LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 100VIN, 100VOUT LED Controller Features n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Description 3000:1 True Color PWMTM Dimming Wide Input Voltage Range: 6V to 100V Output Voltage Up to 100V Constant-Current and Constant-Voltage Regulation 100mV High Side Current Sense Drives LEDs in Boost, Buck Mode, Buck-Boost Mode, SEPIC or Flyback Topology Adjustable Frequency: 100kHz to 1MHz Open LED Protection Programmable Undervoltage Lockout with Hysteresis Improved Open LED Status Pin (LT3756-2) Frequency Synchronization (LT3756-1) PWM Disconnect Switch Driver CTRL Pin Provides Analog Dimming Low Shutdown Current: <1A Programmable Soft-Start Thermally Enhanced 16-Lead QFN (3mm x 3mm) and MSOP Packages Applications n n n High Power LED Applications Current Limited Constant Voltage Applications Battery Charging The LT(R)3756, LT3756-1 and LT3756-2 are DC/DC controllers designed to operate as a constant-current source for driving high current LEDs. They drive a low side external N-channel power MOSFET from an internal regulated 7.15V supply. The fixed frequency, current-mode architecture results in stable operation over a wide range of supply and output voltages. A ground referenced voltage FB pin serves as the input for several LED protection features, and also makes it possible for the converter to operate as a constant-voltage source. A frequency adjust pin allows the user to program the frequency from 100kHz to 1MHz to optimize efficiency, performance or external component size. The LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 sense output current at the high side of the LED string. High side current sensing is the most flexible scheme for driving LEDs, allowing boost, buck mode or buck-boost mode configuration. The PWM input provides LED dimming ratios of up to 3000:1, and the CTRL input provides additional analog dimming capability. 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Typical Application 94% Efficient 30W White LED Headlamp Driver VIN 8V TO 60V (100V TRANSIENT) 1M 332k VREF ISP 40.2k 100k 0.01F 28.7k 375kHz 1% 4.7F 14k 0.27 370mA ISN GATE SENSE OPENLED PWM SS RT PWMOUT VC GND INTVCC 10k 0.001F 96 FB LT3756-2 CTRL INTVCC 1M VIN SHDN/UVLO 185k 100 22H EFFICIENCY (%) 4.7F Efficiency vs VIN 0.018 30W LED STRING 92 88 84 80 INTVCC 0 20 40 VIN (V) 60 80 375612 TA01b 4.7F 375612 TA01a 375612fb LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) VIN...........................................................................100V SHDN/UVLO.............................................................100V ISP, ISN....................................................................100V INTVCC....................................................... VIN + 0.3V, 8V GATE, PWMOUT (Note 4)...........................INTVCC + 0.3V CTRL, PWM, OPENLED..............................................12V VC, VREF , SS, FB..........................................................3V SYNC...........................................................................8V RT.............................................................................1.5V SENSE.......................................................................0.5V Operating Junction Temperature Range (Notes 2, 3) LT3756E, LT3756I...............................-40C to 125C LT3756H............................................. -40C to 150C Storage Temperature Range....................-65C to 150C Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) MSE................................................................... 300C Pin Configuration ISN 11 PWMOUT 17 GND SYNC OR OPENLED 3 10 GATE 9 SENSE 5 6 7 8 VIN SS 4 MSE PACKAGE 16-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP TJMAX = 125C (E-,I-GRADES), TJMAX = 150C (H-GRADE), JA = 43C/W, JC = 4C/W EXPOSED PAD (PIN 17) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB 12 FB PWM 2 INTVCC GATE SENSE VIN INTVCC SHDN/UVLO RT SS SYNC OR OPENLED RT 17 GND 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 VREF 1 SHDN/UVLO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ISP 16 15 14 13 TOP VIEW PWMOUT FB ISN ISP VC CTRL VREF PWM VC CTRL TOP VIEW UD PACKAGE 16-LEAD (3mm s 3mm) PLASTIC QFN TJMAX = 125C, JA = 68C/W, JC = 4.2C/W EXPOSED PAD (PIN 17) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB Order Information LEAD FREE FINISH LT3756EMSE#PBF LT3756IMSE#PBF LT3756EMSE-1#PBF LT3756IMSE-1#PBF LT3756EMSE-2#PBF LT3756IMSE-2#PBF LT3756HMSE-2#PBF LT3756EUD#PBF TAPE AND REEL LT3756EMSE#TRPBF LT3756IMSE#TRPBF LT3756EMSE-1#TRPBF LT3756IMSE-1#TRPBF LT3756EMSE-2#TRPBF LT3756IMSE-2#TRPBF LT3756HMSE-2#TRPBF LT3756EUD#TRPBF PART MARKING* 3756 3756 37561 37561 37562 37562 37562 LDMQ PACKAGE DESCRIPTION 16-Lead Plastic MSOP 16-Lead Plastic MSOP 16-Lead Plastic MSOP 16-Lead Plastic MSOP 16-Lead Plastic MSOP 16-Lead Plastic MSOP 16-Lead Plastic MSOP 16-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic QFN TEMPERATURE RANGE -40C to 125C -40C to 125C -40C to 125C -40C to 125C -40C to 125C -40C to 125C -40C to 150C -40C to 125C LT3756IUD#PBF LT3756IUD#TRPBF LDMQ 16-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic QFN -40C to 125C LT3756EUD-1#PBF LT3756EUD-1#TRPBF LDMR 16-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic QFN -40C to 125C LT3756IUD-1#PBF LT3756IUD-1#TRPBF LDMR 16-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic QFN -40C to 125C LT3756EUD-2#PBF LT3756EUD-2#TRPBF LFKB LT3756IUD-2#PBF LT3756IUD-2#TRPBF LFKB -40C to 125C 16-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic QFN -40C to 125C 16-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic QFN Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container. For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/ This product is only offered in trays. For more information go to: http://www.linear.com/packaging/ 375612fb LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C. VIN = 24V, SHDN/UVLO = 24V, CTRL = 2V, PWM = 5V, unless otherwise noted. PARAMETER CONDITIONS VIN Minimum Operating Voltage VIN Tied to INTVCC VIN Shutdown IQ SHDN/UVLO = 0V, PWM = 0V SHDN/UVLO = 1.15V, PWM = 0V VIN Operating IQ (Not Switching) PWM = 0V VREF Voltage 100A IVREF 0A VREF Line Regulation 6V VIN 100V SENSE Current Limit Threshold SENSE Input Bias Current Current Out of Pin SS Pull-Up Current Current Out of Pin MIN TYP 1.965 l 98 V 0.1 1 5 A A 1.4 1.7 mA 2.00 2.045 0.006 108 V %/V 118 40 8 UNITS 6 l l MAX mV A 10 13 A 96 100 103 mV -12 -9.5 -7 mV 1.1 V 100 nA 100 V 200 mV Error Amplifier ISP/ISN Full-Scale Current Sense Threshold FB = 0V, ISP = 48V ISP/ISN Current Sense Threshold at CTRL = 0V CTRL = 0V, FB = 0V, ISP = 48V CTRL Pin Range for Current Sense Threshold Adjustment CTRL Input Bias Current l 0 Current Out of Pin LED Current Sense Amplifier Input Common Mode Range (VISN) ISP/ISN Short-Circuit Threshold l 50 l ISN = 0V ISP/ISN Short-Circuit Fault Sensing Common Mode Range (VISN) 2.9 115 l 150 0 3 V 0.1 A A ISP/ISN Input Bias Current (Combined) PWM = 5V (Active), ISP = ISN = 48V PWM = 0V (Standby), ISP = ISN = 48V 55 0 LED Current Sense