MIC4826 Micrel MIC4826 Low Input Voltage, 160VPP Output Voltage, EL Driver General Description Features Micrel's MIC4826 is a high output voltage, DC to AC converter, designed for driving EL (Electroluminescent) lamps. The device operates from an input voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, making it suitable for 1-cell Li Ion and 2- or 3-cell alkaline/ NiCad/NiMH battery applications. The MIC4826 converts a low voltage DC input to a 160VPP AC output signal that drives the EL lamp. The MIC4826 is comprised of two stages: a boost stage, and an H-bridge, lamp driver, stage. The boost stage steps the input voltage up to +80V. The H-bridge stage then alternately switches the +80V output to each terminal of the EL lamp, thus creating a 160VPP AC signal to drive the EL lamp and generate light. The MIC4826 features separate oscillators for the boostand H-bridge stages. External resistors independently set the operating frequency of each stage. This flexibility allows the EL lamp circuit to be optimized for maximum efficiency and brightness. The MIC4826 uses a single inductor and a minimum number of external components, making it ideal for portable, spacesensitive applications. The MIC4826 is available in an 8-pin MSOP package with an ambient temperature range of -40C to +85C. * * * * * 1.8V to 5.5V DC input voltage 160VPP regulated AC output waveform Independently adjustable EL lamp frequency Independently adjustable boost converter frequency 0.1A shutdown current Applications * * * * * * * LCD panel backlight Cellular phones PDAs Pagers Calculators Remote controls Portable phones Ordering Information Part Number Standard Pb-Free MIC4826BMM MIC4826YMM Temp. Range Package -40C to +85C MSOP-8 Typical Application 1 VDD SW 5 442k 2 CS 6 2M RSW 3 REL VA 8 4 GND VB 7 VIN = 3.0V L = 220H COUT = 0.01F Lamp = 2in2 RSW = 332k REL = 3.32M VB (50V/div) COUT 0.01F/100V MIC4826 VA VB (50V/div) CIN 10F D1 BAV19WS VA (50V/div) L1 220H VIN 2in2 EL LAMP TIME (2ms/div) High Voltage EL Driver Micrel, Inc. * 1849 Fortune Drive * San Jose, CA 95131 * USA * tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 * fax + 1 (408) 944-0970 * http://www.micrel.com March 2009 1 MIC4826 MIC4826 Micrel Pin Configuration VDD 1 8 VA RSW 2 7 VB REL 3 6 CS GND 4 5 SW 8-Pin MSOP Package (MM) Pin Description Pin Number MIC4826 Pin Name Pin Function 1 VDD Supply (Input): 1.8V to 5.5V for internal circuitry. 2 RSW Switch Resistor (External Component): Set switch frequency of the internal power MOSFET by connecting an external resistor to VDD. Connecting the external resistor to GND disables the switch oscillator and shutdown the device. 3 REL EL Resistor (External Component): Set EL frequency of the internal H-bridge driver by connecting an external resistor to VDD. Connecting the external resistor to GND disables the EL oscillator. 4 GND Ground Return. 5 SW Switch Node (Input): Internal high-voltage power MOSFET drain. 6 CS Regulated Boost Output (External Component): Connect to the output capacitor of the boost regulator and connect to the cathode of the diode. 7 VB EL Output: Connect to one end of the EL lamp. Polarity is not important. 8 VA EL Output: Connect to the other end of the EL lamp. Polarity is not important. 2 March 2009 MIC4826 Micrel Absolute Maximum Rating (Note 1) Operating Ratings (Note 2) Supply Voltage (VDD)........................................-0.5V to +6V Output Voltage (VCS)....................................