temperature range are denoted by a “•”. Minimum and Maximum limits are guaranteed through test,
design, or statistical correlation. Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm at TA = 25°C, and are provided
for reference purposes only. Unless otherwise indicated, VIN = 3V, VCTRL = 3V, TA= 25°C.
Parameter
Min.
Operating Voltage
2.5
Feedback Voltage VFB
188
FB Pin Bias Current IFB
Typ.
Max.
Units
16
V
200
212
mV
35
100
nA
Conditions
•
IOUT=20mA, 4 LEDs
Supply Current ICC
1.5
2.5
3.2
mA
VFB = VIN, not switching
Supply Current IQ
2.0
4.0
6.0
µA
VCTRL = 0V
Switching Frequency f
0.9
1.2
1.5
MHz
Maximum Duty Cycle DMAX
90
Switch Current Limit ILIMIT
Switch VCE Saturation Voltage
VCESAT
%
mA
TA=25°C, D=40%
550
mA
TA=25°C, D=80%
360
mV
ISW=250mA
µA
VSW=5V
0.01
Switch Leakage Current
CTRL Pin Voltage VCTRL - High
93
550
5
V
1.8
0.5
CTRL Pin Voltage VCTRL – Low
V
CTRL Bias Current ICTRL
100
µA
Schottky Forward Drop VDROP
0.7
V
OVP Trip Point
30
V
Schottky Leakage Current
Soft Start Time t
0.1
ID=150mA
4
µA
VR=23V
150
µA
VR=27V
300
µs
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Fig. 2: SP6699 Block Diagram
PIN ASSIGNMENT
Fig. 3: SP6699 Pin Assignment
PIN DESCRIPTION
Name
Pin Number
Description
SW
1
Switch pin. Connect external inductor
GND
2
Ground signal pin
FB
3
Voltage Feedback. Reference voltage is 200mV
CTRL
4
Shutdown and dimming pin. Connect to 1.8V or higher to enable device; Connect to
0.5V or less to disable device; Connect to a PWM signal of 2kHz or less to achieve LEDs
brightness dimming
VOUT
5
Output pin.
Connected to the cathode of the internal Schottky diode.
VIN
6
Input supply pin.
Must be locally bypassed.
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ORDERING INFORMATION(1)
Part Number
SP6699EK-L/TR
SP6699EB
Temperature Range
-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
Package
Packing Method
Tape & Reel
SOT-23-6
SP6699 Evaluation Board
Lead Free(2)
Yes
Notes:
1.
Refer to www.maxlinear.com/SP6699 for most up-to-date Ordering Information.
2.
Visit www.maxlinear.com for additional information on Environmental Rating.
Note that the SP6699 series is packaged in Tape and Reel with a reverse part orientation as per the
following diagram
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
All data taken at VIN = 3.6V, EN= VIN, RSET=24kΩ, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified - Schematic and BOM from
Application Information section of this datasheet.
Fig. 4: Efficiency vs. Junction Temperature
Fig. 5: Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
Fig. 6: Efficiency vs. Number of LEDs
Fig. 7: Schottky Forward Current
vs Schottky Forward Drop
Fig. 8: Shutdown Quiescent Current
vs Input Voltage
Fig. 9: Supply Current vs Input Voltage
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Fig. 11: Input Current in Output Open Circuit
vs Input Voltage
Fig. 10: Current Limit vs. Duty Cycle
Fig. 12: Switching Frequency
vs Junction Temperature
Fig. 13: Feedback Voltage vs Junction Temperature
Fig. 14: Schottky Forward Drop
vs Junction Temperature
Fig. 15: Schottky Leakage Current
vs Junction Temperature
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Fig. 17: Switch Saturation Current vs Switch Current
Fig. 16: CTRL Pin Voltage vs. Junction Temperature
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THEORY OF OPERATION
LED CURRENT CONTROL
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Refer to Figure 18; the LED current is
controlled by the feedback resistor R1. LEDs'
current accuracy is determined by the
regulator's feedback threshold accuracy and is
independent of the LED's forward voltage
variation. So the precise resistors are
preferred. The resistance of R1 is in inverse
proportion to the LED current since the
feedback reference is fixed at 200mV. The
relation for R1 and LED current can be
expressed as below:
The SP6699 is a boost DC-DC converter which
uses a constant frequency, current mode
control scheme to provide excellent line and
load regulation. Operation can be best
understood by referring to the Figure 1 on the
first page or Figure 18 below. At the start of
each oscillator cycle, the SR latch is set and
the switch Q1 turns on. The switch current will
increase linearly. The voltage on sense resistor
is proportional to the switch current. The
output of the current sense amplifier is added
to a stabilizing ramp and the result is fed into
the
non-inversion
input
of
the
PWM
comparator A2. When this voltage exceeds the
output voltage level of the error amplifier A1,
the SR latch is reset and the switch is turned
off. It is clear that the voltage level at noninversion input of A2 sets the peak current
level to keep the output in regulation. This
voltage level is the output signal of error
amplifier A1, and is the amplified signal of the
voltage difference between feedback voltage
and reference voltage of 200mV. So, a
constant output current can be provided by
this operation mode.
