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| Data Sheet | 8-Channel Cold-Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Controller | Feb 27, 2006 |
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Key Features
- High-Density CCFL Controller for LCD TV and PC Monitor Backlights
- Can Be Easily Cascaded to Support More Than 8 Lamps
- Minimal External Components
- Analog Brightness Control
- Per-Channel Lamp Control Ensures Equal Brightness Among Lamps and Maximizes Lamp Life
- Gate Driver Phasing Minimizes DC Supply Current Surges
- Per-Channel Lamp Fault Monitoring for Lamp Open, Lamp Overcurrent, Failure to Strike, and Overvoltage Conditions
- Accurate (±5%) Independent On-Board Oscillators for Lamp Frequency (40kHz to 80kHz) and DPWM Burst Dimming Frequency (22.5Hz to 440Hz)
- Can Be Synchronized to External Sources for the Lamp and DPWM Frequencies
- <10% to 100% Dimming Range
- Programmable Soft-Start Minimizes Audible Transformer Noise
- I²C-Compatible Serial Port and On-Board Nonvolatile (NV) Memory Allow Device Customization
- 8-Byte NV User Memory for Storage of Serial Numbers and Date Codes
- 4.5V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
- -40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
- 48-Lead TQFP (7mm x 7mm) Package
Applications/Uses
- LCD PC Monitors
- LCD TVs
Description
The DS3988 is an 8-channel controller for cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) used to backlight liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in TV and PC monitor applications. The DS3988 supports configurations of 1 to 8 lamps, and multiple DS3988 controllers can be cascaded to support applications requiring more than 8 lamps.
Technical Docs
| Data Sheet | 8-Channel Cold-Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Controller | Feb 27, 2006 |
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