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MAX1579 Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX1579 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested circuit for evaluating the MAX1578/
MAX1579. This MAX1579 EV kit drives six white LEDs in
series for backlighting and includes complete bias sup-
plies for small TFT displays. The internal charge pumps
for the TFT bias supplies provide fixed +15V at 100µA
for V
ON
, -10V at 100µA for V
OFF
, and +5V at 25mA for
the source driver. The MAX1579 EV kit can also evalu-
ate the MAX1578. To evaluate the MAX1578, order a
free sample along with this EV kit.
Features
o
LCD Bias Outputs (+5V/25mA, +15V/100µA,
-10V/100µA)
Output Sequencing
No External Diodes Required
POS, NEG, and MAIN Are Autodischarged
During Shutdown
o
LED Backlight Step-Up DC-DC Converter
Series Connection for Uniform Illumination
Supports Up to 8 LEDs at 25mA (max)
900mW (max) Power
Overvoltage Protection
Low Input/Output Ripple
Soft-Start
Fast 1MHz PWM Operation for Small
Component Size
Temperature Derating Function (MAX1579)
o
High Efficiency
Bias: 83% (5.0V at 25mA, 15V/-10V at 100µA)
LED: 84% (6 LEDs at 20mA)
o
Independent Enable Inputs for LED and Bias
Power
o
Thermal-Shutdown Protection
o
1µA Shutdown Current
o
Tiny 4mm x 4mm Thin QFN Package
o
Fully Assembled and Tested
Evaluates: MAX1578/MAX1579
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
C1, C6
2
DESCRIPTION
4.7µF, 6.3V X5R ceramic capacitors
(0603)
Murata GRM188R60J475KE19
0.1µF, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor
(0603)
TDK C1608X7R1H104K
0.1µF, 10V X7R ceramic capacitor
(0402)
TDK C1005X7R1A104K
2.2µF, 6.3V X5R ceramic capacitors
(0603)
Taiyo Yuden JMK107BJ225KA
1µF, 6.3V X5R ceramic capacitors
(0402)
Murata GRM155R60J105KE19
1µF, 16V X7R, ceramic capacitors
(0805)
TDK C2012X7R1C105K
Not installed
CMOSH-4E, 40V, 200mA
Central Semiconductor (SOD-523)
Shorted LED footprint
White LEDs
Nichia NSCW215T
2-pin header
3-pin header
22µH, 250mA inductor (1210)
Murata LQH32CN220K53
22.1Ω ±1% resistor (0402)
100kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
200Ω ±5% resistors (0402)
Not installed, PC board short
MAX1579ETG
Shunt, 2 position
MAX1579 EV kit PC board
C2
1
C3
1
C4, C5
C7, C8, C9,
C12, C13
C10, C11, C14
C15
D1
D2, D3
D4–D9
JU1
JU2
L1
R1
R2
R3, R4
R5
U1
None
None
2
5
3
0
1
0
6
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
2
1
Ordering Information
PART
MAX1579EVKIT
TEMP RANGE
0°C to +70°C
IC PACKAGE
24 Thin QFN 4mm x 4mm
Quick Start
Recommended Equipment
•
•
A 2.7V to 5.5V power supply or battery capable of
delivering 1A
Three voltmeters (DMMs)
Procedure
The MAX1579 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow the steps below to verify board operation:
1) Verify that the shunt on JU2 is connected to ON (1 and
2). Verify that a shunt is on JU1.
2) Preset the power supply to between 2.7V and 5.5V.
Turn off the power supply.
Do not turn on the power
supply until all connections are completed.
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MAX1579 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX1578/MAX1579
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
Central
Semiconductor
Murata
Nichia
Taiyo Yuden
TDK
Vishay
PHONE
631-435-1110
814-237-1431
248-352-6575
408-573-4150
847-803-6100
402-563-6866
WEBSITE
www.centralsemi.com
www.murata.com
www.nichia.com
www.t-yuden.com
www.component.tdk.com
www.vishay.com
Charge-Pump Output Sequencing
The outputs of the MAX1578/MAX1579 charge pumps
are sequenced to turn on and off in a predictable fash-
ion. The MAX1578/MAX1579 data sheet describes
charge-pump output sequencing in detail.
Backlight Shutdown Control
The shunt on JU1 can be used to enable or shut down
the backlight LEDs. The EV kit default position has the
shunt placed on JU1 for backlight LEDs enabled.
Remove the shunt on JU1 to shut down the backlight
LEDs. The pad CTRL can also be used to shut down
the backlight LEDs with an external logic signal.
