Product Overview
The TPS61165DBVR from Texas Instruments is a high-brightness white LED boost driver in a SOT-23-6 package. With a 40V rated integrated switch FET and 1.2A switch current limit at 1.2MHz switching frequency, it drives up to 10 LEDs in series from 3V to 18V input, featuring EasyScale 1-wire digital dimming, PWM dimming, and integrated open-LED protection.
Key Specifications
| Input Voltage Range | 3V to 18V |
| Output Voltage Range | Up to 38V |
| Internal Switch FET Rating | 40V |
| Switch Current Limit | 1.2A |
| Switching Frequency | 1.2MHz fixed |
| LED Current per Channel | Up to 400mA |
| Feedback Reference Voltage | 200mV (2% accuracy) |
| Peak Efficiency | Up to 90% |
| Dimming Methods | EasyScale 1-wire digital / PWM |
| Open LED Protection | 38V (integrated) |
| Quiescent Current | 2.3mA typ. (switching) |
| Shutdown Current | 1μA typ. |
| Package | SOT-23-6 (2.9 x 2.8mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Features
- 40V rated integrated switch FET for driving up to 10 series LEDs
- 1.2A switch current limit at 1.2MHz switching frequency
- 3V to 18V input voltage range
- 38V open-LED protection (output clamping)
- 200mV feedback reference with 2% accuracy
- EasyScale 1-wire digital interface for brightness control
- PWM dimming via CTRL pin (5kHz to 100kHz)
- Built-in soft start
- Load disconnect during shutdown
- Non-burst dimming eliminates audible capacitor noise
Applications
- White LED backlight for 7-10 inch LCD panels
- General LED lighting and illumination
- Portable projector LED drivers
- Automotive interior LED lighting
- Battery-powered LED flashlights