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12 Channels 60mA I2C Controllable Automotive LED Driver

January 31, 2020 by Paul Shepard

The NCV7685 from ON Semiconductor consists of twelve linear programmable constant current sources with common reference. The part is designed for use in the regulation and control of LED for automotive applications.

The NCV7685 allows 128 different duty cycle levels adjustable using pulse width modulation (PWM) independently for each output channel programmable via I2C serial interface. PWM frequency can be chosen in four different configurations up to 1200Hz. The device can be used with micro−controller applications using the I2C bus or in stand−alone applications where a choice could be done in between 2 different static configuration settings.

Selected Applications

  • Entry Level LED Tail Lights. NCV7685 used without MCU
  • Option Level LED Tail Lights with Sequential Turn Indicator. NCV7685 controlled by Low End MCU
  • High End Pixelized LED Tail Light with Full Animation Capabilities
  • Turn Signal and Other Externally Modulated Applications
  • RGB LED driver (4 x RGB per NCV7685)
  • Dashboard Applications

The IC also provides 3.3 V voltage reference to the application for loads up to 1 mA. LED brightness level is easily programmed using an external resistor.

Each channel has an internal circuitry to detect open−load conditions with an optional auto−recovery mode. If one driver is in open−load condition, all other channels could be turned off according to the programmable bit setting. The device is available in small body size SSOP24−EP package.

Summary of Features   

  • 12 Common Current Programmable Sources up to 60 mA
  • Independent PWM Duty Cycle Control for each Channel via PC
  • Common PWM Duty Cycle Control via I2C
  • On−Chip 150, 300, 600 and 1200 Hz PWM
  • Open LED String Diagnostics
  • Low Dropout Operation for Pre−Regulator Applications
  • Single Resistor for Current Set Point
  • Voltage Reference 3.3 V/1 mA
  • 8 Bits I2C Interface with CRC8 Error Detection
  • OTP Bank for Stand−Alone Operation (2 Configurations)
  • Output Enable Pin
  • Detection and Protection Against Open Load and Under−Voltage
  • Over Temperature Detection and Protection
  • Low Emission with Spread Spectrum Oscillator
  • NCV Prefix for Automotive and Other Applications Requiring Unique Site and Control Change Requirements; AEC−Q100 Qualified and PPAP Capable
  • SSOP24−EP Packaging