LT1932

Constant-Current DC/DC
LED Driver in ThinSOT
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FEATURES DESCRIPTIO
■ Up to 80% Efficiency The LT®1932 is a fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converter
■ Inherently Matched LED Current designed to operate as a constant-current source. Be-
■ Adjustable Control of LED Current cause it directly regulates output current, the LT1932 is
■ Drives Five White LEDs from 2V ideal for driving light emitting diodes (LEDs) whose light
■ Drives Six White LEDs from 2.7V intensity is proportional to the current passing through
■ Drives Eight White LEDs from 3V them, not the voltage across their terminals.
■ Disconnects LEDs In Shutdown With an input voltage range of 1V to 10V, the device works
■ 1.2MHz Fixed Frequency Switching
from a variety of input sources. The LT1932 accurately
■ Uses Tiny Ceramic Capacitors
regulates LED current even when the input voltage is
■ Uses Tiny 1mm-Tall Inductors
higher than the LED voltage, greatly simplifying battery-
■ Regulates Current Even When VIN > VOUT
powered designs. A single external resistor sets LED
■ Operates with VIN as Low as 1V
current between 5mA and 40mA, which can then be easily
■ Low Profile (1mm) ThinSOTTM Package
adjusted using either a DC voltage or a pulse width
U modulated (PWM) signal. When the LT1932 is placed in
APPLICATIO S shutdown, the LEDs are disconnected from the output,
■ Cellular Telephones ensuring a quiescent current of under 1µA for the entire
■ Handheld Computers circuit. The device’s 1.2MHz switching frequency permits
■ Digital Cameras the use of tiny, low profile chip inductors and capacitors to
■ Portable MP3 Players minimize footprint and cost in space-conscious portable
■ Pagers applications.
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.

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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
Li-Ion Driver for Four White LEDs Efficiency
L1 85
6.8µH D1
VIN VIN = 4.2V
2.7V TO 4.2V 80

VIN = 2.7V
75
EFFICIENCY (%)

C1 6 1
4.7µF
VIN SW 70
LT1932
PWM 5 3 C2
SHDN LED 65
DIMMING 1µF
CONTROL RSET GND
15mA
60
4 2
RSET
1.50k 55
0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 LED CURRENT (mA)
1932 TA01
C2: TAIYO YUDEN EMK212BJ105 1932 TA02
D1:ZETEX ZHCS400
L1: SUMIDA CLQ4D106R8 OR PANASONIC ELJEA6R8
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ABSOLUTE AXI U RATI GS PACKAGE/ORDER I FOR ATIO
(Note 1)
VIN Voltage ............................................................. 10V ORDER PART
SHDN Voltage ......................................................... 10V TOP VIEW NUMBER
SW Voltage ............................................................. 36V SW 1 6 VIN
LT1932ES6
LED Voltage ............................................................. 36V GND 2 5 SHDN

RSET Voltage ............................................................. 1V LED 3 4 RSET

Junction Temperature .......................................... 125°C S6 PACKAGE S6 PART MARKING

6-LEAD PLASTIC SOT-23
Operating Temperature Range (Note 2) .. – 40°C to 85°C LTST
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 250°C/ W
Storage Temperature Range ................. – 65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes specifications that apply over the full operating temperature
range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. VIN = 1.2V, VSHDN = 1.2V, unless otherwise noted.

PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Minimum Input Voltage 1 V
Quiescent Current VRSET = 0.2V 1.2 1.6 mA
VSHDN = 0V 0.1 1.0 µA
RSET Pin Voltage RSET = 1.50k 100 mV
LED Pin Voltage RSET = 1.50k, VIN < VOUT (Figure 1) 120 180 mV
LED Pin Current RSET = 562Ω, VIN = 1.5V 33 38 45 mA
RSET = 750Ω, VIN = 1.2V 25 30 36 mA
RSET = 1.50k, VIN = 1.2V 12.5 15 17.5 mA
RSET = 4.53k, VIN = 1.2V 5 mA
LED Pin Current Temperature Coefficient ILED = 15mA – 0.02 mA/°C
Switching Frequency VIN = 1V 0.8 1.2 1.6 MHz
Maximum Switch Duty Cycle ● 90 95 %
Switch Current Limit 400 550 780 mA
Switch VCESAT ISW = 300mA 150 200 mV
SHDN Pin Current VSHDN = 0V 0 0.1 µA
VSHDN = 2V 15 30 µA
Start-Up Threshold (SHDN Pin) 0.85 V
Shutdown Threshold (SHDN Pin) 0.25 V
Switch Leakage Current Switch Off, VSW = 5V 0.01 5 µA

Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life of
a device may be impaired.
Note 2: The LT1932E is guaranteed to meet specifications from 0°C to 70°C.
Specifications over the – 40°C to 85°C operating temperature range are
assured by design, characterization and correlation with statistical process
controls.