R1=200mV/ILED
OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION
The SP6699 has an internal open-circuit
protection circuit. When the LEDs are
disconnected from the circuit or fail open, the
output voltage is clamped at 30V. The SP6699
will switch at a low frequency, and minimize
input current.
SOFT START
The SP6699 has an internal soft start circuit to
limit the inrush current during startup. The
startup delay is controlled by internal soft start
capacitor. Please refer to Figure 19.
Fig. 18: R1 Selection
Typical Application Circuit
Fig. 19: Soft Start Waveform
VIN=3.6V, 5 LEDs, ILED=20mA
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DIMMING CONTROL
Two typical types of dimming control circuit
are present. First, is providing a PWM input
into the CTRL Pin. This is typically preferred in
that this will result in constant color from the
LED while changing the brightness. Second,
changing the feedback voltage to get
appropriate duty and luminous intensity is also
possible.
Fig. 21: Dimming Control using a DC Voltage
Second, using a filtered PWM signal can do it.
The filtered PWM signal can be considered as a
varying and adjustable DC voltage.
Adding a control signal to CTRL pin
First, adding a PWM Signal to the CTRL pin
directly. The SP6699 is turned on or off by the
PWM signal when it is applied on the CTRL pin.
The typical frequency of this PWM signal is
200Hz to 2KHz. Please refer to figure 20.
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Fig. 22: Dimming Control using a Filtered PWM Voltage
Third, is using a logic signal to change the
feedback voltage. For example, the FB pin is
connected to the GND through a MOSFET and
a resistor. And this MOSFET is controlled by a
logic signal. The luminous intensity of LEDs
will be changed when the MOSFET turns on or
off.
Fig. 20: Dimming Control using a PWM Signal
on CTRL Pin
Changing the effective feedback voltage
There are three methods
effective feedback voltage.
to
change
the
First, adding a constant DC voltage through a
resistor divider to FB pin can control the
dimming. Changing the DC voltage or resistor
between the FB Pin and the DC voltage can
get appropriate luminous intensity. Comparing
with all kinds of PWM signal control, this
method features a stable output voltage and
LEDs current. Please refer to figure 21.
Fig. 23: Dimming Control using Logic Signal
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TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS
4 White LEDs Driver
C: X5R or X7R Dielectric
L: Sumida CDRH5D28R-100NC or equivalent
For use over the full operating temperature range
5 (or 6) White LEDs Driver
C: X5R or X7R Dielectric
L: Sumida CDRH5D28R-220NC or equivalent
For use over the full operating temperature range
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PACKAGE SPECIFICATION
6-PIN SOT23
Unit: mm (inch)
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Description
E
01/21/08
Initial Data Sheet
2.0.0
04/27/09
Reformat of Datasheet
Corrections of typographical errors
2.1.0
10/01/2011
3.0.0
04/06/2014
3.0.1
01/24/2020
Inclusion of Tape and Reel part orientation and MSL level information
Eliminated analog dimming function on CTRL pin and improved logic level low
compatibility for PWM inputs. Increase maximum switch voltage allowing more LEDs in
series. Current limit now constant across duty cycle. Shutdown and non-switching Iq
slightly changed. Nominal operating frequency increased to 1.2MHz. Reference voltage
over temp improved. Recommended maximum PWM dimming frequency increased from
1kHz to 2kHz.
Updated to MaxLinear logo. Updated Ordering Information.
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