LXM1612-12-xx

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DESCRIPTION KEY FEATURES

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RangeMAX Wide Range Dimming, Input Voltage Range. The modules RangeMAX Wide Range
Single Output Inverter. The LXM1612- convert DC voltage from the system Dimming
12-xx series of Direct Drive™ CCFL battery or AC adapter directly to high- 9.6V to 14.4V Input Voltage
(Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) frequency, high-voltage waves required Fully Integrated Direct Drive
Inverter Modules are specifically de- to ignite and operate CCFL lamps. A 5V And Dimming Control
signed for driving LCD backlight lamps. input inverter is also available Single Sided PCB Layout
Easy To Use Brightness
RangeMAX Digital Dimming (LXM1612-05-xx). Control
Technique. Digital Dimming provides Direct Drive Technology. The module MicroAmp SLEEP Mode
flicker-free brightness control in any design is based on a new Direct Drive Output Short-Circuit
wide-range dimming application. topology, which provides a number of Protection And Automatic
The modules are equipped with a cost and performance advantages. Strike-Voltage Regulation
dimming input that permits brightness Additional Features. Other benefits of Fixed Frequency Operation
control from either an external po- this new topology are fixed-frequency UL 60950 E175910
tentiometer, DC voltage source, or PWM operation and secondary-side strike-
signal. The resultant “burst drive” that voltage regulation and all LXM1612-12-
APPLICATIONS
energizes the lamp was designed xx modules feature both open and
specifically to ensure that no premature shorted lamp protection. Notebook And Sub-Notebook
lamp degradation occurs. Computers
IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’s website: http://www.microsemi.com
Portable Instrumentation
Desktop Displays
Low Ambient Light
Conditions (i.e. Aircraft
Cabins, Automobile)
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT

BENEFITS
Smooth, Flicker Free 1-100%
Full-Range Brightness
DC Voltage PWM Control Gives Your Product
Source Potentiometer Signal A High Quality Image
Output Open Circuit Voltage
Regulation Minimizes
Corona Discharge For Long
Life And High Reliability
3

BRITE Power Efficient. “Low

2

W Brightness” Capability Allows

1

For Advanced Power

Management
UNIVERSAL DIMMING INPUT
"PWM", VDC, OR POTENTIOMETER LXM1612-12

PACKAGE ORDER INFO

INVERTER MATES DIRECTLY
PART NUMBER OUTPUT CONNECTOR
TO PANEL CONNECTORS
LXM1612-12-01 JST SM02(8.0)B-BHS-1-TB BHR-03VS-1
LXM1612-12-02 JST SM02B-BHSS-1-TB BHSR-02VS-1
LXM1612-12-03 Honda QZ-19-A3MYL #02 QZ-19-3F01

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (NOTE 1)

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Input Signal Voltage (VIN1) ................................................................................................................................. -0.3V to 16V
Output Voltage, no load .........................................................................................................Internally Limited to 1800VRMS
Output Current ........................................................................................................................ 8.0mARMS (Internally Limited)
Output Power .................................................................................................................................................................. 6.0W
Input Signal Voltage (BRITE Input) .................................................................................................................. -0.3V to 5.5V
Input Signal Voltage ( SLEEP , VSYNC Inputs)..................................................................................................... -0.3V to 5.5V
Ambient Operating Temperature, zero airflow .....................................................................................................0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................................................................................................................. -40°C to 85°C
Note 1: Exceeding these ratings could cause damage to the device. All voltages are with respect to Ground. Currents are positive into, negative out of
specified terminal.

FUNCTIONAL PIN DESCRIPTION

CONN PIN DESCRIPTION
CN1 (Molex 53261-0890) Mates with 51021-0800 housing, 50079-8100 pins
CN-1
VIN1 Main Input Power Supply (9.6V < VIN1 < 14.4V)
CN1-2
CN1-3
GND Power Supply Return
CN1-4
CN1-5 SLEEP ON/OFF Control. (2.1V < SLEEP < VIN1 = ON, 0V < SLEEP < 0.8V = OFF, SLEEP Floating=OFF)
CN1-6 BRITE Brightness Control (0.0V to 2.5VDC). 2.5VDC gives maximum lamp current.
CN1-7 BRITE RTN Analog Ground. Use for BRITE signal return ONLY.
CN1-8 VSYNC Vertical Synchronization Input. 2.5 to 5.0V Logic Level. (20Hz < fSYNC < 200Hz)
CN2 for LXM1612-12-01 and -02 (JST SM02(8.0)B-BHS-1-TB or SM02B-BHSS-1-TB)
High voltage connection to high side of lamp. Connect to lamp terminal with shortest lead length.
CN2-1 VHI
DO NOT connect to Ground.
Connection to low side of lamp. Connect to lamp terminal with longer lead length.
CN2-2 VLO
DO NOT connect to Ground
CN2 for LXM1612-12-03 (Honda QZ-19-A3MYL#02)
High voltage connection to high side of lamp. Connect to lamp terminal with shortest lead length.
CN2-3 VHI
DO NOT connect to Ground.
Connection to low side of lamp. Connect to lamp terminal with longer lead length.
CN2-1 VLO
DO NOT connect to Ground

