MIC4826_09 Datasheet, PDF (7/12 Pages) Micrel Semiconductor – Low Input Voltage, 160VPP Output Voltage, EL Driver

MIC4826
EL Frequency
The EL lamp frequency is controlled via an external resistor
connected between REL pin and VDD pin of the device. As
the lamp frequency increases, the resistor value decreases.
For resistor value selections, see the “Typical Character-
istics:  EL Frequency vs. EL Resistor” or use the equation
below. The EL frequency range is 60Hz to 1000Hz, with an
accuracy of ±20%.
f_EL (Hz)
=
360
R_EL (MΩ)
Micrel
In general, as the EL lamp frequency increases, the amount
of current drawn from the battery will increase. The color
of the EL lamp and the intensity are dependent upon its
frequency.
V_IN = 3.0V
L = 220µH�
C_OUT = 0.01µF�
Lamp = 2in²ï¿½
R_SW = 562k�
R_EL = 1M
V_IN = 3.0V
L = 220µH
C_OUT = 0.01µF
Lamp = 2in²
R_SW = 562k
R_EL = 1M
TIME (2ms/div)
TIME (2ms/div)
Figure 3. 180Hz Output Waveform
Figure 4. 360Hz Output Waveform
Enable Function
The enable function of the MIC4826 is implemented by switch-
ing the R_SW and R_EL resistor between ground and V_DD. When
R_SW and R_EL are connected to ground, the switch and the
EL oscillators are disabled; therefore the EL driver becomes
disabled. When these resistors connect to V_DD, both oscilla-
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