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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 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.
Read onlineLinear Technology LT3496 specifications
| Input Voltage Range | 3 V to 30 V |
|---|---|
| Maximum LED Current per Channel | 750 mA |
| Adjustable Switching Frequency | 330 kHz to 2.1 MHz |
| PWM Dimming Ratio | Up to 3000:1 |
| Package Types | 28‑lead QFN (4 mm × 5 mm) and 28‑lead TSSOP |
Source: Linear Technology LT3496 Triple Output LED Driver Datasheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
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.
What is the input voltage range of the LT3496?
The LT3496 operates with an input voltage from 3 V to 30 V.
From: Linear Technology LT3496 Triple Output LED Driver Datasheet
How many independent driver channels does the LT3496 have?
It has three independent driver channels, each capable of 750 mA.
From: Linear Technology LT3496 Triple Output LED Driver Datasheet
