Can LED be controlled using PWM pin without using a FET in LT3475

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I am designing a LED driver circuit using LT3475EFE-1#PBF IC for controlling two LEDS. I have a signal from an I/O pin for LED ON-OFF control which is tied to PWM input (as recommended). Typical circuits tie an NFET to the cathode of LED and the gate is controlled by PWM input.

Can I connect my control signal to PWM pin and perform LED lighting without using a NFET? I don't want to achieve LED dimming control, just switching action is enough.

Any help would be appreciated as I need to design the circuit in mass scale.

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Best Answer

According to the LT3475 data sheet: -

For PWM dimming ratios of 20 to 1 or less, the NFET can be omitted

This means use it in its normal mode of operation but if you require a wider control over the dimming then use a FET. Normal mode: -

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