JAJSHR8G July 2008 – July 2019 LM3421 , LM3423
PRODUCTION DATA.
The nDIM pin is a dual-function input that features an accurate 1.24-V threshold with programmable hysteresis as shown in Figure 23. This pin functions as both the PWM dimming input for the LEDs and as a VIN UVLO. When the pin voltage rises and exceeds the 1.24-V threshold, 23 µA (typical) of current is driven out of the nDIM pin into the resistor divider providing programmable hysteresis.
When using the nDIM pin for UVLO and PWM dimming concurrently, the UVLO circuit can have an extra series resistor to set the hysteresis. This allows the standard resistor divider to have smaller resistor values minimizing PWM delays due to a pulldown MOSFET at the nDIM pin (see PWM Dimming section). In general, at least 3 V of hysteresis is preferable when PWM dimming, if operating near the UVLO threshold.
The turnon threshold (VTURN-ON) is defined using Equation 26.
The hysteresis (VHYS) is defined as follows: