MAXIM MAX6977 User Manual

General Description
The MAX6977 serial-interfaced LED driver provides eight open-drain, constant-current sinking LED driver outputs rated at 5.5V. The MAX6977 operates from a 3V to 5.5V supply. The MAX6977 supply and the LEDs’ supply may power up in any order. The constant-cur­rent outputs are programmed together to up to 55mA using a single external resistor. The MAX6977 operates with a 25Mb, industry-standard, 4-wire serial interface.
The MAX6977 includes circuitry that automatically detects open-circuit LEDs. Fault status is loaded into the serial interface shift register when LE goes high, and is automatically shifted out on DOUT when the next data transmission is shifted in.
The MAX6977 uses the industry-standard shift-register­plus-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 the output DOUT eight clock cycles later to allow cascading of multiple MAX6977s. 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 output­enable input OE gates all eight outputs on and off, and is fast enough to be used as a PWM input for LED intensity control.
For safety-related applications requiring a watchdog timer, refer to the MAX6978 data sheet that includes a fail-safe feature that blanks the display if the serial inter­face becomes inactive for more than 1s.
The MAX6977 is one of a family of 12 shift-register-plus­latch-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.
Features
25Mb Industry-Standard 4-Wire Serial Interface at 5V
3V to 5.5V Logic Supply
8 Constant-Current LED Outputs Rated at 5.5V
Up to 55mA Continuous Current per Output
Output Current Programmed by Single Resistor
3% Current Matching Between Outputs
6% Current Matching Between ICs
Reports Open-Circuit LED Faults
-40°C to +125°C Temperature Range
MAX6977
8-Port, 5.5V Constant-Current LED Driver with
LED Fault Detection
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4
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8
GND
V+
SET
DOUT
OE
OUT7
OUT6
OUT5
OUT4
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MAX6977AUE MAX6977APE MAX6977AAE
TSSOP/PDIP/SSOP
DIN
CLK
OUT1
LE
OUT0
OUT2
OUT3
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
19-3554; Rev 2; 7/05
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Typical Application Circuit and Selector Guide appear at end of data sheet.
Applications
Variable Message Signs
Marquee Displays
Point-of-Order Signs
Traffic Signs
Gaming Features
Architectural Lighting
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX6977AUE
16 TSSOP-EP*
MAX6977APE
16 PDIP
MAX6977AAE
16 SSOP
*EP = Exposed pad.
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
MAX6977
8-Port, 5.5V Constant-Current LED Driver with LED Fault Detection
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Voltage (with respect to GND)
V+ ............................................................................-0.3V to +6V
OUT_ .......................................................................-0.3V to +6V
DIN, CLK, LE, OE, SET ................................-0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V)
DOUT Current ..................................................................±10mA
OUT_ Sink Current .............................................................60mA
Total GND Current ...........................................................480mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
16-Pin SSOP (derate 7.1mW/°C above +70°C) ............571mW
16-Pin PDIP (derate 10.5mW/°C above +70°C)............842mW
16-Pin TSSOP (derate 21.3mW/°C above +70°C) ......1702mW
Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Typical Operating Circuit, V+ = 3V to 5.5V, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at V+ = 5V, TA= +25°C.)
