350mA LED Driver Provides 3.5% Current Accuracy for Long LED Strings and PWM Dimming
The MAX16836 current regulator operates from a 6.5V to 40V input-voltage range and delivers up to a total of 350mA to one or more strings of high-brightness LEDs (HB LEDs). The output current of the MAX16836 is adjusted by using an external current-sense resistor in series with the LEDs. A dimming input allows wide-range "pulsed" PWM operation. Wave-shaping circuitry reduces EMI. The differential current-sense input increases noise immunity. The MAX16836 is well suited for applications requiring a high-voltage input and is able to withstand automotive load-dump events up to 40V. An on-board pass element minimizes external components while providing ±3.5% output-current accuracy. Additional features include a 5V regulated output and short-circuit and thermal protection. The MAX16836 is available in a thermally enhanced, 5mm x 5mm, 16-pin TQFN package and in an 8-pin SO package with exposed pad. The MAX16836 is specified over the automotive -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
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MAX16836 Data Sheet | MAX16836.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) | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price |
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max | max | max | typ | min | max | max | max | See Notes | |||||||||
MAX16836 | Linear | 10 | 1 | Series | 0.35 | 1 | 200 | Analog PWM | 550 | 200 | 14 | 6.5 | 40 | 3 | 38.6 | SOIC(N)-EP/8 TQFN/16 | $1.41 @1k |
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
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MAX16836ASA+ | Active | SOIC(N)-EP,;8 pin;30.9 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX16836ASA+T | Active | SOIC(N)-EP,;8 pin;30.9 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX16836ATE+ | Active | TQFN,;16 pin;26 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX16836ATE+T | Active | TQFN,;16 pin;26 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free |