RT8537 Richtek

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RT8537
Current Mode Boost-Type LED Driver with Programmable

Dimming Control
General Description Features
The RT8537 is a current mode Boost-type LED driver with z 32-Step Programmable Digital Dimming
programmable brightness dimming control for portable z PWM Brightness Dimming
devices. With the 40V integrated MOSFET, the RT8537 z 2.9V to 18V Input Voltage Range
can support up to 10 LEDs in series and wide input voltage z 38V Open LED Protection for 10 LEDs
range from 2.9V to 18V. The Boost converter runs at z 200mV Reference with 4% Accuracy
1.2MHz switching frequency which allows for the use of z 1.2MHz Switching Frequency
small external components. z Built-In 1.2A Power Switch
z Built-in Internal Soft-Start
The LED current is adjustable by an external resister at
z Over Temperature Protection
FB pin and the feedback voltage is regulated to 200mV
z Current Limit Protection
typically. The RT8537 provides PWM dimming mode and
z Tiny Package with WDFN Package
1-wire digital dimming mode for accurate LED current
z RoHS Compliant and Halogen Free
control from EN pin. In PWM dimming mode, the feedback
reference voltage is changed with the PWM duty cycle
Applications
proportionally and the available PWM frequency range is
z Mobile Phone and Smart Phone
from 5kHz to 50kHz. In 1-wire digital dimming mode, it
z Digital Camera and GPS
provides a programmable 32-step brightness dimming
z Portable DVD Player
function with the EN pin setting.
The RT8537 provides protection functions including LED Marking Information
open protection, input under voltage lockout, current limit
0J : Product Code
and over temperature protection.
0JW W : Date Code
The RT8537 is available in the WDFN-6SL 2x2 package.
Simplified Application Circuit

L
VIN
COUT
CIN
LX ……
3 x 9 LEDs
RT8537
VIN
FB
EN
Digital Dimming RSET
PWM Dimming
COMP GND
CCOMP
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Ordering Information Pin Configurations
RT8537 (TOP VIEW)
Package Type
QW : WDFN-6SL 2x2 (W-Type) FB 1 6 VIN
GND
COMP 2 5 EN
Lead Plating System GND 3 7 4 LX
G : Green (Halogen Free and Pb Free)
Note : WDFN-6SL 2x2
Richtek products are :
` RoHS compliant and compatible with the current require-
ments of IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
` Suitable for use in SnPb or Pb-free soldering processes.
Function Pin Description

Pin No. Pin Name Pin Function
Feedback Voltage Input. Connect a resistor between this pin and GND to set
1 FB
the current.
2 COMP Compensation Node. Connect a suitable capacitor to this pin for stability.
3, Ground. The exposed pad must be soldered to a large PCB and connected to
GND
7 (Exposed Pad) GND for maximum power dissipation.
Switch Node. Connect the LX pin to the external Inductor. This pin is also used
4 LX
to sense the output voltage for open LED protection.
Enable Control Input. This pin can be Used for PWM dimming and 1-wire digital
5 EN
dimming.
6 VIN Supply Voltage Input.
Function Block Diagram
VIN Pre-Regulator UVLO