-0.5V to +100V Frequency Control Voltage (VRSW, VREL).... -0.5V to (VDD + 0.3V) Power Dissipation @ TA = 85C............................... 200mW Storage Temperature (TS)......................... -65C to +150C ESD Rating . ............................................................. Note 3 Supply Voltage (VDD).........................................1.8V to 5.5V Lamp Drive Frequency (fEL)........................60Hz to 1000Hz Switching Transistor Frequency (fSW)......... 8kHz to 200kHz Ambient Temperature (TA)........................... -40C to +85C Package Thermal Resistance 8-pin MSOP (JA)............................................... 206C/W Electrical Characteristics VIN = VDD = 3.0V, RSW = 560K, REL = 1.0M. TA = 25C unless otherwise specified. Bold values indicate -40C TA +85C Symbol Parameter RDS(ON) Condition On-resistance of switching transistor VCS Output voltage regulation Min ISW = 100 mA, VCS = 75V Typ Max Units 3.8 7.0 80 85 V VDD = 1.8V to 5.5V 75 73 87 V VA - VB Output peak-to-peak voltage VDD = 1.8V to 5.5V 150 170 V VEN-L Input low voltage (turn off) ISD Shutdown current, Note 4 160 146 174 V VDD = 1.8V to 5.5V 0.5 V 0.1 A RSW = LOW; REL = LOW; 0.01 V = 5.5V IVDD Input supply current RSW = HIGH; REL = HIGH; VCS = 75V; VA, VB OPEN VEN-H Input high voltage (turn on) VDD = 1.8V to 5.5V VDD-0.5 DD ICS Boosted supply current RSW = HIGH; REL = HIGH; VCS = 75V; VA, VB OPEN 0.5 A 21 75 A 200 400 A IIN Input current including inductor current fEL VA-VB output drive frequency D Switching transistor duty cycle fSW VIN = VDD = 1.8V 28 (See Test Circuit) Switching transistor frequency Note 1. Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device. Note 2. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating. Note 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Note 4. Shutdown current is defined as the sum of current going into pin 1, 5, and 6 when the device is disabled. Test Circuit L1 220H VIN 442k 2M March 2009 mA 285 360 435 Hz 53 66 79 kHz 90 % D1 BAV19WS COUT 0.01F/100V MIC4826 CIN 10F V 1 VDD SW 5 2 RSW CS 6 3 REL VA 8 4 GND VB 7 3 100 10nF MIC4826 MIC4826 Micrel Typical Characteristics 15 10 R = 332k SW R = 3.32M EL Lamp = 2in2 L = 220H D = BAV19WS C = 0.1F OUT 200 180 1 2 3 4 5 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 6 Output Voltage vs. Temperature Switch Resistance vs. Input Voltage SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz) SWITCH RESISTANCE () 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 120 100 80 60 40 2 3 4 5 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) Switching Frequency vs. Input Voltage MIC4826 EL R = 332k SW R = 3.32M EL Lamp = 2in2 L = 220H COUT = 0.01F 2 3 4 5 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 6 Switching Frequency vs. Switch Resistor 10 RSW = 562k 6 250 REL = 2M 200 150 100 REL = 3.32M 50 0 1 2 3 4 5 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 4 6 2 3 4 5 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 6 CS Voltage vs. Temperature EL Frequency vs. EL Resistor 100 120 350 RSW = 442k Lamp = 2in2 L = 220H D = BAV19WS C = 0.1F OUT 80 70 R = 332k SW RSW = 442k 60 REL = 3.32M REL = 2M 50 40 RSW = 562k V = 3.0V IN 30 REL = 1M Lamp = 2in2 20 L = 220H COUT = 0.1F 10 D = BAV19WS 0 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 TEMPERATURE (C) 10 0.1 EL Frequency vs. Input Voltage REL = 1M 60 40 1000 1000 10000 SWITCH RESISTOR (k) 300 RSW = 