• Part: LM3646
  • Description: 1.5-A Synchronous Boost Converter
  • Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
  • Size: 1.90 MB
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LM3646

Description

The LM3646 utilizes a 4-MHz fixed-frequency synchronous boost converter to provide power to dual 1.5-A constant current LED sources. The high-side current sources allow for grounded cathode LED operation providing flash current up to 1.5 A total.

Key Features

  • 1 High-Side Current Sources Allowing for Grounded LED Cathode for Improved Thermal Management
  • > 85% Efficiency in Torch and Flash Modes
  • Small Solution Size < 20 mm2
  • Accurate and Programmable Flash LED Current from 24 mA to 1.5 A in 11.7-mA Steps
  • Accurate and Programmable Torch LED Current from 2.5 mA to 187 mA in 1.5-mA Steps
  • Dual 1.5-A High-Side Current Sources for Dual LED Drive
  • Hardware Flash and Torch Enables
  • Hardware Enable Pin
  • Soft-Start Operation for Battery Protection
  • LED Thermal Sensing and Current Scale-Back