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LM3648 Synchronous Boost LED flash driver with 1.5-A high-side current source

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LM3648

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Input voltage type DC/DC Topology Boost, current mode Vin (min) (V) 2.5 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 2.5 Iout (max) (A) 1.5 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.3 Features I2C control, IR Mode, LED Thermal Monitor, OVP, Over Current Protection, Synchronous Rectification Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Dimming method Analog, PWM Number of channels 1 Rating Catalog
Input voltage type DC/DC Topology Boost, current mode Vin (min) (V) 2.5 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 2.5 Iout (max) (A) 1.5 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.3 Features I2C control, IR Mode, LED Thermal Monitor, OVP, Over Current Protection, Synchronous Rectification Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Dimming method Analog, PWM Number of channels 1 Rating Catalog
DSBGA (YFF) 12 2.52000000000000018 mm² 1.4000000000000001 x 1.8
  • 1.5-A LED Current Source Programmability
  • Accurate and Programmable LED Current Range from 1.954 mA to 1.5 A
  • Torch Currents up to 500 mA (LM3648TT)
  • Flash Timeout Values up to 1.6 Seconds (LM3648TT)
  • Optimized Flash LED Current During Low Battery Conditions (IVFM)
  • > 85% Efficiency in Torch Mode (at 100 mA) and Flash Mode (at 1 A to 1.5 A)
  • Grounded Cathode LED Operation for Improved Thermal Management
  • Small Solution Size: < 16 mm2
  • Hardware Strobe Enable (STROBE)
  • Synchronization Input for RF Power Amplifier Pulse Events (TX)
  • Hardware Torch Enable (TORCH/TEMP)
  • Remote NTC Monitoring (TORCH/TEMP)
  • 400-kHz I2C-Compatible Interface
    • LM3648 (I2C Address = 0x63)
  • 1.5-A LED Current Source Programmability
  • Accurate and Programmable LED Current Range from 1.954 mA to 1.5 A
  • Torch Currents up to 500 mA (LM3648TT)
  • Flash Timeout Values up to 1.6 Seconds (LM3648TT)
  • Optimized Flash LED Current During Low Battery Conditions (IVFM)
  • > 85% Efficiency in Torch Mode (at 100 mA) and Flash Mode (at 1 A to 1.5 A)
  • Grounded Cathode LED Operation for Improved Thermal Management
  • Small Solution Size: < 16 mm2
  • Hardware Strobe Enable (STROBE)
  • Synchronization Input for RF Power Amplifier Pulse Events (TX)
  • Hardware Torch Enable (TORCH/TEMP)
  • Remote NTC Monitoring (TORCH/TEMP)
  • 400-kHz I2C-Compatible Interface
    • LM3648 (I2C Address = 0x63)

The LM3648 is an LED flash driver that provides a high level of adjustability within a small solution size. The LM3648 utilizes a 2-MHz or 4-MHz fixed-frequency synchronous boost converter to provide power to the 1.5-A constant current LED source. An adaptive regulation method ensures the current source remains in regulation and maximizes efficiency.

Features of the LM3648 are controlled via an I2C-compatible interface. These features include: hardware flash and hardware torch pins (STROBE and TORCH/TEMP), a TX interrupt, and an NTC thermistor monitor. The device offers 64 programmable currents in Flash and 128 levels in Movie Mode (Torch) condition.

The 2-MHz or 4-MHz switching frequency options, overvoltage protection (OVP), and adjustable current limit allow for the use of tiny, low-profile inductors and (10-µF) ceramic capacitors. The device operates over a –40°C to +85°C ambient temperature range.

For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.

The LM3648 is an LED flash driver that provides a high level of adjustability within a small solution size. The LM3648 utilizes a 2-MHz or 4-MHz fixed-frequency synchronous boost converter to provide power to the 1.5-A constant current LED source. An adaptive regulation method ensures the current source remains in regulation and maximizes efficiency.

Features of the LM3648 are controlled via an I2C-compatible interface. These features include: hardware flash and hardware torch pins (STROBE and TORCH/TEMP), a TX interrupt, and an NTC thermistor monitor. The device offers 64 programmable currents in Flash and 128 levels in Movie Mode (Torch) condition.

The 2-MHz or 4-MHz switching frequency options, overvoltage protection (OVP), and adjustable current limit allow for the use of tiny, low-profile inductors and (10-µF) ceramic capacitors. The device operates over a –40°C to +85°C ambient temperature range.

For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.
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* Data sheet LM3648 Synchronous Boost LED Flash Driver with 1.5-A High-Side Current Source datasheet (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 18 Nov 2016
Application note No Boost Inductor Design with LM364x for Long-Time Focusing in Camera Module PDF | HTML 16 Feb 2022
White paper Common LED Functions and LED Driver Design Considerations 21 Sep 2020
Application note LED Flash-Protection Features 23 Aug 2017
Application note Using Flash LED Drivers for Infrared (IR) LED Applications 20 Mar 2017
Application note Using the LM3643/4/8 in an Inductorless and/or Simplified PCB Routing Configurat 11 Oct 2016
Technical article Shrink your LED flash solution PDF | HTML 10 Dec 2015
EVM User's guide Using the LM3648EVM Evaluation Module 26 Jan 2015

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LM3648EVM — LM3648EVM Synchronous Boost LED Flash Driver EVM W/ 1.5A High-Side Current Source

The LM3648EVM aids in evaluation of the LM3648 Synchronous Boost LED Flash Driver W/ 1.5A High-Side Current Source.  The 2/4 MHz synchronous boost provides power to the controllable high side current sourcs.  The current source can provide a current up to 1.5A with 64 programmable levels (...)

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