CL8801 Series

Sequential Linear LED Driver

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Sequential Linear LED Driver

Part	Applications	Voltage - Supply (Max) [Max]	Operating Temperature [Max]	Operating Temperature [Min]	Number of Outputs	Voltage - Supply (Min) [Min]	Type	Internal Switch(s)	Supplier Device Package	Mounting Type	Package / Case
Microchip Technology CL8801K63-G-M935	Lighting	275 V	125 ¯C	-55 °C	4	90 V	AC DC Offline Switcher		33-QFN (6x6)	Surface Mount	33-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Microchip Technology CL8801K63-G	Lighting	275 V	125 ¯C	-55 °C	4	90 V	AC DC Offline Switcher		33-QFN (6x6)	Surface Mount	33-VFQFN Exposed Pad

Catalog

Sequential Linear LED Driver

Key Features

• + Minimal component count (base config: CL8801 + 4 resistors + diode bridge)

• + No magnetics, no capacitors

• + Up to 7.5W output (13W w/ heat sink)

• + >110Lm/W using efficient LEDs

• + 85% electrical efficiency

• + >0.95 power factor

• + <30% THD line current

• + Low conducted EMI w/o filters

• + 85% LED luminous utilization

• + Phase dimmer compatible with an RC network

Description

The CL8801 is designed to drive a long string of inexpensive, low current LEDs directly from the AC mains. A basic driver circuit consists of the CL8801, four resistors, and a bridge rectifier. Two to four additional components are optional for various levels of transient protection. No capacitors, EMI filters, or power factor correction circuits are needed. A string of series/parallel LEDs is tapped at four locations. Four linear current regulators sink current at each tap and are sequentially turned on and off, tracking the input sine wave voltage. Voltage across each regulator is minimized when conducting, providing high efficiency. Output current at each tap is individually resistor-adjustable. Cross-regulation, as the CL8801 switches from one regulator to the next, provides smooth transitions. The current waveform can be tailored to optimize for input voltage range, line/load regulation, output power/current, efficiency, power factor, THD, dimmer compatibility, and LED utilization. With the addition of an RC network, the driver is compatible with phase dimming.