CCFL Inverters

What Sets Us Apart?

Wide Range Dimming
First to pioneer this technique.

Lamp Strike Technique

Generates unlimited strike voltage potential

Efficiency
First to pioneer Direct-Drive single stage power conversion

Minimum External Components

No one has fewer needed components.
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High Efficiency, Wide Range/Digital Dimming

Lamp Life
Lamps love digital dimming. 100:1 (2% burst /100% amplitude) provides >80% or >90% light output after 20k hours. Lamps do not like 150% overdrive, especially with high crest factor. Panels prefer sine waves. 100% rated amplitude was typically 5%-10% more light compared to the high crest factor setting.
2.6m m x 300m m LCD CCFL Life Test

100 90 Percentage of Light Output 80 70 60 50 40 30 0.0 2000.0 4000.0 6000.0

100% DC/ 100% RMS

100% DC/150% RMS 67% D-D/150% rated

1% DC/100% RMS 100% RMS H.C.F.

150% RMS H.C.F.

8000.0

10000.0

12000.0

14000.0

16000.0

18000.0

20000.0

Hours of Operation

Lamp Life
Lamps love digital dimming. 100:1 (2% burst /100% amplitude) provides >80% or >90% light output after 20k hours. Lamps do not like 150% overdrive, especially with high crest factor. Panels prefer sine waves. 100% rated amplitude was typically 5%-10% more light compared to the high crest factor setting.
2.6m m x 300m m LCD CCFL Life Test

100 90 Percentage of Light Output 80 70 60 50 40 30 0.0 2000.0 4000.0 6000.0

Over Drive

100% DC/ 100% RMS

100% DC/150% RMS 67% D-D/150% rated

1% DC/100% RMS 100% RMS H.C.F.

150% RMS H.C.F.

8000.0

10000.0

12000.0

14000.0

16000.0

18000.0

20000.0

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Hours of Operation

Benefits
Digital Dimming can increase play time saving power. If power doesnt matter
Digital dimming can increase the life of the bulb. Ergonomic benefits.

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CCFL Inverter Solution Options

IC:
Reference Design Kit solution available

Standard Module (Value Add):

Complete line of standard inverter modules PanelMatch Inverter Family

Custom Module:
Inverters available for custom opportunities Unique form factor and/or electrical requirement Typically involves full panel characterization
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RangeMax CCFL Products

RangeMax Inverter Control ICs LX1686E
Digital Dimming CCFL Controller

PanelMatch Inverter Modules LXM1617 and LXM1618 Series

(Single Lamp) CCFL Programmable Inverter Modules

LX1688
Multiple Lamp CCFL Controller

LX1689
3rd Generation CCFL Controller

LXM1623 and LXM 1624 Series

(Dual Lamp) CCFL Programmable Inverter Module

LX1691/91A/91B
4th Generation CCFL Controller

LX1695 LX1692/92A - Coming Soon LX1696 - Coming Soon

LXM1643 and LXM1644 Series

(Quad Lamp) CCFL Programmable Inverter Module

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PanelMatch Inverters Support Multiple Panels With Programmable Lamp Current

Manu Samsung Sharp LG Philips Panel LTM150XST01 LQ150X1DG16 LM151X2 Size 15 15 15 # Lamps 2 2 2 Min Cur 2.5 2.5 3 Typ Cur 6 6 8 Max Cur 6.5 6.5 9 Connector Two BHR03VS-1 Two BHR03VS-1 Two BHR03VS-1

LXM1623-12-61 LXM1623-05-61 LXM1624-12-61

12V, 6W, extended dimming range 5V, 6W, extended dimming range 12V, 6W, standard dimming range

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LX1691 Single Lamp CCFL Controller

