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TPS92201: Power management forum

Part Number: TPS92201

I am designing a flashlight device that utilizes an esp32 to provide pwm signal to dim two separate cree xpe2 leds. These two LEDs are different colors, and practically there isn't a need to have both illuminated at the same time. They both have a forward voltage around 3.1V. I have a couple of questions regarding how to design around the TPS 92201.

First, I am not sure how to set the output voltage, the data sheet states that output voltage is set with R1 and R2, but there is no R1, R2 in the example schematic. Are these just a resistor divider before the Vin pin?

Second is regarding optimal design around the device to drive the two leds. I currently have two separate 92201 devices, each with a separate pin from esp32 driving their enable pins, and separate pins providing each PWM signal. The leds are on a separate aluminum board for heat dissipation. In their current iteration, I have a 3 pin connector connecting to the LED board, 2 pins for the separate anodes, and a shared pin for the cathode, marked as G in the schematic. Will this shared cathode pin negatively affect my PWM signal feedback? 

Third, since I have both devices sharing the same PWM clock, but on separate pins, as I don't imagine the need for separate dimming of the individual color LEDs; would it be more efficient to use a single TPS92201 to drive both LEDs and use a SPDT analog switch to change which LED is driven? 

  • Hi Kagen,

    Our expert is currently celebrating Chinese  New Year and is out of office. He/she will reply to you after Feb.18 when he/she is back to office. Thanks for your understanding.

    Best Regards,

    Steven

  • Hi Kagen,

    Hope you are doing well!

    Please refer the comments below:

    1. Please forget the R1 and R2 to calculate the output voltage, it's our mistake. The output voltage is decided by your LED load. Since the LED forward voltage you used is 3.1V, the output voltage will be V_forward + V_FB = 3.1V + 0.1V = 3.2V

    2. I am not sure how you control your PWM signal, so I can't make sure it will not affect the PWM signal feedback. Could you please tell me how you control the PWM signal?

    3. I don't think you can use a single TPS92201 to drive both LEDs since the forward voltage of a single LED is 3.1V. It means the forward voltage of both LEDs will be 6.2V. But TPS92201 is a buck LED driver and the range of Vin is from 2.5V~5.5V.

    BR, Jared

  • Hi Steven,

    Thanks for your reply!

    BR, Jared