SNVSCV4 September   2024 LM3645

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 5.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 5.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Power Amplifier Synchronization (TORCH/TX)
      2. 6.3.2 Input Voltage Flash Monitor (IVFM)
      3. 6.3.3 Fault/Protections
        1. 6.3.3.1  Fault Operation
        2. 6.3.3.2  Flash Time-Out
        3. 6.3.3.3  Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
        4. 6.3.3.4  Current Limit
        5. 6.3.3.5  NTC Thermistor Input/Outputs (TEMP1, TEMP2)
        6. 6.3.3.6  Thermal Scale Back
        7. 6.3.3.7  Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
        8. 6.3.3.8  Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
        9. 6.3.3.9  LED and/or VOUT Short Fault
        10. 6.3.3.10 Fault Behavior Table
    4. 6.4 Device Functioning Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Flash Mode
      2. 6.4.2 Torch Mode
      3. 6.4.3 IR Mode
      4. 6.4.4 Voltage Mode
      5. 6.4.5 Mode Transitions
      6. 6.4.6 Boost Operation
        1. 6.4.6.1 Start-Up (Enabling The Device)
        2. 6.4.6.2 Pass Mode
        3. 6.4.6.3 Output Voltage Regulation
    5. 6.5 Programming and Control
      1. 6.5.1 Dx_EN Bits
      2. 6.5.2 STR1 and STR2 Usage
      3. 6.5.3 TOR/TX Usage
      4. 6.5.4 Control State Diagram
      5. 6.5.5 I2C-Compatible Interface
        1. 6.5.5.1 Data Validity
        2. 6.5.5.2 Start and Stop Conditions
        3. 6.5.5.3 Transferring Data
        4. 6.5.5.4 I2C-Compatible Chip Address
    6. 6.6 Register Descriptions
      1. 6.6.1 MainReg Registers
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Output Control Examples
        1. 7.2.2.1 Four Channel Flash with Strobe1 Trigger Starting in Standby
        2. 7.2.2.2 Four Channel Flash with Strobe1 Trigger Starting in I2C Torch
        3. 7.2.2.3 Mixed Mode Functionality
        4. 7.2.2.4 Voltage Mode Only
        5. 7.2.2.5 Voltage Mode With Advanced IR
      3. 7.2.3 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.3.1 Snubber Requirement
        2. 7.2.3.2 Output Capacitor Selection
        3. 7.2.3.3 Input Capacitor Selection
        4. 7.2.3.4 Inductor Selection
      4. 7.2.4 Application Curves
  9. 8 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 9 Layout
    1. 9.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 9.2 Layout Example
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 10.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 10.3 Support Resources
    4. 10.4 Trademarks
    5. 10.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 10.6 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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6.4.4 Voltage Mode

LM3645 has the ability to turn the DC/DC boost converter typically used to power the four LED outputs into a general purpose fixed output power rail (bit [0] in reg 0x00) for use in other system applications that need voltage conversion. Four user selectable regulation voltage levels can be generated; 4.0 V, 4.5 V, 5.0V and 5.2 V (bits [7:6] in register 0x00). Voltage Mode can be used in conjunction with driving LEDs and will behave based upon the Output Mode Priority Bit (bit [1] in reg 0x00). If the bit is set to '0', maintaining voltage regulation is of highest importance. In Voltage Mode priority mode, care must be taken to manage the on chip thermal dissipation. If the bit is set to '1', the boost is allowed to regulate to a level that is optimized for driving the enabled LEDs. In LED drive priority mode, the output voltage returns to the target voltage mode level at the termination of LED driving.

In voltage mode, there are current limitations for each mode due to the peak switch node voltage. Using a 1-Ω resistor and 4-nF capacitance for the snubber, the maximum allowed currents are as follows:

  • 4.0 V mode = 3 A peak current
  • 4.5 V mode = 1.5 A peak current
  • 5.0 V mode = 750 mA peak current
  • 5.2 V mode = Not recommended