MAX1561, MAX1599

High-Efficiency, 26V Step-Up Converters for Two to Six White LEDs

26V, Step-Up DC-DC Powers Up to 6 White LEDs with Up to 87% Efficiency

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Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX1561/MAX1599 step-up converters drive up to six white LEDs with a constant current to provide backlight in cell phones, PDAs, and other hand-held devices. The step-up converter topology allows series connection of the white LEDs so the LED currents are identical for uniform brightness. This configuration eliminates the need for ballast resistors and expensive factory calibration.

The MAX1561/MAX1599 include an internal, high-voltage, low-RDS(ON) N-channel MOSFET switch for high efficiency and maximum battery life. A single Dual Mode™ input provides a simple means of brightness adjustment and on/off control. Fast 1MHz (500kHz for the MAX1599) current-mode, pulse-width modulated (PWM) operation allows for small input and output capacitors and a small inductor while minimizing ripple on the input supply/battery. Programmable soft-start eliminates inrush current during startup.

Both devices are available in a space-saving, 8-pin 3mm x 3mm thin DFN package with exposed paddle (EP).
 

Data Sheet

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An evaluation kit is available: MAX1561EVKIT

Key Features

  • Accurate Current Regulation for Uniform Illumination
  • High Efficiency Up to 87%
  • Flexible Analog or PWM Dimming Control
  • Up to 900mW Output Power with Internal 30V MOSFET Switch
  • Fast 1MHz (MAX1561) or 500kHz (MAX1599) PWM Operation
  • Small, Low-Profile External Components
  • 2.6V to 5.5V Input Range
  • 26V (max) Output with Overvoltage Protection
  • Optimized for Low 15mVP-P Input Ripple
  • Soft-Start with Zero Inrush Current
  • 0.3µA Shutdown Current
  • Tiny 8-Pin 3mm x 3mm Thin DFN Package
 

Applications/Uses

  • Cell Phones/Smartphones
  • e-Books and Subnotebooks
  • PDAs, Palmtops, and Wireless Handhelds
  • White LED Display Backlighting
   

Key Specifications:

White LED Drivers
Part Number Topology LEDs Config. Dimming Control VCURR_SENSE
(mV)
POUT
(W)
ILED
(mA)
VIN
(V)
VIN
(V)
ICC
(mA)
VOUT
(V)
Oper. Freq.
(kHz)
Package/Pins Budgetary Price
max num. of max min max max max See Notes
MAX1561  Inductor Based 6 Series
Analog
PWM
100 0.9 20 2.6 5.5 0.55 26 1000
TDFN-EP/8
$1.29 @1k
MAX1599  500
TDFN-EP/8
-
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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX1561, MAX1599: Typical Operating Circuit
Typical Operating Circuit

Application Notes

Reference Design 1804   Driving LEDs in Battery-Operated Applications: Controlling Brightness Power Efficiently
Application Note 3243   White-LED Boost Converter vs. Charge Pump
Application Note 3256   Why Drive White LEDs with Constant Current?

Product Guides

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Displays (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report: MAX1561.pdf MAX1599.pdf
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Ordering Information

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Buy Status Explanations for product status codes Package:
TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX1561ETA+  
Active TDFN-EP;8 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0137 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0059 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T833+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX1561ETA+T    
Active TDFN-EP;8 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0137 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0059 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T833+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX1561ETA-T    
Active TDFN-EP;8 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0137 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0059 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T833-2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX1599ETA+  
Active TDFN-EP;8 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0137 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0059 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T833+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX1599ETA+T    
Active TDFN-EP;8 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0137 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0059 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T833+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX1599ETA-T    
Active TDFN-EP;8 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0137 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0059 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T833-2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis

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  3. Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel; + = RoHS/lead-free; # = RoHS/lead-exempt; -D = drypack; -U/+U on DS parts = cut tape. More: See Full Data Sheet or Maxim Product Naming Conventions.
  4. * Some packages have variations, listed on the drawing. "PkgCode/Variation" tells which variation the product uses. Note that "+", "#", "-" in the part number suffix describes RoHS status. Package drawings may show a different suffix character.

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