SLVSCK5C September   2014  – January 2020 TPS92638-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Typical Application Schematic
  5. 5 Revision History
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 7.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 LED Current Setting
      2. 9.3.2 PWM Control
      3. 9.3.3 Fault Diagnostics
        1. 9.3.3.1 Open-Load Detection
      4. 9.3.4 Thermal Foldback
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Applications
      1. 10.2.1 PWM Dimming by Bank
        1. 10.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 10.2.1.3 Application Performance Plots
      2. 10.2.2 Two Brightness Levels for TAIL and STOP Lights
        1. 10.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 10.2.3 PWM Dimming by Modulated Supply
        1. 10.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.3.2 Design Procedure
      4. 10.2.4 Driving LEDs From a Single Device With Channels in Parallel
        1. 10.2.4.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.4.2 Design Procedure
      5. 10.2.5 Driving LEDs From Multiple Devices With Channels in Parallel
        1. 10.2.5.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.5.2 Design Procedure
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 12.2 Layout Example
    3. 12.3 Thermal Information
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Trademarks
    2. 13.2 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    3. 13.3 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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9.1 Overview

The TPS92638-Q1 device is an 8-channel constant-current regulator with PWM dimming, designed for high-brightness red or white LEDs in automotive lighting applications. Each channel has up to 70-mA current capability and 560 mA when paralleled. The device provides excellent current matching between channels and devices. The high-side current source allows LED common-cathode connection. The advanced control loop allows high accuracy between channels even with different numbers of LEDs connected on the output.

The design of the TPS92638-Q1 device is specifically for use in STOP-and-TAIL applications where the LED current switches between a high current (indicating stop or brake) and a lower current (for normal taillight operation).

The TPS92638-Q1 device monitors fault conditions on the output and reports its status on the FAULT pin. The device features output short-to-ground detection, open-load detection, and thermal shutdown. The FAULT pin allows maximum flexibility for determining the fault mode and reporting to the MCU in case of an error. For applications lacking an MCU, connecting multiple TPS92638-Q1 devices in a bus is an option.

Integrated thermal foldback protects the device from thermal shutdown by reducing the output current linearly when reaching a preset threshold. Provision for programming the temperature foldback threshold is through an external resistor. Tying the TEMP pin to ground disables this function.