Reference Design Note
MagI3C Power Modules
DNS004 MagI3C Current Source
1. Introduction
The MagI3C Current Source 178004 demonstrates how a MagI3C Power Module can be used for high current LED
applications.
An adjustable output current limit can be set up to 3A. An output voltage limit can also be set to predefined values which
corresponds to end of charge voltages of some common batteries.
Batteries can be charged with a dc current or with a defined charging current waveform, if a digital to analog converter or a
PWM output of a microcontroller is used instead of the jumpers for current adjustment. An end of charge voltage can also
be set as well as Super Cap charging.
High power LEDs can be supplied up to 3A.
During the development of a customer’s prototype, the MagI3C Current Source can be implemented into the prototypes
housing until the LED driver or batterie/supercap charger is defined for the ready to market product.
Figure 1. MagI3C Current Source – Order Code 178004
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2. Specifications
Electrical Specifications
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Features
Input Voltage Range
Input Voltage Transients
Output Voltage Range
Output Current Limit
Maximum Output Power
Switching Frequency
4V – 18V
Max. 20V
0V – 17V
0A – 3A
51W
850kHz
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Adjustable Vout Limit
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Adjustable Iout limit
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External Iout control
1.45 / 3.6 / 4.1 / 4.1 / 6.8 /
14.4V
0.35 / 0.7 / 1.05 / 1.5 / 2 /
3A
0-3.3Vdc or PWM
3. Functional Diagram
Power Module
L1
T1
CIN
T2
Controller IC
COUT
RLOAD
Feedback
Rs
Error Amplifier
Adj. Current
Set Value
R1
R2
Figure 2. Functional Diagram
The output voltage of the MagI3C Power Module is defined by the resistor divider R1 and R2. R2 can be changed by the
jumper on the reference design. This adjusted output voltage is the maximum possible voltage which is achievable at the
output when the output current is lower than the adjusted current limit, or if the output is not connected to a load.
The output current is measured by RS and compared with an internal reference by the external error amplifier. This external
error amplifier interacts with the feedback of the power module in a way that the adjusted output current is not exceeded.
The output current is maintained to the adjusted set value.
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4. Schematic
Figure 3. Schematic
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5. Assembly Drawing
Figure 4. Assembly Drawing (Zoomable Vector Graphic)
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6. Bill of Material
Designator
Value
Description
Quantity
C1,C3
C2
330µ/25V
Electrolytic Capacitor
2
22µ/25V/X5R/20%
Ceramic Capacitor
1
C4
Not placed
C5
1n0/50V/X7R/10%
Ceramic Capacitor
1
C6,C8
100n/25V/X7R/10% Ceramic Capacitor
2
C7
100n/10V/X7R/10% Ceramic Capacitor
C9,C10
1µ/25V/X5R/20%
CF
10µ/25V/X7R/10%
R1
R2
Package
Manufacturer
Order Code
Würth Elektronik
860010474012
Würth Elektronik
885012109014
0402
Würth Elektronik
885012205061
0402
Würth Elektronik
885012205018
1
0805
Würth Elektronik
885012207016
Ceramic Capacitor
2
0603
Würth Elektronik
885012106022
Ceramic Capacitor
1
1210
Würth Elektronik
885012209028
0Ω
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
TRR10EZPJ000
1.21kΩ /1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
MCR10ERTF1211
R3
0Ω
Resistor
1
0402
Rohm Semiconductor
PMR01ZZPJ000
R4
1.00kΩ /1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0402
Rohm Semiconductor
ESR01MZPF1001
R5,R15
475Ω/1%/TK100
Resistor
2
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
MCR10ERTF4750
R6, RFBT
10.0kΩ/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0402
Rohm Semiconductor
TRR01MZPF1002
R7
10.0kΩ/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF1002
R8
not placed
Resistor
1
0805
R9
12.4kΩ/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF1242
R10,R12
2.37kΩ/1%/TK100
Resistor
2
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF2371
R11
2.43kΩ/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF2431
R13
1.33kΩ/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF1331
R14
590Ω/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF5900
R16
316Ω/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF3160
R17
232Ω/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
SFR10EZPF2320
R18
162Ω/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF1620
R19
107Ω/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF1070
R20
53.6Ω/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0805
Rohm Semiconductor
KTR10EZPF53R6
R21
not placed
1
0805
R22,R23
47.5kΩ/1%/TK100
Resistor
2
0603
Rohm Semiconductor
TRR03EZPF4752
R24
100Ω/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0402
Rohm Semiconductor
TRR01MZPF1000
RENT
100kΩ/1%/TK100
Resistor
1
0402
Rohm Semiconductor
TRR01MZPF1003
RENB
not placed
1
0402
RSHUNT
50mΩ
Shunt Resistor
1
2010
Isabellenhütte
VMP-R050-1.0
LF
4.7µ
Indcutor WE-PD2
1
7850
Würth Elektronik
744775047
D1
BAS70
Diode
1
0402
Diodes Inc.
BAS70LP-7B
IC1
171031801
MagI3C Power Module
1
LGA16
Würth Elektronik
171031801
IC2
MAX15006A
Linear Regulator
1
6TDFN
Maxim
MAX15006AATT
IC3
LM258
Operational Amplifier
1
DFN8
ST Microelectronics
LM258QT
CON1,CON2
Terminal Block
2
Würth Elektronik
691502710002
CON3,CON4
Pin Header 2*7
2
Würth Elektronik
61301421121
CON5,CON6
Pin Header 1*2
2
Würth Elektronik
61300211121
TP1-TP6
Test Pin
6
Stelvio Kontek
3110325000500
J1,J2,J3
Jumper
3
Würth Elektronik
609976302001
1210
0402
Figure 5. Bill of Material
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