General Description
The MAX8595X/MAX8596X drive up to nine white LEDs with constant current and high efficiency to provide LCD backlighting in cell phones, PDAs, and other handheld devices. The series connection allows the LED currents to be identical for uniform brightness and minimizes the number of traces to the LEDs. The MAX8595X regulates constant LED current over the entire temperature range. The MAX8596X features an ambient-temperature derating function to avoid overdriving the white LEDs during high ambient temperatures, enabling higher drive current below +42°C.

FEATUREs
♦ Up to Nine LEDs at 25mA
♦ Temperature Derating Function to Allow Fewer LEDs for Same Light (MAX8596X)
♦ 86% Efficiency (PLEDs / PIN)
♦ 1.7% Current-Regulation Accuracy
♦ Output Overvoltage Protection
♦ Flexible Dimming Control
   Analog
   Direct-PWM Internal Filter
♦ 1MHz PWM Switching Frequency
♦ 0.1µF Output Capacitor
♦ 12mVP-P Low Input Ripple
♦ Soft-Start Eliminates Inrush Current
♦ 2.6V to 6V Input Range
♦ 0.3µA Shutdown Current
♦ Pin Compatible with the MAX1561 and MAX1599
♦ TDFN 3mm x 3mm x 0.8mm Package with Exposed Paddle

APPLICATIONs
   Cell Phones and Smart Phones
   PDAs, Palmtops, and Wireless Handhelds
   e-Books and Subnotebooks
   White LED Display Backlighting