Product Summary

The MAX6971AUG serial-interfaced LED driver provides 16 open-drain, constant-current-sinking LED driver outputs rated at 36V. The MAX6971AUG operates from a 3V to 5.5V supply. Applicatons of the MAX6971AUG include: Variable Message Signs, Marquee Displays, Point-of-Order Signs, Traffic Signs, Gaming Features and Architectural Lighting.

Parametrics

MAX6971AUG absolute maximum ratings: (1) Voltage with respect to GND, V+: -0.3V to +6V, OUT: -0.3V to 40V; (2) DIN, CLK, LE, OE, SET: -0.3V to (V+ +0.3V) ; (3) DOUT Current: ±10mA; (4) OUT_ Sink Current: 60mA; (5) Total GND Current: 960mA; (6) Continuous Power Dissipation (TA=+70°C) : 975mW; (7) Operating Temperature Range: -40 to +125°C; (8) Junction Temperature: +150°C; (9) Storage Temperature Range: -65 to +150°C; (10) Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) : +300°C.

Features

MAX6971AUG features: (1) 25Mb, Industry-Standard, 4-Wire Serial Interface; (2) 3V to 5.5V Logic Supply; (3) 16 Constant-Current LED Outputs Rated at 36V; (4) Up to 55mA Continuous Current per Output; (5) Output Current Programmed by Single Resistor; (6) 3% Current Matching Between Outputs; (7) 6% Current Matching Between ICs; (8) High-Dissipation, 24-Pin Packages; (9) -40 to +125°C output 16 clock cycles later to allow cascading of multi- -40°,C to +125°,C Temperature Range.

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MAX6971AUG Pin Configuration

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MAX6971AUG
MAX6971AUG
Maxim Integrated Products
LED Display Drivers
Data Sheet
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MAX6971AUG+
MAX6971AUG+
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LED Lighting Drivers 16-Port 36V Constant Current LED Driver
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0-1: $3.25
1-25: $2.18
25-50: $1.58
50-100: $1.56
MAX6971AUG-T
MAX6971AUG-T
Maxim Integrated Products
LED Display Drivers
Data Sheet
Negotiable 
MAX6971AUG+T
MAX6971AUG+T
Maxim Integrated Products
LED Lighting Drivers 16-Port 36V Constant Current LED Driver
Data Sheet
0-2085: $1.36
2085-2500: $1.36