LM3424BSTEVAL/NOPB National Semiconductor, LM3424BSTEVAL/NOPB Datasheet

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LM3424BSTEVAL/NOPB

Manufacturer Part Number
LM3424BSTEVAL/NOPB
Description
BOARD EVAL BOOST LM3424
Manufacturer
National Semiconductor
Series
PowerWise®r
Datasheets

Specifications of LM3424BSTEVAL/NOPB

Current - Output / Channel
1A
Outputs And Type
1, Non-Isolated
Features
Dimmable
Voltage - Input
10 ~ 26 V
Utilized Ic / Part
LM3424
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Lead free / RoHS Compliant
Voltage - Output
-
Other names
LM3424BSTEVAL
© 2009 National Semiconductor Corporation
LM3424 Boost Evaluation
Board
Introduction
This evaluation board showcases the LM3424 NFET con-
troller used with a boost current regulator. It is designed to
drive 9 to 12 LEDs at a maximum average LED current of 1A
from a DC input voltage of 10 to 26V.
The evaluation board showcases many of the LM3424 fea-
tures including thermal foldback, analog dimming, external
switching frequency synchronization, and high frequency
PWM dimming, among others. There are many external con-
nection points to facilitate the full evaluation of the LM3424
device including inputs, outputs and test points. Refer to the
table below for a summary of the connectors and test points.
The boost circuit can be easily redesigned for different spec-
ifications by changing only a few components (see the Alter-
nate Designs section found at the end of this application note).
Note that design modifications can change the system effi-
ciency for better or worse.
This application note is designed to be used in conjunction
with the LM3424 datasheet as a reference for the LM3424
boost evaluation board. Refer to the LM3424 datasheet for a
comprehensive explanation of the device, design procedures,
and application information.
External Connection Descriptions
Qty
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
TP1
TP3
TP4
TP5
TP6
TP8
TP9
TP10 PGND
Name
V
GND
EN
LED+
LED-
BNC
OUT
SW
SGND
LED+
nDIM
V
SYNC
NTC
IN
IN
Description
Input Voltage
Input Ground
Enable On/Off
LED Positive
LED Negative
Dimming Input
Output with NTC
Switch Node
Voltage
Signal Ground
LED Positive
Voltage
Inverted Dim Signal Test point for dimming input (inverted from input signal).
Input Voltage
Synchronization
Input
Temp Sense Input
Power Ground
Application Information
Connect to positive terminal of supply voltage.
Connect to negative terminal of supply voltage (GND).
Jumper connected enables device.
Connect to anode (top) of LED string.
Connect to cathode (bottom) of LED string.
Connect a 3V to 10V PWM input signal up to 10 kHz for PWM dimming the LED load.
Alternative connector for LED+ and LED-. Pins 4 and 11 are used for connecting an
external NTC thermistor. Refer to schematic for detailed connectivity.
Test point for switch node (where Q1, D1, and L1 connect).
Connection for GND when applying signals to TP5, TP8, and TP9.
Test point for anode (top) of LED string.
Test point for input voltage.
Connect a 3V to 6V PWM clock signal > 500 kHz (pulse width of 100ns) to synchronize
the LM3424 switching frequency to the external clock.
Connect a 0V to 1.24V DC voltage to analog dim the LED current.
Test point for GND when monitoring TP1, TP4, or TP6.
300970
National Semiconductor
Application Note 1969
James Patterson
August 21, 2009
Key Features
Input: 10V to 26V
Output: 9 to 12 LEDs at 1A
Thermal Foldback / Analog Dimming
PWM Dimming up to 30 kHz
External Synchronization > 360 kHz
Input Under-voltage and Output Over-voltage Protection
EFFICIENCY WITH 6 SERIES LEDS AT 1A
30097081
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... Input Voltage IN TP8 SYNC Synchronization Input TP9 NTC Temp Sense Input TP10 PGND Power Ground © 2009 National Semiconductor Corporation National Semiconductor Application Note 1969 James Patterson August 21, 2009 Key Features • Input: 10V to 26V • Output LEDs at 1A • Thermal Foldback / Analog Dimming • ...

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Schematic www.national.com 2 30097079 ...

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LM3424 Pin Descriptions Pin Name Description 1 V Input Voltage Enable 3 COMP Compensation 4 CSH Current Sense High 5 RT Resistor Timing 6 nDIM Not DIM input 7 SS Soft-start 8 TGAIN Temperature Foldback Gain 9 ...

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Bill of Materials Qty Part ID 3 C1, C5, C23 4 C2, C3, C16, C18 4 C4, C6, C17, C19 2 C7, C22 C10 1 C11 1 C12 2 C13, C14 1 C15 1 D1 ...

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PCB Layout Top Layer Bottom Layer 5 30097084 30097085 www.national.com ...

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Design Procedure SPECIFICATIONS 3.5V LED r = 325 mΩ LED V = 24V 10V IN-MIN V = 70V IN-MAX f = 500 kHz 100 mV SNS ...

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INDUCTOR RIPPLE CURRENT Solve for L1: The closest standard inductor is 33 µH therefore Δi Determine minimum allowable RMS current rating: The chosen component from step 5 is: 6. OUTPUT CAPACITANCE Solve for The closest capacitance ...

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C Assume The chosen components from step 9 are: 10. INPUT CAPACITANCE Solve for the minimum minimize power supply interaction a 200% larger capaci- tance of approximately 20 ...

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OUTPUT OVLO Solve for R : OV2 The closest standard resistor is 499 kΩ therefore V Solve for R : OV1 The closest standard resistor is 15.8 kΩ making V The chosen components from step 14 are: Typical Waveforms ...

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Alternate Designs Alternate designs with the LM3429 evaluation board are pos- sible with very few changes to the existing hardware. The evaluation board FETs and diodes are already rated higher than necessary for design flexibility. The input UVLO, output OVP, ...

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