OZ9938
FEATURES
• Positive PWM dimming polarity
• Constant operating frequency
• Supports positive impedance (dark effect) lamps during ignition
• User-defined ignition time and shutdown delay time
• Multiple mode dimming control
• Built-in intelligence for ignition and normal operation of CCFLs
• Built-in open-lamp protection and over-voltage protection for backlight system
• Optimized soft start function
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OZ9938 is a high performance Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) controller
designed to drive large-size Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) applications.
The OZ9938 provides two drive signals for most power conversion topologies while
maintaining high efficiency operation. The Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller
provides soft start operation, current and voltage regulation, over-voltage and over-
current protection, high drive capability and multiple dimming functions (internal or
external PWM or analog dimming functions).
The control logic provides a regulated ignition voltage and appropriate protection
features for over-voltage and over-current conditions.
APPLICATIONS
• LCD Monitor
• Notebook Computer
• Digital Photo Frame
APPLICATION DIAGRAM
U.S. Patent #’s 6,259,615; 6,396,722; 6,559,606; 6,804,129; 6,809,938; 6,856,519; 6,900,993; 7,120,035; and more
patents pending.
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