LT3496 - Triple Output LED Driver

The LT3496 is a triple output DC/DC converter designed to operate as a constant-current source and is ideal for driving LEDs. The LT3496 works in buck, boost or buck boost mode. The LT3496 uses a fixed frequency, current mode architecture resulting in stable operation over a wide range of supply and output voltages. A frequency adjust pin allows the user to program switching frequency between 330kHz and 2.1MHz to optimize efficiency and external component size.

The LT3496 supports 3000:1 dimming control on each channel. Each of the three regulators is independently operated by that channel’s PWM signal. The PWM feature allows precise adjustment of the color mixing or dimming ratio of the LED source. Each of the three channels has a built-in gate driver to drive an external LED-disconnect P-channel MOSFET, allowing high dimming range. The output current range of each channel of the LT3496 is programmed with an external sense resistor.

The CTRL pins are used to adjust the LED currents either for analog dimming or overtemperature protection.

Features
  • True Color PWM™ Dimming Delivers Up to 3000:1 Dimming Ratio
  • Built-In Gate Driver for PMOS LED Disconnect
  • Three Independent Driver Channels with 750mA, 45V Internal Switches
  • Operates in Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost Modes
  • CTRL Pin Accurately Sets LED Current Sense Threshold Over a Range of 10mV to 100mV
  • Adjustable Frequency: 330kHz to 2.1MHz
  • Open LED Protection
  • Wide VIN Supply Range: Operation from 3V to 30V, Transient Protection to 40V
  • Surface Mount Components
  • 28-Lead (4mm × 5mm) QFN and TSSOP Packages
Typical Application
LT3496 Typical Application
LT3496 Typical Application
Applications
  • RGB Lighting
  • Billboards and Large Displays
  • Automotive and Avionic Lighting
  • Constant-Current Sources
Packaging
LT3496 Package Drawing
LT3496 Package Drawing
Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LT3496EFE#PBFTSSOP-28E$5.22$3.65
LT3496EFE#TRPBFTSSOP-28E$3.71
LT3496EUFD#PBF4x5 QFN-28E$5.00$3.50
LT3496EUFD#TRPBF4x5 QFN-28E$3.56
LT3496HUFD#PBF4x5 QFN-28H$6.36$4.45
LT3496HUFD#TRPBF4x5 QFN-28H$4.51
LT3496IFE#PBFTSSOP-28I$6.22$4.35
LT3496IFE#TRPBFTSSOP-28I$4.41
LT3496IUFD#PBF4x5 QFN-28I$6.00$4.20
LT3496IUFD#TRPBF4x5 QFN-28I$4.26
Demo Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPrice
DC1288ALT3496EUFD Demo Circuit | Buck-Boost or Boost Triple Output LED Driver, 8V ≤ VIN ≤ 16V, VLED up to 36V @ 200mA (x3)$100.00
DC986ALT3496EUFD Demo Circuit | Buck-Mode Triple LED Driver, 3V ≤ VIN ≤ 45V, VLED up to 45V (x3)$125.00
Datasheet
Design Note
Reliability Data
LT Journal
Press Release
CAD Symbol
LTspice
Related Products
LT3496 - 三通道输出 LED 驱动器
LT3496 - Triple Output LED Driver
DN449 - 采用 4mm x 5mm QFN 封装的三通道 LED 驱动器能在降压、升压或降压-升压模式中支持 LCD 背光源并提供 3000:1 的 PWM 调光比
三路输出 LED 驱动器驱动多达 24 个 500mA LED 并提供 3000:1 的 True Color PWM 调光能力
三通道输出 LED 驱动器驱动多达 24 个 500mA LED并提供 150oC 的最高结温
DN449 - Triple LED Driver in 4mm × 5mm QFN Supports LCD Backlights in Buck, Boost or Buck-Boost Modes and Delivers 3000:1 PWM Dimming Ratio
R518 - Reliability Data
Jun 2007 - Triple Output LED Driver Delivers 3000:1 Dimming Ratio in Buck, Boost or Buck-Boost Mode
Triple Output LED Driver Drives Up to 24 x 500mA LEDs & Offers 3,000:1 True Color PWM Dimming
Triple Output LED Driver Drives Up to 24 x 500mA LEDs & Offers a 150˚C Maximum Junction Temperature
LT3496 Footprints and Symbols
LT3496 Demo Circuit - Triple Output Boost LED Driver (12V to 7x LEDs 3.4V LEDs @ 200mA)
LT3496 Demo Circuit - Triple Output Buck LED Driver (42V to 7x 3.4V LEDs @ 500mA)
LT3496 Demo Circuit - Triple Output Buck-Boost LED Driver (12V to 4x 3.4V LEDs @ 200mA)