National Semiconductor LP3936 Lighting Management System Handbook

LP3936 is a complete lighting management system designed for portable wireless applications. It contains a boost DC/DC converter, 4 white LED drivers to drive the main LCD panel backlight, 2 white LED drivers for sub-LCD panel and 1 set of RGB LED drivers. Both WLED groups have 8-bit programmable constant current drivers that are separately adjustable and matched to 1% (typ.). For efficient backlighting the backlight intensity can be adjusted using the 8-bit ADC with ambient light detection circuit. The RGB LED drivers are PWM-driven with programmable color, intensity and blinking patterns. In addition, they feature a FLASH function to support picture taking with camera- enabled cellular phones. An efficient magnetic boost converter provides the required bias operating from a single Li-Ion battery. The DC/DC con- verter output voltage is user programmable for adapting to different LED types and for efficiency optimization. All func- tions are software controllable through an I2C and MicroWire/SPI compatible interface and 16 internal regis- ters.


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Brand
National Semiconductor
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
21
File format
PDF
File size
904 KB
Published
02 May, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
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About this manual

The LP3936 is a complete lighting management system designed for portable wireless applications. It integrates a magnetic boost DC‑DC converter, multiple white LED drivers, and PWM‑controlled RGB LED drivers with programmable color, intensity, and flash functions. All functions are software‑controllable via I²C or MicroWire/SPI interfaces.

The document provides detailed pin descriptions, absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics, operation modes, recommended external components, and package dimensions, along with compliance and support information.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Features
  • Pin Description
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Modes of Operation
  • Logic Interface Characteristics
  • MicroWire/SPI Interface
  • Recommended External Components
  • Physical Dimensions

Specifications

Boost converter output current250 mA
White LED driver current per LED0 … 25 mA
Ambient light sensor ADC resolution8‑bit
Package type32‑Lead Thin CSP, 4.5 × 5.5 × 0.8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Supply voltage range (Vppi2)3.0 V – 6.0 V
Boost output default voltage4.55 V
Digital interface low voltage1.8 V

Frequently asked questions

What package does the LP3936 use?

It uses a 32‑lead thin CSP package measuring 4.5 × 5.5 × 0.8 mm with a 0.5 mm pitch.

What is the maximum current for each white LED driver?

Each white LED driver can be programmed up to 25 mA per LED, with a total of 250 mA for the group.

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