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Switch Saturation Voltage (VCESAT) Switch Current Limit Switching Frequency
400 700 2.0
1.8
SWITCH SATURATION VOLTAGE (mV)

350 600 VIN = 1.2V

SWITCHING FREQUENCY (MHz)

TJ = 125°C 1.6
300 VIN = 10V

PEAK CURRENT (mA)

TJ = 25°C 500 1.4
VIN = 10V
250 1.2
400
1.0 VIN = 1.2V
200
TJ = –50°C 300 0.8
150
200 0.6
100
0.4
100
50 0.2

0 0 0
0 100 200300 400 500 600 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
SWITCH CURRENT (mA) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)
1932 G01 1932 G02 1932 G03

LED Pin Voltage LED Current LED Current

400 50 50
45 45
350 RSET = 562Ω RSET = 562Ω
40 40
300
LED PIN VOLTAGE (mV)

35 35
LED CURRENT (mA)

LED CURRENT (mA)

RSET = 750Ω RSET = 750Ω
250 30 30
TJ = 125°C
200 25 25
TJ = 25°C
150 20 20
RSET = 1.50k RSET = 1.50k
TJ = –50°C 15 15
100
10 10
RSET = 4.53k RSET = 4.53k
50 5 5
0 0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 – 50 – 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 2 4 6 8 10
LED CURRENT (mA) TEMPERATURE (°C) INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1932 G04 1932 G05 1932 G06

Quiescent Current SHDN Pin Current Switching Waveforms

2.00 50
VSW
45 TJ = –50°C 10V/DIV
1.75
40
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)

1.50 IL1
VIN = 10V
SHDN PIN CURRENT

35 200mA/DIV
1.25 TJ = 25°C VOUT
30 20mV/DIV
1.00 25 AC COUPLED
VIN = 1.2V ILED
20 TJ = 125°C 10mA/DIV
0.75
1093 G09
15 VIN = 3V 0.5µs/DIV
0.50 4 WHITE LEDs
10 ILED = 15mA
0.25 CIRCUIT ON FIRST PAGE
5 OF THIS DATA SHEET
0 0
– 50 – 25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 2 4 6 8 10
TEMPERATURE (°C) SHDN PIN VOLTAGE (V)
1932 G07 1932 G08

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SW (Pin 1): Switch Pin. This is the collector of the internal RSET (Pin 4): A resistor between this pin and ground
NPN power switch. Minimize the metal trace area con- programs the LED current (that flows into the LED pin).
nected to this pin to minimize EMI. This pin is also used to provide LED dimming.
GND (Pin 2): Ground Pin. Tie this pin directly to local SHDN (Pin 5): Shutdown Pin. Tie this pin higher than
ground plane. 0.85V to turn on the LT1932; tie below 0.25V to turn it off.
LED (Pin 3): LED Pin. This is the collector of the internal VIN (Pin 6): Input Supply Pin. Bypass this pin with a
NPN LED switch. Connect the cathode of the bottom LED capacitor to ground as close to the device as possible.
to this pin.