562k REL = 1M 100 R = 332k SW 80 REL = 3.32M 10000 100 1 100 = 442k 140 120 100 90 R = 442k SW R = 2M RSW = 562k REL = 1M R 20 0 1 Output Voltage Regulation vs. Input Voltage 400 RSW = 332k 2 3 4 5 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) V = 3.0V 15 IN Lamp = 2in2 10 R = 332k SW L = 220H D = BAV19WS 5 R = 3.32M EL COUT = 0.1F 0 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 TEMPERATURE (C) 1000 6 20 0 1 25 20 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1 Output Voltage vs. Input Voltage 180 RSW= 2M EL 160 RSW = 442k REL = 2M 35 30 100 90 160 140 R = 332k RSW = 442k SW 120 R = 3.32M REL = 2M EL 100 RSW = 562k 80 V = 3.0V REL = 1M IN 60 Lamp = 2in2 40 L = 220H COUT = 0.1F 20 D = BAV19WS 0 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 TEMPERATURE (C) 200 EL FREQUENCY (Hz) 25 20 EL R = 562k 45 SW REL = 1M 40 VA -VB (VPP) 50 = 1M EL FREQUENCY (Hz) OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VPP) EL R = 442k SW R = 2M 5 0 0 SWITCHING FREQUENCY (Hz) = 562k, R FREQUENCY (KHz) 35 30 SW INPUT CURRENT (mA) R 45 40 VCS (V) INPUT CURRENT (mA) 50 Total Input Current vs. Temperature VCS (VAVG) Total Input Current vs. Input Voltage 100 80 60 1 EL RESISTOR (M) 10 Switching Frequency vs. Temperature RSW = 332k RSW = 442k RSW = 562k 40 20 VIN = 3.0V 0 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 TEMPERATURE (C) March 2009 MIC4826 Micrel 300 RSW =1M 250 RSW = 2M 200 150 100 50 RSW = 3.32M VIN = 3.0V 0 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 TEMPERATURE (C) March 2009 160 140 120 20 RSW = 332k REL = 3.32M INPUT CURRENT (mA) FREQUENCY (KHz) 350 Output Voltage vs. Lamp Size 180 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VPP) 400 EL Frequency vs. Temperature 100 80 60 VIN = 3.0V L = 220H COUT = 0.1F D = BAV19WS 40 20 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 LAMP SIZE (sq. in.) 5 7 18 16 Total Input Current vs. Lamp Size RSW = 332k REL = 3.32M 14 12 10 8 VIN = 3.0V L = 220H D = BAV19WS COUT = 0.1F 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 LAMP SIZE (sq. in.) 7 MIC4826 MIC4826 Micrel Functional Diagram L1 220H VIN 1 D1 VDD 5 RSW CIN SW 2 RWS Switch Oscillator COUT 6 CS Q1 8 REL Q2 VA EL Oscillator VREF EL LAMP Q3 7 3 Q4 REL VB GND 4 Figure 1. MIC4826 Block Diagram When the EL oscillator is enabled, VA and VB switch in opposite states to achieve a 160V peak-to-peak AC output signal. The external resistor that connects to the REL pin determines the EL frequency. Functional Description MIC4826 VA (50V/div) See "Application Information" for component selection and pre-designed circuits. Overview The MIC4826 is a high voltage EL driver with an AC output voltage of 160V peak-to-peak capable of driving EL lamps up to 6 in2 . Input supply current for the MIC4826 is typically 21A with a typical shutdown current of 10nA. The high voltage EL driver has two internal oscillators to control the switching MOSFET and the H-bridge driver. Both of the internal oscillators' frequencies can be individually programmed through the external resistors to maximize the efficiency and the brightness of the lamps. Regulation Referring to Figure 1, initially power is applied to VDD. The internal feedback voltage is less than the reference voltage causing the internal comparator to go low which enables the switching MOSFET's oscillator. When the switching MOSFET turns on, current flows through the inductor and into the switch. The