MAX1698

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High-Efficiency Step-Up Current Regulator for LEDs

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Overview

  • Over 90% Efficiency
  • Lossless, Adjustable LED Brightness
  • Space-Saving 10-Pin µMAX Package
  • Simpler, Lower Cost, More Reliable Compared to CCFL or EL Backlights
  • Up to 5W Output Power

The MAX1698 and MAX1698A are efficient drivers for white or color LEDs. They are ideal for large LED backlit displays in PDAs and laptop computers. Numerous benefits include greater simplicity, lower cost, higher efficiency, longer bulb life, and greater reliability when compared to fluorescent (CCFL) and electroluminescent (EL) lamps.

The MAX1698/MAX1698A are switch-mode boost controllers in which LED current, rather than output voltage, is regulated The devices drive series-connected LEDs with a controlled current that is measured with a typically 15Ω sense resistor, not an expensive fractional-ohm value. LED current control and dimming are accomplished with an adjust input (ADJ). For larger light output, multiple LED banks can be connected in parallel with up to 5W total output power.

The MAX1698A has a higher, and more accurately specified, CS current limit than the MAX1698 for higherpower applications of 5W or more. Both devices are supplied in a space-saving 10-pin µMAX package that occupies half the space of an 8-pin SO. An evaluation kit (MAX1698EVKIT) is available to speed designs.

Applications

  • Backlight for LCD Panels
  • Battery-Powered Backlight Applications
  • Cell Phones
  • Handy Terminals
  • PDAs
MAX1698
High-Efficiency Step-Up Current Regulator for LEDs
MAX1698, MAX1698A: Typical Operating Circuit
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Evaluation Kits

MAX1698EVKIT

Evaluation Kit for the MAX1698

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Features and Benefits

  • Input Voltage Down to +0.8V
  • 3x3 White LED Array
  • Potentiometer-Adjustable Output Current Level (LED Brightness Control)
  • External Low-Loss N-Channel Switch
  • 10nA IC Shutdown Current
  • Operation Up to 500kHz Switching Frequency
  • Surface-Mount Components
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX1698 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested circuit board that contains a boost switching-regulator current source and array of white LEDs. As configured, the circuit is set up to drive 3 banks of 3 series LED arrays at 20mA each; however, a wide variety of other configurations are possible. The IC can be powered from a separate +2.7VDC to +5.5VDC input, while LED power has a wider input range and can be supplied either from a logic supply or battery source.

The MAX1698 features digital soft-start and adjustable lossless LED current control. The MAX1698 EV kit demonstrates low quiescent current, open-circuit protection, and up to 90% efficiency for maximum battery life. Operation up to 500kHz allows the use of tiny surface-mount components.

Applications

  • Backlight for LCD Panels
  • Battery-Powered Backlight Applications
  • Cell Phones
  • Handy Terminals
  • PDAs
MAX1698EVKIT
Evaluation Kit for the MAX1698

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