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Applications/Uses
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Technical Docs
Data Sheet | 8-Port, 36V Constant-Current LED Driver | Nov 14, 2005 |
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Key Features
- 25Mbps Industry-Standard 4-Wire Serial Interface at 5V
- 3V to 5.5V Logic Supply
- Eight Constant-Current LED Outputs Rated at 36V
- Up to 55mA Continuous Current per Output
- Output Current Programmed by Single Resistor
- 3% Current Matching Between Outputs
- 6% Current Matching Between ICs
- -40°C to +125°C Temperature Range
Applications/Uses
- Architectural Lighting
- Gaming Features
- Marquee Displays
- Point-of-Order Signs
- Traffic Signs
- Variable Message Signs
Description
The MAX6970 uses the industry-standard shift-register-plus-latch-type serial interface. The driver accepts data shifted into an 8-bit shift register using data input DIN and clock input CLK. Input data appears at output DOUT eight clock cycles later to allow cascading of multiple MAX6970s. The latch-enable input, LE, loads the 8 bits of shift register data into an 8-bit output latch to set which LEDs are on and which are off. The output-enable input, active-low OE , gates all eight outputs on and off, and is fast enough to be used as a PWM input for LED intensity control.
For applications requiring LED fault detection, refer to the MAX6981 data sheet that automatically detects open-circuit LEDs.
For safety-related applications requiring a watchdog timer, refer to the MAX6980 data sheet, which includes a fail-safe feature that blanks the display if the serial interface becomes inactive for more than 1s.
The MAX6970 is one of a family of 10 shift-register-plus-latch-type LED drivers. The family includes 8-port and 16-port types, with 5.5V- or 36V-rated LED outputs, with and without open-circuit LED detection and watchdog. All versions operate from a 3V to 5.5V supply, and are specified over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
Technical Docs
Data Sheet | 8-Port, 36V Constant-Current LED Driver | Nov 14, 2005 |
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