switching MOSFET will typically turn on for 90% of the switching frequency. During the on-time, energy is stored in the inductor. When the switching MOSFET turns off, current flowing into the inductor forces the voltage across the inductor to reverse polarity. The voltage across the inductor rises until the external diode conducts and clamps the voltage at VOUT+VD1. The energy in the inductor is then discharged into the COUT capacitor. The internal comparator continues to turn the switching MOSFET on and off until the internal feedback voltage is above the reference voltage. Once the internal feedback voltage is above the reference voltage, the internal comparator turns off the switching MOSFET's oscillator. VA - VB (50V/div) VB (50V/div) VIN = 3.0V L = 220H COUT = 0.01F Lamp = 2in2 RSW = 332k REL = 3.32M TIME (2ms/div) Figure 2. 108Hz Typical Output Waveform Switching Frequency The switching frequency of the converter is controlled via an external resistor between RSW pin and VDD pin of the device. The switching frequency increases as the resistor value decreases. For resistor value selections, see "Typical Characteristics: Switching Frequency vs. Switch Resistor" or use the equation below. The switching frequency range is 8kHz to 200kHz, with an accuracy of 20%. 36 fSW (kHz) = RSW (M) 6 March 2009 MIC4826 Micrel EL Frequency The EL lamp frequency is controlled via an external resistor connected between REL pin and VDD pin of the device. As the lamp frequency increases, the resistor value decreases. For resistor value selections, see the "Typical Characteristics: EL Frequency vs. EL Resistor" or use the equation below. The EL frequency range is 60Hz to 1000Hz, with an accuracy of 20%. 360 fEL (Hz) = REL (M) VA (50V/div) In general, as the EL lamp frequency increases, the amount of current drawn from the battery will increase. The color of the EL lamp and the intensity are dependent upon its frequency. VA VB (50V/div) VA (50V/div) VB (50V/div) VIN = 3.0V L = 220H COUT = 0.01F Lamp = 2in2 RSW = 562k REL = 1M VB (50V/div) VIN = 3.0V L = 220H COUT = 0.01F Lamp = 2in2 RSW = 562k REL = 1M VA - VB (50V/div) TIME (2ms/div) Figure 4. 360Hz Output Waveform Enable Function The enable function of the MIC4826 is implemented by switching the RSW and REL resistor between ground and VDD. When RSW and REL are connected to ground, the switch and the EL oscillators are disabled; therefore the EL driver becomes disabled. When these resistors connect to VDD, both oscilla- TIME (2ms/div) Figure 3. 180Hz Output Waveform March 2009 7 MIC4826 MIC4826 Micrel tors will function and the EL driver is enabled. has a maximum DC resistance of 4.0. Diode The diode must have a high reverse voltage (100V) since the output voltage at the CS pin can reach up to 100V. A fast switching diode with lower forward voltage and higher reverse voltage (100V), such as BAV19WS, can be used to enhance efficiency. Output Capacitor Low ESR capacitors should be used at the regulated boost output (CS pin) of the MIC4826 to minimize the switching output ripple voltage. Selection of the capacitor value will depend upon the peak inductor current, inductor size, and the load. MuRata offers the GRM40 series with up to 0.015F at 100V, with a X7R temperature coefficient in 0805 surface-mount package. Typically, values ranging from 0.01F to 0.1F at 100V can be used for the regulated boost output capacitor. Application Information Inductor In