The MPQ7225GQJE-0000-AEC1-Z from Monolithic Power Systems is an Automotive Qualified 16-Channel Current Sink LED Driver that is ideal for dynamic/animated tail lights, adaptive matrix headlights, daytime running lights (DRLs), turn signals and puddle light applications. It requires a DC supply of 2.5 - 18 V. This driver supports up to 200 mA of current in each channel and enables cascading of 16 IC chips at a time. It is an ideal solution for animated lighting, utilizing 12-bit PWM dimming and 6-bit analog dimming per channel. This driver boasts a sturdy CAN-compatible differential interface, guaranteeing rapid communication even across distant PCBs for seamless connectivity. It incorporates adaptive feedback control (AFC) to optimize system efficiency, dynamically adjusting voltages across channels to sustain a minimum voltage of 300 mV.

This AEC-Q100-qualified driver leverages the frequency spread spectrum (FSS) technique for improved electromagnetic compatibility, coupled with digital configuration to generate personalized ramping rates and phase shifts. It is meticulously crafted with a failsafe (/FS) indicator and an extensive safeguard suite encompassing LED open/short protection, ISET pin security, and thermal shutdown, ensuring unwavering system reliability. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 5 x 6 mm.