STMicroelectronics AN2333 Application Note for STLD40D Boost Converter

This application note introduces the STLD40D, a white LED power supply. It is a switching boost regulator that operates from 3.0 V to 5.5 V and can provide an output voltage as high as 37 V and can drive up to 10 white LEDs in series.


STMicroelectronics AN2333 Application Note for STLD40D Boost Converter - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
9
File format
PDF
File size
359 KB
Published
06 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
STLD40D
MD5 checksum
8BD227A6A5847CD17D874F196C4E3CC7

About this manual

The document provides an application note dedicated to the STLD40D, a PFM inductor switcher designed as a white LED power supply. It operates from an input voltage of 3.0 V to 5.5 V and can drive up to 10 white LEDs in series with an output voltage as high as 37 V.

What's inside

  • Schematic description
  • Input and output capacitor selection
  • Inductor selection
  • LED selection
  • PCB design rules

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum output voltage this converter can provide?

The device can provide an output voltage as high as 37 Vdc.

How many white LEDs in series can this circuit drive?

It is capable of driving up to 10 white LEDs in series.

What are the minimum recommended values for the input and output capacitors?

The application recommends a minimum input capacitor of 2.2 uF / 6.3 V and an output capacitor of 4.7 uF / 40 V.

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