ROHM BD6150MUV Technical Note

BD6150MUV is a white LED driver IC with a PWM step-up DC/DC converter that can boost up to 40V and a current driver that can drive up to 30mA. The wide and precise brightness can be controlled by an external PWM pulse. BD6150MUV has very accurate current drivers, and it has few current errors between each strings, helping to reduce brightness spots on the LCD. The small package type is suited for space-saving.


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Brand
ROHM
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
29
File format
PDF
File size
986 KB
Published
04 June, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
415A0F3928DE6CC177D49D8F9C92161B

About this manual

The BD6150MUV is a white LED driver IC that integrates a high‑efficiency PWM step‑up DC/DC converter and precise current drivers, allowing brightness control via an external PWM signal. It is designed for medium to large LCD backlights in notebooks, DVD players, car navigation systems and similar devices.

Key features include a wide input voltage range (4.2 V ~ 26 V), up to 30 mA LED current per channel, support for up to 10 LEDs in series and six strings in parallel, and extensive safety functions such as over‑voltage, over‑current, LED open/short, SBD open detection, UVLO and thermal shutdown. The note also provides pin‑out tables, block diagrams, electrical characteristics and ordering information.

What's inside

  • Description
  • Features
  • Applications
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Pin Assignment
  • Block Diagram
  • Protection Functions
  • Ordering Information
  • Legal Notice

Specifications

Input voltage range4.2 V ~ 26 V
Maximum LED current30 mA per channel
Switching frequency1.00 – 1.50 MHz
Quiescent current (typical)1.6 mA
Over‑voltage detection threshold0.96 V – 1.04 V
LED series/parallel capabilityUp to 10 in series, 6 strings in parallel

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum LED current per channel?

The BD6150MUV can drive up to 30 mA per LED channel.

What input voltage range does the BD6150MUV support?

It operates with an input voltage from 4.2 V to 26 V.

Which safety functions are built into the device?

It includes over‑voltage protection, over‑current limit, LED open/short protection, external SBD open detection, UVLO and thermal shutdown.

How many LEDs can be connected in series and parallel?

The IC can drive up to 10 LEDs in series and up to six strings in parallel.

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