Product Overview
The PAM2841GR from Diodes Incorporated is a high-efficiency step-up (boost) DC-DC LED driver capable of driving 10 or more white LEDs in series. Operating from 2.7V to 5.5V input, it delivers up to 40V output with 1.5A switch current. The device features both analog and PWM dimming control in a compact 8-pin DFN 2×2 package, switching at a fixed 1 MHz frequency with up to 90% efficiency.
Key Specifications
| Topology | Step-Up (Boost) |
| Input Voltage | 2.7V – 5.5V |
| Output Voltage (Max) | 40V |
| Output Current | 1.5A (Switch) |
| Switching Frequency | 1 MHz |
| Dimming | Analog, PWM |
| Efficiency | Up to 90% |
| Internal Switch | Yes |
| Package | 8-DFN (2 x 2 mm) |
| Operating Temp | -40 to 85 C |
Features
- Drives 10+ WLEDs in series from single-cell Li-Ion
- Chip enable with soft-start
- Analog and PWM dimming support
- Peak efficiency up to 90%
- Fixed 1 MHz switching frequency
- Over-current, over-voltage, UVLO, and thermal protection
Applications
- White LED backlighting for LCD displays
- Handheld device LED flash drivers
- Portable lighting systems
- Camera flash and torch applications
- General LED illumination