General Description
The MAX14514 is a high-voltage DC-AC converter ideal for driving two electroluminescent (EL) lamps. The MAX14514 features a +2.7V to +5.5V input range that allows the device to accept a wide variety of voltage sources, including single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) batteries. The lamp outputs of the device generate up to 300VP-P for maximum lamp brightness.

FEATUREs
♦ Dual ±15kV ESD-Protected EL Lamp Outputs
♦ 300VP-P Maximum Output for Highest Brightness
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Input Voltage Range
♦ Resistor Adjustable Slew-Rate Control
♦ Resistor Adjustable Lamp and Switching Converter Frequencies
♦ DIM Input for Controlling Output Voltage Through DC Analog Voltage, PWM, or Resistor to GND
♦ Capacitor Adjustable Soft Turn-On/-Off
♦ Low 150nA Shutdown Current
♦ Thermal Shutdown
♦ Space Saving, 14-Pin, 3mm x 3mm TDFN Package

APPLICATIONs
    Keypad Backlighting
    LCD Backlighting
    PDAs/Smartphones
    Automotive Instrument Clusters