Shutdown OVP
OTP OSC
LX
PWM
Soft-Start Control
LGATE
Shutdown + +
Delay
-
OCP
EN EN Dimming +
EA Soft-Start
-
COMP
GND
VREF FB
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Operation
The RT8537 is a constant frequency, current mode Boost- Shutdown Delay
type LED driver. In normal operation, the N-MOSFET is When the EN voltage is logic low for more than 2.5ms,
turned on when the PWM Control circuit is set by the the driver will be shut down. In shutdown mode, the input
oscillator and is turned off when the current comparator supply current for the device is less than 1μA.
resets the PWM Control circuit. While the N-MOSFET is
turned off, the inductor current conducts through the OCP
external diode. The driver provides cycle-by-cycle current limit function
to control the current on power switch.
Pre-Regulator
The regulator provides low voltage power to supply the OVP
internal control circuits. The over voltage protection function monitors the output
voltage via LX pin voltage. The OVP threshold voltage is
ULVO 38V typically. Once the LED is open, the output voltage
When the input voltage is lower than the UVLO threshold reaches the OVP threshold, the driver will be shut down.
(2.2V typ.), the driver will turn off. There is a 70mV for the
UVLO hysteresis control. OTP
The over temperature protection function will shut down
Soft-Start the switching operation when the junction temperature
When the device is enabled, the internal VREF ramps up exceeds 160°C. Once the junction temperature cools
to the target voltage in a specific time. This ensures that down by approximately 15°C, the converter will
the output voltage rises slowly to reduce the input inrush automatically resume switching.
current.
EN Dimming
The EN pin is used for the control input for both PWM
dimming mode and digital dimming mode. The dimming
mode is decided when the device is enabled. The default
dimming mode is PWM dimming mode. To enter digital
mode, a certain digital pattern on the EN pin must be
recognized when the IC starts from shutdown mode.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
z VIN, EN to GND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ −0.3V to 20V
z FB, COMP to GND -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 3V
z LX to GND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −0.3V to 40V
z Power Dissipation, PD @ TA = 25°C
WDFN-6SL 2x2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.99W
z Package Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
WDFN-6SL 2x2, θJA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33.5°C/W
z Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 260°C
z Junction Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 150°C
z Storage Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −65°C to 150°C
z ESD Susceptibility (Note 3)
HBM (Human Body Model) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2kV
MM (Machine Model) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200V
Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 4)

z Supply Input Voltage, VIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.9V to 18V
z Junction Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 125°C
z Ambient Temperature Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- −40°C to 85°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN = 3.6V, TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

Operating Quiescent Current
IQ Device PW M Switching No Load -- -- 2.3 mA
into VIN
Shutdown Current ISHDN EN = GND, VIN = 4.2V -- -- 1 μA
Under Voltage Lockout
VUVLO VIN Falling -- 2.2 2.5 V
Threshold
Under Voltage Lockout
VUVLO_Hys -- 70 -- mV
Hysteresis
Logic-High VIH VIN = 2.9V to 18V 1.2 -- --
EN Input Voltage V
Logic-Low VIL VIN = 2.9V to 18V -- -- 0.4
EN Pull Down Current -- 3 10 μA
EN Pulse width to Shutdown tOFF EN High to Low 2.5 -- -- ms
Digital Dimming Detection Time tES_Det EN Pin Low 260 -- -- μs
Digital Dimming Detection Delay tES_Delay 100 -- -- μs
Digital Dimming Detection
tES_Win Measured from EN High 1 -- -- ms
Window Time
Feedback Reference Voltage VREF 192 200 208 mV
Feedback Input bias Current IFB VFB = 200mV -- -- 2 μA
Oscillator Frequency fOSC 1 1.2 1.5 MHz
Maximum Duty Cycle D MAX 90 93 -- %

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Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Minimum On Pulse Width tMIM_ON -- 40 -- ns
COMP Pin Sink Current ISink -- 60 -- μA
COMP Pin Source Current ISource -- 60 -- μA
Error Amplifier
G EA 240 320 400 μA/V
transconductance
N-MOSFET On-Resistance RDS(ON) VIN = 3V -- 0.35 0.7 Ω
N-MOSFET Leakage Current ILN_NFET VLX = 35V, EN = Low -- -- 1 μA
N-MOSFET Current Limit ILIM 0.96 1.2 1.44 A
Open LED Protection
VOVP Measured on the LX pin, L = 22μH 37 -- 42 V
Threshold
Start Time of Program Stream tStart 3 -- -- μs
End Time of Program Stream tEOS 3 -- 360 μs
High Time Low Bit tH_LB Logic 0 3 -- 180 μs
Low Time Low Bit tL_LB Logic 0 2 x tH_LB -- 360 μs
High Time High Bit tH_HB Logic 1 2 x tL_HB -- 360 μs
Low Time High Bit tL_HB Logic 1 3 -- 180 μs
Thermal Shutdown Threshold TSD -- 160 -- °C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis ΔTSD -- 15 -- °C
Note 1. Stresses beyond those listed “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are
stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in
the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions may
affect device reliability.
Note 2. θJA is measured at TA = 25°C on a high effective thermal conductivity four-layer test board per JEDEC 51-7.
Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precaution is recommended.
Note 4. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating conditions.
Note 5. The reference voltage accuracy is ±2.5% at recommended ambient temperature range, guaranteed by design.

