
General Description
The DS3988 is an 8-channel controller for cold-cathode
fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) used to backlight liquid
crystal displays (LCDs) in TV and PC monitor applica-
tions. The DS3988 supports configurations of 1 to 8
lamps, and multiple DS3988 controllers can be cascad-
ed to support applications requiring more than 8 lamps.
Applications
LCD Televisions
LCD PC Monitors
Features
High-Density CCFL Controller for LCD TV and PC
Monitor Backlights
Can Be Easily Cascaded to Support More Than
8 Lamps
Minimal External Components
Analog Brightness Control
Per-Channel Lamp Control Ensures Equal
Brightness Among Lamps and Maximizes Lamp
Life
Gate Driver Phasing Minimizes DC Supply Current
Surges
Per-Channel Lamp Fault Monitoring for Lamp
Open, Lamp Overcurrent, Failure to Strike, and
Overvoltage Conditions
Accurate (±5%) Independent On-Board Oscillators
for Lamp Frequency (40kHz to 80kHz) and DPWM
Burst Dimming Frequency (22.5Hz to 440Hz)
Can Be Synchronized to External Sources for the
Lamp and DPWM Frequencies
<10% to 100% Dimming Range
Programmable Soft-Start Minimizes Audible
Transformer Noise
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Nonvolatile (NV) Memory Allow Device
Customization
8-Byte NV User Memory for Storage of Serial
Numbers and Date Codes
4.5V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
-40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
48-Lead TQFP (7mm x 7mm) Package
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8-Channel Cold-Cathode
Fluorescent Lamp Controller
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DS3988
Pin Configuration
Rev 0; 4/05
Ordering Information
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
PART
DS3988T
DS3988T+
+
Denotes lead-free package.
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
48 TQFP
48 TQFP
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