LM3407EVAL National Semiconductor, LM3407EVAL Datasheet

BOARD EVALUATION FOR LM3407

LM3407EVAL

Manufacturer Part Number
LM3407EVAL
Description
BOARD EVALUATION FOR LM3407
Manufacturer
National Semiconductor
Series
PowerWise®r
Datasheets

Specifications of LM3407EVAL

Current - Output / Channel
350mA
Outputs And Type
1, Non-Isolated
Voltage - Output
4.5V
Features
Dimmable
Voltage - Input
4.5 ~ 30V
Utilized Ic / Part
LM3407
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
© 2009 National Semiconductor Corporation
LM3407 Evaluation Board
Reference Design
Introduction
The LM3407 is a Pulse-Width-Modulation (PWM) floating
buck converter with an integrated N-channel power MOSFET
designed to provide precision constant current output for driv-
ing high power LEDs, such as the Lumileds Luxeon® power
LEDs and OSRAM Golden DRAGON® LEDs. The switching
frequency is selectable between 300 kHz and 1 MHz by
changing the value of the frequency setting resistor, allowing
for the use of small external components. The LM3407 fea-
tures a Pulse Level Modulation (PLM) control scheme which
ensures the accuracy of the constant current output well with-
in 10% over input voltage and operating temperature ranges
Evaluation Board Schematic
FIGURE 1. LM3407 Evaluation Board Schematic
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National Semiconductor
Application Note 1763
SH Wong
January 21, 2009
with an external 1% thick film current setting resistor. The
converter features a DIM pin which accepts standard logic
pulses for controlling the brightness of the LED array, making
the LM3407 ideal for use as a precision power LED driver or
constant current source.
This application note introduces the design of a sample circuit
with the LM3407 providing 350 mA constant current to drive
an LED array of 6 high power LEDs connected in series. The
board can accept an input voltage ranging from 22V to 30V.
The schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and circuit de-
sign criteria are shown in detail. Typical performance and
operating waveforms are also provided for reference.
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... Pulse Level Modulation (PLM) control scheme which ensures the accuracy of the constant current output well with- in 10% over input voltage and operating temperature ranges Evaluation Board Schematic © 2009 National Semiconductor Corporation National Semiconductor Application Note 1763 SH Wong January 21, 2009 with an external 1% thick film current setting resistor ...

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FIGURE 2. LM3407 Evaluation Board PCB Top Overlay www.national.com FIGURE 3. LM3407 Evaluation Board PCB Top View 2 30046702 30046703 ...

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FIGURE 4. LM3407 Evaluation Board PCB Bottom View Evaluation Board Quick Setup Procedures Step 1 Remove all jumpers on the evaluation board. 2 Connect the LED array of 6 power LEDs to J1. 3 Connect Power Supply output to the ...

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Design Procedure CONNECTING TO LED ARRAY The LM3407 evaluation board features a female 6-pin SIP connector J1 for board-to-board connection of the LED array. Figure 5 shows the pin-out of J1. To avoid damaging the FIGURE 5. Connecting an LED ...

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Switching Frequency VS 25°C) A The LM3407 is internally compensated and requires no ex- ternal components for feedback compensation. The compo- nents of this evaluation board are optimized for driving 6 power LEDs with the input voltage ...

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LED DIMMING There are two ways to disable the current output (I evaluation board circuit. The current output of the LM3407 evaluation board can be disabled by connecting either the DIM or EN pin to ground. Connecting the EN pin ...

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PCB LAYOUT GUIDE Since copper traces of PCBs carry resistance and parasitic inductance, the longer the copper trace, the higher the resis- tance and inductance. These factors introduce voltage and current spikes to the switching nodes and impair the perfor- ...

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Typical Performance and Waveforms specified. Efficiency vs Input Voltage (T = -40°C) A Efficiency vs Input Voltage (T = 125°C) A Inductor Current @ 12V, 2LEDs 33µH) IN www.national.com All curves and waveforms taken at ...

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Inductor Current @ f = 1MHz 24V, 2LEDs 33µH) IN DIM Pin Enable (V = 24V, 2LEDs 33µ 500kHz Inductor Current @ 24V, 2LEDs ...

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