MAX1848 Datasheet, PDF (1/9 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – White LED Step-Up Converter in SOT23

19-2028; Rev 1; 9/02
White LED Step-Up Converter in SOT23
General Description
The MAX1848 drives white LEDs with a constant cur-
rent to provide backlight in cell phones, PDAs, and
other hand-held devices. The step-up converter topology
allows series connection of the white LEDs so that the
LED currents are identical for uniform brightness. This
configuration eliminates the need for ballast resistors
and expensive factory calibration. Other benefits
include greater simplicity, lower cost, higher efficiency,
and greater reliability.
This step-up PWM converter includes an internal, high-
voltage, low R_DSON N-channel MOSFET switch for high
efficiency and maximum battery life. A single analog
voltage Dual Mode^™ input provides a simple means of
brightness adjustment and on/off control. Fast 1.2MHz
current-mode PWM control allows for small input and
output capacitors and a small inductor while minimizing
ripple on the input supply/battery. Programmable soft-
start eliminates inrush current during startup.
The MAX1848 is available in space-saving 8-pin thin
QFN (3mm ✕ 3mm) and 8-pin SOT23 packages.
Applications
Cell Phones and Smart Phones
PDAs, Palmtops, and Wireless Handhelds
e-Books and Subnotebooks
White LED Display Backlighting
Typical Application Circuit
Features
o Constant Current Regulation for Uniform
Illumination
o High 87% Efficiency
o Analog or Logic Control of LED Intensity
o 0.8W Output Power with Internal High-Voltage
MOSFET Switch
o Small, Low-Profile External Components
o 2.6V to 5.5V Input Range
o 13V Maximum Output with Overvoltage Protection
o Optimized for Low Input Ripple
o Programmable Soft-Start
o 0.3µA Shutdown Current
o Small 8-pin Thin QFN (3mm ✕ 3mm) and
8-Pin SOT23 Packages
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
MAX1848EKA
MAX1848ETA
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
8 SOT23
8 Thin QFN
(3mm ✕ 3mm)
AAIM
ACR
Note: Hand soldering is not recommended for the MAX1848
SOT23 package.
Pin Configuration
2.6V to 5.5V
C_IN
3.3µF
LOGIC
OR DAC
C_COMP
0.15µF
L1
33µH
D1
LX
V+
OUT _COUT
1µF
MAX1848
PGND
CTRL
GND
COMP
CS
R_SENSE
5Ω
TOP VIEW
COMP 1
CTRL 2
OUT 3
LX 4
MAX1848
8 V+
COMP 1
7 CS
CTRL 2
6 GND
OUT 3
5 PGND
LX 4
MAX1848
8 V+
7 CS
6 GND
5 PGND
SOT23
THIN QFN
3mm x 3mm
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