
Maxim Integrated
General Description
The MAX16822A/MAX16822B step-down constant-current high-brightness LED (HB LED) drivers provide a cost-effective design solution for automotive interior/exterior lighting, architectural and ambient lighting, LED bulbs, and other LED illumination applications.
FEATUREs
♦ High-Efficiency Solution
♦ 6.5V to 65V Input-Voltage Range
♦ Output Current Up to 500mA
♦ On-Board 65V, 0.85Ω Power MOSFET
♦ Hysteretic Control: Up to 2MHz Switching
Frequency
♦ ±3% LED Current Accuracy
♦ 200mV Current-Sense Reference
♦ Resistor-Programmable Constant LED Current
♦ Integrated High-Side Current Sense
♦ Thermal-Foldback Protection/Linear Dimming
♦ Thermal-Shutdown Protection
♦ Available in an 8-Pin SO Package
♦ -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
APPLICATIONs
Architectural, Industrial, and Ambient Lighting
Automotive RCL, DRL, and Fog Lights
Heads-Up Displays
Indicator and Emergency Lighting