LT8500 - 48-Channel LED PWM Generator with 12-Bit Resolution and 50MHz
Features
- 3V to 5.5V Input Voltage
- 48 Independent PWM Outputs
- TTL/CMOS Logic 50MHz Serial Data Interface
- 12-Bit (4096 Steps) PWM Width Resolution
- 6-Bit (64 Steps) PWM Correction (±50% of Programmed PWM Width)
- Up to 6.1kHz PWM Frequency (PWMCK = 25MHz)
- Phase-Shift Option Reduces Switching Noise
- Directly Controls Three LT3595A 16-Channel LED Drivers
- Diagnostic Information: Sync Error/Open LED Flags
- 56-Pin (5mm × 9mm × 0.75mm) QFN Package
Typical Application
Description
The LT8500 is a pulse width modulation (PWM) generator with 48 independent channels. Each channel has an individually adjustable 12-bit (4096-step) PWM register and a 6-bit (64-step) ±50% correction register. All controls are programmable via a simple serial data interface. Three banks of 16-channels each can be configured such that they operate 120° out-of-phase with each other.
The LT8500 features two diagnostic information flags: synchronization error and open LED. The flags are sent, with additional state information, on the serial data interface during status read back. The 50MHz cascadable serial data interface includes buffering and skew-balancing, making the chip suitable for PWM intensive applications such as large screen LCD dynamic backlighting and mono-, multi- and full-color LED displays. The LT8500 is also ideally suited to control three LT3595A LED drivers.
Packaging
For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page
QFN-56
Order Info
- Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Please contact LTC marketing for information on lead based finish parts.
- 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 | Pins | Temp | Price (1-99) | Price (1k)* | RoHS Data |
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| LT8500EUHH#PBF | QFN | 56 | E | $4.22 | $2.95 | View |
| LT8500EUHH#TRPBF | QFN | 14 | E | $3.01 | View | |
| LT8500IUHH#PBF | QFN | 56 | I | $4.64 | $3.25 | View |
| LT8500IUHH#TRPBF | QFN | 56 | I | $3.31 | View | |
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Demo Boards
Linear Technology demo boards are offered free of charge to qualified customers. Contact your local sales office or distributor to request 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 |
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| DC1552A | LT8500EUHH Demo Board u 48-Channel LED Driver with PWM Generator and Serial Interface | Contact Factory | |
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Applications
- Large Screen Display LED Backlighting
- Mono-, Multi-, Full-Color LED Displays
- LED Billboards and Signboards
- Motor Control
- Industrial Control
- Automated Test Equipment
- Robotics
Simulate
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Technical Support
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