LT3478 - 4.5A Monolithic LED Drivers with True Color PWM Dimming
Features
- True Color PWM™ Dimming Delivers Constant LED Color with Up to 3000:1 Range
- Wide Input Voltage Range: 2.8V to 36V
- 4.5A, 60mΩ, 42V Internal Switch
- Drives LEDs in Boost, Buck-Boost or Buck Modes
- Integrated Resistors for Inductor and LED Current Sensing
- Program LED Current:
100mA to 1050mA (LT3478-1)
(10mV to 105mV)/RSENSE (LT3478) - Program LED Current De-Rating vs Temperature
- Separate Inductor Supply Input
- Inrush Current Protection
- Programmable Soft-Start
- Fixed Frequency Operation from 200kHz to 2.25MHz
- Open LED Protection (Programmable OVP)
- Accurate Shutdown/UVLO Threshold with Programmable Hysteresis
- 16-Pin Thermally Enhanced TSSOP Package
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LT3478/LT3478-1 are 4.5A step-up DC/DC converters designed to drive LEDs with a constant current over a wide programmable range. Series connection of the LEDs provides identical LED currents for uniform brightness without the need for ballast resistors and expensive factory calibration.The LT3478-1 reduces external component count and cost by integrating the LED current sense resistor. The LT3478 uses an external sense resistor to extend the maximum programmable LED current beyond 1A and also to achieve greater accuracy when programming low LED currents. Operating frequency can be set with an external resistor from 200kHz up to 2.25MHz. Unique circuitry allows a PWM dimming range up to 3000:1 while maintaining constant LED color. The LT3478/LT3478-1 are ideal for high power LED driver applications such as automotive TFT LCD backlights, courtesy lighting and heads-up displays. One of two CTRL pins can be used to program maximum LED current. The other CTRL pin can be used to program a reduction in maximum LED current vs temperature to maximize LED usage and improve reliability.
Additional features include inrush current protection, programmable open LED protection and programmable soft-start. Each part is available in a 16-pin thermally enhanced TSSOP Package.
Packaging
CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.
For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page
| Part Number | Package | Code | Temp | Package Drawing |
RoHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3478EFE-1#PBF | TSSOP-16 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (BC) | Yes |
| LT3478EFE-1#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (BC) | Yes |
| LT3478EFE#PBF | TSSOP-16 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (BC) | Yes |
| LT3478EFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (BC) | Yes |
| LT3478IFE-1#PBF | TSSOP-16 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (BC) | Yes |
| LT3478IFE-1#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (BC) | Yes |
| LT3478IFE#PBF | TSSOP-16 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (BC) | Yes |
| LT3478IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (BC) | Yes |
Order Info
- Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
- Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
- Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details
Package Variations and Pricing
| Part Number | Package | Temp | Price (1-99) |
Price (1k)* |
RoHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3478EFE-1#PBF | TSSOP-16 | E | $5.14 | $3.60 | Yes | |
| LT3478EFE-1#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | E | $3.66 | Yes | ||
| LT3478EFE#PBF | TSSOP-16 | E | $5.14 | $3.60 | Yes | |
| LT3478EFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | E | $3.66 | Yes | ||
| LT3478IFE-1#PBF | TSSOP-16 | I | $6.17 | $4.32 | Yes | |
| LT3478IFE-1#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | I | $4.38 | Yes | ||
| LT3478IFE#PBF | TSSOP-16 | I | $6.17 | $4.32 | Yes | |
| LT3478IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | I | $4.38 | Yes | ||
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Demo Boards
Linear Technology offers many demo boards free of charge to qualified customers. Contact your local sales office or distributor to inquire about a demo board. Certain demo boards are also available for sale via credit card on this website. Demo boards are for evaluation purposes only. It remains the customer’s responsibility to verify proper and reliable operation in the actual end application.| Part Number | Description | Price | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC949A-A | LT3478EFE-1 Demo Board | Boost LED Driver, Internal RSENSE, 2.8V ≤ VIN ≤ 25V, VLED up to 36V @ 350mA | $125.00 | |
| DC949A-B | LT3478EFE Demo Board | Boost LED Driver, Adj LED Current, 2.8V ≤ VIN ≤ 25V, VLED up to 36V @ 350mA | $125.00 | |
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Designed for Automotive and Transportation Applications
AEC-Q100 data is available for these specific part numbers. Please contact your local sales representative for more information regarding reliability reports or to inquire about parts that are not included. For more information, view our Automotive and Transportation page
| Part Number | Package | Temp | Price (1-99) |
Price (1k)* |
RoHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3478IFE-1#PBF | TSSOP-16 | I | $6.17 | $4.32 | Yes | |
| LT3478IFE-1#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | I | $4.38 | Yes | ||
| LT3478IFE#PBF | TSSOP-16 | I | $6.17 | $4.32 | Yes | |
| LT3478IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-16 | I | $4.38 | Yes | ||
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Applications
- High Power LED Driver
- Automotive Lighting
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