The LT3491 is a fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converter specifically designed to drive up to six white LEDs in series from a Li-Ion cell. Series connection of the LEDs provides identical LED currents resulting in uniform brightness and eliminating the need for ballast resistors. The device features a unique high side LED current sense that enables the part to function as a “one wire current source;” one side of the LED string can be returned to ground anywhere, allowing a simpler one wire LED connection. Traditional LED drivers use a grounded resistor to sense LED current, requiring a 2-wire connection to the LED string.
The 2.3MHz switching frequency allows the use of tiny inductors and capacitors. A single pin performs both shutdown and accurate LED dimming control. Few external components are needed: open-LED protection and the Schottky diode are all contained inside the tiny SC70 package. With such a high level of integration, the LT3491 provides a high efficiency LED driver solution in the smallest of spaces.
Part Number | Package | Temp | Price(1-99) | Price (1k)* |
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LT3491EDC#PBF | 2x2 DFN-6 | E | $1.79 | |
LT3491EDC#TRMPBF | 2x2 DFN-6 | E | $1.79 | $1.35 |
LT3491EDC#TRPBF | 2x2 DFN-6 | E | $1.79 | $1.30 |
LT3491ESC8#PBF | SC-70 | E | $1.86 | |
LT3491ESC8#TRMPBF | SC-70 | E | $1.86 | $1.32 |
LT3491ESC8#TRPBF | SC-70 | E | $1.86 | $1.30 |
Part Number | Description | Price |
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DC905A | LT3491ESC8 Demo Board | $75.00 |