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INFINEON TLE 4241 GM Product Specifications

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The TLE 4241 GM is a highly reliable, adjustable constant current LED driver designed for severe applications, such as automotive lighting. This integrated circuit maintains stable LED brightness by providing precise output control and advanced protection against reverse polarity, shorts, and overtemperature. The comprehensive manual details its operation, covering PWM dimming capabilities, status detection (open load/short circuit), pin configurations, and complete application circuitry. Ideal for engineers designing high-reliability LED systems requiring maximum longevity and performance stability.

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LED Driver with Adjustable Current TLE GM

Features Adjustable constant output current Wide input voltage range Low drop voltage Open load detection Overtemperature protection P-DSO-8-3, -6, -7, -8, -9 Short circuit proof Reverse polarity proof

Wide temperature range: -40 °C < Tj < 150 °C

Very small SMD-Package

Functional Description The TLE GM is an integrated adjustable constant current source. It provides an output current adjustable via different means (SET, PWM, reference resistor) which is kept nearly independent from load and supply voltage changes. The IC is designed to supply LEDs under the severe conditions of automotive applications resulting in constant brightness and extended LED lifetime. It is provided in the very small P-DSO-8-9 (Micro 8) package. Protection circuits prevent damage to the device in case of overload, short circuit, reverse polarity and overtemperature. The connected LEDs are protected against reverse polarity as well as excess voltages up to 45 V. A status output allows handling of open load and short circuit at the main output. A PWM input offers the possibility to adjust the LED brightness by pulse width modulation. With an implemented high/low current switch the output current level can be reduced e.g. for brake/tail light application. The implemented features such as adjustable output current, the high/low current switch and the provided PWM input make the device well suited for a broad range of LED and other applications.

Type Ordering Code Package TLE GM Q67006-A9644 P-DSO-8-9

Data Sheet Rev. 1.2, 2004-04-13

Page Summary Contents For INFINEON TLE 4241 GM Product Specifications

Page 1 LED Driver with Adjustable Current TLE GM Features Adjustable constant output current Wide input voltage range Low drop voltage Open load detection Overtemperature protection P-DSO-8-3, -6, -7, -8, -9...
Page 2 TLE GM Circuit Description on tr ol ta tu Regulation High Regulation Low Reference Voltage /I on ve rt er AEB03003 Figure Block Diagram An internal reference voltage of typ. 1.20 V supplies the REF pi...
Page 3 TLE GM 81GND PWM REF SET GND AEP03002 Figure Pin Configuration (top view) Table Pin Definitions and Functions Pin No. Symbol Function GND Ground; internally connected to pin 5 ST Status Output; open c...
Page 4 TLE GM Application Information TLE 4271 Batt V WD QV µC TLE 4241G LA E67B OSRAM AED03098 Figure Application Circuit Figure 3 shows a typical application with the TLE GM LED driver. The 3 LEDs are driv...
Page 5 TLE GM VPWM, H VPWM, L VSET, H VSET, L t SET, L t PWM, OFF pe Lo ad t SET, H t PWM, ON IQ m A AET03339.VSD Figure Function and Timing Diagram Data Sheet Rev. 1.2, 2004-04-13
Page 6 TLE GM Table Absolute Maximum Ratings -40 °C &lt; Tj &lt; 150 °C Parameter Symbol Limit Values Unit Remarks Min. Max. Input Voltage VI -42 Current II m A internally limited Output Voltage VQ -1 Curren...
Page 7 TLE GM Table Operating Range Parameter Symbol Limit Values Unit Remarks Min. Max. Input voltage VI Status output voltage VST SET voltage VSET PWM voltage VPWM Junction temperature Tj -40 °C Reference ...
Page 8 TLE GM Table Electrical Characteristics V ≤ VI ≤ 16 V; RREF = 10 kΩ; VPWM ≥ VPWM,H; -40 °C &lt; Tj &lt; 150 °C; all voltages with respect to ground; positive current defined flowing into pin; unless o...
Page 9 TLE GM Table Electrical Characteristics (cont’d) V ≤ VI ≤ 16 V; RREF = 10 kΩ; VPWM ≥ VPWM,H; -40 °C &lt; Tj &lt; 150 °C; all voltages with respect to ground; positive current defined flowing into pin;...
Page 10 TLE GM Typical Performance Characteristics Output Current versus Output Current versus External Resistor, SET = H External Resistor, SET = L AED03333.VSD AED03334.VSD m A SET = H m A SET = L IQ IQ VQ ...
Page 11 TLE GM Reference Voltage versus Junction Temperature AED03340.VSD 1.25 VVREF RREF = 10 kΩ Data Sheet Rev. 1.2, 2004-04-13
Page 12 TLE GM PWM Pin Input Current versus PWM Pin Input Current versus PWM Voltage PWM Voltage AED03332.VSD AED03331.VSD 2.0 m A µA IPWM IPWM VPWM VPWM SET Pin Input Current versus SET Pin Input Current ver...
Page 13 TLE GM Package Outlines 0. IN (1 .5 1. Index 0. +0 .0 Marking Index Marking (Chamfer) 1) Does not include plastic or metal protrusion of 0.15 max. per side GPS09032 Figure P-DSO-8-9 (Plastic Dual Smal...
Page 14 TLE GM Revision History Version Date Changes Rev. 1.2 2004-04-13 Page 4, 9: Improved indication and explanation of the open load detection function. Data Sheet Rev. 1.2, 2004-04-13
Page 15 Edition 2004-04-13 Published by Infineon Technologies AG, St.-Martin-Strasse 53, 81669 München, Germany © Infineon Technologies AG 2004. All Rights Reserved. Attention please! The information herein i...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I regulate the LED brightness using this driver?

LED luminosity can be regulated by applying an appropriate duty cycle via the PWM pin.

What safety precautions are built into the TLE 4241 GM?

It provides protection against overload, short circuit, reverse polarity (up to 45 V), and overtemperature.

How does the device detect an open load condition?

The system monitors the voltage drop; if this drop falls below the lower status switching threshold V, the ST output is driven low.