Overview
Features and Benefits
- Low 200mV Dropout at 9mA
- Up to 60mA/LED Bias Current
- 0.3% LED Current Matching
- Simple LED Brightness Control
- Low 40µA Supply Current
- Low 0.05µA Shutdown Current
- 2.5V to 5.5V Supply Voltage Range
- Thermal Shutdown Protection
- Tiny 6-Pin Thin SOT23 Package (1mm High)
Product Details
The MAX1916 low-dropout bias supply for white LEDs is a high-performance alternative to the simple ballast resistors used in conventional white LED designs. The MAX1916 uses a single resistor to set the bias current for three LEDs, which are matched to 0.3%. The MAX1916 consumes only 40µA of supply current when enabled and 0.05µA when disabled.
The MAX1916's advantages over ballast resistors include significantly better LED-to-LED bias matching, much lower bias variation with supply voltage variation, significantly lower dropout voltage, and in some applications, significantly improved efficiency. The MAX1916 requires a 200mV dropout at a 9mA load on each output to match the LED brightness.
The MAX1916 is available in a space-saving 6-pin Thin SOT23 package.
Applications
- Battery-Powered Applications
- Digital Cameras and Camcorders
- Next-Generation Wireless handsets
- PDAs, Palmtops, and Handy Terminals
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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.
Documentation & Resources
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MAX1916 Reliability Data1/12/2023PDF99K
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