LT3599 - 4-String 120mA LED Driver with ±1.5% Current Matching
Features
- True Color PWM Dimming Ratio Up to 3000:1
- Drives Four Strings of LEDs at Up to 120mA
- ±1.5% Accurate LED Current Matching
- Wide Input Voltage Range: 3.1V to 30V
- Output Voltage Up to 44V
- Regulates LED Current Even When VIN > VOUT
- Disconnects LEDs in Shutdown
- Programmable Maximum VOUT (Regulated)
- Open/Short LED Protection and Fault Flags
- Programmable LED Current Derating
- Adjustable Frequency: 200kHz to 2.1MHz
- Synchronizable to an External Clock
- Analog Dimming Up to 20:1
- Programmable Input UVLO with Hysteresis
- Thermally Enhanced 32-Pin (5mm × 5mm) QFN and 28-Pin TSSOP Packages
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LT3599 is a fixed frequency 2A step-up DC/DC converter designed to drive four strings of 120mA LEDs up to a 44V output voltage. The switching frequency is programmable from 200kHz to 2.1MHz through an external resistor.
LED dimming can be achieved with analog dimming on the CTRL pin, and with pulse width modulation dimming on the PWM pin. The LT3599 accurately regulates LED current even when the input voltage is higher than the LED output voltage.
Additional features include programmable LED current derating, switching frequency synchronization to an external clock, LED string disable control, OPENLED alert pin, SHORTLED alert pins and programmable maximum output voltage when all LED strings are disconnected. The LT3599 is available in the thermally enhanced 32-pin (5mm × 5mm) QFN and 28-pin TSSOP packages.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3599EFE#PBF | TSSOP-28 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (EB) | Yes |
| LT3599EFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-28 | FE | E | 05-08-1663 (EB) | Yes |
| LT3599EUH#PBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | UH | E | 05-08-1693 | Yes |
| LT3599EUH#TRPBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | UH | E | 05-08-1693 | Yes |
| LT3599HFE#PBF | TSSOP-28 | FE | H | 05-08-1663 (EB) | Yes |
| LT3599HFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-28 | FE | H | 05-08-1663 (EB) | Yes |
| LT3599IFE#PBF | TSSOP-28 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (EB) | Yes |
| LT3599IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-28 | FE | I | 05-08-1663 (EB) | Yes |
| LT3599IUH#PBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | UH | I | 05-08-1693 | Yes |
| LT3599IUH#TRPBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | UH | I | 05-08-1693 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3599EFE#PBF | TSSOP-28 | E | $4.79 | $3.35 | Yes | |
| LT3599EFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-28 | E | $3.41 | Yes | ||
| LT3599EUH#PBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | E | $4.64 | $3.25 | Yes | |
| LT3599EUH#TRPBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | E | $3.31 | Yes | ||
| LT3599HFE#PBF | TSSOP-28 | H | $5.99 | $4.19 | Yes | |
| LT3599HFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-28 | H | $4.25 | Yes | ||
| LT3599IFE#PBF | TSSOP-28 | I | $5.63 | $3.94 | Yes | |
| LT3599IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-28 | I | $4.00 | Yes | ||
| LT3599IUH#PBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | I | $5.46 | $3.82 | Yes | |
| LT3599IUH#TRPBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | I | $3.88 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC1327B | LT3599EFE Demo Board | 4-Channel Boost LED Driver, 8V ≤ PVIN ≤ 16V, VLED up to 44V @ 80mA | $175.00 | |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3599HFE#PBF | TSSOP-28 | H | $5.99 | $4.19 | Yes | |
| LT3599HFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-28 | H | $4.25 | Yes | ||
| LT3599IFE#PBF | TSSOP-28 | I | $5.63 | $3.94 | Yes | |
| LT3599IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP-28 | I | $4.00 | Yes | ||
| LT3599IUH#PBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | I | $5.46 | $3.82 | Yes | |
| LT3599IUH#TRPBF | 5x5 QFN-32 | I | $3.88 | Yes | ||
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Applications
- Automotive Navigation TFT LCD Displays
- Desktop and Notebook TFT LCD Displays
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