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BLOCK DIAGRA
D1
L1 VOUT
VIN
C1 SHDN VIN SW C2
5 6 1

DRIVER Q1

+
0.04Ω ×5

–
LED
+ 3
1.2MHz
OSCILLATOR Σ ILED
+ DRIVER Q2
S
Q +
R A2 –
– A1

LED CURRENT
REFERENCE

2 4 1932 F01

GND RSET
ISET
RSET

Figure 1. LT1932 Block Diagram

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OPERATIO
The LT1932 uses a constant frequency, current mode
control scheme to regulate the output current, ILED.
Operation can be best understood by referring to the
block diagram in Figure 1. At the start of each oscillator
cycle, the SR latch is set, turning on power switch Q1. The
signal at the noninverting input of the PWM comparator
A2 is proportional to the switch current, summed to-
gether with a portion of the oscillator ramp. When this
signal reaches the level set by the output of error amplifier
A1, comparator A2 resets the latch and turns off the
power switch. In this manner, A1 sets the correct peak
current level to keep the LED current in regulation. If A1’s
output increases, more current is delivered to the output;
if it decreases, less current is delivered. A1 senses the
LED current in switch Q2 and compares it to the current
reference, which is programmed using resistor RSET. The
RSET pin is regulated to 100mV and the output current,
ILED, is regulated to 225 • ISET. Pulling the RSET pin higher
than 100mV will pull down the output of A1, turning off
power switch Q1 and LED switch Q2.
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Inductor Selection efficiency by up to 12% over the smaller, thinner ones.
Several inductors that work well with the LT1932 are listed Keep this in mind when choosing an inductor.
in Table 1. Many different sizes and shapes are available. The value of inductance also plays an important role in the
Consult each manufacturer for more detailed information overall system efficiency. While a 1µH inductor will have
and for their entire selection of related parts. As core a lower DCR and a higher current rating than the 6.8µH
losses at 1.2MHz are much lower for ferrite cores that for version of the same part, lower inductance will result in
the cheaper powdered-iron ones, ferrite core inductors higher peak currents in the switch, inductor and diode.
should be used to obtain the best efficiency. Choose an Efficiency will suffer if inductance is too small. Figure 3
inductor that can handle at least 0.5A and ensure that the shows the efficiency of the Typical Application on the front
inductor has a low DCR (copper wire resistance) to mini- page of this data sheet, with several different values of the
mize I2R power losses. A 4.7µH or 6.8µH inductor will be same type of inductor (Panasonic ELJEA). The smaller
a good choice for most LT1932 designs. values give an efficiency 3% to 5% lower than the 6.8µH
Table 1. Recommended Inductors value.
MAX MAX
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L DCR HEIGHT
PANASONIC
PART (µH) (mΩ) (mm) VENDOR ELJEA6R8
80
ELJEA4R7 4.7 180 2.2 Panasonic SUMIDA
ELJEA6R8 6.8 250 2.2 (714) 373-7334 CLQ4D10-6R8
75
EFFICIENCY (%)

www.panasonic.com SUMIDA
CMD4D06-6R8
LQH3C4R7M24 4.7 260 2.2 Murata 70
LQH3C100M24 10 300 2.2 (814) 237-1431
www.murata.com 65 TAIYO YUDEN
LB2016B6R8
LB2016B4R7 4.7 250 1.6 Taiyo Yuden VIN = 3.6V
60 4 WHITE LEDs
LB2016B100 6.8 350 1.6 (408) 573-4150 TAIYO YUDEN ALL ARE 10µH
www.t-yuden.com LB2012B6R8 INDUCTORS
55
CMD4D06-4R7 4.7 216 0.8 Sumida 0 5 10 15 20
CMD4D06-6R8 6.8 296 0.8 (847) 956-0666 LED CURRENT (mA)
CLQ4D10-4R7 4.7 162 1.2 www.sumida.com 1932 F02

CLQ4D10-6R8 6.8 195 1.2

Figure 2. Efficiency for Several Different Inductor Types

Inductor Efficiency Considerations 85

Many applications have thickness requirements that re-

80
strict component heights to 1mm or 2mm. There are 2mm 6.8µH
tall inductors currently available that provide a low DCR 75 22µH
EFFICIENCY (%)

4.7µH
and low core losses that help provide good overall effi- 2.2µH
70
ciency. Inductors with a height of 1mm (and less) are
becoming more common, and a few companies have 65
introduced chip inductors that are not only thin, but have VIN = 3.6V
a very small footprint as well. While these smaller induc- 60 4 WHITE LEDs
PANASONIC ELJEA
tors will be a necessity in some designs, their smaller size 55
INDUCTORS

gives higher DCR and core losses, resulting in lower 0 5 10 15 20

LED CURRENT (mA)
efficiencies. Figure 2 shows efficiency for the Typical 1932 F03

