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LP5817DRLR

RGB LED Driver

The LP5817DRLR is a rgb led driver from Texas Instruments. View the full LP5817DRLR datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

LP5817DRLR shares its datasheet with LP5817, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official LP5817DRLR datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments

Category

RGB LED Driver

Package

SOT583-8, DSBGA-8

LP5817DRLR Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Esd Protection4kV HBM, 1.5kV CDM
Shutdown Current0.1μA
Number Of Channels3
Output Current Range0.1mA to 51mA
Supply Voltage Range2.5V to 5.5V
Pwm Dimming Frequency23kHz
Communication InterfaceI2C (up to 400kHz)
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to 125°C

LP5817DRLR Overview

Part: LP5817 (LP5817DRLR, LP5817YCHR) — Texas Instruments

Type: 3-Channel I²C RGB LED Driver (constant current sink)

Description: 2.5–5.5 V supply, 3-channel constant-current RGB LED driver with 0.1–51 mA per channel, 8-bit analog (dot current) and PWM dimming at 23 kHz, and a 400 kHz I²C interface.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage (VCC): 2.5–5.5 V
  • Operating temperature: TA -40 to 85 °C; TJ -40 to 125 °C
  • Output pin (OUT0–OUT2) and SCL/SDA voltage: 0–5.5 V
  • Effective input capacitance: 1 μF min (4.7 μF nominal)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Voltage at VCC, SCL, SDA, OUT0, OUT1, OUT2: -0.3 to 6 V
  • Junction temperature: -40 to 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
  • ESD: ±4000 V HBM, ±1500 V CDM

Key Specs:

  • Output current range per channel: 0.1–25.5 mA (MAX_CURRENT = 0) or 0.2–51 mA (MAX_CURRENT = 1), VCC = 3.6 V
  • Channel-to-channel error: ±3% max at 25.5 mA; ±2% max at 51 mA
  • Device-to-device error: ±11% max
  • Headroom voltage (VCC = 3.6 V): 0.135 V max at 25.5 mA; 0.275 V max at 51 mA
  • Headroom voltage (VCC = 2.5 V): 0.15 V max at 25.5 mA; 0.3 V max at 51 mA
  • Shutdown current: 0.1 μA typ, 0.3 μA max (VCC = 3.6 V)
  • Standby current: 22 μA typ, 28 μA max
  • Normal operation current: 0.15 mA typ (outputs disabled); 0.23 mA typ, 0.3 mA max (3 × 25.5 mA)
  • UVLO: 2.3 V typ rising, 2.1 V typ falling
  • PWM frequency: 23 kHz typ; internal oscillator 6 MHz typ
  • Output leakage: 0.1 μA typ, 1 μA max
  • Thermal shutdown: 150 °C min threshold, 15 °C hysteresis

Features:

  • 3 high-precision constant current sinks
  • Global 1-bit maximum current selection (25.5 mA or 51 mA)
  • Individual 8-bit dot current setting
  • Individual 8-bit PWM dimming with linear or exponential curves
  • Audible-noise-free PWM up to 23 kHz
  • I²C interface up to 400 kHz (slave address 0x2D)
  • Logic pins compatible with 1.8 V, 3.3 V and 5 V
  • Output voltage up to 5.5 V
  • Shutdown via command or by holding SCL low

Applications:

  • LED animation and indication in personal electronics
  • VR headsets, gaming controllers and peripherals
  • Electronic and robotic toys
  • Smart and wireless speakers
  • Solid state drives
  • Electronic smart locks
  • Headsets, headphones and earbuds
  • GPS personal navigation devices
  • WLAN/Wi-Fi access points
  • Video doorbells and video conference systems

Package:

  • DRL (SOT583-8), 2.1 mm × 1.6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch (LP5817DRLR)
  • YCH (DSBGA-8), 1.4 mm × 0.7 mm, 0.35 mm pitch (LP5817YCHR)