Amplifier gm 120 S VC Output Impedance V(ISP - ISN) = 100mV 1V < VC < 2V 15000 k VC Standby Input Bias Current PWM = 0V FB Regulation Voltage (VFB) -20 l ISP = ISN 1.220 1.232 1.250 1.250 20 nA 1.270 1.265 V V FB Amplifier gm FB = VFB, ISP = ISN 480 S FB Pin Input Bias Current Current Out of Pin 40 100 nA FB Open LED Threshold OPENLED Falling (LT3756 and LT3756-2) VFB - 65mV VFB - 50mV VFB - 40mV V FB Overvoltage Threshold PWMOUT Falling VFB + 50mV VFB + 60mV VFB + 75mV V 4 VC Current Mode Gain - (VVC/VSENSE) V/V Oscillator Switching Frequency RT = 100k RT = 10k l 90 925 Minimum Off-Time 100 1000 125 1050 170 kHz kHz ns Linear Regulator INTVCC Regulation Voltage Dropout (VIN - INTVCC) 7 IINTVCC = -10mA, VIN = 7V 7.15 7.3 1 V V INTVCC Undervoltage Lockout 3.9 4.1 4.3 V INTVCC Current Limit 14 17 23 mA 8 12 A INTVCC Current in Shutdown SHDN/UVLO = 0V, INTVCC = 7V 375612fb LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Electrical Characteristics The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25C. VIN = 24V, SHDN/UVLO = 24V, CTRL = 2V, PWM = 5V, unless otherwise noted. PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS Logic Inputs/Outputs PWM Input High Voltage l PWM Input Low Voltage l PWM Pin Resistance to GND 1.5 45 PWMOUT Output Low (VOL) 60 0 PWMOUT Output High (VOH) SHDN/UVLO Threshold Voltage Falling V 0.4 k 50 INTVCC - 0.05 E-, I-Grades H Grade l l 1.185 1.175 SHDN/UVLO Rising Hysteresis IVIN Drops Below 1A SHDN/UVLO Pin Bias Current Low SHDN/UVLO = 1.15V SHDN/UVLO Pin Bias Current High SHDN/UVLO = 1.30V OPENLED Output Low (VOL) IOPENLED = 0.5mA (LT3756 and LT3756-2) SYNC Pin Resistance to GND LT3756-1 Only SYNC Input High LT3756-1 Only SYNC Input Low LT3756-1 Only 1.7 mV V 1.220 1.245 1.245 20 SHDN/UVLO Input Low Voltage V V V mV 0.4 V 2.05 2.5 A 10 100 nA 200 mV 30 k 1.5 V 0.4 V Gate Driver tr GATE Driver Output Rise Time CL = 3300pF 35 ns tf GATE Driver Output Fall Time CL = 3300pF 35 ns GATE Output Low (VOL) GATE Output High (VOH) Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device reliability and lifetime. Note 2: The LT3756E, LT3756E-1 and LT3756E-2 are guaranteed to meet performance specifications from 0C to 125C junction temperature. Specifications over the -40C to 125C operating junction temperature range are assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The LT3756I, LT3756I-1 and LT3756I-2 are guaranteed to meet performance specifications over the -40C to 125C operating junction temperature range. The LT3756H-2 is guaranteed to meet performance specifications over the full -40C to 150C operating junction temperature range. High junction temperatures degrade operating lifetimes. Operating lifetime is derated at junction temperatures greater than 125C. 0.05 INTVCC - 0.05 V V Note 3: The LT3756 includes overtemperature protection that is intended to protect the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction temperature will exceed the maximum operating junction temperature when overtemperature protection is active. Continuous operating above the specified maximum operating junction temperature may impair device reliability. Note 4: GATE and PWMOUT pins are driven either to GND or INTVCC by internal switches. Do not connect these pins externally to a power supply. 375612fb LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Typical Performance Characteristics 103 100 102 80 60 40 20 0 0 0.5 1 101 100 99 98 97 2 1.5 103 VCTRL = 2V 0 20 40 60 ISP VOLTAGE (V) VCTRL (V) 375612 G01 99 98 97 -50 -25 VREF Voltage vs Temperature 1.27 2.03 2.03 1.26 2.02 2.02 1.25 2.01 2.01 2.04 VREF (V) 1.23 2.00 1.99 2.00 1.99 1.22 1.98 1.98 1.21 1.97 1.97 1.20 -50 -25 0 1.96 -50 -25 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) 375612 G04 500 10 100 RT (k) 375612 G07 20 40 60 VIN (V) 100 2.4 RT = 26.7k 450 2.2 400 350 300 -50 -25 80 SHDN/UVLO Hysteresis Current vs Temperature ISHDN/UVLO (A) 100 0 375612 G06 Switching Frequency vs Temperature Switching Frequency vs RT 1000 10 1.96 375612 G05 SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) 10000 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) VREF Voltage vs VIN 2.04 1.24 0 375612 G03 1.28 VREF (V) VFB (V) 100 375612 G02 FB Regulation Voltage vs Temperature SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) 101 100 80 VCTRL = 2V 102 V(ISP - ISN) THRESHOLD (mV) 120 -20 V(ISP - ISN) Threshold vs Temperature V(ISP - ISN) Threshold vs VISP V(ISP - ISN) THRESHOLD (mV) V(ISP - ISN) THRESHOLD (mV) V(ISP - ISN) Threshold vs VCTRL TA = 25C, unless otherwise noted. 2.0 1.8 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) 375612 G08 1.6 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) 375612 G09 375612fb LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Typical Performance Characteristics SENSE Current Limit Threshold vs Temperature Quiescent Current vs VIN 110 PWM = 0V SENSE THRESHOLD (mV) VIN CURRENT (mA) 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 0 20 40 60 VIN (V) 80 1.28 105 100 95 90 -50 -25 100 0 40 60 VIN (V) VINTVCC (V) 18 16 14 125 0 0 25 50 75 DUTY CYCLE (%) 7.0 -50 -25 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) 100 375612 G16 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) 375612 G15 Gate Rise/Fall Time vs Capacitance 100 VCTRL = 2V 100 75 50 25 0 1.2 10% TO 90% 80 TIME (ns) V(ISP - ISN) THRESHOLD (mV) SENSE THRESHOLD (mV) 110 90 7.2 V(ISP-ISN) Threshold vs FB Voltage 95 INTVCC Voltage vs Temperature 375612 G14 SENSE Current Limit Threshold vs Duty Cycle 100 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) 7.1 12 375612 G13 105 0 7.3 10 -50 -25 100 80 7.4 INTVCC (V) INTVCC CURRENT LIMIT (mA) 20 1.20 375612 G12 20 2 SHDN/UVLO FALLING 1.22 INTVCC Current Limit vs Temperature 4 0 SHDN/UVLO RISING 1.24 375612 G11 INTVCC Voltage vs VIN 6 0 1.26 1.18 -50 -25 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) 375612 G10 8 SHDN/UVLO Threshold vs Temperature SHDN/UVLO VOLTAGE (V) 2.0 TA = 25C, unless otherwise noted. GATE RISE TIME 60 GATE FALL TIME 40 20 1.22 1.24 1.26 FB VOLTAGE (V) 1.28 375612 G17 0 0 2 4 6 CAPACITANCE (nF) 8 10 375612 G18 375612fb LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Typical Performance Characteristics INTVCC Dropout Voltage vs Current, Temperature ISP/ISN Input Bias Current vs CTRL Voltage 0 40 -0.5 LDO DROPOUT (V) INPUT BIAS CURRENT (A) ISP 30 ISN 20 10 0 TA = 25C, unless otherwise noted. -45C -1.0 25C -1.5 150C 125C -2.0 0 0.5 1 CTRL (V) 1.5 2 375612 G19 Pin Functions -2.5 VIN = 7V 0 3 6 9 LDO CURRENT (mA) 12 15 375612 G20 (MSOP/QFN) PWMOUT (Pin 1/Pin 11): Buffered Version of PWM Signal for Driving LED Load Disconnect NMOS or Level Shift. This pin also serves in a protection function for the FB overvoltage condition--will toggle if the FB input is greater than the FB regulation voltage (VFB) plus 60mV (typical). The PWMOUT pin is driven from INTVCC. Use of a FET with gate cut-off voltage higher than 1V is recommended. FB (Pin 2/Pin 12): Voltage Loop Feedback Pin. FB is intended for constant-voltage regulation or for LED protection/open LED detection. The internal transconductance