MAX16803EVKIT+ Maxim Integrated Products, MAX16803EVKIT+ Datasheet - Page 9

• Manufacturer Part Number: MAX16803EVKIT+
• Description: EVAL KIT FOR MAX16803
• Manufacturer: Maxim Integrated Products

Specifications of MAX16803EVKIT+

• Current - Output / Channel: 150 mA ~ 350 mA
• Outputs And Type: 1, Non-Isolated
• Voltage - Output: 38V
• Features: Dimmable, Extra 5V Output
• Voltage - Input: 6.5 ~ 40V
• Utilized Ic / Part: MAX16803
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

The application circuit in Figure 6 implements a two-
level brightness current for TAIL/STOP lights. In TAIL
operation, Q1 is off and the R1 sets the output current.
In STOP operation, Q1 turns on and the output current
is set by a parallel combination of R1 and R2.
Figure 6. Two Brightness Level with Current Level Switch for Tail/Stop Lights
Figure 7. Increased LED Current (Amper Range) with a Single BJT
Driver with PWM Dimming and 5V Regulator
High-Voltage, 350mA, High-Brightness LED
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STOP
TAIL
V
IN
C1
C1
Other Applications
PWM DIMMING
V5
IN
EN
DIM
GND
IN
EN
DIM
GND
MAX16803
MAX16803
OUT
CS+
CS-
V5
Figure 7 shows an application circuit with the
MAX16803 using a single BJT to provide high output
current. For proper operation:
where V
of the external BJT.
V
OUT
CS+
CS-
V5
IN(MIN)
CESAT(MAX)
C2
> V
LEDs
C2
R1
CESAT(MAX)
is the maximum saturation voltage
Q1
LEDs
Q1
R
SENSE
+ V
R2
FT(MAX)
+ V
RSENSE
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