LT3909 - 2-String × 60mA, 2MHz Step-Up LED Driver with ±2% Current Matching

The LT®3909 is a 2-string × 60mA LED driver with a fixed 2MHz step-up DC/DC converter capable of driving up to 36V of LEDs. Each LED string contains an accurate high-side current source with ±2% current matching. Output voltage adapts to variations in LED VF for optimum efficiency.

Maximum LED current can be programmed from 10mA to 60mA per string using a single resistor. LED brightness can be reduced with analog dimming (up to 10:1) or with PWM dimming (up to 40,000:1 at 100Hz, up to 160:1 at 25kHz) (independent of leakage at VOUT). The LED pins can be paralleled for higher LED current.

Additional features include: programmable maximum VOUT for open LED protection, a fault flag to indicate open-LED or LED-short-to-GND and an internal regulation loop to safely limit junction temperature. The LT3909 also includes internal compensation, internal soft-start and micropower shutdown. The LT3909 is available in the 12-pin (3mm × 3mm) DFN and 12-pin MSOP packages.

Features
  • Up to 36V of LEDs, 2-String × 60mA LED Driver
  • Wide Input Range: 2.9V to 40V
  • Up to 40,000:1 PWM Dimming (250ns LED On-Time) (Independent of Leakage at VOUT)
  • ±2% LED Current Matching (Typ ±0.3%)
  • Integrated Schottky Diode
  • Internal 400mΩ, 40V, 1A Switch
  • Single Resistor Sets LED Current (10mA to 60mA) for Both High-Side Current Sources
  • Output Adapts to LED VF for Optimum Efficiency
  • LED Current Regulated Even for VIN > VOUT
  • Fault Flag + Protection for Open-LED and LED-Short-to- GND (Other String Remains in Regulation)
  • Programmable Maximum VOUT (Regulated)
  • Internal Compensation, Soft-Start and Thermal Regulation
  • Accurate EN/UVLO Threshold
  • Fixed 2MHz Switching Frequency
Typical Application
LT3909 Typical Application
LT3909 Typical Application
Applications
  • PDAs, Handheld Computers
  • GPS Receivers
  • Automotive Displays
  • High Contrast Instrument Clusters
Packaging
LT3909 Package Drawing
LT3909 Package Drawing
Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LT3909EDD#PBF3x3 DFN-12E$3.57$2.50
LT3909EDD#TRPBF3x3 DFN-12E$2.56
LT3909EMSE#PBFMS-12EE$3.57$2.50
LT3909EMSE#TRPBFMS-12EE$2.56
LT3909IDD#PBF3x3 DFN-12I$3.93$2.75
LT3909IDD#TRPBF3x3 DFN-12I$2.81
LT3909IMSE#PBFMS-12EI$3.93$2.75
LT3909IMSE#TRPBFMS-12EI$2.81
Demo Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPrice
DC2176ALT3909EDD Demo Board | 2-String Boost LED Driver, 7V ≤ VIN ≤ 36V, VLED up to 35V @ 50mA (x2)$199.00
Datasheet
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