Overview
Features and Benefits
- Inherently Matched LED Current
- Drives Up to Six LEDs from a 3.6V Supply
- No External Schottky Diode Required
- 1.2MHz Switching Frequency (LT3465)
- 2.4MHz Switching Frequency Above AM Broadcast Band (LT3465A)
- VIN Range: 2.7V to 16V
- VOUT(MAX) = 30V
- Automatic Soft-Start (LT3465)
- Open LED Protection
- High Efficiency: 81% (LT3465) 79% (LT3465A) Typical
- Requires Only 0.22µF Output Capacitor
- Low Profile (1mm) SOT-23 Packaging
Product Details
The LT3465/LT3465A are step-up DC/DC converters designed to drive up to six LEDs in series from a Li-Ion cell. Series connection of the LEDs provides identical LED currents and eliminates the need for ballast resistors. These devices integrate the Schottky diode required externally on competing devices. Additional features include output voltage limiting when LEDs are disconnected, onepin shutdown and dimming control. The LT3465 has internal soft-start.
The LT3465 switches at 1.2MHz, allowing the use of tiny external components. The faster LT3465A switches at 2.4MHz. Constant frequency switching results in low input noise and a small output capacitor. Just 0.22µF is required for 3-, 4- or 5-LED applications.
The LT3465 and LT3465A are available in low profile (1mm) 6-lead SOT-23 (ThinSOT™) packages.
Applications
- Cellular Phones
- PDAs, Handheld Computers
- Digital Cameras
- MP3 Players
- GPS Receivers
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Product Lifecycle
Production
At least one model within this product family is in production and available for purchase. The product is appropriate for new designs but newer alternatives may exist.
Evaluation Kits (1)
Documentation & Resources
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R458 Reliability Data3/22/2018
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DC637A - Demo Manual9/24/2009
Tools & Simulations
LTspice
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Design Resources
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Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
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LT3465AES6#TRMPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 6-Lead TSOT-23 | |
LT3465AES6#TRPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 6-Lead TSOT-23 | |
LT3465ES6#TRMPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 6-Lead TSOT-23 | |
LT3465ES6#TRPBF | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 6-Lead TSOT-23 | |
Wafer Fabrication Data | R458 Reliability Data |
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