AS3824
16-Channel White LED Controller for LCD Backlight
1 Description
The AS3824 is a 16 channel high precision LED controller for use in LCD-backlight panels. Dynamic power feedback
controls the external power supply to guarantee best efficiency. One high accurate global 10 bit DAC can be used
to set the LED current as well as each channel has its own additional 8 bit DAC to boost the dynamic range of LED
Backlight systems.
Each channel is equipped with an independent PWM generator which can also be synchronized to an external
synchronization signal (VSYNC).
A fast mode supports minimum PWM duty cycle operation which helps to further reduce the energy consumption of
modern LED Backlight systems.
The PWM generator clock can be generated internally (DPLL) or an external clock source can be connected to the
HSYNC input.
Built-in safety features include thermal shutdown as well as open and short LED detection. The device is
programmable via serial interface (SPI).
2 Features
●● Global dimming mode option
●● Supports all LED backlight topologies
xx AS3824E/E1 are pre-programmed as external PWM
mode (DPWM mode), VSYNC pin is used as PWM
input. AS3824A/A1 are pre-programmed as SPI mode
xx No limit of VLED or ILED, device is not exposed to
high voltage/high current
●● Optimum power savings through local dimming
xx 16 fully flexible 12 bit PWM generators (period, high
time, delay, reverse)
●● One global highly accurate 10 bit DAC which sets the
LED current (±0.5% accuracy)
●● High dynamic range boost function
xx 16 independent 8 bit DACs can be used to boost/
decrease LED current within certain frames
●● VSYNC and HSYNC inputs, as well as integrated
digital PLL for synchronization with TV frame
●● Lowest BOM
xx Due to 2 pin concept of the output channel: no HV
protection, no cascade FETs
●● Feedback function is compatible to every DC-DC
architecture and configurable via SPI
●● Short/OPEN LED detection, temperature shutdown,
register lock/unlock, SPI transfer checksum
3 Applications
●● HD TVs
●● UHD TVs
●● LCD Monitors
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Vin
VLED
16 output
channels
G1 S1
G2 S2
G15 S15
VDD
VDD
4.7uF
G16 S16
16x precision current sink
xFault
HSYNC
16x PWM generators
DPLL
VSYNC
SDO
SDI
SCLK
xCS
Dynamic power control
Dynamic power control
Power Supply
e.g:DCDC step up/down
SPI
LDO
2.2uF
V3_2
AS3824
VSSA
EPAD
VSSA
DCDC
feedback
FB1
FB2
VSS_sense
Figure 3.1 : AS3824 Typical Application
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4 Pinout Description
S2
G2
S3
G3
S4
G4
G5
S5
G6
S6
G7
S7
AS3824
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
G1
1
36
G8
S1
2
35
S8
V3_2
3
34
SDI
VSYNC
4
33
SCL
HSYNC
5
32
PSE
VDD
6
31
SDO
FB2
7
30
xCS
FB1
8
29
SCMP2
VSSA
9
28
SCMP1
VSS_SENSE
10
27
xFault
S16
11
26
S9
G16
12
25
G9
AS3824
TOP VIEW
QFN 48 pin
0.5 mm pitch
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
G15
S14
G14
S13
G13
G12
S12
G11
S11
G10
S10
VSSA
S15
49
Figure 4.1 : Pin Diagram of AS3824 (Top View)
Pin Number
Pin Name
Type
Pin Description
If Not Used
1
G1
A_I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S1
2
S1
A_I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G1
3
V3_2
P
4
VSYNC
DI_PD
Vertical sync frequency. PWM generator reset
Leave open
5
HSYNC
DI_PD
Clock input for PWM generators
Leave open
6
VDD
P
7
FB2
A_I/O
Power supply feedback output 2
Leave open
8
FB1
A_I/O
Power supply feedback output 1
Leave open
9
VSSA
P
GND
10
VSS_ SENSE
P
GND
11
S16
A_I/O
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Digital supply output.
