austriamicrosystems has expanded its LED TV driver chip portfolio with three LED drivers and a new LED power supply IC.

The AS3822 & AS3823 are 6- and 8-channel LED driver ICs, respectively, and are fully compatible with the recently launched 16- and 12-channel AS3820 and AS3821 LED drivers. This compatibility enables set makers to use the same hardware design and software for their whole range of LED edge-lit TVs. All driver ICs in this portfolio employ austriamicrosystems' enhanced digital power feedback control technique to achieve the lowest possible energy consumption. Additionally, smart dimming functionality further reduces power consumption while addressing the needs for the latest 3D TV designs and the highest picture quality.

In addition to these new driver ICs, the new AS3810 16-channel LED driver with internal FETs is the 3rd generation of driver ICs for direct-lit TVs. It features high channel-to-channel performance and all the functionality needed to optimize power consumption in large direct-lit TVs. Multiple ICs are easily combined to realize even dozens of dynamically dimmed backlighting segments, further reducing power consumption and  fully supporting the best possible contrast.

All of these driver ICs match with the new AS1390 combination boost controller/buck converter, which is optimized for the power needs of LED TV backlights. It supplies the LED backlight with a high-power constant-frequency boost controller optimized for up to 90 V/3 A combined with a 5 V/100 mA step-down converter to supply a microcontroller or other devices. In addition to offering special features for 3D, the AS1390 supports the needs of low energy consumption for LED TVs with over 95 % power efficiency. The continuous conduction mode of the AS1390 provides superior bandwidth and transient response. It also includes all required safety features, including over-voltage, over-current and over-temperature protection.