AL3353EV1 User Guide

High Performance Boost LED Controller

General Description Specifications

This demonstration board utilizes AL3353 to Parameter Value
build a cost effective solution for boost LED
driver. Input Voltage 20V ~ 36V
AL3353 is a LED driver controller designed Output Power 48W
for boost converters in a constant frequency Output Current 800mA
mode. It implements a peak current mode
Output Voltage 60V
control scheme and an internal trans-
conductance amplifier to accurately control Efficiency >90 %
the output current over a wide input and Dimension 70mm*50mm
load conditions.
RoHS Compliance Yes
This user guide contains rich information for
the users. A bill of materials is included that
describes the parts used on this board. A
Evaluation Board
schematic and PCB layout is also included
along with measured system performance
characteristics and test waveforms. These
materials can be used as a reference
design for your products to improve your
product’s time to market.

Key Features
1. Wide Input Voltage Range: 20V to 36V
2. Constant Current Mode PWM Controller Figure 1: Top View
3. PWM to Analog Dimming Mode
4. Audio Noise Free
5. Built-in Comprehensive Protections
a) Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO)
b) Over Voltage Protection(OVP)
c) Over Current Protection(OCP)
d) Over Temperature Protection (OTP)
e) LED Open Protection
f) Output Short Protection
g) Diode & Inductor Short Protection
h) LED Cathode Short to GND Protection
6. Low system BOM cost Figure 2: Bottom View

Connection Instructions:
Applications DC Positive Input: White Test Point (VIN)
 LCD TV DC Negative Input: Black Test Point (GND)
PWM Signal Input: P1 (PWM)
 LCD Monitor
GND Signal Input: P1 (GND)
 Flat Panel Display
Positive Output: Yellow Test Point (LEDA)
Negative Output: Black Test Point (LEDK)

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Board Layout

Figure 3: PCB Layout Top View

Figure 4: PCB Layout Bottom View

Quick Start Guide

1. Ensure that the power supply and the PWM signal are switched OFF or disconnected.
2. Connect the LED power supply to the test point “VIN” and “GND”.
3. Connect the LED PWM signal to the test point “PWM” and “GND”.
4. Connect the LED string anode to the test point “LEDA”.
5. Connect the LED string cathode to the test point “LEDK”.
6. Set the PWM signal and turn on the LED power supply. The LED string will light on and
output the preset current.

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Schematic

Figure 5: Schematic Circuit

Bill of Material
Item Quantity Package Description
B1 1 DIP Ferrite Bead, 50Ω@100MHz
C1 1 DIP Electrolytic Capacitor, 47uF, 50V, 6.3*11
C3 1 DIP Electrolytic Capacitor, 100uF, 100V, 10*16
C5 1 0805 Ceramic Capacitor, 1uF, 50V, X7R, ±10%
C6 1 0805 Ceramic Capacitor, 100pF, 16V, X7R, ±10%
C7 1 0805 Ceramic Capacitor, 220nF, 16V, X7R, ±10%
C8 1 0805 Ceramic Capacitor, 470pF, 16V, X7R, ±10%
D1 1 PowerDI5 Schottky Diode, SDT5H100P5, 100V,1A
L1 1 EE1610 Inductor, 100uH, EE1610, 36Ts
Q1 1 TO252 MOSFET, DMT10H010LK3, N Channel, 100V, 8.8mΩ
R1 1 0805 SMD Film Resistor, 475kΩ, ±1%
R2 1 0805 SMD Film Resistor, 13kΩ, ±1%
R3 1 0805 SMD Film Resistor, 10Ω, ±1%
R4 1 0805 SMD Film Resistor, 10kΩ, ±1%
R5 1 0805 SMD Film Resistor, 0Ω, ±1%
R6, R7, R8, R9 4 1206 SMD Film Resistor, 0.4Ω, ±1%
R11, R12, R13 3 1206 SMD Film Resistor, 1.5Ω, ±1%
U1 1 SO-8 IC, AL3353

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System Performance
The AL3353 evaluation board has excellent system performance. With very low BOM cost, the
system can achieve high efficiency and good dimming linearity. To enhance reliability, AL3353
also integrates comprehensive protections.
System Efficiency
Figure 6 shows the efficiency curve. The efficiency is measured with 32V DC input and 20*LED
as load. The efficiency is 95% with 100% duty.
100

90

80

70
Efficiency(%)

60

50

40

30

20

10

00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Duty(%)
Figure 6: Efficiency vs PWM Duty
Dimming Performance
AL3353 can support PWM dimming with frequency ranging from 5 kHz to 50 kHz. Figure 7
shows the dimming curve with measured data. AL3353 dimming linearity is quite good with
PWM duty from 1% to 100%.
100

90

80
LED Current Percentage(%)

70

60

50

40

30
fPWM=5kHz
20 fPWM=20kHz
fPWM=50kHz
10

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
PWM Duty Cycle (%)
Figure 7: LED Current vs PWM Duty
LED Open Protection
AL3353 monitors the output voltage through the OVP pin. If the LED string is open, the output
voltage will exceed the preset level and the converter will be shut down.
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Figure 8 illustrates the LED open protection procedure. In the waveform, channel 1 (yellow) is
the GATE signal, channel 2 (red) is the COMP signal, channel 3 (blue) is the OVP pin signal,
and channel 4 (green) the LED current. From the waveforms, when VOVP reaches 2.0V, AL3353
enters LED open protection and latches the system.