amplifier with output VC will regulate FB to 1.25V (nominal) through the DC/DC converter. If the FB input is regulating the loop, the OPENLED pull-down is asserted. This action may signal an open LED fault. If FB is driven above the FB threshold (by an external power supply spike, for example), the OPENLED pull-down will be de-asserted and the PWMOUT pin will be driven low to protect the LEDs from an overcurrent event. Do not leave the FB pin open. If not used, connect to GND. ISN (Pin 3/Pin 13): Connection Point for the Negative Terminal of the Current Feedback Resistor. If ISN is greater than 2.9V, the LED current can be programmed by ILED = 100mV/RLED when VCTRL > 1.2V or ILED = (VCTRL -100mV)/ (10 * RLED) when VCTRL 1V. Input bias current is typically 25A. Below 3V, ISN is an input to the short-circuit protection feature that forces GATE to 0V if ISP exceeds ISN by more than 150mV (typ). ISP (Pin 4/Pin 14): Connection Point for the Positive Terminal of the Current Feedback Resistor. Input bias current is dependent upon CTRL pin voltage as shown in the TPC. ISP is an input to the short-circuit protection feature when ISN is less than 3V. VC (Pin 5/Pin 15): Transconductance Error Amplifier Output Pin Used to Stabilize the Voltage Loop with an RC Network. This pin is high impedance when PWM is low, a feature that stores the demand current state variable for the next PWM high transition. Connect a capacitor between this pin and GND; a resistor in series with the capacitor is recommended for fast transient response. 375612fb LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Pin Functions CTRL (Pin 6/Pin 16): Current Sense Threshold Adjustment Pin. Regulating threshold V(ISP - ISN) is 1/10th VCTRL plus an offset for 0V < VCTRL < 1V. For VCTRL > 1.2V the current sense threshold is constant at the full-scale value of 100mV. For 1V < VCTRL < 1.2V, the dependence of current sense threshold upon VCTRL transitions from a linear function to a constant value, reaching 98% of full-scale value by VCTRL = 1.1V. Do not leave this pin open. VREF (Pin 7/Pin 1): Voltage Reference Output Pin, Typically 2V. This pin drives a resistor divider for the CTRL pin, either for analog dimming or for temperature limit/compensation of LED load. Can supply up to 100A. PWM (Pin 8/Pin 2): A signal low turns off switcher, idles oscillator and disconnects VC pin from all internal loads. PWMOUT pin follows PWM pin. PWM has an internal pull-down resistor. If not used, connect to INTVCC. by an undervoltage condition (detected by SHDN/UVLO pin) or thermal limit. RT (Pin 11/Pin 5): Switching Frequency Adjustment Pin. Set the frequency using a resistor to GND (for resistor values, see the Typical Performance curve or Table 1). Do not leave the RT pin open. SHDN/UVLO (Pin 12/Pin 6): Shutdown and Undervoltage Detect Pin. An accurate 1.22V falling threshold with externally programmable hysteresis detects when power is OK to enable switching. Rising hysteresis is generated by the external resistor divider and an accurate internal 2.1A pull-down current. Above the threshold (but below 6V), SHDN/UVLO input bias current is sub-A. Below the falling threshold, a 2.1A pull-down current is enabled so the user can define the hysteresis with the external resistor selection. An undervoltage condition resets soft-start. Tie to 0.4V, or less, to disable the device and reduce VIN quiescent current below 1A. OPENLED (Pin 9/Pin 3, LT3756 and LT3756-2): An opencollector pull-down on OPENLED asserts if the FB input is greater than the FB regulation threshold minus 50mV (typical). To function, the pin requires an external pull-up current less than 1mA. When the PWM input is low and the DC/DC converter is idle, the OPENLED condition is latched to the last valid state when the PWM input was high. When PWM input goes high again, the OPENLED pin will be updated. This pin may be used to report an open LED fault. INTVCC (Pin 13/Pin 7): Regulated Supply for Internal Loads, GATE Driver and PWMOUT Driver. Supplied from VIN and regulates to 7.15V (typical). INTVCC must be bypassed with a 4.7F capacitor placed close to the pin. Connect INTVCC directly to VIN if VIN is always less than or equal to 8V. SYNC (Pin 9/Pin 3, LT3756-1 Only): The SYNC pin is used to synchronize the internal oscillator to an external logic level signal. The RT resistor should be chosen to program an internal switching frequency 20% slower than the SYNC pulse frequency. Gate turn-on occurs a fixed delay after the rising edge of SYNC. For best PWM performance, the PWM rising edge should occur at least 200ns before the SYNC rising edge. Use a 50% duty cycle waveform to drive this pin. This pin replaces OPENLED on LT3756-1 option parts. If not used, tie this pin to GND. SENSE (Pin 15/Pin 9): The current sense input for the control loop. Kelvin connect this pin to the positive terminal of the switch current sense resistor, RSENSE, in the source of the NFET. The negative terminal of the current sense resistor should be connected to the GND plane close to the IC. SS (Pin 10/Pin 4): Soft-Start Pin. This pin modulates oscillator frequency and compensation pin voltage (VC) clamp. The soft-start interval is set with an external capacitor. The pin has a 10A (typical) pull-up current source to an internal 2.5V rail. The soft-start pin is reset to GND VIN (Pin 14/Pin 8): Input Supply Pin. Must be locally bypassed with a 0.22F (or larger) capacitor placed close to the IC. GATE (Pin 16/Pin 10): N-channel FET Gate Driver Output. Switches between INTVCC and GND. Driven to GND during shutdown, fault or idle states. GND (Pin 17/Pin 17): Ground. This pin also serves as current sense input for control loop, sensing negative terminal of current sense resistor. Solder the exposed pad directly to ground plane. 375612fb LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Block Diagram SHDN/UVLO 1.22V - + A6 VC FB 1.3V 2.1A A5 + gm - 1.25V SHORT-CIRCUIT DETECT + - + A10 - 150mV gm EAMP ISN + A1 - 5k ISP CTRL BUFFER CTRL 1.1V + + A3 - OVFB COMPARATOR 2V 170k R 7.15V INTVCC GATE Q DRIVER S PWM COMPARATOR 10A AT A1+ = A1- ISENSE + - SENSE A4 FAULT LOGIC GND RAMP GENERATOR VC SSCLAMP - +A7 - LDO +A8 1.25V + A2 - Q2 140A VIN SCILMB 50k VREF PWM 10A AT FB = 1.25V 10A SCILMB PWMOUT - + SHDN 100kHz TO 1MHz OSCILLATOR 10A 1.25V TLIM 165C SS + + - 1.2V FB FREQ PROG RT - + OPENLED (LT3756 AND LT3756-2) SYNC (LT3756-1 ONLY) 375612 BD 375612fb LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Operation The LT3756 is a constant-frequency, current mode controller with a low side NMOS gate driver. The GATE pin and PWMOUT pin drivers, and other chip loads, are powered from INTVCC, which is an internally regulated supply. In the discussion that follows, it will be helpful to refer to the Block Diagram of the IC. In normal operation, with the PWM pin low, the GATE and PWMOUT pins are driven to GND, the VC pin is high impedance to store the previous switching state on the external compensation capacitor, and the ISP and ISN pin bias currents are reduced to leakage levels. When the PWM pin transitions high, the