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Typical Application Circuit
L
VIN 10µH to 22µH
3V to 6V
CIN COUT
4.7µF 1µF
4
LX ……
3 x 9 LEDs
RT8537
6 VIN
FB 1
5 EN
1.1
PWM Dimming 2 COMP 3,
GND
7 (Exposed Pad)
220nF
Figure 1. Drive 27 LEDs for Media form Factor Display
L
VIN 10µH to 22µH
5V
CIN COUT
4.7µF 1µF
4
LX High
Brightness
RT8537 LED
6 VIN
FB 1
5 EN
350mA
0.57
PWM Dimming 2 COMP 3,
GND
7 (Exposed Pad)
220nF
Figure 2. Application Circuit for 3 High Brightness LEDs
L
VIN 10µH to 22µH
12V
CIN COUT
4.7µF 1µF
4
LX
High
RT8537 Brightness
6 VIN LED
5 EN FB 1
350mA
PWM Dimming 0.57
2 COMP
3,
GND
220nF 7 (Exposed Pad)
Figure 3. Application Circuit for 6 High Brightness LEDs

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Timing Diagram
PWM Dimming Mode
Power on time > 2µs
5kHz < fPWM < 50kHz TSHDN > 2.5ms

Period1 Period2
EN Duty1 Duty2
Duty1 x 200mV
Duty2 x 200mV
FB
1-Wire Digital Dimming Mode
Enter 1-wire digital dimming Shutdown

mode detection window > 1ms Program Code 1 Program Code 2 Delay
Digital dimming mode

detection time > 260µs
……… ………
EN
Digital dimming detection

Program Value 1
delay time > 100µs
Program Value 2
Start-up Delay
FB

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Typical Operating Characteristics
Efficiency vs. Output Current Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
100 100
90 95
80 VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 3.6V 90
70
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
VIN = 4.2V
85 IOUT = 0.1A
60
IOUT = 0.2A
50 80 IOUT = 0.05A
40 75
30
70
20
10 65
VOUT = 9.5V VOUT = 9.5V
0 60
0 0.04 0.08 0.12 0.16 0.2 2.8 3.2 3.6 4 4.4 4.8 5.2 5.6 6 6.4 6.8 7.2
Output Current (A) Input Voltage (V)
Operating Quiescent Current vs. Temperature Operating Quiescent Current vs. Input Voltage
1.70 1.7
Operating Quiescent Current (mA)1
Operating Quiescent Current (mA)1
1.6
1.60
1.5
1.50
1.4
1.40
1.3
1.30
1.2
VIN = 3.6V
1.20 1.1
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Temperature (°C) Input Voltage (V)
Oscillator Frequency vs. Input Voltage Reference Voltage vs. Input Voltage
1.30 0.210
0.208
Oscillator Frequency (MHz)1
1.25
0.206
Reference Voltage (V)
0.204
1.20
0.202
1.15 0.200 IOUT = 0.2A
0.198 IOUT = 0.1A
1.10 IOUT = 0.01A
0.196
0.194
1.05
0.192
3 Power LEDs, VIN = 3.6V, ILED = 200mA
1.00 0.190
2.5 3.8 5.1 6.4 7.7 9 2.8 3.68 4.56 5.44 6.32 7.2
Input Voltage (V) Input Voltage (V)

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Reference Voltage vs. Output Current Reference Voltage vs. 1-Wire Dimming Step
0.204 220
0.203
Reference Voltage (mV)

