A6261 Datasheet, PDF (1/15 Pages) Allegro MicroSystems – The A6261 is a linear, programmable current regulator providing up to 100 mA from each of four outputs to drive arrays of high brightness LEDs.

A6261
Protected LED Array Driver
Features and Benefits
▪ Total LED drive current up to 400 mA
▪ Current shared equally up to 100 mA by up to 4 strings
▪ 6 to 50 V supply
▪ Low dropout voltage
▪ LED output short-to-ground and thermal protection
▪ Disable on open LED detection option
▪ Enable input for PWM control
▪ Current slew rate limit during PWM
▪ Current set by reference resistor
▪ Automotive K-temperature range (–40°C to 150°C)
Packages
10-pin MSOP with
exposed thermal pad
(suffix LY)
16-pin TSSOP with
exposed thermal pad
(suffix LP)
Not to scale
Description
TheA6261 is a linear, programmable current regulator providing
up to 100 mA from each of four outputs to drive arrays of high
brightness LEDs. The regulated LED current from each output,
accurate to 5%, is set by a single reference resistor. Current
matching in each string is better than 10% without the use of
ballast resistors. Driving LEDs with constant current ensures
safe operation with maximum possible light output.
Output control is provided by an enable input, giving direct
control for PWM applications. Outputs can be connected in
parallel or left unused as required.
Short detection is provided to protect the LEDs and the A6261
during a short-to-ground at any LED output pin. An open LED
in any of the strings disables all outputs, but can be overridden.
Shorted LED output pins or open LEDs are indicated by a
fault flag.
A temperature monitor is included to reduce the LED drive
current if the chip temperature exceeds a thermal threshold.
The device packages are a 10-pin MSOP (LY) and a 16-pin
TSSOP (LP), both with exposed pad for enhanced thermal
dissipation. They are lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte tin
leadframe plating.
Typical Application Diagram
+
Power input
PWM dimming input
VIN
A6261
EN
LA1
FF
LA2
IREF
LA3
THTH
LA4
GND
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A6261A-DS, Rev. 6