Boost regulator for single-string LED backlight
The TPS61161DRVT is a current-mode step-up (boost) DC-DC regulator from Texas Instruments, designed specifically for driving white LED backlight strings in small-format displays.
600 kHz switching — inductor size vs ripple trade-off
The 600 kHz fixed switching frequency supports a compact inductor while managing switching losses at the 700 mA switch current limit.
38 V output — how many LEDs can it drive
A 38 V output ceiling supports a series string of white LEDs with headroom for the current-sense resistor and the 600 mV feedback threshold.
6-WSON package — thermal and layout notes
Surface-mount assembly with standard reflow profile; MSL level is typical for this package class.
