AMS, the Analog and Mixed-Signal division of ISSI, announces the IS32LT3124 family of quad channel linear LED drivers for the automotive lighting market. The drivers consist of four linear LED channels, each capable of sourcing up to 150mA with independent Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) making them ideal for animated turn signaling, daytime running lights and photometric corrected taillights.

The high current linear controllers such as the IS32LT3124 operate cooler when their input voltage is managed to a low voltage above the LED forward voltage. Because any voltage above the LED forward voltage contributes to an increase in IC thermal energy, the IS32LT3124 family is designed to support an external circuit to actively reduce the IC voltage and shift thermal energy away from the IC. The desired headroom voltage and the operating range is fully programmable and component values can be calculated using the supplied worksheet. For even more flexibility, the external circuit composed of a power PFET and a power resistor can be managed so most of the thermal energy is transferred to the PCB and the power resistor. This unique feature contributes to an effective heat distribution on the PCB and maintains the IS32LT3124 at a low temperature so it can effectively monitor and drive a constant LED brightness.

Differentiating features amongst the six IS32LT3124 family members are dimming method, LED short detection threshold and fault detection response. For example the IS32LT3124A is dimmed by applying a PWM signal to the EN pin, it detects a short when the channel voltage is less than 1.22V and the fault response is one channel fault shuts down the remaining 3 LED channels. While for the IS32LT3124C dimming can be individually applied to each LED channel, a short detection threshold is 4.8V and a single channel fault will not shut down the remaining 3 channels. This level of granularity provides the design engineer unprecendented flexibility in selecting the right LED controller to meet specific fault response requirements.

“The IS32LT3124 family offers the utmost flexibility and performance for designated taillight and indicator lights a much sought after feature preferred by major Auto manufacturers who are using lighting to differentiate their brands with the highest performance”, said Ven Shan, VP of AMS the Analog and Mixed Signal Division of ISSI. “The thermal design and fault protection options afforded by the IS32LT3124 makes this a best in class solution above any other product in this category in the market.”

Pricing and availability

The IS32LT3124 family is AEC-Q100 automotive qualified and is available in an eTSSOP-16 package with exposed pad for enhanced thermal dissipation. They come in six options as in table below:

For more information on AMS LED products, visit the AMS Analog products website at ams.issi.com/US/product-analog-hbled-driver.shtml