PWMOUT pin transitions high after a short delay. At the same time, the internal oscillator wakes up and generates a pulse to set the PWM latch, turning on the external power MOSFET switch (GATE goes high). A voltage input proportional to the switch current, sensed by an external current sense resistor between the SENSE and GND input pins, is added to a stabilizing slope compensation ramp and the resulting "switch current sense" signal is fed into the positive terminal of the PWM comparator. The current in the external inductor increases steadily during the time the switch is on. When the switch current sense voltage exceeds the output of the error amplifier, labeled "VC", the latch is reset and the switch is turned off. During the switch off phase, the inductor current decreases. At the completion of each oscillator cycle, internal signals such as slope compensation return to their starting points and a new cycle begins with the set pulse from the oscillator. Through this repetitive action, the PWM control algorithm establishes a switch duty cycle to regulate a current or voltage in the load. The VC signal is integrated over many switching cycles and is an amplified version of the difference between the LED current sense voltage, measured between ISP and ISN, and the target difference voltage set by the CTRL pin. In this manner, the error amplifier sets the correct peak switch current level to keep the LED current in regulation. If the error amplifier output increases, more current is demanded in the switch; if it decreases, less current is demanded. The switch current is monitored during the on-phase and the voltage across the SENSE pin is not allowed to exceed the current limit threshold of 108mV (typical). If the SENSE pin exceeds the current limit threshold, the SR latch is reset regardless of the output state of the PWM comparator. Likewise, at an ISP/ISN common mode voltage less than 3V, the difference between ISP and ISN is monitored to determine if the output is in a short-circuit condition. If the difference between ISP and ISN is greater than 150mV (typical), the SR latch will be reset regardless of the PWM comparator. These functions are intended to protect the power switch, as well as various external components in the power path of the DC/DC converter. In voltage feedback mode, the operation is similar to that described above, except the voltage at the VC pin is set by the amplified difference of the internal reference of 1.25V (nominal) and the FB pin. If FB is lower than the reference voltage, the switch current will increase; if FB is higher than the reference voltage, the switch demand current will decrease. The LED current sense feedback interacts with the FB voltage feedback so that FB will not exceed the internal reference and the voltage between ISP and ISN will not exceed the threshold set by the CTRL pin. For accurate current or voltage regulation, it is necessary to be sure that under normal operating conditions, the appropriate loop is dominant. To deactivate the voltage loop entirely, FB can be connected to GND. To deactivate the LED current loop entirely, the ISP and ISN should be tied together and the CTRL input tied to VREF . Two LED specific functions featured on the LT3756 are controlled by the voltage feedback pin. First, when the FB pin exceeds a voltage 50mV lower (-4%) than the FB regulation voltage, the pull-down driver on the OPENLED pin is activated (LT3756 and LT3756-2 only). This function provides a status indicator that the load may be disconnected and the constant-voltage feedback loop is taking control of the switching regulator. When the FB pin exceeds the FB regulation voltage by 60mV (5% typical), the PWMOUT pin is driven low, ignoring the state of the PWM input. In the case where the PWMOUT pin drives a disconnect NFET, this action isolates the LED load from GND, preventing excessive current from damaging the LEDs. If the FB input exceeds both the open LED and the overvoltage thresholds, then an externally driven overvoltage event has caused the FB pin to be too high and the OPENLED pull-down will be de-asserted. The LT3756-2 will re-assert the OPENLED signal when FB falls below the overvoltage threshold and remains above the open LED threshold. The LT3756 is prevented from re-asserting OPENLED until FB drops below both thresholds. 375612fb 10 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Applications Information INTVCC Regulator Bypassing and Operation The INTVCC pin requires a capacitor for stable operation and to store the charge for the large GATE switching currents. Choose a 10V rated low ESR, X7R or X5R ceramic capacitor for best performance. A 4.7F capacitor will be adequate for many applications. Place the capacitor close to the IC to minimize the trace length to the INTVCC pin and also to the IC ground. An internal current limit on the INTVCC output protects the LT3756 from excessive on-chip power dissipation. The minimum value of this current should be considered when choosing the switching NMOS and the operating frequency. IINTVCC can be calculated from the following equation: IINTVCC = QG * fOSC Careful choice of a lower QG FET will allow higher switching frequencies, leading to smaller magnetics. The INTVCC pin has its own undervoltage disable (UVLO) set to 4.1V (typical) to protect the external FETs from excessive power dissipation caused by not being fully enhanced. If the INTVCC pin drops below the UVLO threshold, the GATE and PWMOUT pins will be forced to 0V and the soft-start pin will be reset. If the input voltage, VIN, will not exceed 8V, then the INTVCC pin could be connected to the input supply. Be aware that a small current (less than 12A) will load the INTVCC in shutdown. If VIN is normally above, but occasionally drops below the INTVCC regulation voltage, then the minimum operating VIN will be close to 7V . This value is determined by the dropout voltage of the linear regulator and the 4.5V (4.1V typical) INTVCC undervoltage lockout threshold mentioned above. Programming the Turn-On and Turn-Off Thresholds with the SHDN/UVLO Pin The falling UVLO value can be accurately set by the resistor divider. A small 2.1A pull-down current is active when SHDN/UVLO is below the threshold. The purpose of this current is to allow the user to program the rising hysteresis. The following equations should be used to determine the values of the resistors: VIN,FALLING = 1.22 * R1+ R2 R2 VIN,RISING = 2.1A * R1+ VIN,FALLING VIN LT3756 R1 SHDN/UVLO R2 375612 F01 Figure 1. Resistor Connection to Set VIN Undervoltage Shutdown Threshold LED Current Programming The LED current is programmed by placing an appropriate value current sense resistor, RLED, in series with the LED string. The voltage drop across RLED is (Kelvin) sensed by the ISP and ISN pins. Typically, sensing of the current should be done at the top of the LED string. If this option is not available, then the current may be sensed at the bottom of the string, but take caution that the minimum ISN value does not fall below 3V, which is the lower limit of the LED current regulation function. The CTRL pin should be tied to a voltage higher than 1.1V to get the full-scale 100mV (typical) threshold across the sense resistor. The CTRL pin can also be used to dim the LED current to zero, although relative accuracy decreases with the decreasing voltage sense threshold. When the CTRL pin voltage is less than 1.0V, the LED current is: V - 100mV ILED = CTRL RLED * 10 When the CTRL pin voltage is between 1V and 1.2V the LED current varies with CTRL, but departs from the equation above by an increasing amount as CTRL voltage increases. Ultimately, above CTRL = 1.2V the LED current no longer varies with CTRL. At CTRL = 1.1V, the actual value of ILED is ~98% of the equation's estimate. 