Datasheet
General Description
The MAX16809 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 MAX16809’s current-mode PWM control-
ler regulates the necessary voltage to the LED array.
Depending on the input voltage and LED voltage range,
this device can be used with boost or buck-boost (SEPIC)
topologies.
The MAX16809 LED driver includes 16 open-drain,
constant-current-sinking LED driver outputs rated for
36V continuous operation. The LED current-control cir-
cuitry achieves ±3% current matching among strings
and enables paralleling of outputs for LED string cur-
rents 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 MAX16809 operates either in stand-alone mode or
with a microcontroller (µC) using an industry-standard,
4-wire serial interface.
The MAX16809 includes overtemperature protection,
operates over the full -40°C to +125°C temperature range,
and is available in a 5mm x 7mm thermally enhanced,
38-pin TQFN exposed pad package.
Features
● 16 Constant-Current Output Channels (Up to 55mA
Each)
● ±3% Current Matching Among Outputs
● Paralleling Channels Allows Higher Current per LED
String
● Outputs 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
19-0656; Rev 3; 4/14
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX16809ATU+ -40°C to +125°C 38 TQFN-EP*
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 AGND COMP
R
C1
R2
R1
C
OUT
R
T
C
T
3V TO 5.5V
V
IN
V
OUT
Q1
L
LEDs
STAND-ALONE OPERATION
MAX16809
OUT8
OUT9
OUT10
OUT11
OUT12
OUT13
OUT14
OUT15
MAX16809 Integrated 16-Channel LED Driver with
Switch-Mode Boost and SEPIC Controller
Typical Operating Circuits continued at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuits
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Ordering Information
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