LP5521 Three-Channel RGB LED Driver

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LP5521 Three-Channel RGB LED Driver

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Part Number
LP5521
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
DSBGA (20) 2.093 mm x 1.733 mm max; WQFN (24) 5.00 mm x 4.00 mm nominal
Category
LED
Product Type
SMD LED

Quick Sourcing Note

LP5521 from Texas Instruments is a three-channel RGB LED driver in the LED category, offered in DSBGA (20) and WQFN (24) package options. It provides independent R, G, and B current source outputs with 0 to 25.5 mA per LED, 8-bit LED current setting, and 8-bit PWM control per channel. The device uses an adaptive 1x and 1.5x charge pump with LED drive efficiency up to 95%. Key operating parameters include a 2.7 to 5.5 V recommended supply range, 0 to 100 mA recommended charge pump load current, 200 nA typical shutdown current, and 32 kHz external clock synchronization.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberLP5521
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeSMD LED
CategoryLED
Package / CaseDSBGA (20) 2.093 mm x 1.733 mm max; WQFN (24) 5.00 mm x 4.00 mm nominal
LED Channel Count3 channels; independent R, G, B current source outputs
LED Output Current Range0 to 25.5 mA per LED; typical application circuit, RGB LED outputs
Charge Pump Gain Modes1x and 1.5x; adaptive charge pump operation
LED Drive EfficiencyUp to 95%; adaptive charge pump LED drive
Shutdown Current200 nA typ; shutdown mode
LED Current Setting Resolution8 bit; independently programmable constant-current outputs
PWM Control Resolution8 bit; per LED channel PWM control
Typical LED Output Saturation Voltage50 mV typ; LED current source outputs
Current Matching1% typ; LED current source outputs
I2C Address Options4 pin-selectable addresses; ADDR_SEL0 and ADDR_SEL1 inputs
External Clock Input32 kHz; CLK_32K synchronization input
Required Input Capacitor1 uF; typical application circuit, CIN
Required Output Capacitor1 uF; typical application circuit, COUT
Charge Pump Flying Capacitors0.47 uF each; CFLY1 and CFLY2 in typical application circuit
Absolute Maximum Voltage-0.3 to 6 V; VDD, VOUT, R, G, B pins
Absolute Maximum Logic Pin Voltage-0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V, 6 V maximum; logic pins
Maximum Junction Temperature125 degC; absolute maximum rating, TJ-MAX
Storage Temperature-65 to 150 degC; Tstg absolute maximum rating
Thermal Shutdown Engage Temperature150 degC typ; internal thermal shutdown circuitry, TJ
Thermal Shutdown Disengage Temperature130 degC typ; internal thermal shutdown circuitry, TJ
ESD HBM Rating+/-2000 V; human-body model per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
ESD CDM Rating+/-200 V; charged-device model per JEDEC JESD22-C101
Recommended Supply Voltage2.7 to 5.5 V; VDD
Recommended Charge Pump Load Current0 to 100 mA; IOUT
Recommended Junction Temperature-30 to 125 degC; TJ recommended operating condition
Recommended Ambient Temperature-30 to 85 degC; TA recommended operating condition
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance70.7 degC/W DSBGA; 38.4 degC/W WQFN
Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance0.5 degC/W DSBGA; 27.3 degC/W WQFN
Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance12.1 degC/W DSBGA; 15.4 degC/W WQFN
Junction-to-Top Characterization Parameter0.2 degC/W DSBGA; 0.2 degC/W WQFN
Junction-to-Board Characterization Parameter12.0 degC/W DSBGA; 15.4 degC/W WQFN
Junction-to-Case Bottom Thermal Resistancen/a DSBGA; 3.1 degC/W WQFN
Standby Supply Current0.2 uA typ; EN=0 pin, CHIP_EN=0 bit
Standby Supply Current Over Temperature2 uA max; EN=0 pin, CHIP_EN=0 bit, -30 degC < TA < 85 degC
Standby Supply Current With EN High1 uA typ; EN=1 pin, CHIP_EN=0 bit, external 32-kHz clock not running
Standby Supply Current With External Clock1.4 uA typ; EN=1 pin, CHIP_EN=0 bit, external 32-kHz clock running
Normal Mode Supply Current0.25 mA typ; charge pump and LED drivers disabled
Normal Mode Supply Current In 1x0.7 mA typ; charge pump in 1x mode, no load, LED drivers disabled
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The LP5521 is a Texas Instruments three-channel RGB LED driver with independent R, G, and B current source outputs. Each LED output supports 0 to 25.5 mA in the typical application circuit, with 8-bit current setting and 8-bit PWM control per LED channel. The LED current source outputs specify 50 mV typical saturation voltage and 1% typical current matching.

Power conversion is handled by an adaptive charge pump with 1x and 1.5x gain modes. The charge-pump LED drive is specified up to 95% efficiency, with recommended VDD operation from 2.7 to 5.5 V and recommended charge pump load current from 0 to 100 mA. The typical application circuit uses 1 uF input and output capacitors plus two 0.47 uF flying capacitors.

Package options include DSBGA (20) at 2.093 mm x 1.733 mm maximum and WQFN (24) at 5.00 mm x 4.00 mm nominal. System interface features include four pin-selectable I2C addresses using ADDR_SEL0 and ADDR_SEL1, plus a 32 kHz CLK_32K synchronization input.

Key Features

  • Three independent RGB current source outputs
  • 0 to 25.5 mA current range per LED
  • 8-bit LED current setting resolution
  • 8-bit PWM control on each LED channel
  • Adaptive charge pump with 1x and 1.5x modes
  • Up to 95% adaptive charge pump LED drive efficiency
  • 200 nA typical shutdown current
  • 50 mV typical LED output saturation voltage
  • 1% typical current matching on LED outputs
  • Four pin-selectable I2C addresses

Typical Applications

  • RGB LED driving
  • Three-channel LED control
  • I2C-addressed LED modules
  • 32 kHz synchronized lighting
  • Low-current standby designs
  • Charge-pump LED drive circuits

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for LP5521, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For LED and optoelectronic sourcing, brightness bin, wavelength or color temperature bin, forward voltage range, viewing angle, moisture sensitivity level and soldering process limits may affect final selection, availability and lead time.

FAQ

How many LED channels does the LP5521 provide?

The LP5521 provides 3 LED channels with independent R, G, and B current source outputs. Each RGB LED output supports 0 to 25.5 mA per LED in the typical application circuit.

What supply voltage range is recommended for LP5521?

The recommended VDD supply voltage range is 2.7 to 5.5 V over the operating free-air temperature range. The recommended charge pump load current range is 0 to 100 mA.

What packages are listed for the LP5521?

The LP5521 package options listed are DSBGA (20), measuring 2.093 mm x 1.733 mm maximum, and WQFN (24), measuring 5.00 mm x 4.00 mm nominal.

What charge pump modes does the LP5521 use?

The LP5521 uses adaptive charge pump operation with 1x and 1.5x gain modes. The extracted datasheet facts specify LED drive efficiency up to 95% for the adaptive charge pump LED drive.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 25, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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