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MAX20444B

MAX20444B

Automotive 4-Channel 130mA Backlight Driver with Boost/SEPIC Controller and I2C Interface

4-Channel 130mA LED Driver Provides Full Diagnostics and Hybrid Dimming thru I2C

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Overview

Description

The MAX20444B is a 4-channel backlight driver with boost controller for automotive displays. The integrated current outputs can sink up to 130mA LED current each. The device accepts a wide 4.5V to 36V input voltage range and withstands direct automotive load-dump events.

The internal current-mode switching DC-DC controller supports boost or SEPIC topologies and operates in the frequency range 400kHz to 2.2MHz. Integrated spread spectrum helps reduce EMI. An adaptive output-voltage control scheme minimizes power dissipation in the LED current-sink paths.

The device features I2C-controlled pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming and hybrid dimming. In either case the minimum pulse width is 500ns. Phase-shifted dimming of the strings is incorporated for lower EMI.

Comprehensive diagnostic information is also available via the I2C interface, while stand-alone operation is also supported.

The MAX20444B is available in a 24-pin TQFN or 24-pin side-wettable TQFN (SWTQFN) package and operates over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.

MAX20444B: Typical Application Circuits MAX20444B: TTypical Application Circuits Enlarge+

Key Features

  • Wide-Voltage-Range Operation
    • Operates Down to 4V Supply After Startup
    • Survives Load Dump Up to 52V
  • High Integration
    • Complete 4-Channel Solution Including Boost Controller
    • I2C Control for Minimum Parts Count
  • Robust and Low EMI
    • Spread-Spectrum Oscillator
    • Phase Shifting
    • 400kHz to 2.2MHz Switching-Frequency Range
    • Fail-Safe Operation Mode Using the FSEN Pin
  • Versatile Dimming Scheme Allows Hybrid or PWM-Only Dimming Using DIM Input or I2C
    • Dimming Ratio > 10000:1 Using Hybrid Dimming
    • 10000:1 Dimming Ratio at 200Hz using PWM Dimming
  • Complete Diagnostics
    • LED Open/Short Detection and Protection
    • Boost Output Undervoltage and Overvoltage
    • Boost Voltage
    • Individual String LED Current
    • Thermal Shutdown
  • Compact (4mm x 4mm) 24-Pin TQFN and SWTQFN Packages

Applications/Uses

  • Central Information Displays
  • Infotainment Displays
  • Instrument Clusters

Parametric Specs

Part NumberRegulation TopologyMax. No. of LEDsLED ChannelsLED ConfigurationILED per Channel
(A)		PWM Dimming Freq.
(kHz)		Dimming RatioDimming ControlPOUT
(W)		VIN
(V)		VIN
(V)		ICC
(mA)		LED String Volt.
(V)		Oper. Freq.
(kHz)		Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
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MAX20444B Inductor Based154Series-Parallel0.132020000
I2C Serial
PWM
324.5361052
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750
1000
1200
1500
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2100
2200
TQFN-CU/24
$2.57 @1k
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Design Resources


MAX20444BEVKIT: Evaluation Kit for the MAX20444B

Quality and Environmental Data

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CAD Symbols and Footprints

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