Application circuit on the front page of this data sheet, with

several different inductors. The larger devices improve Figure 3. Efficiency for Several Different Inductor Values

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Capacitor Selection turned off (typically less than one-third the time), so a 0.4A
or 0.5A diode will be sufficient for most designs.
Low ESR (equivalent series resistance) capacitors should
be used at the output to minimize the output ripple Table 3. Recommended Schottky Diodes
voltage. Because they have an extremely low ESR and are PART VENDOR
available in very small packages, multilayer ceramic ca- MBR0520 ON Semiconductor
pacitors are an excellent choice. X5R and X7R type MBR0530 (800) 282-9855
MBR0540 www.onsemi.com
capacitors are preferred because they retain their capaci-
ZHCS400 Zetex
tance over wider voltage and temperature ranges than ZHCS500 (631) 543-7100
other types such as Y5V or Z5U. A 1µF or 2.2µF output www.zetex.com
capacitor is sufficient for most applications. Always use a
capacitor with a sufficient voltage rating. Ceramic capaci-
Programming LED Current
tors do not need to be derated (do not buy a capacitor with
a rating twice what your application needs). A 16V ce- The LED current is programmed with a single resistor
ramic capacitor is good to more than 16V, unlike a 16V connected to the RSET pin (see Figure 1). The RSET pin is
tantalum, which may be good to only 8V when used in internally regulated to 100mV, which sets the current
certain applications. Low profile ceramic capacitors with flowing out of this pin, ISET, equal to 100mV/RSET. The
a 1mm maximum thickness are available for designs LT1932 regulates the current into the LED pin, ILED, to 225
having strict height requirements. times the value of ISET. For the best accuracy, a 1% (or
better) resistor value should be used. Table 4 shows
Ceramic capacitors also make a good choice for the input
several typical 1% RSET values. For other LED current
decoupling capacitor, which should be placed as close as
values, use the following equation to choose RSET.
possible to the LT1932. A 2.2µF or 4.7µF input capacitor
is sufficient for most applications. Table 2 shows a list of
 0.1V 
several ceramic capacitor manufacturers. Consult the RSET = 225 •  
manufacturers for detailed information on their entire  ILED 
selection of ceramic parts. Table 4. RSET Resistor Values
Table 2. Recommended Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturers ILED (mA) RSET VALUE
VENDOR PHONE URL 40 562Ω
Taiyo Yuden (408) 573-4150 www.t-yuden.com 30 750Ω
Murata (814) 237-1431 www.murata.com 20 1.13k
Kemet (408) 986-0424 www.kemet.com 15 1.50k
10 2.26k
5 4.53k
Diode Selection
Schottky diodes, with their low forward voltage drop and Most white LEDs are driven at maximum currents of 15mA
fast switching speed, are the ideal choice for LT1932 to 20mA. Some higher power designs will use two parallel
applications. Table 3 shows several different Schottky strings of LEDs for greater light output, resulting in 30mA
diodes that work well with the LT1932. Make sure that the to 40mA (two strings of 15mA to 20mA) flowing into the
diode has a voltage rating greater than the output voltage. LED pin.
The diode conducts current only when the power switch is

