Rainbow Electronics MAX16803 User Manual

General description, Applications, Features

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General Description

The MAX16803 current regulator operates from a 6.5V
to 40V input-voltage range and delivers up to a total of
350mA to one or more strings of high-brightness LEDs
(HB LEDs). The output current of the MAX16803 is
adjusted by using an external current-sense resistor in
series with the LEDs. A dimming input allows wide-
range “pulsed” PWM operation. Wave-shaping circuitry
reduces EMI. The differential current-sense input
increases noise immunity. The MAX16803 is well suited
for applications requiring high-voltage input and is able
to withstand automotive load-dump events up to 40V.
An on-board pass element minimizes external compo-
nents while providing ±3.5% output-current accuracy.
Additional features include a 5V regulated output and
short-circuit and thermal protection.

The MAX16803 is available in a thermally enhanced,
5mm x 5mm, 16-pin TQFN package and is specified
over the automotive -40°C to +125°C temperature range.

Applications

Automotive Interior: Map, Courtesy, and Cluster
Lighting

Automotive Exterior: Rear Combination Lights (RCLs)

Emergency Vehicle Warning Lights

Navigation and Marine Indicators

General Lighting

Signage, Gasoline Canopies, Beacons

Features

+6.5V to +40V Operating Range
Adjustable LED Current (35mA to 350mA)
±3.5% LED Current Accuracy
High-Voltage DIM Pin for Dimming Interface
Integrated Pass Element with Low-Dropout

Voltage (0.5V typ)

+5V Regulated Output with 4mA Source

Capability

Parallel Operation for LED Current > 350mA
Differential LED Current Sense
Low Shutdown Supply Current (12

µ

A typ)

Low 204mV Current-Sense Reference Reduces

Power Losses

Wave-Shaped Edges Reduce Radiated EMI During

PWM Dimming

Thermal Shutdown
Output Short-Circuit Protection
Available in Small, Thermally Enhanced,

5mm x 5mm, 16-Pin TQFN Package

-40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range

MAX16803

High-Voltage, 350mA, High-Brightness LED

Driver with PWM Dimming and 5V Regulator

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1

15

16

+

14

13

6

5

7

IN

N.C.

8

OUT

V5

CS+

GND

1

2

N.C.

4

12

11

9

EN

OUT

N.C.

N.C.

N.C.

N.C.

MAX16803

IN

CS-

3

10

DIM

TQFN

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Pin Configuration

Ordering Information

MAX16803

IN

OUT

V5

LEDs

R

SENSE

0.1µF

+6.5V TO +40V

+5V REG

CS+

0.1µF

CS-

DIM

PWM DIMMING

GND

EN

Simplified Diagram

19-0532; Rev 0; 5/06

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.

+Denotes lead-free package.
*EP = Exposed pad.

PART

TEMP RANGE

PIN-
PACKAGE

PKG

CODE

MAX16803ATE+

-40°C to +125°C

16 TQFN-EP*

T1655-3

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