Nov 3 2008
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16826 programmable, four-string high-brightness (HB) LED driver. Designed to enable the transition to "green" lighting technology in automotive applications, this device maximizes system flexibility and provides the lowest solution cost for backlight drivers.
The MAX16826 integrates a switching regulator controller; a 4-channel, linear current-source driver; an ADC; and an I2C interface. The I2C interface allows dynamic programming of the output voltage to maximize power efficiency; it also allows manufacturers to program LED current for each string to accommodate LED binning variations, thereby reducing implementation cost.
Offering an unparalleled combination of configurability and performance, the MAX16826 is ideal for backlighting automotive infotainment displays, automotive display clusters, industrial and desktop monitors, and LCD TVs. It is also well suited for adaptive front lights and low-/high-beam assemblies, as well as other solid-state lighting (SSL) applications.