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LED1202QTR

12-Channel LED Driver

The LED1202QTR is a 12-channel led driver from STMicroelectronics. View the full LED1202QTR datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

LED1202QTR shares its datasheet with LED1202, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official LED1202QTR datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics

Category

LEDs

LED1202QTR Key Specifications

ParameterValue
PWM Frequency220 Hz
Supply Current0.8 mA (typ.), 2.0 mA (max)
Output Channels12
Current Matching1% (typ.) at 16 mA, 2% (typ.) at 2.5 mA
Headroom Voltage350 mV (typ.)
Thermal Shutdown150 C
Quiescent Current4 uA (typ.), 8 uA (max)
Package Dimensions3 x 3 x 0.6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
Supply Voltage Range2.6V to 5V
Programmable Patterns8
PWM Dimming Resolution12-bit
Communication InterfaceI2C (up to 400 kHz, 1.8V compatible)
Analog Dimming Resolution8-bit
Junction Temperature Range-40 C to +125 C
Output Current Per Channel1 mA to 20 mA
Operating Temperature Range-40 C to +85 C

LED1202QTR Overview

Part: LED1202 — STMicroelectronics

Type: 12-Channel LED Driver (I²C controlled)

Description: 2.6–5 V supply, 12-channel low quiescent current LED driver with 20 mA per channel, 8-bit analog and 12-bit PWM dimming, 350 mV typical headroom and I²C interface up to 400 kHz.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.6–5 V
  • Operating free-air temperature: -40 to +85 °C (junction -40 to +125 °C)
  • Analog dimming range: 1–20 mA per channel
  • I²C clock: up to 400 kHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VIN): 6 V
  • Max voltage on CS0–CS11, SDA, SCL, IRQn, VLDO, A0, A1: 6 V
  • Storage temperature: -55 to +150 °C
  • ESD (HBM): ±2000 V

Key Specs:

  • Quiescent current (EN=0): 4 μA typ, 8 μA max
  • Supply current (EN=1, ICS = 16 mA): 0.8 mA typ, 2.0 mA max
  • UVLO: rising 2.5 V max, falling 2.1 V min
  • Minimum headroom voltage: 350 mV typ
  • Current matching between channels: ±1% typ at 16 mA, ±2% typ at 2.5 mA (±3% max)
  • Absolute channel accuracy: ±4% max at 16 mA, ±6% max at 2.5 mA
  • PWM frequency: 220 Hz typ, 1/4095 duty step
  • Thermal shutdown: 150 °C typ
  • Open LED detection threshold: 100 mV typ
  • LDO output: 1.8 V typ

Features:

  • 12 channels for single LEDs, 20 mA capability per channel
  • 1.8 V compatible I²C control interface
  • 8-bit individual analog dimming and 12-bit local PWM resolution
  • 8 programmable patterns with programmable pattern sequence
  • Synchronization for multi-device applications
  • Phase shifting between channels
  • Open LED detection and overtemperature protection
  • 8 configurable I²C slave addresses plus global address (5Ch)
  • Fault flag pin (IRQn, open-drain)

Applications:

  • RGB LED lighting, fade-in/fade-out breathing effects, indicator lights
  • Wearable electronics
  • Battery powered devices
  • Portable accessories

Package:

  • WLCSP20 (1.71 x 2.16 x 0.5 mm, 0.4 mm pitch)
  • QFN20 3x3 (3 x 3 x 0.6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)

LED1202QTR Features

  • Supply range from 2.6 V to 5 V
  • 12 channels for single LED
  • 20 mA current capability per channel
  • 1% (typ.) current matching at 16 mA and 2% (typ.) at 2.5 mA
  • 1.8 V compatible I²C control interface
  • 8-bit analog dimming individual control
  • 12-bit local PWM resolution
  • 8 programmable patterns
  • Programmable pattern sequence
  • Synchronization for multi-device application
  • Phase shifting between channels
  • Open LED detection
  • Overtemperature protection
  • 8 configurable I²C slave addresses plus global address
  • Fault flag pin

LED1202QTR Applications

  • RGB LED lighting, fade-in and fade-out breathing effect, indicator lights for:
  • -Wearable electronics
  • -Battery powered devices
  • -Portable accessories

LED1202QTR Pin Configuration

WLCSP20 and QFN20 3x3 package pinout and pin description.

