MAX16841ASA+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: LED Driver
• Characteristics: High efficiency, dimmable, automotive-grade
• Package: 8-SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Power management IC for driving high-brightness LEDs
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 28V
• Output Current: Up to 1.5A
• Switching Frequency: Adjustable up to 2MHz
• Dimming Control: Analog/PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Protection Features: Overvoltage, overcurrent, and thermal protection

Pin Configuration

The MAX16841ASA+T has the following pin configuration:

| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description | |------------|----------|-------------| | 1 | VIN | Input voltage | | 2 | GND | Ground | | 3 | FB | Feedback voltage input | | 4 | EN | Enable control input | | 5 | DIM | Dimming control input | | 6 | LX | Switch node connection | | 7 | VOUT | Output voltage | | 8 | COMP | Compensation pin |

Functional Features

• High-efficiency step-down converter for driving LEDs
• Wide input voltage range suitable for automotive applications
• Adjustable switching frequency for flexibility in design
• Analog or PWM dimming control options
• Integrated protection features for reliable operation

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency results in lower power dissipation - Dimming control allows for brightness adjustment - Automotive-grade quality ensures reliability in harsh environments

Disadvantages: - Limited output current of up to 1.5A may not be suitable for high-power LED applications - Only available in an 8-SOIC package, which may limit space-constrained designs

Working Principles

The MAX16841ASA+T is a step-down converter that efficiently drives high-brightness LEDs. It takes an input voltage ranging from 4.5V to 28V and converts it to a lower output voltage suitable for driving LEDs. The switching frequency can be adjusted up to 2MHz, allowing for optimization between efficiency and size.

The dimming control feature enables the adjustment of LED brightness using either analog or PWM signals. This flexibility makes the MAX16841ASA+T suitable for various lighting applications where dimming capability is required.

The IC incorporates protection features such as overvoltage, overcurrent, and thermal protection, ensuring safe operation and preventing damage to the LEDs and the driver itself.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX16841ASA+T is commonly used in automotive lighting applications, including headlights, taillights, and interior lighting. Its wide input voltage range and automotive-grade quality make it suitable for the demanding conditions found in vehicles.

Additionally, this LED driver can be utilized in general lighting applications, such as architectural lighting, signage, and industrial lighting. The dimming control feature allows for creating different lighting effects and adjusting brightness levels according to specific requirements.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• MAX16840: Similar to MAX16841ASA+T but with a different pin configuration.
• LT3756: High-power LED driver with higher output current capability.
• LM3409: LED driver with integrated MOSFET for simplified design.

These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered based on specific application requirements.

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