General Description
The MAX1698 and MAX1698A are efficient drivers for white or color LEDs. They are ideal for large LED backlit displays in PDAs and laptop computers. Numerous benefits include greater simplicity, lower cost, higher efficiency, longer bulb life, and greater reliability when compared to fluorescent (CCFL) and electroluminescent (EL) lamps.

FEATUREs
♦ Over 90% Efficiency
♦ Lossless, Adjustable LED Brightness
♦ Space-Saving 10-Pin µMAX Package
♦ Simpler, Lower Cost, More Reliable Compared to CCFL or EL Backlights
♦ Up to 5W Output Power

APPLICATIONs
    Battery-Powered Backlight Applications
    Backlight for LCD Panels
    Notebook PCs
    Handy Terminals
    PDAs