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Data Sheet

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Description

The MAX1916 low-dropout bias supply for white LEDs is a high-performance alternative to the simple ballast resistors used in conventional white LED designs. The MAX1916 uses a single resistor to set the bias current for three LEDs, which are matched to 0.3%. The MAX1916 consumes only 40µA of supply current when enabled and 0.05µA when disabled. The MAX1916's advantages over ballast resistors include significantly better LED-to-LED bias matching, much lower bias variation with supply voltage variation, significantly lower dropout voltage, and in some applications, significantly improved efficiency. The MAX1916 requires a 200mV dropout at a 9mA load on each output to match the LED brightness. The MAX1916 is available in a space-saving 6-pin Thin SOT23 package.

Key Features		Applications/Uses
Low 200mV Dropout at 9mA Up to 60mA/LED Bias Current 0.3% LED Current Matching Simple LED Brightness Control Low 40µA Supply Current Low 0.05µA Shutdown Current 2.5V to 5.5V Supply Voltage Range Thermal Shutdown Protection Tiny 6-Pin Thin SOT23 Package (1mm High)		Battery-Powered Applications Digital Cameras and Camcorders Next-Generation Wireless handsets PDAs, Palmtops, and Handy Terminals

Diagram

Typical Operating Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 1037: Charge-Pump and Step-Up DC-DC Converter Solutions for Powering White LEDs in Series or Parallel Connections - MAX1916 Application Note 1804: Driving LEDs in Battery-Operated Applications: Controlling Brightness Power Efficiently - MAX1916 Application Note 3070: Standard and White LED Basics and Operation - MAX1916

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report: MAX1916.pdf Show FIT data for: MAX1916

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Notes: Other options and links for purchasing parts are listed at: http://www.maxim-ic.com/sales. Didn't Find What You Need? Ask our applications engineers. Expert assistance in finding parts, usually within one business day. Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel;+ = RoHS/lead-free;# = RoHS/lead-exempt. More: SeeFull Data Sheet or Part Naming Conventions. * 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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MAX1916	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT   DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX1916EZT+			Active	TSOT;6 pin;8.3 mm² Outline Drawing: 21-0114 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0242 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: Z6+1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX1916EZT			Active	TSOT;6 pin;8.3 mm² Outline Drawing: 21-0114 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0242 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: Z6-1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX1916EZT-T			Active	TSOT;6 pin;8.3 mm² Outline Drawing: 21-0114 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0242 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: Z6-1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX1916EZT+T			Active	TSOT;6 pin;8.3 mm² Outline Drawing: 21-0114 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0242 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: Z6+1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis

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Topmark Coding: MAX1916 New Product Press Release 2001-08-16

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