Automotive, 4oV,Buck, Dimming LEDDriver in EnhancedThermal and small-Footprint Packages

Description

The AL8841Q is a hysteresis mode DC-DC step-down converter, designed for driving single or multiple series connected LEDs efficiently from a voltage source higher than the LED voltage. The device can operate from an input supply between 4.5V and 40V and provide an externally adjustable output current up to 1A for TSOT25 and 1.5A for MSOP-8EP package. Depending upon supply voltage and external components, this converter can provide up to 60W of output power.

The AL8841Q integrates the power switch and a high-side output current sensing circuit, which uses an external resistor to set the nominal average output current.

Dimming can be realized by applying an external control signal to the CTRL pin. The CTRL pin will accept either a DC voltage signal or a PWM signal.

The soft-start time can be adjusted by an external capacitor from the CTRL pin to Ground. Applying a voltage of 0.3V or lower to the CTRL pin will shut down the power switch.

The AL8841Q is available in the thermally enhanced MSOP-8EP package and the small footprint TSOT25 package.

Feature(s)

• AEC-Q100 (Grade 1) Qualification
• Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 40V
• Output Current up to 1A for TSOT25 and 1.5A for MSOP-8EP
• Internal 40V NDMOS Switch
• Typical 4% Output Current Accuracy
• Single Pin for On/Off and Brightness Control by DC Voltage or PWM Signal
• Recommended Analog Dimming Range: 10% to 100%
• Soft-Start
• High Efficiency (Up to 97%)
• LED Short Protection
• Inherent Open-Circuit LED Protection
• Overtemperature Protection (OTP)
• Up to 1MHz Switching Frequency
• MSOP-8EP & TSOT25 Packages Available in Green Molding Compound (No Br, Sb)
• Totally Lead-Free & Fully RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)
• Halogen and Antimony Free. “Green” Device (Note 3)
• The AL8841Q is suitable for automotive applications requiring specific change control; this part is AEC-Q100 qualified, PPAP capable, and manufactured in IATF16949 certified facilities.

Application(s)

• Automotive daytime running lights
• Automotive front and rear fog lights
• Automotive turn/stop lights
• Automotive dimmable interior lights
  
  The AL8841Q is a hysteresis mode DC-DC step-down converter designed to efficiently drive single or multiple series-connected LEDs from a higher voltage source. It is offered by Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer of semiconductor products. Operating within an input supply range of 4.5V to 40V, this converter offers an adjustable output current of up to 1A for TSOT25 and 1.5A for MSOP-8EP packages, enabling a maximum output power of 60W.
  
  Featuring integrated power switch and high-side output current sensing, the device allows for dimming through external control signals, with soft-start capability and various protection features like LED short protection and overtemperature protection (OTP). Notably, it is AEC-Q100 qualified and suitable for automotive applications such as daytime running lights, fog lights, turn/stop lights, and dimmable interior lights, meeting specific automotive requirements and industry certifications like PPAP and IATF16949. With high efficiency, lead-free composition, and compact package options, the AL8841Q from Diodes Incorporated offers a robust solution for automotive lighting applications demanding precise control and reliability.