MAX16800ATE+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: LED Driver
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Wide Input Voltage Range, Dimming Control
• Package: TDFN-16
• Essence: Power Management IC for LED Lighting Applications
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 40V
• Output Voltage Range: Up to 40V
• Maximum Output Current: 1.2A
• Switching Frequency: 200kHz to 2MHz
• Dimming Control: Analog/PWM
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX16800ATE+T has a total of 16 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VIN: Input voltage
2. GND: Ground
3. FB: Feedback pin for output voltage regulation
4. EN: Enable pin for turning the device on/off
5. DIM: Dimming control input
6. VCC: Supply voltage for internal circuitry
7. AGND: Analog ground
8. LX: Switching node connection
9. SW: Switching node connection
10. PGND: Power ground
11. SS/TR: Soft-start/tracking pin
12. CS: Current sense input
13. RT: External resistor for setting switching frequency
14. COMP: Compensation pin for loop stability
15. VREF: Reference voltage output
16. VOUT: Output voltage

Functional Features

• High efficiency power conversion for LED lighting applications
• Wide input voltage range allows for versatile use in various systems
• Dimming control capability enables brightness adjustment
• Integrated protection features such as overvoltage and overcurrent protection
• Soft-start and tracking functionality for smooth power-up

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency leads to energy savings - Wide input voltage range provides flexibility in system design - Dimming control allows for customized lighting levels - Integrated protection features enhance system reliability - Soft-start ensures gentle power-up, reducing stress on components

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current of 1.2A may not be suitable for high-power LED applications - Switching frequency range may not cover all desired operating frequencies

Working Principles

The MAX16800ATE+T is a power management IC specifically designed for LED lighting applications. It operates by converting the input voltage into a regulated output voltage suitable for driving LEDs. The device utilizes a switching regulator topology to achieve high efficiency power conversion.

The input voltage range of 4.5V to 40V allows for compatibility with various power sources. The integrated dimming control feature enables adjustment of LED brightness through analog or PWM signals. This flexibility makes the MAX16800ATE+T suitable for a wide range of lighting applications.

The IC incorporates protection features such as overvoltage and overcurrent protection, ensuring safe operation and preventing damage to the LEDs and the driver circuitry. Soft-start functionality allows for a gradual increase in output voltage during power-up, minimizing inrush current and protecting the components.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX16800ATE+T is commonly used in the following LED lighting applications:

1. Automotive Lighting: Provides efficient power conversion for automotive LED headlights, taillights, and interior lighting.
2. Architectural Lighting: Enables dimming control and high-efficiency power conversion for architectural lighting fixtures.
3. Industrial Lighting: Suitable for industrial LED lighting systems, including high bay lights and streetlights.
4. Commercial Lighting: Used in commercial LED lighting applications such as office lighting, retail displays, and signage.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX16801ATE+T: Similar to MAX16800ATE+T with additional features for driving multiple strings of LEDs.
2. MAX16802ATE+T: Integrated IC with higher maximum output current of 2A for high-power LED applications.
3. MAX16803ATE+T: Dimmable LED driver IC with integrated power factor correction (PFC) functionality.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the MAX16800ATE+T but may have different specifications or additional features to suit specific application requirements.

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