LED1202QTR Electrical Characteristics

Table 4. LED1202 electrical characteristics V IN = 3.3 V, SDA, SCL and IRQn = 1.8 V, T a = 25 °C, RC load = 50 Ω//10 pF, unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V INOperating input voltage2.65V
I QQuiescent currentEN='0'48μA
I INSupply currentEN='1' I CS0-CS11 = 16 mA0.82.0mA
V IN_UVLOUndervoltage lockout thresholdV UVLOR (V IN is rising)2.5V
V IN_UVLOUndervoltage lockout thresholdV UVLOF (V IN is falling)2.1V
V LDOLDO output voltageI out = 10 mA; V IN = 2.6 V1.8V
I LDO_SHLDO short-circuit currentV out forced at 1.6 V200mA
V CS_MINMinimal headroom voltageI CS0-CS11 = 0.985 * I CSMAX350mV
V CS_MAXMaximum output voltageI CS0-CS11 = 0 mA5V
I CS_SETAnalog dimming range (1)120mA
ΔI CS0-CS11Current matching between channels (2)I CS0-CS11 = 16.0 mA @V CS = 1 V±1%±3%
ΔI CS0-CS11Current matching between channels (2)I CS0-CS11 = 2.5 mA @V CS = 1 V±2%±3%
ΔI CSAbsolute channel accuracyI CS0-CS11 = 16.0 mA @V CS = 1 V±4%
ΔI CSAbsolute channel accuracyI CS0-CS11 = 2.5 mA @V CS = 1 V±6%
f PWMOutput digital dimming frequency220Hz
D PWMOutput dimming duty-cycle range0100%
D PWM_STEPOutput dimming duty-cycle step1/4095
t PWM_ON-MINMinimum output pulse ON-time1μs
t SHIFTPhase shift time between channelsSHFT = '1'1/12xf PWMs
t INITInitialization time to start lightingEN = '0'→ '1' Pattern0 default condition6ms
T SHDNThermal shutdown150°C
V OPEN_THOpen LED detection thresholdI CS0-CS11 > 1 mA100mV
V IRQnOutput low levelI TEST = 1 mA0.4V
I IRQn_LKInput leakage currentV IRQn = 5 V1μA
I²C compatible interfaceI²C compatible interface
V IHHigh level input voltage1.26V
V ILLow level input voltage0.54V
V OLLow level output voltageI TEST = 5 mA0.4V

Table 4. LED1202 electrical characteristics V IN = 3.3 V, SDA, SCL and IRQn = 1.8 V, T a = 25 °C, RC load = 50 Ω//10 pF, unless otherwise specified.

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
C IOIO pin capacitance10pF
f SCLSCL clock frequency400kHz
t LOWMinimum clock low period1.3μs
t HIGHMinimum clock high period600ns
t FSDA and SCL fall time300ns
t RSDA and SCL rise time300ns
t HD:STAStart condition hold time600ns
t SU:STAStart condition setup time600ns
t SU:DATData setup time100ns
t HD:DATData hold time0μs
t SU:STOStop condition setup time600ns
t BUFMinimum delay between operations1.3μs

LED1202QTR Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings

SymbolParameterValueUnit
V INLED driver input voltage-0.3 to 6V
V SDA , V SCL , V IRQnDigital domain voltages-0.3 to 6V
V CS0-CS11LED outputs-0.3 to 6V
V LDO , V A0 , V A1Digital domain voltages-0.3 to 6V
ESDHuman body model (HBM) - JESD22-A114-B±2000V

Note: Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which damage to the device may occur. Functional operation under these conditions is not implied.

LED1202QTR Thermal Information

Table 3. Thermal data

SymbolParameterParameterValueUnit
T aOperative free-air temperature rangeOperative free-air temperature range-40 to +85°C
T JOperative junction temperature rangeOperative junction temperature range-40 to +125°C
T STGStorage ambient temperature rangeStorage ambient temperature range-55 to +150°C
θ jaThermal resistance junction-ambient (1)WLCSP20 1.71x2.16 mm89.5°C/W
θ jaThermal resistance junction-ambient (1)QFN20 3x365.3°C/W
θ jbThermal resistance junction-board (1)WLCSP20 1.71x2.16 mm53.0°C/W
θ jbThermal resistance junction-board (1)QFN20 3x318.1°C/W
θ jcThermal resistance junction-case (1)WLCSP20 1.71x2.16 mm13.8°C/W
θ jcThermal resistance junction-case (1)QFN20 3x319.4°C/W

Table 3. Thermal data

LED1202QTR Package Information

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK ® packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK ® specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK ® is an ST trademark.

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