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AW21018
Feb. 2022 V1.1
www.awinic.com 1 Copyright © 2020 SHANGHAI AWINIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
18 MULTI-FUNCTION LED DRIVER WITH I2C INTERFACE
Features
18-channel RGB LED Driver
Global 256-levels DC current configuration
Individual 4096-levels PWM for dimming
Individual 256-levels current for color-
mixing
Dither function
High-precision current sinks
Device-to-device error: ±5%
Channel-to-channel error: ±5%
EMI and audible noise reduction
Phase delay and phase inverting scheme
Slew rate control function
Flexible LED lighting pattern control
LED open/short detection per channel
Auto power save mode when all LEDs off >
32ms
Under voltage lock out and over temperature
protection
1MHz I
2
C interface, 4 selectable addresses:
20h, 21h, 24h, 25h
Power supply: 2.7V~5.5V
QFN 4mmX4mmX0.85mm-32L package
Applications
Cell Phone
Keyboard
PDA/MP3/MP4/CD/Mini display
Smart home appliance
General Description
AW21018 is an 18-channel multi-function LED
driver. Each channel has individual 8-bit DC current
setting for color-mixing and maximum 12-bit PWM
resolution for brightness control. The global current
of each channel is recommended to be 40mA
configured via register and external resistor R
EXT
.
Group control mode, autonomous breathing pattern
and rapid RGB control mode are provided for
flexible, high efficiency lighting effect programming
and fast display updating.
Programmable phase-shifting and spread spectrum
technology are utilized to reduce EMI and audible
noise caused by MLCC when LEDs turn on or off
simultaneously.
AW21018 can be turned off with minimum current
consumption by pulling the EN pin low.
AW21018 is available in QFN 4mmX4mmX
0.85mm-32L package. It operates from 2.7V to 5.5V
over the temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
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Summary

18 MULTI-FUNCTION LED DRIVER WITH I2 C INTERFACE

Features

Lists key features of the 18-channel LED driver.

General Description

Provides a general overview of the AW21018 LED driver's capabilities.

Applications

Lists typical applications for the AW21018 LED driver.

Typical Application Circuit

Pin Configuration And Top Mark

Details the pinout and marking of the AW21018QNR package.

Functional Block Diagram

Typical Application Circuits

Ordering Information

Recommended Operating Conditions

Specifies the recommended operating voltage, capacitance, and temperature.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Defines the absolute maximum electrical and environmental conditions for the device.

Electrical Characteristics

I2 C INTERFACE TIMING

Detailed Functional Description

OVERVIEW

Summarizes the AW21018's features like 18 channels, I2C interface, and dimming.

OPERATION MODE AND RESET

Describes how the device operates and the reset procedures.

Power On Reset

Explains the power-on reset sequence and timing.

Software Reset

Details how to perform a software reset and its effects on the chip.

OPERATING MODE

Shutdown mode

Describes the device's shutdown state when the EN pin is low.

Initialization mode

Explains the device's state during initialization after power-on or reset.

Standby mode

Describes the device's standby state after initialization.

Active mode

Details the device's active state for normal operation.

Power save mode

Explains how the device enters and exits power save mode.

Thermal shutdown

Describes the thermal shutdown mechanism and recovery.

FEATURE DESCRIPTION

CURRENT SETTING

Explains how to set the output current for each LED.

PWM MODLULATION

Details the PWM modulation capabilities and resolution.

Dither Function

Explains the dither function for enhanced PWM resolution.

PWM Frequency

Describes how PWM frequency is determined and recommendations.

PWM Phase Control

Phase shift scheme

Explains the 6-phase shift scheme to reduce EMI and ringing.

Phase invert scheme

Details the phase inversion feature for even-numbered channels.

PWM Disable

GROUP CONTROL MODE

Describes controlling LEDs in groups for simplified lighting effects.

SPREAD SPECTRUM

RGB CONFIGURE MODE

Explains how to configure brightness parameters for RGB applications.

SINGLE BYTE CONFIGURATION MODE

Describes a mode for single-byte brightness control.

PATTERN CONTROLLERS

Autonomous Breathing Mode

Details the autonomous breathing mode for lighting effects.

Manual Control Mode

PROTECTION FEATURES

Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO)

Explains the UVLO protection mechanism and status bits.

Over Temperature Protection (OTP)

Describes the over-temperature detection and shutdown protection.

LED Open;Short Detection

Describes the LED open/short detection functionality and configuration.

I2 C INTERFACE

CHIP ADDRESS

Lists the available I2C slave addresses based on AD pin configurations.

I2 C START;STOP

Explains the I2C START and STOP conditions.

DATA VALIDATION

Describes how data is validated during I2C communication.

ACK (ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)

WRITE CYCLE

Details the step-by-step procedure for writing data via I2C.

READ CYCLE

Register Configuration

Register List

Provides a comprehensive list of all configurable registers and their addresses.

Register Detailed Description

GCR: Global Control Register (Address 20 h)

Details the bits and functionality of the Global Control Register.

BRxxL;BRxxH: Brightness Control Register (Addredd 21 h~44 h)

Describes the brightness control registers for each LED.

UPDATE: Update Register (Address 45 h)

Explains the UPDATE register for synchronizing settings.

SLxx: Scaling Register (Address 46 h~57 h)

Details the scaling registers for LED current adjustment.

GCCR: Global Current Control Register (Address 58 h)

Describes the Global Current Control Register for setting global current.

PHCR: Phase Control Register (Address 59 h)

OSDCR: Open;Short Detect Control Register (Address 5 Ah)

Configuration for detecting open or short circuits in LEDs.

OSST: Open;Short Status Register (Address 5 Bh;5 Ch;5 Dh)

Status registers indicating open or short circuit detection results.

OTCR: Over Temperature Control Register (Address 5 Eh)

Controls over-temperature detection and thermal roll-off.

SSCR: Spread Spectrum Control Register (Address 5 Fh)

UVCR: UVLO Control Register (Address 60 h)

GCR2: Global Control Register2 (Address 61 h)

Contains settings for update modes and broadcast addresses.

GCR3: Global Control Register3 (Address 62 h)

RESET: Reset Register (Address 70 h)

Register for triggering a software reset or reading chip ID.

PATCFG: PAT Configuration Register (Address 80 h)

Configuration register for pattern controllers and breathing modes.

PAT Run Control Register (Address 81 h)

PATTO: PAT Pattern Time 0 (Address 82 h)

Defines rise and on-time parameters for breathing patterns.

PATT1: PAT Pattern Time 1 (Address 83 h)

Defines fall and off-time parameters for breathing patterns.

PATT2: Pattern Time 2 (Address 84 h)

PATT3: Pattern Time 3 (Address 85 h)

Defines loop repeat times for patterns.

GBRH;GBRL: Group Brightness Register (Address 86 h;87 h)

Registers for controlling group brightness in patterns.

GSLR;GSLG;GSLB: Group SL Register (Address 88 h;89 h;8 Ah)

Registers for controlling group SL scaling in patterns.

GCFG: Group Configure Register (Address 8 Bh)

Application Information

REXT

Explains the selection of the REXT resistor for setting maximum current.

PCB Layout Consideration

Tape And Reel Information

Package Description

Land Pattern Data

Revision History

Disclaimer

AWINIC AW21018 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerAWINIC
ModelAW21018
CategoryControl Unit
InterfaceI2C
Operating Temperature-40°C to 85°C
Channels1
PackageQFN