Dec 10 2009
Exar Corporation (Nasdaq: EXAR) unveiled today the XRP6840, the industry's highest intensity LED flash driver with full management of supercapacitor based flash technology. The XRP6840 delivers up to 4.3Amps flash pulse which is ideal for high resolution mobile phone cameras and standalone digital cameras.
"The XRP6840 is the best-in-class driver for applications that require supercapacitor technology," said Eric Pittana, director of marketing, Power Product Line. "It is easy to use, highly programmable and cost effective for high intensity LED flash applications. Exar is at the forefront of this emerging technology offering an innovative solution with virtually no external components."
Increased resolution in camera phones and standalone digital cameras requires a high intensity LED flash current beyond the capabilities of standard lithium-ion batteries. The XRP6840 alleviates such peak current requirements by constantly sourcing a low controlled current from the system's battery to charge a supercapacitor which in turn provides the power for peak load functions. Charging and discharging parameters of the supercapacitor are completely managed by the XRP6840 and fully programmable via an industry standard I2C interface. The XRP6840 supports high peak current functions in battery operated portable systems while significantly increasing battery life.
Key Product Features
The XRP6840 combines and manages in a single device all the functions necessary to implement a supercapacitor based LED flash driver solution. Supporting programmable current in torch and flash modes, the device comes in both two and three channel versions for increased design flexibility and supports up to 600mA of constant charging current. Built around tri-mode charge pump architecture and operating at 2.4MHz, the XRP6840 provides inrush current control and device protection circuitry while a standard I2C interface provides a seamless integration into any system.
Power Management Products
Highly reliable, accurate, power management is a critical part of any technology system. Exar has a broad array of high-performance and industry-proven power management solutions including handset and lighting controls, power conversion, and standard linear devices.
Prices, Packages, Availability and Additional Information
The XRP6840 is available now in volume quantities in both two and three channel configurations. Both versions are offered in a RoHS compliant, halogen free 20-pin thin QFN package. Pricing starts at $1.09 for 1K units.
Source: http://www.exar.com/