Space-Saving, Constant-Current LED Driver with Reset
The MAX6946/MAX6947 I²C-/SMBus™-compatible, serial-interfaced peripherals provide microprocessors with 10 I/O ports rated to 7V. Each port can be configured as a 2.5mA to 20mA constant-current LED driver (static or PWM), a 1.25mA to 10mA constant-current LED driver (static or PWM), an open-drain logic output, or an overvoltage-protected Schmitt logic input. Analog and switching LED intensity control includes individual 8-bit PWM control per output, individual 1-bit analog current control (half/full scale) per output, and a global 3-bit DAC current control that applies to all LED outputs. The MAX6946/MAX6947 can stagger the PWM timing of the 10-port outputs in consecutively phased 45° increments. Staggering the outputs spreads the PWM load currents over time in eight steps, helping to even out the power-supply current and reduce the RMS current. For a similar part with an SPI™-/QSPI™-/ or MICROWIRE™-compatible interface, refer to the MAX6966/MAX6967 data sheet.
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MAX6946-MAX6947 Data Sheet | MAX6946-MAX6947.pdf |
Part Number | Interface | I/O | Reset Input | Over Voltage Protection (V) | Drive Current (mA) | VSUPPLY (V) | VSUPPLY (V) | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price |
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min | max | See Notes | |||||||
MAX6947 | Serial - I2C Compatible | 10 | - | 7 | 20 | 2.25 | 3.6 | TQFN/16 | $2.74 @1k |
MAX6946 | - | Yes | TQFN/16 WLP/16 | $2.30 @1k | |||||
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
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MAX6946ATE+ | Active | TQFN,;16 pin;9.6 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX6946ATE+T | Active | TQFN,;16 pin;9.6 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX6946CAWE+ | No Longer Available | WLP,;16 pin;4.5 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX6946CAWE+T | No Longer Available | WLP,;16 pin;4.5 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free |