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Open-Circuit Protection If the RSET pin is used, increasing the duty cycle will
decrease the brightness. Using this method, the LEDs are
For applications where the string of LEDs can be discon-
dimmed using RSET and turned off completely using
nected or could potentially become an open circuit, a zener
SHDN. If the RSET pin is used to provide PWM dimming,
diode can be added across the LEDs to protect the LT1932
the approximate value of RPWM should be (where VMAX is
(see Figure 4). If the device is turned on without the LEDs
the “high” value of the PWM signal):
present, no current feedback signal is provided to the LED
pin. The LT1932 will then switch at its maximum duty
V 
cycle, generating an output voltage 10 to 15 times greater RPWM = RSET •  MAX – 1
than the input voltage. Without the zener, the SW pin could  0.15V 
see more than 36V and exceed its maximum rating. The In addition to providing the widest dimming range, PWM
zener voltage should be larger than the maximum forward brightness control also ensures the “purest” white LED
voltage of the LED string. color over the entire dimming range. The true color of a
L1
white LED changes with operating current, and is the
D1
6.8µH “purest” white at a specific forward current, usually 15mA
VIN
or 20mA. If the LED current is less than or more than this
value, the emitted light becomes more blue. For color
6 1 24V LCDs, this often results in a noticeable and undesirable
VIN SW
blue tint to the display.
LT1932
C1 5
SHDN LED
3 C2 When a PWM control signal is used to drive the SHDN pin
4.7µF 1µF
RSET GND
15mA
of the LT1932 (see Figure 6), the LEDs are turned off and
4 2 on at the PWM frequency. The current through them
RSET
1.50k
alternates between full current and zero current, so the
average current changes with duty cycle. This ensures
1932 F04
that when the LEDs are on, they can be driven at the
appropriate current to give the purest white light. Figure
Figure 4. LED Driver with Open-Circuit Protection
5 shows the LED current when a 5kHz PWM dimming
control signal is used with the LT1932. The LED current
Dimming Using a PWM Signal waveform cleanly tracks the PWM control signal with no
PWM brightness control provides the widest dimming delays, so the LED brightness varies linearly with the
range (greater than 20:1) by pulsing the LEDs on and off PWM duty cycle.
using the control signal. The LEDs operate at either zero or
full current, but their average current changes with the
PWM signal duty cycle. Typically, a 5kHz to 40kHz PWM
signal is used. PWM dimming with the LT1932 can be VPWM
2V/DIV
accomplished two different ways (see Figure 6). The
SHDN pin can be driven directly or a resistor can be added
to drive the RSET pin.
ILED
10mA/DIV
If the SHDN pin is used, increasing the duty cycle will
increase the LED brightness. Using this method, the LEDs
can be dimmed and turned off completely using the same 50µs/DIV 1932 F05

control signal. A 0% duty cycle signal will turn off the

LT1932, reducing the total quiescent current to zero. Figure 5. PWM Dimming Using the SHDN Pin

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Dimming Using a Filtered PWM Signal
While the direct PWM method provides the widest dim-
ming range and the purest white light output, it causes the
LT1932 to enter into Burst Mode® operation. This opera-
tion may be undesirable for some systems, as it may
reflect some noise to the input source at the PWM fre-
quency. The solution is to filter the control signal by adding
a 10k resistor and a 0.1µF capacitor as shown in Figure 6,
converting the PWM to a DC level before it reaches the
RSET pin. The 10k resistor minimizes the capacitance seen
by the RSET pin.
Dimming Using a Logic Signal
For applications that need to adjust the LED brightness in
discrete steps, a logic signal can be used as shown in
Figure 6. RMIN sets the minimum LED current value (when
the NMOS is off):
 0.1V 
RMIN = 225 •  
 ILED(MIN) 
RINCR sets how much the LED current is increased when
the NMOS is turned on:
 
0.1V
RINCR = 225 •   soft-start circuit (Figure 7) can be added to significantly
 ILED(INCREASE) 
Dimming Using a DC Voltage
For some applications, the preferred method of brightness
control uses a variable DC voltage to adjust the LED
current. As the DC voltage is increased, current flows
through RADJ into RSET, reducing the current flowing out
of the RSET pin, thus reducing the LED current. Choose the
RADJ value as shown below where VMAX is the maximum
DC control voltage, ILED(MAX) is the current programmed
by RSET, and ILED(MIN) is the minimum value of ILED (when
the DC control voltage is at VMAX).
 VMAX – 0.1V 
RADJ = 225 •  
 ILED(MAX) – ILED(MIN) 
Regulating LED Current when VIN > VOUT
The LT1932 contains special circuitry that enables it to
regulate the LED current even when the input voltage is
higher than the output voltage. When VIN is less than VOUT,
the internal NPN LED switch (transistor Q2 in Figure 1) is
saturated to provide a lower power loss. When VIN is
greater than VOUT, the NPN LED switch comes out of
saturation to keep the LED current in regulation.
Soft-Start/Controlling Inrush Current
For many applications, it is necessary to minimize the
inrush current at start-up. When first turned on and the
LED current is zero, the LT1932 will initially command the
maximum switch current of 500mA to 600mA, which may
give an inrush current too high for some applications. A
reduce the start-up current spike. Figure 8 shows that
without soft-start the input current reaches almost 600mA.
Figure 9 shows that when the soft-start circuit is added,
the input current has only a brief 300mA spike, and on
average does not exceed 100mA.
Burst Mode is a registered trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.