176
Reference Voltage (V)
0.202
0.201 132
VIN = 3.3V
0.200 VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 4.2V 88
0.199
0.198
44
0.197
VIN = 3.6V
0.196 0
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
Output Current (mA) 1-Wire Dimming (Step)
Reference Voltage vs. PWM Dimming Duty Cycle Enable Pull Down Current vs. Input Voltage
200 16
14
Reference Voltage (mV)
Pull Down Current (µA)1
160
12
120 10
8
80 5kHz 6
10kHz
20kHz 4
40 40kHz
50kHz 2
VIN = 3.6V
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
PWM Dimming Duty Cycle (%) Input Voltage (V)
VIN Shutdown Current vs. Input Voltage Power On from EN

0.5
VEN
(5V/Div)
Shutdown Current (µA)1
0.4
VIN
0.3 (2V/Div)
VFB
0.2
(200mV/Div)
0.1 I IN
(200mA/Div)
10 white LEDs, VIN = 3.6V, ILED = 20mA
0.0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Time (5ms/Div)
Input Voltage (V)

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Power Off from EN PWM Dimming from EN

VEN
(5V/Div)
VEN
(2V/Div)
VIN
(2V/Div)
VFB
(200mV/Div)
I IN I LED
(200mA/Div) (5mA/Div) 10 white LEDs, VIN = 3.6V,
10 white LEDs, VIN = 3.6V, ILED = 20mA RSET = 10Ω, f = 50kHz, Duty cycle = 50%
Time (5ms/Div) Time (5μs/Div)
PWM Dimming from EN 1-Wire Dimming from EN On
VEN VEN
(2V/Div) (2V/Div)
VIN
(5V/Div)
VFB
(100mV/Div)
I LED I IN
(5mA/Div) 10 white LEDs, VIN = 3.6V,
RSET = 10Ω, f = 5kHz, Duty cycle = 50% RSET = 10Ω, Dimming step = 0 to 31
Time (50μs/Div) Time (5ms/Div)
1-Wire Dimming from EN Off
VEN
(2V/Div)
VIN
(5V/Div)
VFB
(100mV/Div)
I IN
RSET = 10Ω, Dimming step = 31 to 16
Time (5ms/Div)

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Application Information
Soft-Start Where :
Soft-start circuitry is integrated into the IC to avoid a high ILED = output current of LEDs
inrush current during start-up. After the device is enabled,
VREF = feedback reference voltage (200mV typ.)
the VREF ramps up slowly to the target voltage within a
specific time. This ensures that the output voltage rises RSET = current sense resistor
slowly to reduce the input current. The output current tolerance depends on the VREF accuracy
and the current sense resistor accuracy.
Open LED Protection
Open LED protection circuitry prevents IC from damage LED Brightness Dimming Mode Selection
as the result of LED disconnection. The RT8537 monitors The EN pin is used for the control input for both dimming
the voltage at the LX pin during each switching cycle. The modes, PWM dimming mode and 1-wire digital dimming
circuitry turns off the switch and shuts down the IC as mode. The dimming mode for the RT8537 is selected when
soon as the LX voltage exceeds the VOVP threshold (38V the device is enabled. The default dimming mode is PWM
typ.). The device remains in shutdown mode until it is dimming mode. To enter digital dimming mode, the
enabled by toggling the EN pin logic. following digital pattern on the EN pin must be recognized
by the IC when the IC starts from the shutdown mode.
Shutdown
` Pull the EN pin high to enable the RT8537 and start the
The RT8537 enters shutdown mode when the EN pin is
detection window (tES_win, 1ms) for digital dimming
pulled low for 2.5ms. During shutdown, the input supply
current for the device is less than 1μA. Although the ` After the digital dimming detection delay time (tES_Delay,
internal FET does not switch in shutdown, there is still a 100μs), drive the EN low for more than the detection
DC current path between the input and the LEDs through time (tES_Detect, 260μs).
the inductor and Schottky diode. The minimum forward ` Pull the EN pin high after the detection time (260μs)
voltage of the LED array must exceed the maximum input and before the detection window (tES_Win, 1ms), once
voltage to ensure that the LEDs remain off in shutdown. the above 3 conditions are met, the IC immediately
enters the digital 1-wire dimming mode. The digital
Current Setting
dimming communication can start before the detection
The LED current is adjustable by an external current sense window expires. Once the dimming mode is selected,
resistor in series with the LED string. The LED current it can not be changed without another start up. This
can be calculated by the following equation : means the IC needs to be shut down by pulling the EN
V
ILED = REF low for 2.5ms and restarts. See the dimming mode
RSET
detection and soft-start (see Figure 4) for a graphical
explanation.
Enter 1-wire digital dimming Shutdown
mode detection window > 1ms Program Code 1 Program Code 2 Delay
Digital dimming mode

