GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The EV0042 is an evaluation board for the MP1519, a fully automatic driver for powering four white LEDs, with up to 4V forward voltage, from a single Li-Ion or three NiMH cells. The driver performs all of the sensing and control to run the LEDs at an optimum charge pump ratio for efficiency without an expensive inductor. The driver allows PWM operation to support brightness control.

FEATURES

• 2 LED Current Matching

• High Efficiency (>93)

• Current Source Outputs

• No Ballast Resistors Required

• 1x, 1.5x and 2x Automatic Modes

• Constant Frequency Operation

• Automatic LED Detection

• High and Low Frequency PWM Capability

• 2.5V to 5.5V Operation

• Less than 1µA Leakage during Shutdown

• Detects Changes in Battery Level

• No External Schottky Diode Required

• Soft-Start and Soft Switching Operation

APPLICATIONS

• Cell Phones

• PDA or Hand Held Computers

• White LED Application at 3.6V Supply