FEATURES
Simultaneous Amplitude And Duty Cycle Dimming Modes Resistor programmable min and max lamp currents Digital Dimming Can Synch To External Or Internal Clocks 100 ms Power On Delay Open Or Shorted Lamp And Over Voltage Shutdown With Fault Output Indicator On Chip Full Wave Lamp Current & Voltage Rectifiers 16 Pin TSSOP Package Very Stable Oscillator with On-Chip timing capacitor Low Component Count / Module Cost / And Size High Nits/Watt Efficiency Operates Directly From A Single Li_Ion Cell Industries Safest And Highest Performing Strike Voltage Generation (Patented) Tight Operating Frequency Tolerance For Easier System Level RFI Control

APPLICATIONS
LX1691 package is 16-pin TSSOP (LX1689 shown)

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Versions of the LX1691

There are three versions
LX1691, LX1691A, and the LX1691B

LX1691 is for Direct-Drive Applications

Narrow input voltage or Fixed VIN

LX1691A is for Direct-Drive Applications

Longer time-out for no-strike condition

LX1691B is for Full-Bridge Applications

Wide input voltage applications like notebooks
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LX1688 Multiple Lamp CCFL Controller

FEATURES
Provision to synchronize lamp current & frequency with slave controllers Dimming with analog (3:1) or external digital (PWM) methods (>100:1) Programmable Fixed frequency Adjustable Power-up reset ENABLE/BRITE Polarity Selection Open lamp timeout circuitry Switched VDD output (10mA)
IN P U T CONNECTOR
D IM M IN G (B R IT E ) EN ABLE

LAM PS

FETS

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PHASE SYNC

RAMP RESET

LX1688 M ASTER

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S T R IK E STATUS FAULT 1 FAU LT 1 FAU LT 2 ENABLE B R IT E

FETS

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LX1688 S LA V E

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VDD FAULT 2

S T R IK E STATUS

APPLICATIONS
LCD TV Desktop LCD Monitors Multiple lamp panels Low Ambient Light Displays High Efficiency Improved Lamp Strike Capability Improved Over-Voltage Control

AOUT VSS_P VSS BEPOL BRITE CPOR ENABLE I_R CPWM1 CPWM2 RMP_RST PHA_SYNC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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BOUT VDD_P VDD VDDSW TRI_C OLSNS ISNS ICOMP VCOMP VSNS SLAVE FAULT

PWPACKAGE
(Top View)

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Coming Soon LX1692

Wide Input Voltage 5V to 22V Inexpensive!!! There is no way you will lose on IC price. Compatible With Existing Transformers

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LX1695 Royer Supervisor

Single Resistor Programs Output Frequency Allows External Synchronized PWM Open Lamp Sense Protection Programmable Fault Delay Enable and UV Lockout Preset 3.125% Minimum Output Duty Cycle

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LCD Panel Cross Reference

Where is the panel cross reference? How often is it updated? What if a panel is not listed? www.microsemi.com
Home page Inverter search Choose Panel Manufacturer http://www.microsemi.com/products/backlight/ overview.asp
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Automotive Market Overview

Microsemi QS9000 Automotive Supplier
12 automotive display customers Product is in approximately 32 different vehicle platforms

Dimming Performance
50:1 to as high as 400:1

Our Business remains dominated by complete module sales Certain customers will evaluate reference design and kits as they go forward

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Lamp Current Balance Methods

Microsemi Patent Protected Forces All Lamp Currents to Same Value by Adjusting Lamp Voltage Lower Cost Than 1 Transformer per Lamp Jin Balancer Allows Floating and Grounded Lamp Works With Any Number of Lamps from Two and Up Easy Fault Detection

The Jin Balancer

Optional Ground

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The Position CCFL Products

Microsemi will offer IC, Kit, or module solution
Custom inverter design available

No one has better technology

Strike Technique guarantees operation in low temperatures Digital dimming yields lowest power consumption and display brightness Wide input voltage or fixed voltage designs Current balance techniques in multi-lamp applications is second to none.

Patent Litigation Indemnity

Microsemi offers indemnity on all CCFL products
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