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
LXM1612-12-XX PACKAGE DATA
4.96in.
126mm
MOUNTING HOLE
-01 -02 -03
Honda QZ-19-A3MYL #02

3.0mm DIA. ± .08 DIA

SM02(8.0)B-BHS-1-TB

SM02B-BHSS-1-TB

XCN-1 1
(JST)

(JST)

0.13in. 0.63in. CN-2

16mm 0.5in.
3.3mm
12.7mm
1W
3
W 1W

GROUNDED MOUNTING HOLE

3.0mm DIA. ± .08 DIA 3.64in.
0.66in.
16.75mm 92.5mm

0.06in.
1.52mm
0.315in. Warning
8.0mm High Voltage Present at all
Output Connectors
PCB tolerances ± 0.5mm Weight: 12.5 (g) typ.

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RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS (R.C.)

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This module has been designed to operate over a wide range of input and output conditions. However, best efficiency and performance
will be obtained if the module is operated under the condition listed in the ‘R.C.’ column. Min. and Max. columns indicate values beyond
which the inverter, although operational, will not function optimally.

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Symbol Units
Min R.C. Max
Input Supply Voltage Range (Fully Regulated
10.8 12 13.2
Lamp Current) VIN1 V
Input Supply Voltage Range (Functional) 9.6 12 14.4
Output Power PO 3.5 4.0 W
Brightness Control Input Voltage Range VBRT_ADJ 0.0 2.5 5 V
Lamp Operating Voltage VLAMP 450 535 620 VRMS
Lamp Current (Full Brightness) IOLAMP 5.8 mARMS
Operating Ambient Temperature Range TA 0 70 °C

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise specified, the following specifications apply over the recommended operating conditions and ambient temperature of
25°C except where otherwise noted.
LXM1612-12-xx
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Units
Min Typ Max
` OUTPUT PIN CHARACTERISTICS
VBRT_ADJ=2.5VDC, SLEEP=HIGH,
Full Bright Lamp Current IL(MAX) 5.2 5.8 6.4 mARMS
Burst Duty=100%, VIN1=12VDC
Min. Average Lamp Current VBRT_ADJ=0VDC, SLEEP=HIGH, Burst Duty=2.0%,
IL(MIN) 0.12 mARMS
(Note 2) VIN1=12VDC
Lamp Start Voltage VLS 0°C <TA < 70°C, VIN1 > 9.6VDC 1500 1650 1800 VRMS
Operating Frequency fO VBRT_ADJ=2.5VDC, SLEEP=HIGH, VIN1=9.6V – 14.4V 63 68 73 kHz
` BRITE INPUT
VBRT_ADJ=0VDC -685 -728 -775 µADC
Input Current IBRT
VBRT_ADJ=2.5VDC -260 -282 -305 µADC
Input Voltage for Max. Lamp Current VBRT_ADJ IO(LAMP)=100% Duty Cycle 2.30 2.35 2.40 VDC
Input Voltage for Min. Lamp Current VBRT_ADJ IO(LAMP)= Minimum Duty Cycle 0.0 VDC
` SLEEP INPUT
RUN Mode V SLEEP(HI) VIN1=12V 1.9 2.1 VIN1 VDC
SLEEP Mode V SLEEP(LO) VIN1=12V -5.0 1.9 2.0 VDC
SLEEP=5.0V 390 410 435 µADC
Input Current I SLEEP
SLEEP=0V 0.0 0.0 0.0 µADC
` VSYNC CHARACTERISTICS ELECTRICALS
VSYNCH(HI) VIN1=12V 1.50 2.5 5.0 VDC
Logic High Level
VSYNCH(LO) VIN1=12V -3.0 0.0 1.2 VDC
Input Impedance ZIN 25 27 29 KΩ
Input Frequency fSYNC 20 200 Hz
` POWER CHARACTERISTICS
Sleep Current IIN(MIN) VIN1=12VDC, SLEEP=0.0V 0.0 0.5 10 µADC
Note 2: Minimum lamp current required to maintain even light output may vary with display panel.
Average RMS current = (burst duty cycle) x (burst amplitude of 5.8mARMS)

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HOW RANGEMAX WORKS

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LAMP VOLTAGE & LAMP CURRENT – Burst Mode Operation

Figure 2 – 2% Burst Duty Cycle

Figure 1 – 50% Burst Duty Cycle
Rather than using the traditional dimming technique of varying
lamp current magnitude to adjust light output, RangeMAX
inverters use a fixed lamp current value with a duty cycle control
method.
The lamp current burst width can be modulated from 100%
(continuous lamp current) down to a 2% duty cycle, allowing the
lamp to be dimmed to less than 1% of its full brightness.
As can be seen in Trace 4 of Figure 3 photo at right, careful
design consideration was given to controlling lamp start voltage
to softly start current flow. This eliminates current overshoot that
can result in premature cathode wear and reduce lamp life.