Figure 8: LED Open Protection with 100% Duty

LED Cathode Short to GND Protection
To prevent LED cathode short to ground, AL3353 monitors the COMP pin voltage. If VCOMP is
continuously greater than 3.2V for 37ms, the converter will be shut down.
Figure 9 depicts the LED cathode short to ground protection procedure. In the waveforms,
channel 1 (yellow) is the GATE signal, channel 2 (red) is the COMP signal, channel 3 (blue) is
the CS signal, and channel 4 (green) the FB signal. From the waveforms, when LED cathode is
short to GND, FB drops to ~0V and VCOMP rises. When VCOMP reaches 3.2V and lasts for ~37
ms, AL3353 enters protection and latches the system.

Figure 9: LED Cathode Short to GND Protection with 100% Duty

VOUT Short Protection
AL3353 monitors the OVP pin voltage. If VOUT is short, VOVP will drop, and if VOVP drops
below 0.25V, the converter will be shut down.

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Figure 10: VOUT Short to GND Protection with 100% Duty

Figure 10 shows the VOUT short to ground protection procedure. In the waveforms, channel 1
(yellow) is the GATE signal, channel 2 (red) is the COMP signal, channel 3 (blue) is the OVP
signal, and channel 4 (green) the LED current. From the waveforms, when VOUT is short to
GND, OVP drops to ~0V, below 0.25V, and then AL3353 enters protection and latches the
system.
Over Temperature Protection
When the junction temperature exceeds 160°C, AL3353 latches and the converter shuts down.

Figure 11: Over Temperature Protection with 50% Duty

Figure 11 illustrates the over temperature protection procedure. In the waveforms, channel 1
(yellow) is the GATE signal, channel 2 (red) is the OVP signal, channel 3 (blue) is the COMP
signal, and channel 4 (green) the LED current. From the waveforms, when the IC junction
temperature exceeds the threshold temperature, AL3353 latches the system.

If the LED anode short to LED cathode protection is required, the diode D2 is in need to prevent
the FB pin from damaging. A diode should be placed to D2 whose peak repetitive reverse
voltage should be no less than 100V and output current should be no less than 2A.

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Constant Voltage Mode

AL3353EV1 can also be configured to work in constant voltage mode. The PWM pin should be
connected to a constant voltage (3.3V / 5V). For the 60V constant voltage output application,
the below modifications should be implemented.
1. A 750kΩ, 1% precision, 0805 package resistor should be placed on R10.
2. R11, R12, R13 should be removed, and R11 be replaced by a 4.99kΩ, 1% precision, 0805
package resistor.
3. C7 should be replaced by a 10nF 0805 capacitor.
The constant output voltage can be measured between LEDA and GND.
System Efficiency
Figure 12 shows the efficiency curve. The efficiency is measured with different load current. The
efficiency of AL3353EV1 constant voltage mode can reach 94% with 24V DC input and 95%
with 32V DC input.
100

90

80

70
Efficiency(%)

60

50

40
VIN=24V
30 VIN=32V

20

10

00 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

Load Current(mA)
Figure 12: Efficiency vs Load Current
Load Regulation
65

64

63

62
Output Voltage(V)

61

60

59
VIN=24V
58 VIN=32V

57

56

550 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

Load Current(mA)
Figure 13: Output Voltage vs Load Current

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Figure 13 shows the output voltage with different load current. The measured output voltage
with 0~800mA load ranges 60.8V to 61.2V. The load regulation rate is 0.6%.
Line Regulation
Figure 14 shows the output voltage with different input voltage. With 20V ~ 36V DC input, the
output voltage at 800mA load ranges from 61.24V to 61.10V. The line regulation rate is 0.2%.
65

64

63

62
Output Voltage(V)

61

60

59

58

57

56

55
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
Input Voltage(V)
Figure 14: Output Voltage vs Input Voltage
Load Transient
The load transient waveform in Figure 15 is measured with the load current switching from 0mA
to 800mA, rising slew rate 1A/μs, and from 800mA to 0mA, falling slew rate 1A/μs. When
loading, the output voltage drops to 52.75V for a very short time. When unloading, the maximum
output voltage is 65.10V.

Figure 15: Load Transient with 32V Input

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