detection time > 260µs
……… ………
EN
Digital dimming detection

Program Value 1
delay time > 100µs
Program Value 2
Start-up Delay
FB
Figure 4. Start-Up for Digital Dimming Mode

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PWM Dimming Mode programmed reference voltage is stored in an internal
When the EN pin is constantly high, the FB voltage is register. A power reset clears the register value and resets
regulated to 200mV typically. However, the EN pin allows it to default. It is recommended to finish the first address/
a PWM signal to reduce this regulation voltage; therefore, data stream before 2ms at CCOMP = 220nF during start-up
it achieves LED brightness dimming. The relationship for the 1-wire dimming, to avoid the possibilities for LED
between the duty cycle and FB voltage is given by brightness changes from bright to dark. Especially the
digital dimming code is below step 5 (VFB = 17mV).
VFB = Duty x VREF
The digital dimming interface is based on a master slave
Where :
structure, where the master is typically a microcontroller
Duty = duty cycle of the PWM signal or application processor. Figure 6 and Table 2 give an
VREF = internal reference voltage (200mV typ.) overview of the protocol. The protocol consists of a device
specific address byte and a data byte. The device specific
The RT8537 chops up the internal 200mV reference voltage
address byte is fixed to 72 hex. The data byte consists of
at the duty cycle of the PWM signal. Therefore, although
five bits for information, two address bits, and the RFA bit
a PWM signal is used for brightness dimming, only the
always set to 0. The advantage of 1-wire digital dimming
LED DC current is modulated, which is often referred as
compared with other one pin interfaces is that its bit
analog dimming. This eliminates the audible noise which
detection is in a large extent independent from the bit
often occurs when the LED current is pulsed in replica of
transmission rate. It can automatically detect bit rates
the frequency and duty cycle of PWM control.
between 1.7kBit/sec and up to 160kBit/sec.
For optimum performance, use the PWM dimming
All bits are transmitted MSB first and LSB last. Figure 7
frequency in the range of 5kHz to 50kHz. The requirement
shows the protocol without acknowledge request (Bit RFA
of minimum dimming frequency comes from the digital
= 0). Prior to both bytes, device address byte and data
dimming detection delay and detection time specification
byte, a start condition must be applied. For this, the EN
in the dimming mode selection.
pin must be pulled high for at least tStart (3μs) before the
Power on time > 2µs
bit transmission starts with the falling edge. If the EN pin
5kHz < fPWM < 50kHz TSHDN > 2.5ms
Period1 Period2
is already at a high level, no start condition is needed
EN prior to the device address byte. The transmission of each
Duty1 Duty2
Duty1 x 200mV byte is closed with an end of stream condition for at least
Duty2 x 200mV
tEOS (3μs).
FB
The bit detection is based on a logic detection scheme,
Figure 5. PWM Dimming Control where the criterion is the relation between tLOW and tHIGH.
It can be simplified to :
1-Wire Digital Dimming Mode
High Bit : tHIGH > tLOW, but with tHIGH at least 2 x tLOW, see
The RT8537 adopts an 1-wire digital protocol for the digital
Figure 7.
dimming mode control, which can program the FB voltage
to any of the 32 steps with single command. The step Low Bit : tHIGH < tLOW, but with tLOW at least 2 x tHIGH, see
increment increases with the voltage to produce pseudo Figure 7.
logarithmic curve for the brightness step. See Table 1 for The bit detection starts with a falling edge on the EN pin
the FB pin voltage steps. The default step is full scale and ends with the next falling edge. Depending on the
when the device is first enabled (VFB = 200mV). The relation between tHIGH and tLOW, the logic 0 or 1 is detected.

