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TPS61042

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30-V, 500-mA switch boost converter in QFN-8 for white LED applications

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TPS61042

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Number of channels 1 Vin (min) (V) 1.8 Vin (max) (V) 6 Vout (min) (V) 1.8 Vout (max) (V) 28 Type Inductive Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 1000 Duty cycle (max) (%) 88 LED current per channel (mA) 50 Peak efficiency (%) 85 Topology Boost Features Load Disconnect During Shutdown Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
Number of channels 1 Vin (min) (V) 1.8 Vin (max) (V) 6 Vout (min) (V) 1.8 Vout (max) (V) 28 Type Inductive Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 1000 Duty cycle (max) (%) 88 LED current per channel (mA) 50 Peak efficiency (%) 85 Topology Boost Features Load Disconnect During Shutdown Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
VSON (DRB) 8 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • Current Source With Overvoltage Protection
  • Input Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 6 V
  • Internal 30 V Switch
  • Up to 85% Efficiency
  • Precise Brightness Control Using PWM Signal or
    Analog Signal
  • Switching Frequency: Up to 1 MHz
  • Internal Power MOSFET Switch: 500 mA
  • Operates With Small Output Capacitors Down to 100 nF
  • Disconnects LEDs During Shutdown
  • No Load Quiescent Current: 38 µA Typ
  • Shutdown Current: 0.1 µA Typ
  • Available in a Small 3 mm × 3 mm QFN Package
  • Current Source With Overvoltage Protection
  • Input Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 6 V
  • Internal 30 V Switch
  • Up to 85% Efficiency
  • Precise Brightness Control Using PWM Signal or
    Analog Signal
  • Switching Frequency: Up to 1 MHz
  • Internal Power MOSFET Switch: 500 mA
  • Operates With Small Output Capacitors Down to 100 nF
  • Disconnects LEDs During Shutdown
  • No Load Quiescent Current: 38 µA Typ
  • Shutdown Current: 0.1 µA Typ
  • Available in a Small 3 mm × 3 mm QFN Package

The TPS61042 is a high frequency boost converter with constant current output that drives white LEDs or similar. The LED current is set with the external sense resistor (RS) and is directly regulated by the feedback pin (FB) that regulates the voltage across the sense resistor RS to 252 mV (typ). To control LED brightness, the LED current can be pulsed by applying a PWM (pulse width modulated) signal with a frequency range of 100 Hz to 50 kHz to the control pin (CTRL). To allow higher flexibility, the device can be configured where the brightness can be controlled by an analog signal as well, as described in the application information section. To avoid possible leakage currents through the LEDs during shutdown, the control pin (CTRL) disables the device and disconnects the LEDs from ground. For maximum safety during operation, the output has integrated overvoltage protection that prevents damage to the device in case of a high impedance output (e.g. faulty LED).

The TPS61042 is a high frequency boost converter with constant current output that drives white LEDs or similar. The LED current is set with the external sense resistor (RS) and is directly regulated by the feedback pin (FB) that regulates the voltage across the sense resistor RS to 252 mV (typ). To control LED brightness, the LED current can be pulsed by applying a PWM (pulse width modulated) signal with a frequency range of 100 Hz to 50 kHz to the control pin (CTRL). To allow higher flexibility, the device can be configured where the brightness can be controlled by an analog signal as well, as described in the application information section. To avoid possible leakage currents through the LEDs during shutdown, the control pin (CTRL) disables the device and disconnects the LEDs from ground. For maximum safety during operation, the output has integrated overvoltage protection that prevents damage to the device in case of a high impedance output (e.g. faulty LED).
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* Data sheet TPS61042 Constant Current LED Driver datasheet (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 03 Dec 2014
Application note QFN and SON PCB Attachment (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 06 Dec 2023
White paper Common LED Functions and LED Driver Design Considerations 21 Sep 2020
Application note Performing Accurate PFM Mode Efficiency Measurements (Rev. A) 11 Dec 2018
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Analog Design Journal Design considerations for a resistive feedback divider in a DC/DC converter 26 Apr 2012
Analog Design Journal IQ: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it 17 Jun 2011
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Application note Single Cell TPS61041 LED Driver 09 Jun 2003
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EVM User's guide TPS61042EVM-226 White Light LED Bias Supply EVM 13 Sep 2002
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