Datasheet
General Description
The MAX16807 is an integrated, high-efficiency white or
RGB LED driver. It is designed for LCD backlighting and
other LED lighting applications with multiple strings of LEDs.
The MAX16807 current-mode PWM controller regulates the
necessary voltage to the LED array. Depending on the input
voltage and LED voltage range, it can be used with boost
or buck-boost (SEPIC) topologies. The MAX16807 features
an 8V to 26.5V input voltage range. A wide range of adjust-
able frequency (20kHz to 1MHz) allows design optimization
for efficiency and minimum board space.
The MAX16807 LED driver includes eight open-drain,
constant-current-sinking LED driver outputs rated for
36V continuous operation. The LED current-control
circuitry achieves ±3% current matching among strings
and enables paralleling of outputs for LED string
currents higher than 55mA. The output-enable pin is used
for simultaneous PWM dimming of all output channels.
Dimming frequency range is 50Hz to 30kHz and dimming
ratio is up to 5000:1. The constant-current outputs are
single resistor programmable and the LED current can be
adjusted up to 55mA per output channel.
The MAX16807 operates either in stand-alone mode or
with a microcontroller (μC) using an industry-standard,
4-wire serial interface.
The MAX16807 includes overtemperature protection,
operates over the full -40°C to +125°C temperature
range, and is available in a thermally enhanced, 28-pin
TSSOP exposed pad package.
Features
● Eight Constant-Current Output Channels (Up to
55mA Each)
● ±3% Current Matching Among Outputs
● Paralleling Channels Allows Higher Current per LED
String
● Output Rated for 36V Continuous Voltage
● Output-Enable Pin for PWM Dimming (Up to 30kHz)
● One Resistor Sets LED Current for All Channels
● Wide Dimming Ratio Up to 5000:1
● Low Current-Sense Reference (300mV) for High
Efficiency
● 8V to 26.5V Input Voltage or Higher with External
Biasing Devices
● 4-Wire Serial Interface to Control Individual Output
Channels
Applications
● LCD White or RGB LED Backlighting:
LCD TVs, Desktop and Notebook Panels,
Industrial and Medical Displays
● Ambient, Mood, and Accent Lighting
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuits continued at end of data sheet.
19-0655; Rev 3; 11/14
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX16807AU I+ - 40°C to + 125°C 28 TSSOP-EP*
MAX16807
OUT0
FB
OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
OUT5
OUT6
OUT7
SET
LE
DIN
PGND
V
CC
V+
OE
DOUT
CLK
REF
RTCT
C
REF
R
SET
C
IN
C
BYP
R
CS
C
C2
C
C1
OUT CS AGN COMP
R
C1
R2
R1
C
OUT
R
T
C
T
3V TO 5.5V
V
IN
V
OUT
Q
L
D
LEDs
STAND-ALONE OPERATION
MAX16807 Integrated 8-Channel LED Driver with
Switch-Mode Boost and SEPIC Controller
Typical Operating Circuits
Ordering Information
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