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Feature Description (continued)
The devices indicate a fault by forcing the open-drain fault indicator FLT pin to GND and initiating a 36-ms timer.
The devices do not internally initiate any protection action and continue to operate until externally disabled by
pulling SS pin to GND. This provides maximum design flexibility to enable user defined fault protection by using
either the fault indicator output, FLT, or the analog IMON output based on the LED driver topology and end
application.
The undervoltage fault detection circuit is internally disable based on the SS pin voltage and internal PWM
status. The fault blanking circuit is designed to prevent false undervoltage detection during the startup sequence
and PWM dimming operation.
8.3.16 Thermal Protection
Internal thermal shutdown circuitry is implemented to protect the controller in the event the maximum junction
temperature is exceeded. When activated, typically at 175°C, the controller is forced into a shutdown mode,
disabling the internal regulator. This feature is designed to prevent overheating and damage to the device.
8.3.17 Fault Indicator (FLT)
The devices include an open-drain output to indicate fault conditions. The FLT pin goes low under the following
conditions:
• Overvoltage across the LED string (VOV> 1.24 V)
• Under voltage across the LED string (VOV< 100 mV)
• Overcurrent across the LED string (14 × V(CSP-CSN) > 1.5 × VIADJ)
• Cycle-by-cycle switch current limit condition (VIS > 250 mV)
The FLT pin goes high when the fault conditions ends or when the internal 36-ms timer expires. The status of the
FLT under different fault conditions is summarized in the Device Functional Modes section.
8.4 Device Functional Modes
The following table summarizes the device behavior under fault condition.
Table 1. Fault Descriptions
FAULT DETECTION ACTION
Input undervoltage
(UVLO)
VCC(RISE) < 4.5 V The device enters the standby state when the VCC voltage falls below the UVLO
threshold. In standby state, GATE and PDRV outputs are disabled and the SS and
COMP capacitors are discharged. FLT pin remains in high-impedance state.
VCC(FALL) < 4.1 V
Switch current limit VIS > 250 mV
Cycle-by-cycle current limit is activated when the IS pin voltage exceeds 250 mV. The
GATE and PDRV outputs are disabled, the SS and COMP pin capacitors are discharged
and FLT pin is forced to ground. An internal 35-μs timer is activated. Soft-start sequence
is initiated after expiration of the 35 μs timer period.
Thermal protection TJ> 175°C
Internal thermal shutdown circuitry is activated when the junction temperature exceeds
175 °C. The controller is forced into a shutdown mode, disabling the internal regulators.
A startup sequence is initiated when the junction temperature falls below 155˚C. The
FLT pin remains in a high-impedance state.
Programmable output
overvoltage protection VOV > 1.228 V
When the OV pin voltage exceeds 1.228 V, GATE and PDRV outputs are disabled, SS
and COMP capacitors are discharged, and the FLT pin is forced to GND. A soft-start
sequence is initiated once the output voltage drops below the hysteresis threshold set by
the 20 μA current source.
Fixed LED Overcurrent
protection V(CSP-CSN) > V((CSP-
CSN),OCP)
The FLT pin is forced to ground for 36-ms when the LED current exceeds 1.5 times the
regulation set point. The FLT pin is released after timer expires. Under sustained short-
circuit condition, the FLT pin transitions between a high-impedance state and ground
until the fault is cleared. Device continues to operate while in this condition.
Output undervoltage
protection VOV < 100 mV
The FLT pin is forced to ground for 36-ms when OV pin voltage drops below 100 mV.
The FLT pin is released after timer expires. Under sustained short-circuit condition, the
FLT pin transitions between the high-impedance state and ground until fault is cleared.
Device continues to operate while in this condition.
Programmable LED
overcurrent protection VIMON > VIADJ
Current monitor output (IMON) can be used to externally program current limit. The
IMON output can be connected to an external microcontroller or comparator to facilitate
LED open, short, or cable harness fault detection.