Dimmable, High Voltage EL Driver From Supertex Ideal for Backlighting Laptop Keyboards
December 02 2010 - 9:00AM
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Supertex, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUPX), a recognized leader in high voltage
analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced
the HV816, a dimmable, low noise, electroluminescent (EL) lamp
driver designed to drive large area EL lamps used in backlighting
keyboards of notebooks, netbooks, and electronic organizers, as
well as advertising display signs.
HV816 can operate from an input voltage of 2.7V to 5.5V, which
is ideally suitable for 3.3V and 5V systems, as well as systems
using a single cell lithium battery. It can deliver output voltages
to 360V peak-to-peak for high brightness, and adjustable output
regulation for brightness control and power saving. The IC offers
flexibility by providing independent lamp and converter frequency
settings and adjustable output rise and fall time. It uses a
minimum number of external components to minimize the PC board
area.
"By using an EL lamp and the HV816, manufacturers can develop
thin, dimmable backlit keyboards for notebook and netbook computers
that consume less power and offer more uniform brightness without
hot spots when compared to other backlighting solutions," states
Hernan DeGuzman, Vice President of Marketing for Supertex. "This IC
has split supply capability for improved efficiency and prolonged
battery life and works with input voltages as low as 2.7
volts."
HV816 is available in QFN-16 (HV816K6-G) and SOW-16 (HV816SG-G)
packages. HV816SG-G has a heat slug for high power applications.
Both packages are RoHS compliant. Samples for HV816K6-G are
available from stock. Samples for HV816SG-G will be available in
3-4 weeks. Lead-time for production quantities is 4-6 weeks ARO.
Pricing is $2.07 each for HV816K6-G and $2.63 each for HV816SG-G in
1K quantities.
About Supertex Supertex, Inc. is a
publicly held mixed signal semiconductor manufacturer, focused in
high voltage analog and mixed signal products for use in the
medical equipment, LED lighting, imaging, industrial, and
telecommunication industries. Supertex product, corporate and
financial information is readily available at www.supertex.com.
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