Global Mixed-mode Technology Inc.
G5121
Fixed Frequency White LED Step-Up Converter
Features
General Description
The G5121 is a step-up DC/DC converter specifically
designed to drive up to 5 series white LEDs with con-
stant current. Series connection of the LEDs provides
identical LED currents resulting in uniform brightness
and eliminates the need for ballast resistors. The
G5121 switches at 1MHz, allowing the use of tiny ex-
ternal components. A low 0.254V feedback voltage
minimizes power loss in the current setting resistor for
high efficiency. The OVP pin monitors the output volt-
age and turns off the converter whenever the LEDs
are open.
Inherently Matched LED Current
High Efficiency: 87%
Drives Up to Five LEDs from 2.5V Supply
24V Internal Power Switch
Fast 1MHz Switching Frequency
Uses Tiny 1mm Tall Inductors
Requires Only 1µF Output Capacitors
19.5V Over Voltage Protection
SOT-23-6 Package
Applications
The G5121 is available in low profile SOT-23-6 pack-
age.
White LED Backlight Display for PDA
Pocket PC
Smart Phones
Handheld Devices
Cellular Phones
Ordering Information
ORDER
NUMBER
TEMP.
RANGE
PACKAGE
(Pb free)
MARKING
G5121TB1U
5121x
-40°C ~ +85°C
SOT-23-6
Note: TB : SOT23-6
U: Tape & Reel
Pin Configuration
Typical Application Circuit
D1
L1
VIN
2.7V to 4.2V
4.7µH
1
6
5
4
VCC
OVP
SW
C2
1µF/25V
5 LEDs
VCC
SW
OVP
C1
4.7µF/6.3V
G5121
2
3
GND
FB
G5121
FB
SHDN
PWM Dimming
Waveform
GND
RS
SHDN
SOT-23-6
C1:TAIYO YUDEN, JMK212BJ475KD
C2:TAIYO YUDEN, TMK316BJ105KD
TEL: 886-3-5788833
http://www.gmt.com.tw
Ver: 1.1
Nov 17, 2005
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