
USER INPUT
CALCULATED COMPENSATION
USER INPUT
FOR NTC
External Temperature Sensor Functionality
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External Temperature Sensor Functionality
9.1
Overview
The LP8861-Q1 has an optional feature to decrease automatically LED current when LED overheating is
detected with an external NTC sensor. See the LP8861-Q1 data sheet (
) for details.
9.2
Calculator
An Excel
®
calculator is available to choose components for the temperature compensation with an
external NTC. Contact your local TI sales representative.
Figure 9. Temperature Compensation Calculator
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Fault Detection
10.1 Fault Indicator
The LP8861-Q1 has fault detection for LED open and short, VIN input overvoltage, VIN undervoltage
lockout, power line overcurrent, boost overcurrent, and thermal shutdown. Open-drain FAULT pin
indicates faults. Fault pin can be connected to LED D2 for indication (jumper J10).
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SNVU456 – July 2015
LP8861-Q1EVM Evaluation Module
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