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Table 1. 32-Step Digital Dimming Setting
FB Voltage FB Voltage
Step D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Step D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
(mV) (mV)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 62 1 0 0 0 0
1 5 0 0 0 0 1 17 68 1 0 0 0 1
2 8 0 0 0 1 0 18 74 1 0 0 1 0
3 11 0 0 0 1 1 19 80 1 0 0 1 1
4 14 0 0 1 0 0 20 86 1 0 1 0 0
5 17 0 0 1 0 1 21 92 1 0 1 0 1
6 20 0 0 1 1 0 22 98 1 0 1 1 0
7 23 0 0 1 1 1 23 104 1 0 1 1 1
8 26 0 1 0 0 0 24 116 1 1 0 0 0
9 29 0 1 0 0 1 25 128 1 1 0 0 1
10 32 0 1 0 1 0 26 140 1 1 0 1 0
11 35 0 1 0 1 1 27 152 1 1 0 1 1
12 38 0 1 1 0 0 28 164 1 1 1 0 0
13 44 0 1 1 0 1 29 176 1 1 1 0 1
14 50 0 1 1 1 0 30 188 1 1 1 1 0
15 56 0 1 1 1 1 31 200 1 1 1 1 1
Data IN
Device Address Data Byte
Start DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0 EOS Start RFA A1 A0 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 EOS
0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Data OUT
Figure 6

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Table 2.
Bit Transmission
Byte Name Description
Number Description
7 DA7 0 MSB device address
6 DA6 1
5 DA5 1
Device 4 DA4 1
Address IN
Byte 72 hex 3 DA3 0
2 DA2 0
1 DA1 1
0 DA0 0 LSB device address
7 (MSB) RFA RFA = 0
6 A1 Address bit 1 = 0
5 A0 Address bit 0 = 0
4 D4 Data bit 4
Data Byte IN
3 D3 Data bit 3
2 D2 Data bit 2
1 D1 Data bit 1
0 (LSB) D0 Data bit 0
Digital 1-Wire Dimming w/o Acknowledge RFA = 0
tStart Address Byte tStart Data Byte
Data IN Static High Static High
DA7 DA0 RFA D0

0 0 tEOS 0 1 tEOS
tLOW tHIGH tLOW tHIGH
Low Bit High Bit

Logic 0 Logic 1
Figure 7

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Inductor Selection The maximum power dissipation depends on the operating
The recommended value of inductor for 10 LEDs or high ambient temperature for fixed T J(MAX) and thermal
brightness LED applications is from 10μH to 22μH. Smaller resistance, θJA. The derating curve in Figure 8 allows the
size and better efficiency are the major concerns for designer to see the effect of rising ambient temperature
portable devices. The inductor should have low core loss on the maximum power dissipation.
at 1MHz (Min.) and low DCR for better efficiency. The 3.6
Maximum Power Dissipation (W)1

