LP55231 Nine-Channel LED Driver

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LP55231 Nine-Channel LED Driver

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Part Number
LP55231
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
WQFN-24, 4.00 mm × 4.00 mm body
Category
LED
Product Type
SMD LED

Quick Sourcing Note

LP55231 from Texas Instruments is a nine-channel LED driver in a WQFN-24 package with a 4.00 mm × 4.00 mm body. It provides nine D1 to D9 current source outputs, three independent internal program execution engines, 25.5 mA full-scale LED current, 8-bit current setting, and 12-bit PWM control. The device operates from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V VDD range and uses a two-wire I2C-compatible control interface with four pin-selectable address options. Its adaptive fractional charge pump supports 1× and 1.5× gain modes, up to 94% charge pump efficiency, and up to 93% LED drive efficiency for programmable LED current driving and effects control.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberLP55231
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeSMD LED
CategoryLED
Inferred CategoryLED
Component TypePower_IC
Package / CaseWQFN-24, 4.00 mm × 4.00 mm body
Number of LED Channels9; D1 to D9 current source outputs
Programmable Outputs9; with three independent program execution engines
Program Execution Engines3; independent internal program execution engines
Full-Scale LED Current25.5 mA; programmable outputs full-scale current
Current Setting Resolution8-bit; LED current setting
PWM Control Resolution12-bit; LED PWM control
Charge Pump Gain Modes1× / 1.5×; adaptive fractional charge pump
Charge Pump EfficiencyUp to 94%; adaptive high-efficiency charge pump
LED Drive EfficiencyUp to 93%; LED drive operation
Typical Standby Current200 nA; standby current typical feature value
Power-Save Mode Supply Current10 µA typical; automatic power-save mode, VDD current
Control InterfaceTwo-wire I2C-compatible; serial control interface
I2C Address Options4 pin-selectable addresses using ASEL0 and ASEL1
Input Voltage Range2.7 V to 5.5 V; recommended VDD operating condition
Logic Pin Voltage Range0 V to VDD; recommended input or output logic pins
Recommended Charge Pump Load Current0 mA to 100 mA; recommended IOUT operating condition
Operating Junction Temperature-30°C to 125°C; recommended TJ operating condition
Operating Ambient Temperature-30°C to 85°C; recommended TA operating condition
Absolute Maximum VDD Voltage-0.3 V to 6 V; voltage on power pin VDD
Absolute Maximum LED Pin Voltage-0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V, 6 V maximum; D1 to D9, C1-, C1+, C2-, C2+, VOUT
Maximum Junction Temperature125°C; absolute maximum TJ-MAX
Storage Temperature-65°C to 150°C; absolute maximum Tstg
Thermal Shutdown Engage Temperature150°C typical; internal thermal shutdown circuitry
Thermal Shutdown Disengage Temperature130°C typical; internal thermal shutdown circuitry
ESD Rating HBM±2500 V; human-body model, ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
ESD Rating CDM±1000 V; charged-device model, JEDEC JESD22-C101
ESD Rating Machine Model±250 V; all pins
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance33.3°C/W; RTW WQFN 24-pin package, RθJA
Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance27.3°C/W; RTW WQFN 24-pin package, RθJC(top)
Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance11.4°C/W; RTW WQFN 24-pin package, RθJB
Junction-to-Top Characterization Parameter0.2°C/W; RTW WQFN 24-pin package, ψJT
Junction-to-Board Characterization Parameter11.4°C/W; RTW WQFN 24-pin package, ψJB
Junction-to-Case Bottom Thermal Resistance2.2°C/W; RTW WQFN 24-pin package, RθJC(bot)
Standby Supply Current, EN = 0 V0.2 µA typical, 1 µA maximum; EN = 0 V, CHIP_EN = 0 bit, external 32-kHz clock running or not running
Standby Supply Current, External Clock Not Running1 µA typical, 1.7 µA maximum; CHIP_EN = 0 bit, external 32-kHz clock not running
Standby Supply Current, External Clock Running1.4 µA typical, 2.3 µA maximum; CHIP_EN = 0 bit, external 32-kHz clock running
Normal Mode Supply Current, Clock Running0.6 mA typical, 0.75 mA maximum; external 32-kHz clock running, charge pump and current source outputs disabled
Normal Mode Supply Current, 1× No Load0.8 mA typical, 0.95 mA maximum; charge pump in 1× mode, no load, current source outputs disabled
Normal Mode Supply Current, 1.5× No Load1.8 mA typical; charge pump in 1.5× mode, no load, current source outputs disabled
Power-Save Mode Supply Current, External Clock10 µA typical, 15 µA maximum; external 32-kHz clock running
Power-Save Mode Supply Current, Internal Oscillator0.6 mA typical, 0.75 mA maximum; internal oscillator running
Internal Oscillator Frequency Accuracy at 25°C-4% to +4%; TA = 25°C
Internal Oscillator Frequency Accuracy Over Temperature-7% to +7%; over operating ambient temperature range
Charge Pump Output Resistance, 1.5×3.5 Ω typical; gain = 1.5×
Charge Pump Output Resistance, 1×1 Ω typical; gain = 1×
Charge Pump Switching Frequency1.25 MHz typical; charge pump operation
Charge Pump Ground Current, 1.5×1.2 mA typical; gain = 1.5×
Charge Pump Ground Current, 1×0.3 mA typical; gain = 1×
VOUT Turn-On Time100 µs typical; VDD = 3.6 V, IOUT = 60 mA, measured until VOUT crosses 90% of target value
LED Output Leakage Current0.1 µA typical, 1 µA maximum; outputs D1 to D9, PWM = 0%
Maximum Source Current25.5 mA; outputs D1 to D9
Output Current Accuracy-4% to +4%; output current set to 17.5 mA
External Capacitor RequirementFour ceramic capacitors required; typical application uses CIN = 1 µF, COUT = 1 µF, C1/C2 flying capacitors = 0.47 µF
Clock Input32 kHz; CLK pin input, connect to ground if not used
Interrupt PinOpen-drain output; INT pin for microcontroller interrupt, leave unconnected if not used
Trigger InterfaceInput/open-drain I/O; TRIG pin, connect to ground if not used
Outputs Powered from VDDD7, D8, D9; current source outputs 7, 8, and 9 powered from VDD
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The LP55231 is a Texas Instruments nine-channel LED driver for controlled LED current sourcing. Outputs D1 to D9 provide nine programmable current source channels, with outputs D7, D8, and D9 powered from VDD. The device includes three independent internal program execution engines, 8-bit LED current setting, and 12-bit LED PWM control, supporting programmable LED output behavior through a two-wire I2C-compatible serial interface.