Remove the shunt from JU1 before connecting a logic
signal to CTRL, as JU1 and CTRL are connected
together with a 100kΩ resistor on the PC board.
Note:
Indicate that you are using the MAX1579 when contacting
these component suppliers.
3) Connect the positive power-supply terminal to the
pad labeled IN on the EV kit.
4) Connect the power-supply ground terminal to the
pad labeled GND on the EV kit.
5) Connect the positive terminal of a voltmeter (V1) to
the pad labeled MAIN on the EV kit. Connect the
ground terminal of the voltmeter to the pad labeled
GND on the EV kit.
6) Connect the positive terminal of a voltmeter (V2) to
the pad labeled POS on the EV kit. Connect the
ground terminal of the voltmeter to the pad labeled
GND on the EV kit.
7) Connect the positive terminal of a voltmeter (V3) to
the pad labeled NEG on the EV kit. Connect the
ground terminal of the voltmeter to the pad labeled
GND on the EV kit.
8) Turn on the power supply and verify that the back-
light LEDs (D4–D9) are lit.
9) The V1 voltmeter should read near +5V.
10) The V2 voltmeter should read near +15V.
11) The V3 voltmeter should read near -10V.
Ambient Temperature Derating
Function (MAX1579)
The MAX1579 limits the maximum LED current depend-
ing on its die temperature. V
CS
is limited to 340mV up
to +42°C. Once the temperature reaches +42°C, the
maximum V
CS
declines by 6mV/°C until the minimum of
40mV is reached at high temperature.
Adjusting LED Current
Set the maximum LED current by adjusting the value of
R1, which is connected from CS to GND. Calculate the
resistance as follows:
R
1
=
327mV
for MAX1578
I
LED
340mV
for MAX1579
I
LED
R
1
=
where I
LED
is the desired maximum current through the
LEDs in amps when V
CTRL
is 1.65V or greater.
LED Dimming Control
Using a DAC
V
CTRL
controls the LED drive current. The voltage at CS
regulates to 20% of V
CTRL
to control the current
through the LEDs and, therefore, the brightness. Drive
CTRL using a DAC with an output voltage between
0.24V and 1.65V to control the brightness of the LEDs.
Increasing V
CTRL
beyond 1.65V results in no further
brightness increase. Hold V
CTRL
below 100mV for
longer than 10.5ms to shut down the boost converter.
Detailed Description
Bias-Supply Shutdown Control
The shunt on JU2 can be used to enable or shut down
the bias supply. The EV kit default position has the
shunt placed on pins 1 and 2 to enable the bias supply.
Place the shunt on pins 2 and 3 to shut down the bias
supply. The pad ONBIAS can also be used to shut
down the bias supply with an external logic signal.
Remove the shunt from JU2 before connecting a logic
signal to ONBIAS, as pin 2 of JU2 and ONBIAS are
connected together on the PC board.
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MAX1579 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX1578/MAX1579
L1
22µH
IN
2
1
JU1
R2
100kΩ
CTRL
C3
0.1µF
R5
SHORTED
15
CTRL
PGND
13
COMP
18
C1
4.7µF
21
IN
17
LX
OUT
16
C2
0.1µF
D2 SHORTED
D3 SHORTED
D4
D5
D6
D7
CS
14
R1
22.1Ω
JU2
C4
2.2µF
GND
11
ONBIAS
D8
D9
CS
C15
OPEN
D1
OUT
IN
1
2
3
ONBIAS
U1
23
19
C5
2.2µF
MAX1579
C1P
C1N
MAIN
V
DD
24
C6
4.7µF
1
C7
1µF
MAIN
22
20
6
C2P
GND
C2N
PMP
CU3
12
R3
200Ω
C8
1µF
C12
1µF
4
C10
1µF
2
8
R4
200Ω
C9
1µF
3
9
CU1
CD1
NEG
7
PMPB
10
C14
1µF
NEG
C13
1µF
CU2
CD2
POS
5
C11
1µF
POS
Figure 1. MAX1579 EV Kit Schematic
Using Direct PWM into CTRL
Another useful technique for LED dimming control is
the application of a logic-level PWM signal applied
directly to CTRL. LED current may be varied from zero
to maximum. The frequency range of the PWM signal is
from 200Hz to 200kHz, while 0% duty cycle corre-
sponds to zero current and 100% duty cycle corre-
sponds to maximum current. The error amplifier and
compensation capacitor form a lowpass filter so PWM
dimming results in DC current to the LEDs without the
need for any additional RC filters.
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MAX1579 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX1578/MAX1579
Figure 2. MAX1579 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Component Side
Figure 3. MAX1579 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Component Side
Figure 4. MAX1579 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Solder Side
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