Description

The STCS1A is a BiCMOS constant current source designed to provide a precise constant current starting from a varying input voltage source. The main target is to replace discrete components solution for driving LEDs in low voltage applications such as 5 V, 12 V or 24 V giving benefits in terms of precision, integration and reliability.

Features

■ Up to 40 V input voltage

■ Less than 0.5 V voltage overhead

■ Up to 1.5 A output current

■ PWM dimming pin

■ Shutdown pin

■ LED disconnection diagnostic

■ Slope control with external cap

Applications

■ LED constant current supplying for varying input voltages

■ Low voltage lighting

■ Small appliances LED lighting

■ Car LED lights