(Note 1)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
UNITS
Operating Supply Voltage V+ 3 5.5 V
Output Voltage V
OUT
5.5 V
Standby Current (Interface Idle, All Output Ports High Impedance, R
SET
= 360Ω)
I
+
All logic inputs at V+ or GND, DOUT unloaded
4.5 5.6 mA
Standby Current (Interface Running, All Output Ports High Impedance, R
SET
= 360Ω)
I
+
f
CLK
= 5MHz, OE = V+, DIN and LE = V+
or GND, DOUT unloaded
4.7 6 mA
Supply Current (Interface Idle, All Output Ports Active Low, R
SET
= 360Ω)
I
+
All logic inputs at V+ or GND, DOUT unloaded
10 25 mA
Input High Voltage DIN, CLK, LE, OE
V
IH
V
Input Low Voltage DIN, CLK, LE, OE
V
IL
V
Hysteresis Voltage DIN, CLK, LE, OE
V
I
0.8 V
Input Leakage Current DIN, CLK, LE, OE
I
IH
, I
IL
-1 +1 µA
Output High-Voltage DOUT V
OH
I
SOURCE
= 4mA
V +
V
Output Low Voltage V
OL
I
SINK
= 4mA 0.5 V
Output Current OUT_ I
OUT
V+ = 4.5V to 5.5V, V
OUT
= 0.8V to 2.5V,
R
SET
= 360
42 50 56 mA
Output Leakage Current OUT_ I
LEAK
OE = V+, V
OUT
= V+ 1 µA
Watchdog Timeout t
WD
1s
SYMBOL
MIN TYP MAX
0.7 V+
- 0.5V
0.3 V+
MAX6977
8-Port, 5.5V Constant-Current LED Driver with
LED Fault Detection
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5V TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
(Typical Operating Circuit, V+ = 4.5V to 5.5V, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
UNITS
CLK Clock Period t
CP
40 ns
CLK Pulse Width High t
CH
19 ns
CLK Pulse Width Low t
CL
19 ns
DIN Setup Time t
DS
4ns
DIN Hold Time t
DH
8ns
DOUT Propagation Delay t
DO
12 32 ns
DOUT Rise and Fall Time
C
DOUT
= 10pF, 20% to 80% 10 ns
LE Pulse Width High t
LW
20 ns
LE Pulse Width (Fault-Detection Data Valid)
t
LF
20 ns
LE Setup Time t
LS
10 ns
LE Rising to OUT_ Rising Delay t
LRR
(Note 2) 100 ns
LE Rising to OUT_ Falling Delay t
LRF
(Note 2) 280 ns
CLK Rising to OUT_ Rising Delay
t
CRR
(Note 2) 100 ns
CLK Rising to OUT_ Falling Delay
t
CRF
(Note 2) 310 ns
OE Rising to OUT_ Rising Delay
t
OEH
100 ns
OE Falling to OUT_ Falling Delay
t
OEL
300 ns
LED Output OUT_ Turn-On Fall Time
t
f
80% to 20% 200 ns
LED Output OUT_ Turn-Off Rise Time
t
r
20% to 80% 120 ns
SYMBOL
tDR, t
DF
MIN TYP MAX
MAX6977
8-Port, 5.5V Constant-Current LED Driver with LED Fault Detection
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3.3V TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
(Typical Operating Circuit, V+ = 3V to 5.5V, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
CLK Clock Period t
CP
52 ns
CLK Pulse Width High t
CH
24 ns
CLK Pulse Width Low t
CL
24 ns
DIN Setup Time t
DS
4ns
DIN Hold Time t
DH
8ns
DOUT Propagation Delay t
DO
12 48 ns
DOUT Rise and Fall Time C
DOUT
= 10pF, 20% to 80% 10 ns
LE Pulse Width High t
LW
20 ns
LE Pulse Width (Fault-Detection Data Valid)
t
LW
20 ns
LE Setup Time t
LS
15 ns
LE Rising to OUT_ Rising Delay 100 ns
LE Rising to OUT_ Falling Delay 310 ns
CLK Rising to OUT_ Rising Delay
100 ns
CLK Rising to OUT_ Falling Delay
330 ns
OE Rising to OUT_ Rising Delay
t
OEH
100 ns
OE Falling to OUT_ Falling Delay
t
OEL
330 ns
LED Output OUT_ Turn-On Fall Time
t
f
80% to 20% 200 ns
LED Output OUT_ Turn-Off Rise Time
t
r
20% to 80% 120 ns
Note 1: All parameters tested at TA= +25°C. Specifications over temperature are guaranteed by design. Note 2: See Figure 3.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
(INTERFACE IDLE, ALL OUTPUTS OFF,
R
SET
= 720)
MAX6977 toc01
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
TA = +125°C TA = +85°C
TA = -40°C
TA = +25°C
4.0
4.3
4.2
4.1
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0
3.0 4.03.5 4.5 5.0 5.5
MAX6977 toc02
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
(INTERFACE IDLE, ALL OUTPUTS OFF,
R
SET
= 360)
TA = +125°C
TA = +85°C
TA = -40°C
TA = +25°C
0
3
9
6
12
15
3.0 4.03.5 4.5 5.0 5.5
MAX6977 toc03
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
(INTERFACE IDLE, ALL OUTPUTS ON,
R
SET
= 720)
TA = +125°C
TA = +85°C
TA = -40°C
TA = +25°C
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