MP3388

The MP3388 is a step-up converter with 8-channel current sources designed for driving the white LED arrays for large size LCD panel backlighting applications. The MP3388 uses current mode, fixed frequency architecture. The switching frequency can be selected at 1.25MHz or 625kHz. It generates an output voltage up to 50V from a 4.5V to 25V input supply. The MP3388 independently regulates the current in each LED string to the user programmed value set by an external current setting resistor. The MP3388 applies 8 internal current sources in each LED string terminal to achieve a current balance of ±3% regulation accuracy between strings. Its low 600mV regulation voltage on LED current sources reduces power loss and improves efficiency. The MP3388 features external PWM dimming or DC input PWM dimming, which allows the flexible control of the backlighting luminance.. The dimming PWM signal can be generated internally, and the dimming frequency is programmed by an external setting capacitor.