SNVS616H April   2009  – July 2015 LM3429 , LM3429-Q1

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  Current Regulators
      2. 7.3.2  Predictive Off-Time (PRO) Control
      3. 7.3.3  Switching Frequency
      4. 7.3.4  Average LED Current
      5. 7.3.5  Analog Dimming
      6. 7.3.6  Current Sense and Current Limit
      7. 7.3.7  Control Loop Compensation
      8. 7.3.8  Output Overvoltage Lockout (OVLO)
      9. 7.3.9  Input Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      10. 7.3.10 PWM Dimming
      11. 7.3.11 Startup Regulator (VCC LDO)
      12. 7.3.12 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Inductor
      2. 8.1.2 LED Dynamic Resistance (rD)
      3. 8.1.3 Output Capacitor
      4. 8.1.4 Input Capacitors
      5. 8.1.5 N-Channel MosFET (NFET)
      6. 8.1.6 Re-Circulating Diode
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Basic Topology Schematics
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1  Operating Point
          2. 8.2.1.2.2  Switching Frequency
          3. 8.2.1.2.3  Average LED Current
          4. 8.2.1.2.4  Inductor Ripple Current
          5. 8.2.1.2.5  LED Ripple Current
          6. 8.2.1.2.6  Peak Current Limit
          7. 8.2.1.2.7  Loop Compensation
          8. 8.2.1.2.8  Input Capacitance
          9. 8.2.1.2.9  NFET
          10. 8.2.1.2.10 Diode
          11. 8.2.1.2.11 Output OVLO
          12. 8.2.1.2.12 Input UVLO
          13. 8.2.1.2.13 PWM Dimming Method
          14. 8.2.1.2.14 Analog Dimming Method
      2. 8.2.2 Buck-Boost Application - 6 LEDs at 1 A
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.2.2.1  Operating Point
          2. 8.2.2.2.2  Switching Frequency
          3. 8.2.2.2.3  Average LED Current
          4. 8.2.2.2.4  Inductor Ripple Current
          5. 8.2.2.2.5  Output Capacitance
          6. 8.2.2.2.6  Peak Current Limit
          7. 8.2.2.2.7  Loop Compensation
          8. 8.2.2.2.8  Input Capacitance
          9. 8.2.2.2.9  NFET
          10. 8.2.2.2.10 Diode
          11. 8.2.2.2.11 Input UVLO
          12. 8.2.2.2.12 Output OVLO
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curve
      3. 8.2.3 Boost PWM Dimming Application - 9 LEDs at 1 A
        1. 8.2.3.1 Detailed Design Procedure
      4. 8.2.4 Buck-Boost Analog Dimming Application - 4 LEDs at 2A
        1. 8.2.4.1 Detailed Design Procedure
      5. 8.2.5 Boost Analog Dimming Application - 12 LEDs at 700 mA
        1. 8.2.5.1 Detailed Design Procedure
      6. 8.2.6 Buck-Boost PWM Dimming Application - 6 LEDs at 500 mA
        1. 8.2.6.1 Detailed Design Procedure
      7. 8.2.7 Buck Application - 3 LEDS at 1.25 A
        1. 8.2.7.1 Detailed Design Procedure
      8. 8.2.8 Buck-Boost Thermal Foldback Application - 8 LEDs at 2.5 A
        1. 8.2.8.1 Detailed Design Procedure
      9. 8.2.9 SEPIC Application - 5 LEDs at 750 mA
        1. 8.2.9.1 Detailed Design Procedure
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 9.1 Input Supply Current Limit
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Related Links
    4. 11.4 Community Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

11 Device and Documentation Support

11.1 Device Support

11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer

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11.2 Documentation Support

11.2.1 Related Documentation

For related documentation see the following:

  • AN-1986 LM3429 Boost Evaluation Board, SNVA404
  • AN-1985 LM3429 Buck-Boost Evaluation Board, SNVA403

11.3 Related Links

The table below lists quick access links. Categories include technical documents, support and community resources, tools and software, and quick access to sample or buy.

Table 9. Related Links

PARTS PRODUCT FOLDER SAMPLE & BUY TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS TOOLS & SOFTWARE SUPPORT & COMMUNITY
LM3429 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
LM3429-Q1 Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here

11.4 Community Resources

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The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of Use.

    TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help solve problems with fellow engineers.
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11.5 Trademarks

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11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution

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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.

11.7 Glossary

SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.

This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.