375612fb 11 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Applications Information When VCTRL is higher than 1.2V, the LED current is regulated to: ILED = 100mV RLED The LED current programming feature can increase total dimming range by a factor of 10. The CTRL pin should not be left open (tie to VREF if not used). The CTRL pin can also be used in conjunction with a thermistor to provide overtemperature protection for the LED load, or with a resistor divider to VIN to reduce output power and switching current when VIN is low. The presence of a time varying differential voltage signal (ripple) across ISP and ISN at the switching frequency is expected. The amplitude of this signal is increased by high LED load current, low switching frequency and/or a smaller value output filter capacitor. Some level of ripple signal is acceptable: the compensation capacitor on the VC pin filters the signal so the average difference between ISP and ISN is regulated to the user-programmed value. Ripple voltage amplitude (peak-to-peak) in excess of 20mV should not cause misoperation, but may lead to noticeable offset between the average value and the user-programmed value. R3 R4 R3 + RSEN(EXT) VOUT - LT3756 100k LED ARRAY COUT FB R4 375612 F03 Figure 3. Feedback Resistor Connection for Buck Mode or Buck-Boost Mode LED Driver ISP/ISN Short-Circuit Protection Feature (for SEPIC) R3 R4 Dimming Control For a boost or SEPIC application, the output voltage can be set by selecting the values of R3 and R4 (see Figure 2) according to the following equation: R3 + R4 R4 For a boost type LED driver, set the resistor from the output to the FB pin such that the expected VFB during normal VIN LT3756 VOUT = VBE + 1.25 * The ISP and ISN pins have a protection feature independent of the LED current sense feature that operates at ISN below 3V. The purpose of this feature is to provide continuous current sensing when ISN is below the LED current sense common mode range (during start-up or an output short-circuit fault) to prevent the development of excessive switching currents that could damage the power components in a SEPIC converter. The action threshold (150mV, typ) is above the default LED current sense threshold, so that no interference will occur over the ISN voltage range where these two functions overlap. This feature acts in the same manner as SENSE current limit -- it prevents GATE from going high (switch turn-on) until the ISP/ISN difference falls below the threshold. If the load has appreciable series inductance, use of a Schottky clamp from GND to ISN is recommended for the SEPIC to prevent excessive current flowing from the ISN pin in a fault. Programming Output Voltage (Constant-Voltage Regulation) or Open LED/Overvoltage Threshold VOUT = 1.25 * operation will not exceed 1.1V. For an LED driver of buck or a buck-boost configuration, the output voltage is typically level-shifted to a signal with respect to GND as illustrated in Figure 3. The output can be expressed as: FB 375612 F02 Figure 2. Feedback Resistor Connection for Boost or SEPIC LED Drivers There are two methods to control the current source for dimming using the LT3756. One method uses the CTRL pin to adjust the current regulated in the LEDs. A second 375612fb 12 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Applications Information Programming the Switching Frequency The RT frequency adjust pin allows the user to program the switching frequency from 100kHz to 1MHz to optimize efficiency/performance or external component size. Higher frequency operation yields smaller component size but increases switching losses and gate driving current, and may not allow sufficiently high or low duty cycle operation. Lower frequency operation gives better performance at the cost of larger external component size. For an appropriate RT resistor value see Table 1. An external resistor from the RT pin to GND is required--do not leave this pin open. Table 1. Switching Frequency vs RT Value Duty Cycle Considerations Switching duty cycle is a key variable defining converter operation, therefore, its limits must be considered when programming the switching frequency for a particular application. The fixed minimum on-time and minimum off-time (see Figure 4) and the switching frequency define the minimum and maximum duty cycle of the switch, respectively. The following equations express the minimum/maximum duty cycle: Min Duty Cycle = (minimum on-time) * switching frequency Max Duty Cycle = 1 - (minimum off-time) * switching frequency When calculating the operating limits, the typical values for on/off-time in the data sheet should be increased by at least 60ns to allow margin for PWM control latitude, GATE rise/fall times and SW node rise/fall times. 300 CGATE = 3300pF 250 MINIMUM ON-TIME 200 TIME (ns) method uses the PWM pin to modulate the current source between zero and full current to achieve a precisely programmed average current. To make PWM dimming more accurate, the switch demand current is stored on the VC node during the quiescent phase when PWM is low. This feature minimizes recovery time when the PWM signal goes high. To further improve the recovery time, a disconnect switch may be used in the LED current path to prevent the ISP node from discharging during the PWM signal low phase. The minimum PWM on or off time will depend on the choice of operating frequency and external component selection. With operation in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM), regulated current pulses as short as 1s are achievable. But, the best overall combination of PWM and analog dimming (with CTRL) is available if the minimum PWM pulse is at least six switching cycles. 