IMP803
P
OWER
M
ANAGEMENT
Key Features
High-Voltage EL Lamp Driver
The IMP803 is an Electroluminescent (EL) lamp driver with the four EL
lamp driving functions on-chip. These are the switch-mode power sup-
ply, its high-frequency oscillator, the high-voltage H-bridge lamp driver
and its low-frequency oscillator. The IMP803 drives EL lamps of up to
30nF capacitance to high brightness; EL lamps with capacitances greater
than 30nF can be driven, but will be lower in light output. The typical
regulated output voltage that is applied to the EL lamp is 180V peak-to-
peak. The circuit requires few external components, a single inductor,
single diode, two capacitors and three resistors. Two of these resistors
set the frequency for two internal oscillators.
ꢀ Low Power: 420µA typical VDD current
ꢀ Wide operating voltage range - from 2.0V to 6.5V
ꢀ 180V peak-to-peak typical AC output voltage
ꢀ Large output load capability - drive lamps
with more than 30nF capacitance
ꢀ Adjustable output lamp frequency for control of
lamp color, lamp life, and power consumption
ꢀ Adjustable converter frequency to minimize
power consumption
The IMP803 operates over a 2.0V to 6.5V supply voltage range. A
regulated, low-power source can supply the low quiescent current of the
IMP803. The inductor may be driven from an independent, unregulated
supply voltage in dual supply applications.
ꢀ Device can be Enabled/Disabled
ꢀ Low quiescent current – 20nA (disabled)
ꢀ High-Voltage CMOS Process
An internal circuit shuts down the switching regulator when the lamp
drive voltage reaches 180V peak-to-peak. This conserves power and
extends battery life.
ꢀ MicroSO package option
The IMP803 is available in MicroSO and SO-8 packages and in die or
wafer form.
Applications
ꢀ GPS units/Pagers/Cellular phones
ꢀ PDAs/Handheld computers
ꢀ Safety illumination
ꢀ Portable instrumentation
ꢀ Battery-operated displays
ꢀ LCD modules
Block Diagram
ꢀ Toys
4
1
VDD
LX
3
2
5
Switch
Oscillator
RSW-OSC
CS
GND
Q
+
–
7
V
C
A
Regulation
Control
VREF
Q
Q
Bridge
Output
Driver
IMP803
6
VB
8
Lamp Drive
Oscillator
REL-OSC
Q
803_01.eps
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408-432-9100/www.impweb.com
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