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A6211: Constant-Current 3-Ampere PWM Dimmable Buck Regulator LED Driver

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The A6211 is a single IC switching regulator that provides constant-current output to drive high-power LEDs. It integrates a high-side N-channel DMOS switch for DC-to-DC step- down (buck) conversion. A true average current is output using a cycle-by-cycle, controlled on-time method.

Output current is user-selectable by an external current sense resistor. Output voltage is automatically adjusted to drive various numbers of LEDs in a single string. This ensures the optimal system efficiency.

LED dimming is accomplished by a direct logic input pulse width modulation (PWM) signal at the enable pin.

The device is provided in a compact 8-pin narrow SOIC package (suffix LJ) with exposed pad for enhanced thermal dissipation. It is lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte tin leadframe plating.

Supply voltage 6 to 48 V
True average output current control
3.0 A maximum output over operating temperature range
Cycle-by-cycle current limit
Integrated MOSFET switch
Dimming via direct logic input or power supply voltage
Internal control loop compensation
Undervoltage lockout (UVLO) and thermal shutdown protection
Low power shutdown (1 μA typical)
Robust protection against:
- Adjacent pin-to-pin short
- Pin-to-GND short
- Component open/short faults

Part Number Specifications and Availability

Part Number	Package Type	Temperature	RoHS Compliant	Part Composition / RoHS Data	Comments	Samples	Check Stock
A6211GLJTR-T	8-lead SOIC	-40°C to 105°C	Yes	View Data		Contact your local sales rep	Check Distributor Stock
APEK6211GLJ-01-T	DEMO BOARD	-40°C to 105°C	No	--		Contact your local sales rep	Check Distributor Stock

Allegro’s products are not to be used in any devices or systems, including but not limited to life support devices or systems, in which a failure of Allegro’s product can reasonably be expected to cause bodily harm.

Packaging

8-pin SOICN with exposed thermal pad (suffix LJ)

Allegro LJ SOIC with exposed pad 8-pin packaging

Design Support Tools

A6211 Design Tool

A6211 Evaluation Board User Manual

A6211 Gerber File

A6211 PSpice Model and Instructions

Typical Application Circuit

Typical Application

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC provides Gerber files for reference only. Any material, information, or instructions are provided AS IS without warranty of any kind. It is the responsibility of the User(s) to optimize any Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout, as well as the selection of any components, for the specific application of the User(s). Evaluation Board for A6211 is available upon request. Please contact your local representative.