First High-Efficiency, High-Power LED Driver that Enables Rapid Transient Response, Accurate LED Current Regulation, PWM and Analog Dimming
The MAX16818 pulse-width modulation (PWM) LED driver controller provides high-output-current capability in a compact package with a minimum number of external components. The MAX16818 is suitable for use in synchronous and nonsynchronous step-down (buck) topologies, as well as in boost, buck-boost, SEPIC, and Cuk LED drivers. The MAX16818 is the first LED driver controller that enables Maxim's technology for fast LED current transients of up to 20A/µs and 30kHz dimming frequency. This device utilizes average-current-mode control that enables optimal use of MOSFETs with optimal charge and on-resistance characteristics. This results in the minimized need for external heatsinking even when delivering up to 30A of LED current. True differential sensing enables accurate control of the LED current. A wide dimming range is easily implemented to accommodate an external PWM signal. An internal regulator enables operation over a wide input voltage range: 4.75V to 5.5V or 7V to 28V and above with a simple external biasing device. The wide switching frequency range, up to 1.5MHz, allows for the use of small inductors and capacitors. The MAX16818 features a clock output with 180° phase delay to control a second out-of-phase LED driver to reduce input and output filter capacitors size or to minimize ripple currents. The MAX16818 offers programmable hiccup, overvoltage, and overtemperature protection. The MAX16818ETE+ is rated for the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and the MAX16818ATE+ is rated for the automotive temperature range (-40°C to +125°C). This LED driver controller is available in a lead-free, 0.8mm high, 5mm x 5mm 28-pin TQFN package with an exposed pad.
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MAX16818 Data Sheet | MAX16818.pdf |
Part Number | Regulation Topology | Max. No. of LEDs | LED Channels | LED Configuration | ILED per Channel (A) | PWM Dimming Freq. (kHz) | Dimming Ratio | Dimming Control | VDROPOUT (mV) | VCURR_SENSE (mV) | POUT (W) | VIN (V) | VIN (V) | ICC (mA) | LED String Volt. (V) | Oper. Freq. (kHz) | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price |
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max | max | max | typ | min | max | max | max | See Notes | ||||||||||
MAX16818 | Inductor Based | 6 | 1 | Series | 30 | 30 | 1000 | PWM | 300 | 27 | 300 | 7 | 28 | 5.5 | 100 | 1500 | TQFN/28 | $2.87 @1k |
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
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MAX16818ATI+ | Active | MAX16833 | TQFN,;28 pin;26 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free |
MAX16818ATI+T | Active | TQFN,;28 pin;26 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX16818ETI+ | Active | TQFN,;28 pin;26 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
MAX16818ETI+T | Active | TQFN,;28 pin;26 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free |