General Description
The AAT3169 is a low noise, constant frequency charge pump DC/DC converter that uses a tri-mode load switch (1X), fractional (1.5X), and doubling (2X) conversion to maximize efficiency for white LED applications. The AAT3169 is capable of driving six LEDs for a total of 180mA from a 2.7V to 5.5V input. The current sinks may be operated individually or in parallel for driving higher current LEDs. A low external parts count (two 1µF flying capacitors and two small 1µF capacitors at VIN and VOUT) make this part ideally suited for small, battery-powered applications.
FEATUREs
• VIN Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Fully Programmable Current with Single Wire
— 16-Step Logarithmic Scale
— 20/30/15mA Max Current
— Four Low-Current Settings Down to 115µA
— Low IQ (65µA) for Single-Channel, LowCurrent Mode
• Tri-Mode 1X, 1.5X, and 2X Charge Pump for Maximum Efficiency and VF Coverage
• Drives Up to Six LEDs
• Individual Main-Sub (5-1) Group Control
• No Inductors, Low Noise Operation
• 1MHz Constant Switching Frequency
• Small Application Circuit
• Built-In Thermal Protection
• Built-In Auto-Disable for Open Circuit
• Automatic Soft Start
• IQ <1µA in Shutdown
• Thermally-Enhanced TDFN34-16 or QFN44-16 Package
APPLICATIONs
• Color (RGB) Lighting
• Programmable Current Sink
• White LED Backlighting
• White Photo Flash for Digital Still Cameras