LP5817DRLR Features

  • Operating voltage range
  • -VCC range: 2.5V to 5.5V
  • -Logic pins compatible with 1.8V, 3.3V, and 5V
  • -Output voltage up to 5.5V
  • 3 constant current sinks with high precision
  • -0.1mA to 51mA per channel
  • -Channel-to-channel error: ±3% (maximum)
  • -Ultra-low headroom voltage: 135mV (maximum) at 25.5mA; 275mV (maximum) at 51mA
  • Ultra-low power consumption
  • -Shutdown: ISD = 0.1μA (typical)
  • -Standby: ISTB = 22μA (typical)
  • -Active:
  • INOR = 0.15mA (typical) when disable output channel
  • INOR = 0.23mA (typical) when LED current = 25.5mA
  • Analog dimming (current gain control)
  • -Global 1-bit Maximum Current (MC): 25.5mA or 51mA
  • -Individual 8-bits Dot Current (DC) setting
  • PWM dimming up to audible-noise-free 23kHz
  • -Individual 8-bits PWM dimming resolution
  • -Linear or exponential dimming curves
  • 400kHz (maximum) I 2 C interface
  • ESD: 4kV HBM, 1.5kV CDM
  • Package
  • -2.1mm × 1.6mm SOT583-8 with 0.5mm pitch
  • -1.4mm × 0.7mm DSBGA-8 with 0.35mm pitch
  • -40°C to 125°C operating temperature range

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LP5817DRLR Applications

LP5817DRLR Pin Configuration

Figure 5-1. LP5817 DRL Package 8-Pin SOT583 Top View

Figure 5-2. LP5817 YCH Package 8-Pin DSBGA Top View

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

PIN - NAMEPIN - DRLPIN - YCHTYPE (1)DESCRIPTION
SCL1A1II 2 C serial interface clock input.
SDA2B1I/OI 2 C serial interface data input/output.
GND3C1PGround.
VCC4D1PPower supply of the device. A 1μF capacitor is recommended to be connected between this pin with GND and be placed as close to the device as possible.
NC5D2-No internal connection. This pin must be connected to GND.
OUT26C2OConstant current sink output 2.
OUT17B2OConstant current sink output 1.
OUT08A2OConstant current sink output 0.
  • (1) P = Power Pin, I = Input Pin, I/O = Input/Output Pin, O = Output Pin.

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

LP5817DRLR Electrical Characteristics

Unless specified otherwise, typical characteristics apply over the full ambient temperature range (-40°C < T A < +85°C ), VCC = 3.6V, CIN = 1μF.

PARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
Power SupplyPower SupplyPower SupplyPower SupplyPower SupplyPower SupplyPower Supply
V CCInput voltage range2.55.5V
V CC rising2.22.32.4V
V CC_UVLOUnder-voltage lockout thresholdV CC falling22.12.2V
I SDShutdown current into VCC pinV CC = 3.6V0.10.3μA
I STBStandby current into VCC pinV CC = 3.6V, CHIP_EN = 0 (bit)2228μA
I NORNormal operation current into VCC pinV CC = 3.6V, CHIP_EN = 1 (bit), OUT0_EN = OUT1_EN = OUT2_EN = 0 (bit)0.150.19mA
I NORNormal operation current into VCC pinV CC = 3.6V, CHIP_EN = 1 (bit), OUT0_EN = OUT1_EN = OUT2_EN = 1 (bit), I OUT0 = I OUT1 = I OUT2 = 25.5mA (MAX_CURRENT = 0 (bit), OUTx_DC = FFh, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh)0.230.3mA
LED Driver OutputLED Driver OutputLED Driver OutputLED Driver OutputLED Driver OutputLED Driver OutputLED Driver Output
I CSConstant current sink output rangeV CC = 3.6V, VLED = 5V, MAX_CURRENT = 0 (bit), OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh (100% ON)0.125.5mA
I CSConstant current sink output rangeV CC = 3.6V, VLED = 5V, MAX_CURRENT = 1 (bit), OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh (100% ON)0.251mA
I CS_LKGConstant current sink leakage currentV CC = 3.6V, OUTx = 1V, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = 0 (0%)0.11μA
I ERR_D2DDevice to device current error, I ERR_D2D = (I AVE -I SET )/I SET ×100%All LEDs turn ON. Current set to 25.5mA (MAX_CURRENT = 0 (bit), OUTx_DC = FFh, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh)-1111%
I ERR_D2DDevice to device current error, I ERR_D2D = (I AVE -I SET )/I SET ×100%All LEDs turn ON. Current set to 51mA (MAX_CURRENT = 1 (bit), OUTx_DC = FFh, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh)-1111%
I ERR_C2CChannel to Channel current error I ERR_C2C = (I OUTX -I AVE )/I AVE ×100%All LEDs turn ON. Current set to 25.5mA (MAX_CURRENT = 0 (bit), OUTx_DC = FFh, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh)-33%
I ERR_C2CChannel to Channel current error I ERR_C2C = (I OUTX -I AVE )/I AVE ×100%All LEDs turn ON. Current set to 51mA (MAX_CURRENT = 1 (bit), OUTx_DC = FFh, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh)-22%
V HRLED driver output headroom voltageAll LEDs turn ON. Current set to 25.5mA (MAX_CURRENT = 0 (bit), OUTx_DC = FFh, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh), V CC = 3.6V0.135V
V HRLED driver output headroom voltageAll LEDs turn ON. Current set to 51mA (MAX_CURRENT = 1 (bit), OUTx_DC = FFh, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh), V CC = 3.6V0.275V
V HRLED driver output headroom voltageAll LEDs turn ON. Current set to 25.5mA (MAX_CURRENT = 0 (bit), OUTx_DC = FFh, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh), V CC = 2.5V0.15V
V HRLED driver output headroom voltageAll LEDs turn ON. Current set to 51mA (MAX_CURRENT = 1 (bit), OUTx_DC = FFh, OUTx_MANUAL_PWM = FFh), , V CC = 2.5V0.3V
f LED_PWMPWM dimming frequency23kHz
f OSCInternal oscillator frequency6MHz

LP5817DRLR Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)

MINMAXUNIT
Voltage range at terminalsVCC, SCL, SDA, OUT0, OUT1, OUT2-0.36V
T JJunction temperature-40150°C
T stgStorage temperature-65150°C

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

MINNOMMAXUNIT
V CCInput voltage range2.55.5V
C INEffective input capacitance range14.7μF
OUT0, OUT1, OUT2Voltage on OUT0, OUT1, OUT2 pins05.5V
SCL, SDAVoltage on SCL, SDA pins05.5V
T AAmbient temperature-4085°C
T JOperating junction temperature-40125°C

LP5817DRLR Thermal Information

THERMAL METRIC (1)THERMAL METRIC (1)LP5817 - DRL (SOT583) - 8 PINSLP5817 - YCH (DSBGA) - 8 PINSUNIT
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance118.9125.2°C/W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance47.10.6°C/W
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance27.538.9°C/W
Ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter1.40.6°C/W
Ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter27.238.9°C/W
R θJC(bot)Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistancen/an/a°C/W

LP5817DRLR Typical Application

The LP5817 is a 3 channel RGB LED driver. The device has ultra-low operation current at active mode and only consumes 0.25mA when LED current is set at 25mA. In battery powered applications like e-tag, ear bud, e-cigarettes, VR headset, RGB mouse, smart speaker, and other hand-held devices, LP5817 can provide premium LED lighting effects with low power consumption and small package.

LP5817DRLR Package Information

PART NUMBERPACKAGE (1)PACKAGE SIZE (2)
LP5817DRLRDRL (SOT-5X3, 8)2.1mm × 1.6mm
LP5817YCHRYCH (DSBGA, 8)1.4mm × 0.7mm
  • (1) For more information, see Section 11 .
  • (2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable

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LP5817 Simplified Schematic

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
LP5817Texas Instruments—
LP5817DRLR.ATexas InstrumentsSOT-5X3-8
LP5817YCHRTexas InstrumentsDSBGA-8 1.36x0.8mm

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