SNVS039J June 2000 – April 2015 LM1086
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A simple constant current source with protection can be designed by controlling the impedance between the lamp and ground. The LM1086-ADJ shown in Figure 24 makes use of an external TTL or CMOS input to drive the NPN transistor. This pulls the output of the regulator to a few tenths of a volt and puts the part into current limit. Releasing the logic will reduce the current flow across the lamp into the normal operating current thereby protecting the lamp during startup.
Figure 24. High Current Lamp Driver Protection