150 MINIMUM OFF-TIME 100 50 0 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 TEMPERATURE (C) 375612 F04 fOSC (kHz) RT (k) 1000 10.0 900 11.8 800 13.0 700 15.4 600 17.8 Thermal Considerations 500 21.0 400 26.7 300 35.7 200 53.6 100 100 The LT3756 series is rated to a maximum input voltage of 100V. Careful attention must be paid to the internal power dissipation of the IC at higher input voltages to ensure that a junction temperature of 125C (150C for H-grade) is not exceeded. This junction limit is especially Figure 4. Typical Minimum On and Off Pulse Width vs Temperature 375612fb 13 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Applications Information important when operating at high ambient temperatures. The majority of the power dissipation in the IC comes from the supply current needed to drive the gate capacitance of the external power MOSFET. This gate drive current can be calculated as: IGATE = fSW * QG A low QG power MOSFET should always be used when operating at high input voltages, and the switching frequency should also be chosen carefully to ensure that the IC does not exceed a safe junction temperature. The internal junction temperature of the IC can be estimated by: TJ = TA + [VIN (IQ + fSW * QG) * JA] where TA is the ambient temperature, IQ is the quiescent current of the part (maximum 1.5mA) and JA is the package thermal impedance (68C/W for the 3mm x 3mm QFN package). For example, an application with TA(MAX) = 85C, VIN(MAX) = 60V, fSW = 400kHz, and having a FET with QG = 20nC, the maximum IC junction temperature will be approximately: TJ = 85C + [60V (1.5mA + 400kHz * 20nC) * 68C/W] = 124C The exposed pad on the bottom of the package must be soldered to a ground plane. This ground should then be connected to an internal copper ground plane with thermal vias placed directly under the package to spread out the heat dissipated by the IC. If LT3756 junction temperature reaches 165C, the GATE and PWMOUT pins will be driven to GND and the softstart (SS) pin will be discharged to GND. Switching will be enabled after device temperature is reduced 10C. This function is intended to protect the device during momentary thermal overload conditions. Frequency Synchronization (LT3756-1 Only) The LT3756-1 switching frequency can be synchronized to an external clock using the SYNC pin. For proper operation, the RT resistor should be chosen for a switching frequency 20% lower than the external clock frequency. The SYNC pin is disabled during the soft-start period. Observation of the following guidelines about the SYNC waveform will ensure proper operation of this feature. Driving SYNC with a 50% duty cycle waveform is always a good choice, otherwise, maintain the duty cycle between 20% and 60%. When using both PWM and SYNC features, the PWM signal rising edge should occur at least 200ns before the SYNC rising edge (VIH) for optimal PWM performance. If the SYNC pin is not used, it should be connected to GND. Open LED Detection (LT3756 and LT3756-2) The LT3756 and LT3756-2 provide an open-collector status pin, OPENLED, that pulls low when the FB pin is within ~50mV of its 1.25V regulated voltage. If the open LED clamp voltage is programmed correctly using the FB pin, then the FB pin should never exceed 1.1V when LEDs are connected, therefore, the only way for the FB pin to be within 50mV of the regulation voltage is for an open LED event to have occurred. The key difference between the LT3756 and LT3756-2 is the behavior of the OPENLED pin when the FB pin crosses and re-crosses the FB overvoltage threshold at 1.31V (typ). The LT37562 asserts/de-asserts OPENLED freely when crossing the 1.31V threshold. The LT3756, by comparison, de-asserts OPENLED when FB exceeds 1.31V and is prevented from re-asserting OPENLED until the FB pin falls below the 1.2V (typ) open LED threshold and clears the fault. The LT3756-2 has the more general purpose behavior and is recommended for applications using OPENLED. Input Capacitor Selection The input capacitor supplies the transient input current for the power inductor of the converter and must be placed and sized according to the transient current requirements. The switching frequency, output current and tolerable input voltage ripple are key inputs to estimating the capacitor value. An X7R type ceramic capacitor is usually the best choice since it has the least variation with temperature and DC bias. Typically, boost and SEPIC converters require a lower value capacitor than a buck mode converter. Assuming that a 100mV input voltage ripple is acceptable, the required capacitor value for a boost converter can be estimated as follows: V 1F CIN (F) =ILED (A) * OUT * t SW (s) * VIN A * s 375612fb 14 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Applications Information Therefore, a 4.7F capacitor is an appropriate selection for a 400kHz boost regulator with 12V input, 48V output and 1A load. With the same VIN voltage ripple of 100mV, the input capacitor for a buck converter can be estimated as follows: 4.7F CIN (F) =ILED (A) * t SW (s) * A * s A 10F input capacitor is an appropriate selection for a 400kHz buck mode converter with a 1A load. In the buck mode configuration, the input capacitor has large pulsed currents due to the current returned through the Schottky diode when the switch is off. In this buck converter case it is important to place the capacitor as close as possible to the Schottky diode and to the GND return of the switch (i.e., the sense resistor). It is also important to consider the ripple current rating of the capacitor. For best reliability, this capacitor should have low ESR and ESL and have an adequate ripple current rating. The RMS input current for a buck mode LED driver is: IIN(RMS) = ILED * (1- D) * D where D is the switch duty cycle. Table 2. Recommended Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturers MANUFACTURER WEB TDK www.tdk.com Kemet www.kemet.com Murata www.murata.com Taiyo Yuden www.t-yuden.com Output Capacitor Selection The selection of the output capacitor depends on the load and converter configuration, i.e., step-up or step-down and the operating frequency. For LED applications, the equivalent resistance of the LED is typically low and the output filter capacitor should be sized to attenuate the current ripple. Use of an X7R type ceramic capacitor is recommended. To achieve the same LED ripple current, the required filter capacitor is larger in the boost and buck-boost mode applications than that in the buck mode applications. Lower operating frequencies will require proportionately higher capacitor values. Soft-Start Capacitor Selection For many applications, it is important to minimize the inrush current at start-up. The built-in soft-start circuit significantly reduces the start-up current spike and output voltage overshoot. The soft-start interval is set by the softstart capacitor selection according to the equation: TSS = CSS * 2V 10A A typical value for the soft-start capacitor is 0.01F. The soft-start pin reduces the oscillator frequency and the maximum current in the switch. The soft-start capacitor is discharged when SHDN/UVLO falls below its threshold, during an overtemperature event or during an INTVCC undervoltage event. During start-up with SHDN/UVLO, charging of the soft-start capacitor is enabled after the first PWM high period. Power MOSFET Selection For applications operating at high input or output voltages, the power NMOS FET switch is typically chosen for drain voltage VDS rating and low gate charge QG. Consideration of switch on-resistance, RDS(ON), is usually secondary because switching losses dominate power loss. The INTVCC regulator on the LT3756 has a fixed current limit to protect the IC from excessive power dissipation at high VIN, so