FEATURES
- Inherently Matched LED Current
- High Efficiency: 84% Typical
- Drives Up to Four LEDs from a 3.2V Supply
- Drives Up to Six LEDs from a 5V Supply
- 36V Rugged Bipolar Switch
- Fast 1.2MHz Switching Frequency
- Uses Tiny 1mm Tall Inductors
- Requires Only 0.22µF Output Capacitor
- Moisture Sensitivity Level 3
DESCRIPTION
The LM1937 is a step-up DC/DC converter specifically designed to drive white LEDs with a constant current.
The device can drive two, three or four LEDs in series from a Li-Ion cell.
Series connection of the LEDs provides identical LED currents resulting in uniform brightness and eliminating the need for ballast resistors. The output capacitor can be as small as 0.22µF, saving space versus alternative solutions. A low 95mV feedback voltage minimizes power loss for better efficiency.
