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Rev. 1.0b, 2006-11-10
Single Output Inverter. The LXMG1611
series of Direct Drive™ CCFL (Cold
Cathode
Modules are specifically designed for
driving LCD backlight lamps.
LXMG1611 excels in applications where
critical parameters include very wide range
dimmability, high efficiency and reliable
fail-safe design in a small form factor.
dimming CCFL inverters, the LXMG1611
provides the designer a vastly superior
display
brightness
virtually any LCD display.
range
display readability at less than 1% of full
brightness, allowing both power savings
and low ambient light operating capability
(i.e. "night readable").
use in panels with low-voltage insulation
on the lamp return wire.
Technique.
flicker free brightness control in any wide-
range dimming application. Dimming
ratios greater than 100:1 can be achieved.
Incorporation of a video synchronization
feature allows wide ratio dimming without
the display disturbances and interference
seen with competitive products.
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RangeMAX™ Wide Range Dimming,
Similar
Unlike the LXM1610 or any traditional
The LXMG1611 is recommended for
RangeMAX™
TM
dimming
RangeMAX™ vs. Analog Dimming
Fluorescent
brightness
range
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Digital dimming provides
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Dimming Inverter
Standard Analog
Light Output (Nits)
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exceptional
Our wide
D E S C R I P T I O N
Dimming
Inverter
100:1+
75
with
the
Microsemi’s
RangeMAX
90
dimming input that permits brightness
control from an external potentiometer or
DC voltage source. The resultant "burst
drive" that energizes the lamp was designed
specifically to ensure that no premature
lamp
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convert unregulated DC voltage from the
system battery or AC adapter directly to
high frequency, high-voltage waves required
to ignite and operate CCFL lamps.
design is based on a new Direct Drive
topology, which provides a number of cost
and
LXMG1611-01
inverters eliminate the classic resonant
inductor and capacitors, thus reducing cost
and allowing a 30% reduction in module
size.
this new topology are fixed-frequency
operation and secondary-side strike-voltage
regulation.
corona discharge in the output transformer
and related circuitry, providing longer life
and higher reliability. All LXMG1611
modules feature both open and shorted lamp
protection.
(electronically and mechanically) to specific
customer requirements.
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The modules are equipped with a
Wide Input Voltage Range. The modules
Direct Drive Technology. The module
Additional Features. Other benefits of
Strike-voltage
The LXMG1611 is fully customizable
P R O D U C T H I G H L I G H T
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P A C K A G E O R D E R I N F O
degradation
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performance
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LXMG1611-01
RangeMAX™
series
regulation
occurs.
advantages.
Digital Dimming CCFL Inverter Module
Direct
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RangeMAX™ technology allows the designer to operate in a
lower "brightness" and therefore at lower "power
consumption" than can be reached using traditional analog
dimming inverters.
Dotted line indicates area where panel variations and
parasitics will impact minimum light level with analog
dimming.
Data presented for a RangeMAX™ inverter driving a 13.3"
LCD with a 1.2 Nit to 120 Nit brightness range. The minimum
power levels were 0.4 watts (RangeMAX™) vs. 2.1 watts
(analog dimming) for a power consumption savings of 1.7
watts.
minimizes
Drive™
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Not Recommended For New Design
RangeMAX™ Wide Range
Dimming
8V to 18V Input Voltage Range
30% Smaller Than CS-ZVS
Models
Easy to Use Brightness Control
MicroAmp SLEEP Mode
Output Short-Circuit Protection
and Automatic Strike-Voltage
Regulation
7.3mm Maximum Module Height,
16mm Module Width
Fixed Frequency Operation
RoHS Compliant
UL 60950 E175910
Notebook and Sub-Notebook
Computers
Portable Instrumentation
Desktop Displays
Low Ambient Light Conditions
(i.e. Aircraft Cabins, Automobile)
High Efficiency and Sleep mode
Feature Extends Computer Battery
Life
Smooth, Flicker Free 1-100% Full-
Range Brightness Control Gives
Product a High Quality Image
Output Open Circuit Voltage
Regulation Minimizes Corona
Discharge for Long Life and High
Reliability
Power Efficient, “Low Brightness”
Capability Allows for Advanced
Power Manage
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