Four-Layer PCB
inductor saturation current rating should be considered
3.0
to cover the inductor peak current.
2.4
Capacitor Selection
For low ripple voltage, ceramic capacitors with low ESR 1.8
are recommended. X5R and X7R types are suitable
1.2
because of their wide voltage range and good operating
temperature characteristics. For the application of the 0.6
RT8537 to drive 10 LEDs in series, a 4.7μF for input
capacitor, an 1μF for output capacitor and a 220nF for 0.0
0 25 50 75 100 125
compensation capacitor are recommended.
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Thermal Considerations Figure 8. Derating Curve of Maximum Power Dissipation
For continuous operation, do not exceed absolute
maximum junction temperature. The maximum power Layout Consideration
dissipation depends on the thermal resistance of the IC For best performance of the RT8537, the following layout
package, PCB layout, rate of surrounding airflow, and guidelines must be strictly followed.
difference between junction and ambient temperature. The
` Input and output capacitors should be connected to a
maximum power dissipation can be calculated by the
strong ground plane for heat sinking and noise protection.
following formula :
` Keep the main current traces as possible as short and
PD(MAX) = (TJ(MAX) − TA) / θJA
wide.
where TJ(MAX) is the maximum junction temperature, TA is
` LX node of DC/DC converter is with high frequency
the ambient temperature, and θJA is the junction to ambient
voltage swing. It should be kept at a small area.
thermal resistance.
` Place the feedback components as close as possible
For recommended operating condition specifications, the
to the IC and keep away from the noisy devices.
maximum junction temperature is 125°C. The junction to
ambient thermal resistance, θJA, is layout dependent. For
WDFN-6SL 2x2 package, the thermal resistance, θJA, is
33.5°C/W on a standard JEDEC 51-7 four-layer thermal
test board. The maximum power dissipation at TA = 25°C
can be calculated by the following formula :
PD(MAX) = (125°C − 25°C) / (33.5°C/W) = 2.99W for
WDFN-6SL 2x2 package

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FB node copper area
should be minimized and GND
keep far away from noise Input capacitor must
sources (LX pin) and RSET CIN close to VIN to reduce
RSET should be as close FB 1 6 VIN noise.
GND
as possible to FB pin. COMP 2 5 EN
CCOMP The inductor should be
...
GND 3 7 4 LX
placed as close as possible
to the switch pin to minimize
COUT the noise coupling into other
circuits. LX node copper
VOUT area should be minimized for
Output capacitor must be reducing EMI.
placed between GND and
VOUT to reduce noise.
Figure 9. PCB Layout Guide

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Outline Dimension
D D2
E E2
SEE DETAIL A
1
2 1 2 1
e
b
A DETAIL A
A3 Pin #1 ID and Tie Bar Mark Options
A1
Note : The configuration of the Pin #1 identifier is optional,
but must be located within the zone indicated.
Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

Symbol
Min Max Min Max
A 0.700 0.800 0.028 0.031
A1 0.000 0.050 0.000 0.002
A3 0.175 0.250 0.007 0.010
b 0.200 0.350 0.008 0.014
D 1.900 2.100 0.075 0.083
D2 1.550 1.650 0.061 0.065
E 1.900 2.100 0.075 0.083
E2 0.950 1.050 0.037 0.041
e 0.650 0.026
L 0.200 0.300 0.008 0.012
W-Type 6SL DFN 2x2 Package
Richtek Technology Corporation

5F, No. 20, Taiyuen Street, Chupei City
Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: (8863)5526789
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Current Mode Boost-Type LED Driver with Programmable

Simplified Application Circuit

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Function Pin Description

Function Block Diagram

VIN Pre-Regulator UVLO

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Recommended Operating Conditions (Note 4)

Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

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Figure 1. Drive 27 LEDs for Media form Factor Display

Figure 2. Application Circuit for 3 High Brightness LEDs

Figure 3. Application Circuit for 6 High Brightness LEDs

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5kHz < fPWM < 50kHz TSHDN > 2.5ms

1-Wire Digital Dimming Mode

Enter 1-wire digital dimming Shutdown

Digital dimming mode

Digital dimming detection

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Reference Voltage (mV)

Pull Down Current (µA)1

VIN Shutdown Current vs. Input Voltage Power On from EN

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Power Off from EN PWM Dimming from EN

Time (5ms/Div) Time (5μs/Div)

PWM Dimming from EN 1-Wire Dimming from EN On

Time (50μs/Div) Time (5ms/Div)

1-Wire Dimming from EN Off

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Digital dimming mode

Digital dimming detection

Figure 4. Start-Up for Digital Dimming Mode

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Digital 1-Wire Dimming w/o Acknowledge RFA = 0

tStart Address Byte tStart Data Byte

Data IN Static High Static High

DA7 DA0 RFA D0

tLOW tHIGH tLOW tHIGH

Low Bit High Bit

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Maximum Power Dissipation (W)1

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Figure 9. PCB Layout Guide

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Dimensions In Millimeters Dimensions In Inches

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