MAX20078ATEY+ Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
The MAX20078ATEY+ is a synchronous buck high-brightness LED controller in a 16-pin LFCSP (3x3mm) package, supporting 2-channel LED driving with open-drain outputs and wide input voltage range for automotive and industrial lighting. It is in stock with worldwide shipping available.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MAX20078ATEY+ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $3.2833(MOQ 300)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Synchronous buck topology achieves high efficiency above 90% for low-heat LED driver designs
- 2-channel open-drain output supports independent control of dual LED strings
- Compact 16-pin LFCSP 3x3mm package for space-constrained automotive lighting modules
- Wide input voltage range suitable for 12V automotive and 24V industrial power rails
Applications
The MAX20078ATEY+ is optimized for high-brightness LED driving in automotive interior and exterior lighting where efficiency and compact size are critical. It suits automotive daytime running lights, dashboard illumination, and industrial panel backlighting applications powered from 12V or 24V rails. Its synchronous buck architecture minimizes thermal dissipation, reducing heatsink requirements in densely populated lighting control PCBs.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | 16-LFCSP_SS-3X3X0.75 |
| Date Of Intro | 2017-06-01 |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Interface IC Type | LED DISPLAY DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | S-XQCC-N16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Multiplexed Display Capability | NO |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Segments | 2 |
| Output Characteristics | OPEN-DRAIN |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | LCC16,.12SQ,20 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 65V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 14V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What LED driving topology does MAX20078ATEY+ use and what efficiency benefit does it provide?
The MAX20078ATEY+ uses a synchronous buck (step-down) topology, which replaces the conventional freewheeling diode with a synchronous MOSFET switch. This approach typically achieves conversion efficiency above 90%, significantly reducing heat generation compared to linear LED drivers and allowing more compact thermal management in 12V automotive lighting modules.
How many LED channels does MAX20078ATEY+ support and what is the output configuration?
The MAX20078ATEY+ supports 2 independent LED string channels with open-drain output configuration. Each channel can drive a separate high-brightness LED string, and the open-drain topology allows current sensing and dimming control per channel, making it practical for dual-zone automotive interior lighting panels.
What package does MAX20078ATEY+ come in and how does it aid thermal management in automotive designs?
The MAX20078ATEY+ is housed in a 16-pin LFCSP (Lead Frame Chip Scale Package) measuring 3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm. This package includes an exposed pad on the bottom that provides direct thermal conduction to the PCB ground plane, helping to dissipate heat efficiently at LED driver switching frequencies up to several hundred kHz.
For which voltage rail environments is MAX20078ATEY+ designed, and is it AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive use?
The MAX20078ATEY+ is designed for 12V automotive battery rails and 24V industrial supply environments, with an input voltage range covering these typical power distribution levels. It targets AEC-Q100-class automotive reliability, making it appropriate for designs requiring operation across the -40°C to 125°C junction temperature range typical of under-hood or exterior automotive lighting modules.
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