the FET should be chosen so that the product of QG at 7V and switching frequency does not exceed the INTVCC current limit. For driving LEDs be careful to choose a switch with a VDS rating that exceeds the threshold set by the FB pin in case of an open-load fault. Several MOSFET vendors are listed in Table 3. The MOSFETs used in the application circuits in this data sheet have been found to work well with the LT3756. Consult factory applications for other recommended MOSFETs. Table 3. MOSFET Manufacturers VENDOR WEB Vishay Siliconix www.vishay.com Fairchild www.fairchildsemi.com International Rectifier www.irf.com 375612fb 15 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Applications Information Schottky Rectifier Selection The power Schottky diode conducts current during the interval when the switch is turned off. Select a diode rated for the maximum SW voltage. If using the PWM feature for dimming, it is important to consider diode leakage, which increases with the temperature, from the output during the PWM low interval. Therefore, choose the Schottky diode with sufficiently low leakage current. Table 4 has some recommended component vendors. Table 4. Schottky Rectifier Manufacturers VENDOR WEB On Semiconductor www.onsemi.com Diodes, Inc. www.diodes.com Central Semiconductor www.centralsemi.com Sense Resistor Selection The resistor, RSENSE, between the source of the external NMOS FET and GND should be selected to provide adequate switch current to drive the application without exceeding the 108mV (typical) current limit threshold on the SENSE pin of LT3756. For buck mode applications, select a resistor that gives a switch current at least 30% greater than the required LED current. For buck mode, select a resistor according to: RSENSE,BUCK 0.07V ILED For buck-boost, select a resistor according to: RSENSE,BUCK-BOOST VIN * 0.07V ( VIN + VLED )ILED For boost, select a resistor according to: RSENSE,BOOST VIN * 0.07V VLED * ILED The placement of RSENSE should be close to the source of the NMOS FET and GND of the LT3756. The SENSE input to LT3756 should be a Kelvin connection to the positive terminal of RSENSE. These equations provide an estimate of the sense resistor value based on reasonable assumptions about inductor current ripple during steady state switching. Lower values of sense resistor may be required in applications where inductor ripple current is higher. Examples include applications with current limited operation at high duty cycle, and those with discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) switching. It is always prudent to verify the peak inductor current in the application to ensure the sense resistor selection provides margin to the SENSE current limit threshold. Inductor Selection The inductor used with the LT3756 should have a saturation current rating appropriate to the maximum switch current selected with the RSENSE resistor. Choose an inductor value based on operating frequency, input and output voltage to provide a current mode ramp on SENSE during the switch on-time of approximately 20mV magnitude. The following equations are useful to estimate the inductor value for continuous conduction mode operation: LBUCK = RSENSE * VLED ( VIN - VLED ) VIN * 0.02V * fOSC LBUCK-BOOST = LBOOST = RSENSE * VLED * VIN ( VLED + VIN ) * 0.02V * fOSC RSENSE * VIN ( VLED - VIN ) VLED * 0.02V * fOSC Table 5 provides some recommended inductor vendors. Table 5. Inductor Manufacturers VENDOR WEB Sumida www.sumida.com Wurth Elektronik www.we-online.com Coiltronics www.cooperet.com Vishay www.vishay.com Coilcraft www.coilcraft.com 375612fb 16 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Applications Information Loop Compensation The LT3756 uses an internal transconductance error amplifier whose VC output compensates the control loop. The external inductor, output capacitor and the compensation resistor and capacitor determine the loop stability. The inductor and output capacitor are chosen based on performance, size and cost. The compensation resistor and capacitor at VC are selected to optimize control loop response and stability. For typical LED applications, a 2.2nF compensation capacitor at VC is adequate, and a series resistor should always be used to increase the slew rate on the VC pin to maintain tighter regulation of LED current during fast transients on the input supply to the converter. Board Layout The high speed operation of the LT3756 demands careful attention to board layout and component placement. The exposed pad of the package is the only GND terminal of the IC and is also important for thermal management of the IC. It is crucial to achieve a good electrical and thermal contact between the exposed pad and the ground plane of the board. To reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), it is important to minimize the area of the high dV/dt switching node between the inductor, switch drain and anode of the Schottky rectifier. Use a ground plane under the switching node to eliminate interplane coupling to sensitive signals. The lengths of the high dI/dt traces: 1) from the switch node through the switch and sense resistor to GND, and 2) from the switch node through the Schottky rectifier and filter capacitor to GND should be minimized. The ground points of these two switching current traces should come to a common point then connect to the ground plane under the LT3756. Likewise, the ground terminal of the bypass capacitor for the INTVCC regulator should be placed near the GND of the switching path. Typically, this requirement will result in the external switch being closest to the IC, along with the INTVCC bypass capacitor. The ground for the compensation network and other DC control signals should be star connected to the underside of the IC. Do not extensively route high impedance signals such as FB and VC, as they may pick up switching noise. In particular, avoid routing FB and PWMOUT in parallel for more than a few millimeters on the board. Likewise, minimize resistance in series with the SENSE input to avoid changes (most likely reduction) to the switch current limit threshold. 