Overview
Features and Benefits
- Operates from Single Li-Ion Battery
- 2.8V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
- Very Low Shutdown Current: <2µA
- Synchronous Buck Architecture for High Efficiency
- PWM Dimming Frequency Adjustable with a Single Capacitor
- Accurate Lamp Current Maximizes Lamp Lifetime
- Fixed Frequency Operation at 300kHz
- Internal or External PWM Dimming
- Small 10-Pin MSOP Package
Product Details
The LTC1697 is designed to control a single 1W cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL). An internal PWM dimming system maximizes efficiency and dimming range. Accurate lamp currents can be set with a single external resistor.
The LTC1697 includes a synchronous current mode PWM controller with internal 1A MOSFET switches. It contains a 300kHz oscillator, 0.8V reference, and internal current sense. It operates from a 2.8V to 5.5V input voltage. The LTC1697 also has a thermal limit and a shutdown that reduces supply current to <2µA.
The LTC1697 is available in the MSOP-10 package.
Applications
- PDAs
- Handheld Computers
- Portable Instruments
- Handheld GPS with Map Display
- Handheld TV/Video Monitor
Product Lifecycle
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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.
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