The MAX20050-MAX20053 are high-brightness LED (HB LED) drivers for automotive exterior lighting applications. Consisting of a fully synchronous step-down converter with integrated MOSFETs, the devices are capable of driving a series string of LEDs at up to 2A, with a minimum number of external components. The MAX20050/ MAX20052 utilize internal loop compensation to minimize component count, while the MAX20051/MAX20053/ MAX20053D use external compensation for full flexibility.

The wide 4.5V to 65V input supply range supports extreme automotive cold crank and load-dump conditions. A low- and high-switching frequency option (400kHz or 2.1MHz) provides the designer with the flexibility to optimize for solution size or efficiency, while avoiding interference within the AM band. Spread spectrum provides further options for the designer to reduce EMI at the system level. The MAX20050/MAX20051 have an internal switching frequency of 400kHz, while the MAX20052/ MAX20053/MAX20053D have an internal switching frequency of 2.1MHz. In addition, the MAX20051B has spread spectrum disabled.

High-side current regulation means only a single connection to the LED string is required; grounding of the string can be done locally. In addition to PWM dimming, the ICs provide analog dimming using the REFI pin. Fullscale current regulation accuracy is ±2.5%, while the accuracy is ±8% at 10% of full-scale over the full temperature range of -40°C to +125°C. A 5V, 10mA LDO output is available for biasing other circuits.

Fault-protection mechanisms include output overload, short-circuit, and device overtemperature protection. The devices are specified for operation over the full -40°C to +125°C temperature range and are available in thermally enhanced 12-pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN, 14-pin (5mm x 4.4mm) TSSOP, and 24-pin TQFN (4mm x 4mm) packages with an exposed pad.

• Automotive Ready: AEC-Q100 Qualified
• Fully Synchronous 2A Step-Down Converter with Integrated 0.14Ω (typ) MOSFETs
• Wide 4.5V to 65V Input Supply Range
• Two Switching Frequency Options: 400kHz and 2.1MHz
• Internal Loop Compensation (MAX20050/MAX20052) and External Loop Compensation (MAX20051/MAX20053/MAX20053D) Options
• Switching Frequency Synchronized to PWM Dimming Signal
• Active-Low Fault (FLT) Indicator
• Output Short-Circuit Protection
• High-Side Current Regulation Eliminates One Connection to LED String
• Spread-Spectrum Mode Alleviates EMI Problems
• Low 200mV Full-Scale High-Side Current-Sense Voltage
• REFI Pin Adjusts LED Current Down to Zero
• PWM Dimming Disconnects Both High- and LowSide MOSFET Drivers
• 5V, 10mA LDO Output Provides Bias to Other Circuits
• Ultra-Low Shutdown Current (5μA, typ)
• Output Overload, Short-Circuit, and Overtemperature Protections
• 12-Pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN, 14-Pin (5mm x 4.4mm) TSSOP, and 24-pin (4mm x 4mm) TQFN Package Options

Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.

• Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
• Fog Lamps
• Clearance Lamps (CLLs)
• Corner Lamps (CLs)
• Rear Lamps
• Head Lamps
• Commercial, Industrial, and Architectural Lighting
• Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)

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MAX20050-MAX20053

MAX20052CATC/V+ Pinout

Package: TDFN (6-pin)

Notes

• The MAX20052CATC/V+ is a 6-pin TDFN package variant (shown in the "TDFN" section of the pin configuration diagram).
• Pin names and numbers are read directly from the top-view diagram.
• This is a buck converter IC with integrated current sensing and PWM control.

(V IN = 12V, V REFI = 1.2V, V PWM = V CC , T A = T J = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T A = +25°C.) (Note 2)

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Continuous Current on IN for TQFN ....................................1.8A

Continuous Current on IN for TSSOP ..................................2.1A

Short-Circuit Duration on V CC ...................................Continuous

Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = +70°C) (Note 1)

12-Pin TDFN-EP (derate 24.4 mW/°C

above +70°C) ........................................................1951.2mW

14-Pin TSSOP-EP (derate 25.6 mW/°C

above +70°C) ........................................................2051.3mW

Operating Temperature Range ..........................-40°C to +125°C

Junction Temperature ...................................................... +150°C

Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C

Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................. +300°C

Soldering Temperature (reflow) ....................................... +260°C

The FLT pin goes low when thermal shutdown is activated.

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