LT1932 LT1932 LT1932 LT1932 LT1932

SHDN RSET RSET RSET RSET
5 4 RPWM 4 RPWM 4 RADJ 4 RINCR
10k
PWM PWM PWM VDC
LOGIC
RSET RSET 0.1µF RSET RMIN SIGNAL
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PWM PWM FILTERED PWM DC VOLTAGE LOGIC

Figure 6. Five Methods of LED Dimming

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L1
IIN D1
6.8µH VOUT
VIN

C3
0.047µF
C1 6 1
4.7µF Q1
VIN SW 2N3904
LT1932 C2
5 3 1µF
SHDN LED
R1
RSET GND 1.5k
4 2
RSET
1.50k

1932 F07
SOFT-START
CIRCUIT

Figure 7. Soft-Start Circuit for the LT1932

VOUT VOUT
5V/DIV 5V/DIV

IIN
200mA/DIV IIN
200mA/DIV

100µs/DIV 1932 F08 100µs/DIV 1932 F09

Figure 8. Input Current at Start-Up Without Soft-Start Figure 9. Input Current at Start-Up with Soft-Start

Board Layout Considerations

As with all switching regulators, careful attention must be L1 C1
D1
paid to the PCB board layout and component placement.
To maximize efficiency, switch rise and fall times are made
as short as possible. To prevent radiation and high fre- C2 1 6 VIN

quency resonance problems, proper layout of the high 2 5 SHDN

frequency switching path is essential. Minimize the length 3 4
GND
and area of all traces connected to the SW pin and always
use a ground plane under the switching regulator to RSET
minimize interplane coupling. The signal path including DIMMING
CONTROL
the switch, output diode D1 and output capacitor C2, 1932 F10

contains nanosecond rise and fall times and should be Figure 10. Recommended Component Placement
kept as short as possible. In addition, the ground connec-
tion for the RSET resistor should be tied directly to the GND
pin and not be shared with any other component, ensuring
a clean, noise-free connection. Recommended compo-
nent placement is shown in Figure 10.

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Single Cell Driver for One White LED Efficiency

L1 80
4.7µH D1
VIN
1V TO 1.5V 75
VIN = 1.5V
6 1
70

EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN SW
VIN = 1.1V
LT1932 65
C1 5 3 C2
SHDN LED
4.7µF 4.7µF
RSET GND 60
15mA
4 2
2.5V PWM 24.9k
DIMMING 55
CONTROL RSET
1.50k 50
0 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15
C1, C2: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA03a LED CURRENT (mA)
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100 1932 TA03b
L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431

Single Cell Driver for Two White LEDs Efficiency

L1
4.7µH D1 80
VIN
1V TO 1.5V VIN = 1.5V
75
6 1
VIN SW 70 VIN = 1.1V
EFFICIENCY (%)

LT1932
C1 5 3 C2 65
SHDN LED
4.7µF 2.2µF
RSET GND
15mA 60
4 2
2.5V PWM 24.9k
DIMMING 55
CONTROL RSET
1.50k
50
0 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA04a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN LMK212BJ225 (408) 573-4150 LED CURRENT (mA)
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100 1932 TA04b
L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431

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2-Cell Driver for Two White LEDs Efficiency

L1 85
4.7µH D1
VIN
1.8V TO 3V 80
VIN = 3V
6 1
75

EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN SW
VIN = 1.8V
LT1932 70
C1 5 3 C2
SHDN LED
4.7µF 2.2µF
RSET GND 65
15mA
4 2
2.5V DC 60.4k
60
DIMMING
CONTROL RSET
1.50k 55
0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA15a LED CURRENT (mA)
C2: TAIYO YUDEN LMK212BJ225 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA15b
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100
L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431

2-Cell Driver for Three White LEDs Efficiency

L1
D1 85
4.7µH
VIN
1.8V TO 3V
80
6 1 VIN = 3V
VIN SW 75
EFFICIENCY (%)

LT1932 VIN = 1.8V

C1 5 3 C2 70
SHDN LED
4.7µF 2.2µF
RSET GND
15mA 65
4 2
2.5V DC 60.4k
DIMMING 60
CONTROL RSET
1.50k
55
0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA06a
LED CURRENT (mA)
C2: TAIYO YUDEN EMK316BJ225 (408) 573-4150
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100 1932 TA06b