Power operation is based on an adaptive fractional charge pump with 1× and 1.5× gain modes. The recommended VDD operating range is 2.7 V to 5.5 V, and recommended charge pump load current is 0 mA to 100 mA. The device specifies up to 25.5 mA maximum source current on D1 to D9, output current accuracy of -4% to +4% at 17.5 mA, and LED output leakage of 0.1 µA typical with PWM at 0%.

The package is WQFN-24 with a 4.00 mm × 4.00 mm body. The typical application uses four ceramic capacitors: 1 µF input, 1 µF output, and 0.47 µF C1/C2 flying capacitors. Interface pins include a 32 kHz CLK input, open-drain INT output, and TRIG input/open-drain I/O.

Key Features

  • Nine D1 to D9 current source outputs
  • Three independent internal program execution engines
  • 25.5 mA full-scale programmable LED current
  • 8-bit LED current setting resolution
  • 12-bit LED PWM control resolution
  • Adaptive 1× and 1.5× fractional charge pump
  • Up to 94% charge pump efficiency
  • Two-wire I2C-compatible serial control interface
  • Four pin-selectable I2C addresses via ASEL0 and ASEL1
  • WQFN-24 package with 4.00 mm × 4.00 mm body

Typical Applications

  • Nine-channel LED current driving
  • Programmable LED output sequencing
  • I2C-controlled LED indicators
  • Low-standby LED driver circuits
  • Charge-pump LED drive systems
  • PWM-controlled LED brightness control
  • Multi-output current source designs

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for LP55231, 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 LP55231 provide?

The LP55231 provides nine LED current source outputs, identified as D1 through D9. The extracted facts also identify nine programmable outputs controlled with three independent internal program execution engines.

What current and PWM control resolutions are specified?

The LED current setting resolution is 8-bit, and the LED PWM control resolution is 12-bit. The programmable outputs support a full-scale LED current of 25.5 mA.

What supply voltage range is recommended for LP55231?

The recommended VDD operating range is 2.7 V to 5.5 V. Logic input or output pins are specified for operation from 0 V to VDD.

What package is used for this Texas Instruments LED driver?

The LP55231 is specified in a WQFN-24 package with a 4.00 mm × 4.00 mm body. The extracted thermal data is listed for the RTW WQFN 24-pin package.

What interface controls the LP55231?

The device uses a two-wire I2C-compatible serial control interface. It provides four pin-selectable I2C address options using the ASEL0 and ASEL1 address select inputs.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 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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