general, smaller value inductors, which can handle more current, are more suitable to drive larger size lamps. As the inductor value decreases, the switching frequency (controlled by RSW) should be increased to avoid saturation or the input voltage should be increased. Typically, inductor values ranging from 220H to 560H can be used. Murata offers the LQH3C series up to 560H and LQH4C series up to 470H, with low DC resistance. A 220H Murata (LQH4C221K04) inductor is recommended for driving a lamp size of 3 square inches. It Pre-designed Application Circuits L1 D1 220H Vishay Telefunken Murata BAV19WS LQH4C221K04 Li-Ion Battery VIN 3.0V to 4.2V C2 10F/6.3V Murata GRM42-6X5R106K6.3 COUT 0.01F/100V GRM40X7R103K MIC4826 1 C1 0.22F/10V Murata GRM39X7R 224K10 R2 3.32M R1 322k 2 3 4 SW 5 RSW CS 6 REL VB 7 GND VA 8 VDD 3in2 LAMP VIN 20mA VA-VB 160VPP VA (50V/div) 3.3V IIN FEL 100Hz Lamp Size 3in2 VA VB (50V/div) VB (50V/div) VIN = 3.0V L = 220H COUT = 0.01F Lamp = 2in2 RSW = 332k REL = 3.32M TIME (2ms/div) Figure 5. Typical 100Hz EL Driver for 3in2 Lamp MIC4826 8 March 2009 MIC4826 Micrel L1 220H Murata LQH4C221K04 VIN 2.5V to 5.5V C2 10F/6.3V Murata GRM42-6X5R106K6.3 D1 Diodes BAV20WS COUT 0.1F/100V GRM42-2X7R104K100 MIC4826 R1 R2 3.32M 332k 1 VDD SW 5 2 RSW CS 6 3 REL VB 7 4 GND VA 8 EL LAMP LSI X533-13 VIN IIN 14mA VA-VB 160VPP VA (50V/div) 3.3V FEL 100Hz Lamp Size 2in2 VA VB (50V/div) VB (50V/div) VIN = 3.0V L = 220H COUT = 0.01F Lamp = 2in2 RSW = 332k REL = 3.32M TIME (2ms/div) Figure 6. Typical EL Driver for 2in2 Lamp with CS = 0.1F March 2009 9 MIC4826 MIC4826 Micrel L1 560H Murata LQ32CN561K21 VIN 3.3V to 5.5V C2 10F/6.3V Murata GRM42-6X5R106K6.3 D1 Diodes BAV20WS COUT 0.01F/100V GRM40X7R103K100 MIC4826 R2 3.32M R1 332k 1 VDD SW 5 2 RSW CS 6 3 REL VB 7 4 GND VA 8 EL LAMP LSI X533-13 VIN 3.3V IIN 13.2mA VA-VB FEL 160VPP 100Hz Lamp Size 2in2 VA - VB (50V/div) VB (50V/div) VA (50V/div) TIME (2ms/div) Figure 7. Typcial EL Driver for 2in2 Lamp with 560H inductor MIC4826 10 March 2009 MIC4826 Micrel L1 220H Murata LQH4C221K04 VIN 1.5V C2 10F/6.3V Murata GRM42-6X5R106K6.3 VDD 1.8V to 5.5V R1 C1 0.01F/50V Murata GRM40-X7R103K50 442k R2 3.32M D1 Diodes BAV20WS COUT 0.01F/100V GRM40X7R103K100 MIC4826 1 VDD SW 5 2 RSW CS 6 3 REL VB 7 4 GND VA 8 EL LAMP VIN 1.5V IIN VDD 22mA 3.0V IDD VA-VB 36A 160VPP FEL 100Hz Lamp Size 1.6in2 VA - VB (50V/div) VB (50V/div) VA (50V/div) TIME (2ms/div) Figure 8. Typical Split Power Supplies Applications March 2009 11 MIC4826 MIC4826 Micrel Package Information 8-Lead MSOP (MM) MICREL INC. 2180 FORTUNE DRIVE SAN JOSE, CA 95131 USA tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 web http://www.micrel.com The information furnished by Micrel in this data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Micrel for its use. Micrel reserves the right to change circuitry and specifications at any time without notification to the customer. Micrel Products are not designed or authorized for use as components in life support appliances, devices or systems where malfunction of a product can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems that (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. A Purchaser's use or sale of Micrel Products for use in life support appliances, devices or systems is a Purchaser's own risk and Purchaser agrees to fully indemnify Micrel for any damages resulting from such use or sale. (c) 2001 Micrel Incorporated MIC4826 12 March 2009