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Texas Instruments AFEx3902-Q1 Smart Analog Front Ends (AFEs) are dual-channel, smart analog front ends (AFE) targeted for multislope thermal foldback of LED lighting. The output of LED lights reduce with an increase in temperature. Multislope thermal foldback helps maintain a steady light output from LEDs, irrespective of temperature change, while limiting the LED temperature to programmed thresholds.
The AFEx3902-Q1 has an ADC for temperature input and a DAC or PWM generator as an output. These devices have an integrated state machine preprogrammed as a multislope thermal foldback controller. The AFEx3902-Q1 is an excellent choice for thermal foldback of automotive rear lights, headlights, and horticulture lights. The Texas Instruments AFEx3902-Q1 work independently from the parameters programmed into the NVM and thus enable these smart AFEs for processor-less applications and design reuse. These devices also automatically detect I2C or SPI and have an internal reference.