Connect 2.2uF capacitor to GND
Supply Voltage input
Connect 4.7uF bypass capacitor to GND
Connect to source of external transistor
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4 Pinout Description (cont’d)
Pin Number
Pin Name
Type
Pin Description
If Not Used
12
G16
A_I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S16
13
S15
A_I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G15
14
G15
A_I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S15
15
S14
A_I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G14
16
G14
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S14
17
S13
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G13
18
G13
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S13
19
G12
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S12
20
S12
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G12
21
G11
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S11
22
S11
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G11
23
G10
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S10
24
S10
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G10
25
G9
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S9
26
S9
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G9
27
xFAULT
DO_OD
Open drain fault output, connect pull-up to V3_2
Leave open
28
SCMP1
AI
Input of short comparator 1
Connect to VSS
29
SCMP2
AI
Input of short comparators 2
Connect to VSS
30
xCS
DI_PU
SPI interface chip select
Leave open
31
SDO
DO
SPI interface data output. Tristate output
Leave open
32
PSE
DI
Phase Shift enable
Connect to VSS
33
SCL
DI_PD
SPI interface clock
Leave open
34
SDI
DI_PD
SPI interface data input
Leave open
35
S8
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G8
36
G8
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S8
37
S7
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G7
38
G7
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S7
39
S6
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G6
40
G6
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S6
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4 Pinout Description (cont’d)
Pin Number
Pin Name
Type
Pin Description
If Not Used
41
S5
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G5
42
G5
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S5
43
G4
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S4
44
S4
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G4
45
G3
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S3
46
S3
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G3
47
G2
A I/O
Connect to gate of external transistor
Connect to S2
48
S2
A I/O
Connect to source of external transistor
Connect to G2
EP
VSSA
P
Note 1.
Exposed PAD. Connect to VSSP
If an output channel “X” is not used, connect unused pins Gx and Sx together.
A_I/O: Analog pin
P: Power pin
DO: Digital Output
DO_OD: Digital Output Open Drain
DI: Digital Input
DI_PU: Digital Input with Pull Up resistor
DI_PD: Digital Input with Pull Down resistor
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5 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Absolute maximum ratings are the parameter values or ranges which can cause permanent damage if exceeded. For
maximum safe operating conditions, refer to the Electrical Characteristics section.
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min
Max
Unit
VDDMAX / VGND
Applicable for pin VDD
-0.3
7
V
Maximum Voltage Analog pins
VANAMAX
Applicable for pins: FB1, FB2, G1G16, S1-S16, VSYNC, HSYNC
-0.3
7
V
Maximum Voltage Digital pins
VDIGMAX
Applicable for pins: V3_2, SDI, SDO,
SCL, xCS, SCMP1, SCMP2, xFAULT,
PSE
-0.3
5
V
ISCR
JEDEC JESD78D Nov 2011
±100
mA
Electrostatic Discharge HBM
ESDHBM
JS-001-2012
±2000
V
Electrostatic Discharge CDM
ESDCDM
JEDEC JESD22-C101F Oct 2013
±500
V
Electrostatic Discharge MM
ESDMM
JESD22-A115C
±200
V
Electrical Parameters
Supply Voltage to Ground
Input Current (latch-up immunity)
Electrostatic Discharge
Temperature Ranges and Storage Conditions
Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance
Operating Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature Range
RTHJA
RTHJA typical 35°C/W
°C/W
TJ
-20
115
°C
TSTRG
-55
150
°C
260
°C
85
%
Package Body Temperature
TBODY
Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
RHNC
Moisture Sensitivity Level
MSL
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
The reflow peak soldering temperature (body temperature) is specified
according to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
“Moisture/Reflow Sensitivity Classification for Non-hermetic Solid State
Surface Mount Devices.” The lead
finish for Pb-free leaded packages is
“Matte Tin” (100% Sn)
5
Maximum floor life time of 168h
3
Note 1.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These
are stress ratings only, so functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the Electrical
Characteristics of the specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability.
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6 Physical Dimensions
Figure 6.1 : QFN-48 package outline drawing
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7 Ordering Information
Note 1.
Part Number
Ordering Code
Package
Description
AS3824A1
AS3824A1-ZQFT
48-Pin QFN
Tape & Reel1
AS3824E1
AS3824E1-ZQFT
48-Pin QFN
Tape & Reel1
Tape & Reel packing quantity is 4,000/reel. Minimum packing quantity is 4,000.
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