Figure 3 – 2% Burst Duty Cycle (Expanded Time Base)

High Voltage
Comparator VHI
VBRITE
Transformer
+
0.25 - Ramp Transformer
2.5VDC Driver
-
LAMP

DESCRIPTION
Ramp Gen

VSENSE
VSYNC

ISENSE VLO

Figure 4 – RangeMAX Block Diagram

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HOW RANGEMAX WORKS (CONTINUED)

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Highlights
Integrated brightness control circuit includes a DC voltage to In applications with no access to a vertical sync., an onboard
pulse width converter that minimizes system design work and oscillator operates the inverter burst rate at about 250Hz. In
system noise susceptibility. This provides a familiar and this non-synchronous mode, minor display disturbances can
convenient interface while reducing the potential for be found under certain video conditions. This performance
externally induced noise, which can cause lamp flicker. may be acceptable for many applications, but
RangeMAX inverter modules are designed to operate with the synchronization must be used when no disturbance can be
burst frequency synchronized to the video frame rate. This tolerated.
provides operation with no visible display disturbances A single input will accommodate negative and positive
caused by beat frequencies between the lamps and video vertical sync pulses at any pulse width.
frame rates. In this synchronous mode, the inverter burst rate Separate feedback loops for lamp current and open circuit
operates at twice the video refresh rate, well beyond standard voltage regulation insure reliable strike under all operating
50/60Hz video refresh rates where the eye can perceive conditions, automatic over-voltage prevention with broken
pulsing light. or failed lamps, and accurate lamp current regulation.

TYPICAL APPLICATION
12V

The brightness control may be a voltage output DAC, digital

DAC or
Pot BRITE
V IN1
V HI
resistor or a simple 10k potentiometer. If desired, an
10k
additional series resistor with the 10k potentiometer can be
LXM1612-12-xx CCFL used to set a higher minimum brightness setting as shown in
R
TUBE Figure 5. A 2.5V to 5V Logic Level PWM signal from a
BRITE RTN V LO
micro-controller may also be used as shown in Figure 5A.
V SYNC GND
5V SLEEP If synchronization to the video frame rate is desired, connect
0V
V SYNC the vertical sync pulse from the system video controller to
the VSYNC input. If no video synchronization is desired,
Figure 5 - Potentiometer Brightness Control connect VSYNC to ground.
If you need to turn the inverter ON/OFF remotely, connect
PW M Signal to 2.5V to 5V logic signal to the SLEEP input.
from System BRITE
Connect VHI to high voltage wire from the lamp. Connect
P.W . VLO to the low voltage wire (wire with thinner insulation).
LXM1612-12-xx Never connect VLO to circuit ground as this will defeat lamp
< 2ms
0 < P.W. < 100% of period
current regulation. If both lamp wires have heavy high
voltage insulation, connect the longest wire to VLO. This
Figure 5A - PW M Brightness Control wire is typically white.

LXM1612-12-XX OUTPUT CURRENT ADJUST

The LXM1612-12 output current can be adjusted by changing the

DESCRIPTION
value of two resistors on the PCB. The following table shows the R30 R33 R34
D2

R4 R3 C9 R7 R15
approximate new output current values: U4
C3 C11 R12 R14
C2
U3

R21 C16
D1

C4 C15
C7
Output Current R12 R16 R2 C12
R20 R11
7.0mA 2.00K 1% Not Used C5
R40

R41 U1 C14
6.0mA 2.61K 1% Not Used
C17

C21 C6 C8
C13 C10
R5
5.8mA 2.74K 1% Not Used R38
R31
R32

R16
R6
R35
R36

5.0mA 2.74K 1% 499K 1%

R37
R17

R39 R13
R10
4.0mA 2.74K 1% 178K 1%
3.0mA 2.74K 1% 78.7K 1%
Figure 6- Component Replacement Locations

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NOTES

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NOTES

PRELIMINARY DATA – Information contained in this document is pre-production data

and is proprietary to LinFinity. It may not be modified in any way without the express
written consent of LinFinity. Product referred to herein is offered in sample form only and
LinFinity reserves the right to change or discontinue this proposed product at any time.

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