SLVS641B April   2008  – March  2015 TL4242

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 PWM Input
      2. 7.3.2 ST Output
        1. 7.3.2.1 Function and Timing Diagram
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Input Supply Voltage
      2. 8.1.2 Power Dissipation in TL4242
      3. 8.1.3 Setting the Output Current
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Input Voltage
        2. 8.2.2.2 Shunt Resistor
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curve
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Trademarks
    2. 11.2 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    3. 11.3 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

1 Features

  • Adjustable Constant Current up to 500 mA (±5%)
  • PWM Brightness Regulation
  • Wide Input Voltage Range up to 42 V
  • Low Drop Voltage
  • Open-Load Detection
  • Overtemperature Protection
  • Short-Circuit Proof
  • Reverse-Polarity Proof
  • Wide Temperature Range: –40°C to 150°C

2 Applications

  • Signage
  • Industrial Lighting
  • Printers

3 Description

The TL4242 device is an integrated, adjustable, constant-current source that can drive loads up to 500 mA. The output current level can be adjusted through an external resistor. The device is designed to supply high-power LEDs. The TL4242 is provided in the DRJ (WSON) package. Protection circuits prevent damage to the device in case of overload, short circuit, reverse polarity, and overtemperature. The connected LEDs are protected against reverse polarity as well as excess voltages up to 45 V.

The integrated PWM input of the TL4242 permits LED brightness regulation by pulse-width modulation (PWM). Due to the high input impedance of the PWM input, the LED driver can be operated as a protected high-side switch.

The TL4242 is characterized for operation from –40°C to 150°C.

Device Information(1)

PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
TL4242 WSON (8) 4.00 mm × 4.00 mm
  1. For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.

Simplified Schematic

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