L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431

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TYPICAL APPLICATIO S

2-Cell Driver for Four White LEDs Efficiency

L1 85
4.7µH D1
VIN
1.8V TO 3V 80
VIN = 3V
75

EFFICIENCY (%)
C1 6 1
4.7µF VIN SW VIN = 1.8V
70
LT1932
PWM 5 3 C2
DIMMING SHDN LED 65
1µF
CONTROL RSET GND
15mA
4 2 60
RSET
1.50k 55
0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA07a
LED CURRENT (mA)
C2: TAIYO YUDEN EMK212BJ105 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA07b
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100
L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431

2-Cell Driver for Five White LEDs Efficiency

L1 85
4.7µH D1
VIN
2V TO 3V 80

C1 6 1
75
EFFICIENCY (%)

4.7µF VIN SW VIN = 3V

LT1932 70
PWM 5 3 C2 VIN = 2V
DIMMING SHDN LED
1µF
CONTROL RSET GND 65

4 2
60

RSET
1.50k 15mA 55
0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 LED CURRENT (mA)
1932 TA05a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN TMK316BJ105 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA05b
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100
L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431

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 LT1932
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO S

Li-Ion Driver for Two White LEDs Efficiency

L1 85
6.8µH D1
VIN
2.7V TO 4.2V 80 VIN = 4.2V
6 1
VIN SW 75 VIN = 2.7V

EFFICIENCY (%)
LT1932
5 3 70
C1 C2
SHDN LED
4.7µF 2.2µF
RSET GND
15mA 65
3.3V PWM 4 2
31.6k
DIMMING 60
CONTROL RSET
1.50k
55
0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA08a LED CURRENT (mA)
C2: TAIYO YUDEN LMK212BJ225 (408) 573-4150
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100 1932 TA08b

L1: PANASONIC ELJEA6R8 (714) 373-7334

Li-Ion Driver for Three White LEDs Efficiency

L1 85
6.8µH D1
VIN
VIN = 4.2V
2.7V TO 4.2V 80

6 1 VIN = 2.7V
75
EFFICIENCY (%)

VIN SW
LT1932
70
C1 5 3 C2
SHDN LED
4.7µF 2.2µF
RSET GND 65
15mA
3.3V PWM 4 2
31.6k
DIMMING 60
CONTROL RSET
1.50k 55
0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA09a LED CURRENT (mA)
C2: TAIYO YUDEN EMK316BJ225 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA09b
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100
L1: PANASONIC ELJEA6R8 (714) 373-7334

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LT1932
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO S

Li-Ion Driver for Four White LEDs Efficiency

L1 85
6.8µH D1
VIN
2.7V TO 4.2V VIN = 4.2V
80

75 VIN = 2.7V

EFFICIENCY (%)
C1 6 1
4.7µF
VIN SW
70
LT1932
PWM 5 3 C2
DIMMING SHDN LED 65
1µF
CONTROL RSET GND
15mA
4 2 60

RSET
1.50k 55
0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 LED CURRENT (mA)
1932 TA10a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN EMK212BJ105 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA10b
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100
L1: PANASONIC ELJEA6R8 (714) 373-7334

Li-Ion Driver for Five White LEDs Efficiency

L1 85
4.7µH D1
VIN
2.7V TO 4.2V 80 VIN = 4.2V

6 1
C1 75 VIN = 2.7V
EFFICIENCY (%)

4.7µF VIN SW
LT1932 70
PWM 5 3 C2
DIMMING SHDN LED
1µF
CONTROL RSET GND 65

4 2
60

RSET
1.50k 55
15mA 0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 LED CURRENT (mA)
1932 TA11a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN TMK316BJ105 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA11b

D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100

L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431

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TYPICAL APPLICATIO S

Li-Ion Driver for Eight White LEDs Efficiency

L1 85
4.7µH D1
VIN
3V TO 4.2V 80
VIN = 4.2V
6 1
75

EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN SW
LT1932 70
C1 5 3 C2 VIN = 3V
SHDN LED
4.7µF 1µF
RSET GND 65

