August 23, 2004... IRVINE, California USA...
-- Greater than 92% maximum efficiency
-- Dual modes for light or heavy current
-- Automatic brightness control option
Microsemi Corp. (Nasdaq: MSCC - News), a leading manufacturer of high-performance analog/mixed signal integrated circuits, has announced a new high-efficiency dual mode boost controller for powering LEDs in handheld battery-powered display applications that include pagers, Cell phones, digital cameras and PDAs.
Designated the LX1994(TM), the new step-up boost controller uses an advanced dual PFM architecture design that readily accommodates the most efficient operation for either light or heavy current applications. Its dual mode pulse frequency modulation (PFM) architecture saves costs and conserves Board space.
The LX1994s design has many enhancements, including integrated over-voltage protection, logic controlled shutdown, amplitude independent pulse width modulation (PWM) dimming and a built-in light sensor interface, said Paul Bibeau, vice president and general manager of Microsemis Integrated Products Group .
Use of an external N-Channel MOSFET allows maximum design-in flexibility for application cost/efficiency tradeoffs. The light sensor interface allows easy addition of automatic brightness control of LED displays and increased system battery life when teamed with Microsemis visible light sensors, such as The LX1971(TM) and LX1972(TM).
The LX1994 driver is available in a choice of two 3mm square 10-pin surface mount packages: the space-saving micro lead MLP package and the standard lead MSOP package. Both versions are available for immediate sampling and delivery, with 10K quantity pricing at $0.63 For the MLP and $0.61 for the MSOP version.
Complete technical information is available on the Microsemi Web site, Samples and evaluation boards can be requested through this site from Microsemi sales representatives, or from Microsemis distribution sales channel.
About Microsemi
Microsemi is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and high-reliability discrete semiconductors. The companys semiconductors manage and control or regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals.
Microsemis products include individual components as well as integrated circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving performance and reliability, battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. The principal markets the company serves include implanted medical, military/aerospace and satellite, notebook computers and monitors , automotive and mobile connectivity applications.
More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its Web site at http://
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