LINEAR Triple LED Driver in 4mm × 5mm QFN Supports LCD Backlights in Buck Boost or Buck-Boost Modes Delivers 3000:1 PWM Dimming Ratio Design Note 449 Hua (Walker) Bai

This document introduces the LT®3496 triple LED driver, which can achieve a PWM dimming ratio of up to 3000:1, supports multiple working modes, and is packaged in a 4mm × 5mm QFN package, which is highly efficient, compact, and cost-effective.


LINEAR Triple LED Driver in 4mm × 5mm QFN Supports LCD Backlights in Buck Boost or Buck-Boost Modes Delivers 3000:1 PWM Dimming Ratio Design Note 449 Hua (Walker) Bai - cover page
Brand
Linear Technology
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
108 KB
Published
05 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
LT3496
MD5 checksum
1DACEA56EA27122C54BF181DD5B2C02A

About this manual

This document describes the LT3496, a compact and cost-effective triple independent LED driver integrated into a single 4mm x 5mm QFN package. It is designed to drive multiple LED strings in LCD backlight applications, offering buck, boost, or buck-boost operation with up to 3000:1 True Color PWM dimming ratio.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Integrated PMOS Drivers
  • Triple Buck Mode Circuit
  • Boost Mode Circuit
  • Buck-Boost Mode Circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum dimming ratio of the LT3496?

The device delivers a PWM dimming ratio of up to 3000:1.

What is the maximum current per channel in buck mode?

Each channel drives 500mA of current to its LEDs.

How many LEDs can a single string have in buck mode?

Each string can have from eight to twelve LEDs, depending on type.

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