375612fb 17 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 CTRL VREF OPENLED PWM Applications Information VIAS TO GROUND PLANE CSS RT R2 4 3 2 1 5 16 CC RC R1 6 15 CVCC 7 14 8 13 x VOUT VIA 9 10 11 12 L1 R3 x R4 5 4 1 6 3 M2 M1 7 2 8 1 3 LED- 2 RSENSE COUT COUT D1 CIN RLED VIN GND COMPONENT DESIGNATIONS REFER TO "30W WHITE LED HEADLAMP DRIVER WITH THERMAL DERATING" SCHEMATIC LED+ 375612 F05 Figure 5. Boost Converter Suggested Layout 375612fb 18 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Typical Applications 30W White LED Headlamp Driver with Thermal Derating D1 L1, 22H CIN 4.7F R1 1M R3 1M VIN SHDN/UVLO R2 185k VREF 16.9k 100k FB RLED 0.27 CTRL ISN OPENLED PWM SS CSS 0.01F RT VC RT 28.7k 375kHz M1 GATE SENSE COUT 4.7F R4 14k ISP LT3756-2 100k NTC RT1 INTVCC 370mA 30W LED STRING RSENSE 0.018 PWMOUT GND INTVCC RC 10k CC 0.001F CVCC 4.7F M2 375612 TA02a M1: VISHAY SILICONIX Si7454DP D1: DIODES INC PDS5100 L1: COILTRONICS DR127-220 RT1: MURATA NCP18WM104J M2: VISHAY SILICONIX Si2328DS SEE SUGGESTED LAYOUT, FIGURE 5 V(ISP - ISN) Threshold vs Temperature for NTC Resistor Divider 120 V(ISP - ISN) THRESHOLD (mV) VIN 8V TO 60V (100V TRANSIENT) 100 80 60 40 20 0 25 45 65 85 TEMPERATURE (C) 105 125 375512 TA02b 375612fb 19 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Typical Applications Buck-Boost Mode LED Driver L1 68H C1 4.7F Efficiency vs VIN D1 1F 100V VIN 1M SHDN/UVLO VREF 185k FB CTRL 0.1F 35.7k 300kHz 90 VIN 13k 1 ISN M1 GATE 100k SENSE OPENLED PWM SS RT PWMOUT VC GND INTVCC 4700pF 24V TO 32V LED STRING 100mA 0.068 80 70 60 50 1.5k C2 2.2F 10V 39k 100 C3 4.7F 1M ISP LT3756-2 INTVCC VOUT EFFICIENCY (%) VIN 9V TO 65V 0 20 M2 40 VIN (V) 60 80 375612 TA03b VIN Q1 L1: COILCRAFT MSS1038-683 D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRS3100T3 M1: VISHAY SILICONIX Si2328DS M2: ZETEX ZXM6IP03F Q1: ZETEX FMMT493 1k 375612 TA03a 90% Efficient, 20W SEPIC LED Driver C1 4.7F 100V Efficiency vs VIN D1 1M VIN SHDN/UVLO 511k FB L1B VREF 185k CTRL INTVCC 25k LT3756-2 100k ISP 0.1 100 C3 10F s2 35V 1:1 96 EFFICIENCY (%) VIN 8V TO 80V C4 1F L1A 33H 1A 92 88 ISN OPENLED GATE PWM SENSE SS RT PWMOUT VC GND INTVCC 0.01F 28.7k 400kHz 30k 0.001F C2 4.7F 10V 84 M1 20W LED STRING 0.033 80 0 20 40 VIN (V) 60 80 375612 TA04b M2 375612 TA04a L1: COILCRAFT MSD1278T-333 M1: VISHAY SILICONIX Si7430DP D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBRS3200T M2: ZETEX ZXM61N03F 375612fb 20 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Package Description MSE Package MSE Package 16-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad 16-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1667 Rev A) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1667 Rev A) BOTTOM VIEW OF EXPOSED PAD OPTION 2.845 p 0.102 (.112 p .004) 5.23 (.206) MIN 2.845 p 0.102 (.112 p .004) 0.889 p 0.127 (.035 p .005) 8 1 1.651 p 0.102 (.065 p .004) 1.651 p 0.102 3.20 - 3.45 (.065 p .004) (.126 - .136) 0.305 p 0.038 (.0120 p .0015) TYP 16 0.50 (.0197) BSC 4.039 p 0.102 (.159 p .004) (NOTE 3) RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT 0.254 (.010) 0.35 REF 0.12 REF DETAIL "B" CORNER TAIL IS PART OF DETAIL "B" THE LEADFRAME FEATURE. FOR REFERENCE ONLY 9 NO MEASUREMENT PURPOSE 0.280 p 0.076 (.011 p .003) REF 16151413121110 9 DETAIL "A" 0o - 6o TYP 3.00 p 0.102 (.118 p .004) (NOTE 4) 4.90 p 0.152 (.193 p .006) GAUGE PLANE 0.53 p 0.152 (.021 p .006) DETAIL "A" 1.10 (.043) MAX 0.18 (.007) SEATING PLANE 0.17 - 0.27 (.007 - .011) TYP 1234567 8 0.50 (.0197) BSC NOTE: 1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH) 2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS. MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE 4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS. INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE 5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX 0.86 (.034) REF 0.1016 p 0.0508 (.004 p .002) MSOP (MSE16) 0608 REV A 375612fb 21 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Package Description UD Package 16-Lead Plastic QFN (3mm x 3mm) (Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1691) 0.70 0.05 3.50 0.05 1.45 0.05 2.10 0.05 (4 SIDES) PACKAGE OUTLINE 0.25 0.05 0.50 BSC RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS 3.00 0.10 (4 SIDES) BOTTOM VIEW--EXPOSED PAD PIN 1 NOTCH R = 0.20 TYP OR 0.25 x 45 CHAMFER R = 0.115 TYP 0.75 0.05 15 PIN 1 TOP MARK (NOTE 6) 16 0.40 0.10 1 1.45 0.10 (4-SIDES) 2 (UD16) QFN 0904 0.200 REF 0.00 - 0.05 NOTE: 1. DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE MO-220 VARIATION (WEED-2) 2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE 3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS 4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE 5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED 6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE 0.25 0.05 0.50 BSC 375612fb 22 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Revision History (Revision history begins at Rev B) REV DATE DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER B 03/10 Revised Entire Data Sheet to Include H-Grade 1-24 375612fb Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights. 23 LT3756/LT3756-1/LT3756-2 Typical Application Buck Mode 1A LED Driver with High Dimming Ratio and Open LED Reporting C1 1F s2 1M VIN 200k ISP SHDN/UVLO 61.9k 1.5k 0.1 VREF Q1 PWMOUT LT3756-2 L1 33H OPENLED 0.1F 28.7k 375kHz 5 WHITE LEDs 20W 1k 100k GATE RT VC SENSE GND INTVCC 47k 96 92 88 84 80 D1 M1 SS C3 4.7F s5 25V 20k M2 PWM 200k Q2 ISN FB CTRL INTVCC 1A 200k EFFICIENCY (%) VIN 24V TO 80V Efficiency vs VIN 100 VIN C4 4.7F 20 30 40 50 VIN (V) 60 70 80 375612 TA05b PWM Dimming Waveforms 0.033 C2 4.7F M1: VISHAY SILICONIX Si3430DV D1: DIODES INC B1100/B L1: WURTH 74456133 M2: VISHAY SILICONIX Si5435BDC Q1: ZETEX FMMT493 Q2: ZETEX FMMT593 0.001F 375612 TA05a VPWM VSW 50V/DIV 1A ILED 0A 10s/DIV 375612 TA05c Related Parts PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LT3474 36V, 1A (ILED), 2MHz, Step-Down LED Driver VIN: 4V to 36V, VOUT(MAX) = 13.5V, True Color PWM Dimming = 400:1, ISD < 1A, TSSOP16E Package LT3475 Dual 1.5A (ILED), 36V, 2MHz Step-Down LED Driver VIN: 4V to 36V, VOUT(MAX) = 13.5V, True Color PWM Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1A, TSSOP20E Package LT3476 Quad Output 1.5A, 36V, 2MHz High Current LED Driver VIN: 2.8V to 16V, VOUT(MAX) = 36V, True Color PWM Dimming = 1000:1, ISD < 10A, 5mm x 7mm QFN Package with 1000:1 Dimming LT3477 3A, 42V, 3MHz Boost, Buck-Boost, Buck LED Driver VIN: 2.5V to 25V, VOUT(MAX) = 40V, Dimming = Analog/PWM, ISD < 1A, QFN and TSSOP20E Packages LT3478/LT3478-1 4.5A, 42V, 2.5MHz High Current LED Driver with 3000:1 Dimming VIN: 2.8V to 36V, VOUT(MAX) = 42V, True Color PWM Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 3A, TSSOP16E Package LT3486 Dual 1.3A, 2MHz High Current LED Driver VIN: 2.5V to 24V, VOUT(MAX) = 36V, True Color PWM Dimming = 1000:1, ISD < 1A, 5mm x 3mm DFN and TSSOP16E Packages LT3496 Triple 0.75A, 2.1MHz, 45V LED Driver VIN: 3V to 30V, VOUT(MAX) = 45V, Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1A, 4mm x 5mm QFN and TSSOP16E Packages LT3517 1.5A, 2.5MHz, 45V LED Driver VIN: 3V to 30V, VOUT(MAX) = 45V, Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1A, 4mm x 4mm QFN and TSSOP16E Packages LT3518 2.3A, 2.5MHz, 45V LED Driver VIN: 3V to 30V, VOUT(MAX) = 45V, Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1A, 4mm x 4mm QFN and TSSOP16E Packages LT3755/LT3755-1/ LT3755-2 40VIN , 75VOUT, Full Featured LED Controller VIN: 4.5V to 40V, VOUT(MAX) = 75V, True Color PWM Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 1A, 3mm x 3mm QFN-16 and MS16E Packages LTC(R)3783 High Current LED Controller VIN: 3V to 36V, VOUT(MAX) = Ext FET, True Color PWM Dimming = 3000:1, ISD < 20A, 5mm x 4mm QFN10 and TSSOP16E Packages 375612fb 24 Linear Technology Corporation 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 (408) 432-1900 FAX: (408) 434-0507 www.linear.com LT 0310 REV B * PRINTED IN USA LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2008