LM3500TL-16In StockTexas Instruments
LM3500TL-16 is a synchronous step-up DC/DC converter optimized for white LED backlight applications. It supports up to 3 LED strings with high efficiency and compact BGA-8 packaging. From $1.06, in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- BGA
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- LM3500TL-16 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.0600(MOQ 180)
- Temp Range
- -10.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Synchronous step-up (boost) topology for high efficiency white LED driving
- Supports up to 3 LED strings with independent current control
- Ultra-compact VFBGA-8 package for space-constrained mobile and display designs
- Wide input voltage range suitable for single-cell Li-ion battery systems
- Integrated synchronous rectifier eliminates external Schottky diode
Applications
The LM3500TL-16 is designed primarily for white LED backlighting in mobile phones, portable media players, and small LCD panels. Its compact BGA footprint and efficient boost conversion make it ideal for handheld consumer electronics requiring uniform LED brightness control. It also suits other portable devices needing regulated LED current from a single-cell battery supply.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Interface IC Type | LED DISPLAY DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PBGA-B8 |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 |
| Multiplexed Display Capability | NO |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Segments | 3 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 7V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2.7V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Temperature Grade | OTHER |
| Terminal Finish | TIN LEAD |
| Terminal Form | BALL |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | BOTTOM |
| Package | BGA |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for LM3500TL-16:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LM3500TL-16 and what does it do?
The LM3500TL-16 is a synchronous step-up DC/DC converter from Texas Instruments designed specifically for driving white LEDs in backlight applications. It boosts a low input voltage (such as a single-cell Li-ion battery) to the higher voltage needed to drive up to 3 LED strings with regulated current.
What package does the LM3500TL-16 use and what are its dimensions?
The LM3500TL-16 comes in an 8-ball Very Thin Profile Fine Pitch BGA (VFBGA-8) package, also identified by JESD-30 code S-PBGA-B8. This ultra-compact square grid array package is suited for space-constrained PCB designs in portable consumer electronics.
What applications is the LM3500TL-16 suitable for?
The LM3500TL-16 is optimized for white LED backlight applications in mobile phones, tablets, portable media players, and compact LCD displays. Its synchronous boost topology and small footprint make it ideal for battery-powered handheld devices requiring efficient, regulated LED current.
Where can I buy the LM3500TL-16 and what is its price?
The LM3500TL-16 is available from authorized distributors and electronic component marketplaces starting from approximately $1.06 per unit. FindMyChip offers worldwide shipping and can source the LM3500TL-16 with competitive pricing for both small and bulk quantities.
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