Boost regulator for LED backlighting
The TPS61163YFFR is a two-channel step-up (boost) DC-DC regulator from Texas Instruments, purpose-built for driving LED backlight strings in small-to-medium displays. Each channel delivers up to 30 mA, and the output voltage can be set anywhere from 2.7 V up to 38 V — enough headroom to stack several white LEDs in series.
Dimming and supply range
Dimming is supported in both analog and PWM modes, giving the system designer flexibility to adjust brightness without colour shift. The input supply range spans 2.7 V to 6.5 V, so it can run directly from a single Li-ion cell or a 5 V rail. Internal switches are integrated — no external FET needed.
