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Features and Benefits

  • Wide-Voltage-Range Operation
    • Operates Down to 4V Supply After Startup
    • Survives Load Dump Up to 52V
  • High Integration
    • Complete 6-Channel Solution Including Boost Controller
    • All Settings Performed with External Components, No Need for Microcontroller Intervention
  • Robust and Low EMI
    • Spread-Spectrum Oscillator
    • Phase Shifting
    • 400kHz to 2.2MHz Switching-Frequency Range
  • Versatile Dimming Scheme Allows Hybrid or PWM Dimming
    • Dimming Ratio > 10000:1 Using Hybrid Dimming
    • 10000:1 Dimming Ratio at 200Hz using PWM Dimming
  • Complete Fault Protection
    • LED Open/Short Detection and Protection
    • Boost Output Undervoltage and Overvoltage
    • Thermal Shutdown
  • Compact (4mm x 4mm) 24-Pin TQFN Package

Product Details

The MAX20446 is a 6-channel backlight driver with boost controller for automotive displays. The integrated current outputs can sink up to 130mA LED current each. The device accepts a wide 4.5V to 36V input voltage range and withstands direct automotive load-dump events.

The internal current-mode switching DC-DC controller supports boost or SEPIC topologies and operates in the frequency range 400kHz to 2.2MHz. Integrated spread spectrum helps reduce EMI. An adaptive output-voltage control scheme minimizes power dissipation in the LED current-sink paths.

The device features pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming and hybrid dimming. In either case the minimum pulse width is 500ns. Phase-shifted dimming of the strings is incorporated for lower EMI.

The MAX20446C is exceptionally easy to configure using a single resistor on the SET pin.

The device is available in a 24-pin TQFN package and operates over the -40 to +125°C temperature range.

Applications

  • Central Information Displays
  • Infotainment Displays
  • Instrument Clusters

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