【導讀】該應用筆記介紹了一個驅動尾燈(RCL) LED的參考設計，驅動器采用三串三并(3S3P)架構。參考設計使用線性驅動器MAX16823和外部BJT，能夠為每串LED提供200mA驅動電流，改善了散熱能力。設計包括PWM調光電路，用于調節(jié)尾燈亮度和滿亮度剎車燈。設計中考慮了雙電池和拋負載情況。
Abstract: This application note presents a reference design for a rear combination lamp (RCL) LED driver in a 3-series, 3-parallel (3S3P) configuration. Using the MAX16823 linear driver and external BJTs, this design provides 200mA per string as well as enhanced heat dissipation. Also included is PWM dimming circuitry for tail-light inputs and full brightness for brake-light inputs. Double-battery and load-dump conditions have been taken into consideration.
Overview
This reference design uses the MAX16823 3-channel linear LED driver and external BJTs to implement a 3S3P RCL driver circuit. Figures 1 and 2 present images of the PCB and attached heatsink; Figure 3 illustrates the layout of the design; and Figure 4 provides the schematic for the circuit.
The reference design is discussed in detail below, with analysis of the main circuit blocks, design specifications, and performance data.
Figure 1. PCB and attached heatsink.
Figure 2. Side view of the attached heatsink.
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Figure 3. Layout of the LED driver.
Figure 4. Schematic of the LED driver
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