DONGWOON DW3505A Low Dropout Linear LED Constant Current Driver IC | 300mA Adjustable/SOT89-5L/Automotive Lighting/Industrial Indicator Light Dedicated | Replacement for AMC7135/QX7135/BCR420U
DW3505A Core Highlights: 5~40V Wide Input Voltage | 0~300mA Adjustable Constant Current | 0.2V@60mA Ultra Low Dropout | Built-in Thermal Derating Protection | Support PWM Dimming | SOT89-5L Package | No EMI Interference | Direct PIN-to-PIN Replacement for AMC7135/QX7135/BCR320U/BCR420U
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Product Description:DW3505A is an instant switch type low dropout linear LED constant current driver IC originally launched by DONGWOON Korea Dongwoon Technology. It supports 5~40V wide voltage input and maximum 300mA adjustable output. Built-in thermal derating protection, supports 0~100% PWM dimming, current set by single resistor, minimal peripheral circuit and no EMI interference. DW3505A is specially designed for LED bulbs, indicator decorative lighting, panel backlight, RGB backlight, automotive lighting, general constant current source and other scenarios. It can directly PIN-to-PIN replace mainstream models such as AMC7135, QX7135, BCR320U and BCR420U, with higher constant current accuracy, more stable heat dissipation and stronger reliability.
DW3505A Linear LED Constant Current Driver IC Core Advantages
● Wide input voltage 5~40V, perfectly compatible with 12V/24V vehicle and industrial power supply system
● Output current 0~300mA adjustable, precise setting by single resistor, constant current accuracy ±5%
● Ultra low dropout: 0.2V@60mA, low heat generation and higher conversion efficiency
● Built-in thermal derating protection, automatic current reduction at high temperature, safer and more stable long-term operation
● Support PWM dimming (≤30kHz), 0~100% flicker-free precise dimming
● Only one peripheral resistor required, minimal circuit, low cost and simple PCB layout
● SOT89-5L standard package, small size, good heat dissipation and easy for SMT production
● No EMI interference, easily pass various safety regulations and EMC tests
DW3505A Key Electrical Parameters | Specification Parameters
| DW3505A Parameter Item | DW3505A Typical Value | DW3505A Unit |
| Input Voltage | 5~40 | V |
| Output Current | 0~300 | mA |
| Dropout Voltage | 0.2@60mA | V |
| Constant Current Accuracy | ±5% | -- |
| Thermal Derating Threshold | 140 | ℃ |
| Dimming Mode | PWM | -- |
| Package Type | SOT89-5L | -- |
DW3505A Chip Pin Definition & Package Dimension | Pin Diagram

| DW3505A Pin No. | DW3505A Pin Name | DW3505A Function Description |
| 1 | RS | Output current setting, external resistor to GND |
| 2 | GND | Ground |
| 3 | EN | Enable & PWM dimming, high level active, recommended ≤30kHz |
| 4 | OUT | LED constant current output |
| 5 | VDD | Power supply voltage input |
DW3505A Internal Circuit Block Diagram | Internal Structure

DW3505A Typical Application Circuit | Reference Design





DW3505A Application Scenarios | Applicable Fields
● LED bulbs, household lighting and small lighting equipment
● Indicator signs, advertising signs and decorative LED lighting
● Flat panel displays, home appliance panels and general backlight lighting
● RGB backlight, colorful lighting and ambient light driver
● DC/DC, AC/DC matching constant current source and current regulator module
● Automotive interior lights, daytime running lights, signal lights and vehicle lighting
● General constant current source, industrial control and instrument equipment constant current power supply
DW3505A Compatible Replacement Models & Advantage Comparison
DONGWOON DW3505A can be directly PIN TO PIN replaced with: AMC7135, QX7135, BCR320U, BCR420U
● Advantage 1: Wider operating voltage 5~40V, covering more vehicle and industrial scenarios
● Advantage 2: Lower dropout voltage (0.2V@60mA), higher efficiency and lower heat generation
● Advantage 3: Built-in thermal derating protection, most similar competitors have no such protection with higher reliability
● Advantage 4: ±5% constant current accuracy, more stable current under temperature and voltage fluctuation
● Advantage 5: Support higher frequency PWM dimming with smoother and flicker-free dimming effect
DW3505A vs Similar Competitors Parameter Comparison | Replacement Comparison
| Item | DW3505A | BCR320U | BCR420U | Advantage Description |
| Brand | DONGWOON | Infineon | Infineon | Stable original factory supply |
| Operating Voltage | 5~40V | ~25V | ~40V | Wider voltage range |
| Max Current | 300mA | 250mA | 150mA | Stronger output capability |
| Dropout Voltage | 0.2V@60mA | 1.4V | 1.4V | Lower dropout & higher efficiency |
| Thermal Protection | Yes | No | No | Safer at high temperature |
| Constant Current Accuracy | ±5% | -- | ±10% | Higher accuracy & more stable |
DONGWOON Korea Dongwoon Technology Linear Constant Current Solution Recommendation
| DW8501 | DW8502 | DW8505A | DW8506 | DW8506A | DW3505A |
| Input Voltage(V) | 5~40 | 5~40 | 5~40 | 6.5~40 | 6.5~40 | 5~40 |
| Output Current | ≤1.5A Adjustable | ≤2.5A Adjustable | ≤100mA Adjustable | ≤100mA Adjustable | Fixed 60mA | ≤300mA Adjustable |
| Dropout Voltage | Max.0.3V@300mA | Max.1V@1A | Max.0.1V@60mA | Max.0.5V@50mA | Max.0.6V@60mA | Max.0.2V@60mA |
| Dimming | PWM | PWM | PWM | -- | -- | PWM |
| Protection Function | Thermal Derating | Thermal Derating | Thermal Derating | Thermal Derating |
| Thermal Derating |
| Package | SOT223-5L/TO252-5L | TO263-5L/TO220-5L | SOT23-5L | SOT23-5L | WLCSP | SOT89-5L |
| Typical Circuit |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Brand Agency & Service
GS-Micro Semiconductor (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is an officially authorized agent of DONGWOON Korea Dongwoon Technology. We focus on the promotion and technical support of linear constant current driver and power management IC, providing complete datasheet, application solution, sample testing and after-sales technical support to help customers achieve mass production quickly.
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