
Description of the LP8861-Q1 Device
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Description of the LP8861-Q1 Device
The LP8861-Q1 is an automotive high-efficiency LED driver with integrated boost/SEPIC converter. It has
4 high-precision current sinks that can be controlled by a PWM input signal.
The boost converter has adaptive output voltage control based on the LED current sink headroom
voltages. This feature minimizes the power consumption by adjusting the voltage to lowest sufficient level
in all conditions. Boost controller supports spread spectrum for switching frequency and an external
synchronization with dedicated pin. The high switching frequency allows the LP8861-Q1 to avoid
disturbance for AM radio band.
The LP8861-Q1 can drive an external p-FET to disconnect the input supply from the system in the event
of a fault, reduce inrush current and standby power consumption. The LP8861-Q1 has ability to reduce
LED current based on temperature measured with an external NTC sensor to protect LEDs from
overheating and extend LED life time.
The input voltage range for LP8861-Q1 is from 4.5 V to 40 V to support car stop/start and load dump
condition. The LP8861-Q1 device supports PWM brightness dimming ratio up to 10 000:1 for input PWM
frequency of 200 Hz. The device integrates extensive safety and protection features.
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Features
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Four High-Precision Current Sinks
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Current Matching 1% (typ.)
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Output Current up to 100 mA/Channel
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Dimming Ratio 10 000:1 at 200-Hz PWM input
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Integrated Boost/SEPIC for LED String Power
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Output Voltage up to 45 V
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Switching Frequency 300 kHz to 2.2 MHz
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Boost Synchronization Input
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Spread Spectrum
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Input Voltage Operating Range 4.5 V to 40 V
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Power-Line FET Control for Inrush Current Protection and Standby Energy Saving
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Extensive Safety and Fault Tolerance Features
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Fault Output
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Input Voltage OVP, UVLO, and OCP
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Open and Shorted LED Fault Detection
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Automatic LED Current Reduction with External Temperature Sensor
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Thermal Shutdown
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Minimum Number of External Components
3.2
Applications
Automotive Infotainment, Instrument Cluster and Backlighting Systems
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SNVU456 – July 2015
LP8861-Q1EVM Evaluation Module
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