3.3V DC 4 2
80.6k 60
DIMMING
CONTROL RSET
1.50k 15mA 55
0 5 10 15 20
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 LED CURRENT (mA)
1932 TA13a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN GMK316BJ105 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA13b
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100
L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431

U
PACKAGE DESCRIPTIO
S6 Package
6-Lead Plastic SOT-23
(LTC DWG # 05-08-1634)
(LTC DWG # 05-08-1636)

2.80 – 3.10
(.110 – .118)
(NOTE 3)

.20
(.008)
A A2
DATUM ‘A’ 2.60 – 3.00 1.50 – 1.75
(.102 – .118) (.059 – .069)
(NOTE 3)

L 1.90 PIN ONE ID

.09 – .20 (.074) A1
(.004 – .008) REF
NOTE: (NOTE 2)
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS SOT-23 SOT-23
MILLIMETERS (Original) (ThinSOT)
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN
(INCHES) .90 – 1.45 1.00 MAX
A (.035 – .057) (.039 MAX) .95
3. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
4. DIMENSIONS ARE INCLUSIVE OF PLATING .00 – 0.15 .01 – .10 (.037)
5. DIMENSIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH AND METAL BURR A1 (.00 – .006) (.0004 – .004) REF .25 – .50
6. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED .254mm (.010 – .020)
7. PACKAGE EIAJ REFERENCE IS: .90 – 1.30 .80 – .90 (6PLCS, NOTE 2) S6 SOT-23 0401
A2
SC-74A (EIAJ) FOR ORIGINAL (.035 – .051) (.031 – .035)
JEDEL MO-193 FOR THIN .35 – .55 .30 – .50 REF
L
(.014 – .021) (.012 – .019 REF)

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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no represen-
tation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
LT1932
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Li-Ion Driver for Ten White LEDs Efficiency

L1 80
10µH D1
VIN VIN = 4.2V
2.7V TO 4.2V 75
VIN = 2.7V
6 1
70

EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN SW
LT1932 65
C1 5 3 C2
SHDN LED 4.7µF
4.7µF
RSET GND 60

4 2 100Ω 100Ω 55
RSET
750Ω
30mA 50
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA16a
TOTAL LED CURRENT (mA)
C2: TAIYO YUDEN TMK325BJ475 (408) 573-4150
D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100 1932 TA16b

L1: MURATA LQH3C100M24 (814) 237-1431

Li-Ion Driver for Six White LEDs Efficiency

L1 85
4.7µH D1
VIN
2.7V TO 4.2V 80
VIN = 4.2V
6 1
75
EFFICIENCY (%)

VIN SW VIN = 2.7V

LT1932 70
C1 5 3 C2
SHDN LED
4.7µF 1µF
RSET GND 65

4 2
3.3V DC 80.6k 60
DIMMING
CONTROL RSET
1.50k 15mA 55
0 5 10 15 20
LED CURRENT (mA)
C1: TAIYO YUDEN JMK212BJ475 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA12a
C2: TAIYO YUDEN TMK316BJ105 (408) 573-4150 1932 TA12b

D1: ZETEX ZHCS400 (631) 543-7100

L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431

RELATED PARTS
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
LT1615 Micropower DC/DC Converter in 5-Lead ThinSOT 20V at 12mA from 2.5V Input, ThinSOT Package
LT1617 Micropower Inverting DC/DC Converter in 5-Lead ThinSOT –15V at 12mA from 2.5V Input, ThinSOT Package
LT1618 Constant-Current/Constant-Voltage DC/DC Converter Drives 20 White LEDs from Li-Ion, MS10 Package
LTC1682 Doubler Charge Pump with Low Noise Linear Regulator 3.3V and 5V Outputs with 60µVRMS Noise, Up to 80mA Output
LT1930 1.4MHz Switching Regulator in 5-Lead ThinSOT 5V at 480mA from 3.3V Input, ThinSOT Package
LT1931 Inverting 1.2MHz Switching Regulator in 5-Lead ThinSOT – 5V at 350mA from 5V Input, ThinSOT Package
LTC3200 Low Noise Regulated Charge Pump 5V Output with Up to 100mA Output
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LTC3202 High Efficiency, Fractional Charge Pump 125mA, Integrated 2-Bit DAC
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