MAX6946, MAX6947

10-Port, Constant-Current LED Driver and I/O Expander with PWM Intensity Control

Space-Saving, Constant-Current LED Driver with Reset

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Description

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.
 

Data Sheet

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An evaluation kit is available: MAX6946EVKIT

Key Features

  • 2.25V to 3.6V Operation
  • I/O Ports Default to High Impedance (LEDs Off) on Power-Up
  • I/O Port Inputs Are Overvoltage Protected to 7V
  • I/O Port Outputs Are 7V-Rated Open-Drain, 10mA or 20mA Constant-Current Static/PWM LED Drivers, or Open-Drain Logic Outputs
  • I/O Ports Support Hot Insertion
  • Individual 8-Bit PWM Intensity Control for Each LED
  • Active-Low RST Input Clears Serial Interface and Can Exit Shutdown (Warm Start)
  • MAX6946 OSC Input Allows for External PWM Clock Input
  • MAX6947 AD0 Input Selects from Two Slave Addresses
  • Auto Ramp-Up Out of Shutdown, and Up to 4s Hold-Off Before Ramp-Down into Shutdown
  • 0.8µA (typ) Shutdown Current
  • -40°C to +125°C Temperature Range
  • Tiny WLP Package (4 x 4 Grid)
  • Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Recognized
 

Applications/Uses

  • Cellular Phones
  • Keypad Backlights
  • LCD Backlights
  • LED Status Indicators
  • Portable Equipment
  • RGB LED Drivers
   

Key Specifications:

I/O Port Expanders
Part Number Interface I/O Reset Input Over Voltage Protect. Drive Current
(mA)
VSUPPLY
(V)
VSUPPLY
(V)
Budgetary Price
min max See Notes
MAX6947 NEW! Serial - I2C Compatible 10 - 7V 20 2.25 3.6 $2.05 @1k
MAX6946  - Yes $1.71 @1k
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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX6946, MAX6947: Typical Operating Circuit
Typical Operating Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 4021   MAX6956 Programming Guide

Reliability Reports

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Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Recognized

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Ordering Information

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TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX6946ATE+  
Active TQFN;16 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0136 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0031 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T1633+4*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX6946ATE+T    
Active TQFN;16 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0136 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0031 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T1633+4*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX6946CAWE+T    
Active WLP;16 pin;4.5 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0200 (PDF)
Land Pattern: Not Available
Use pkgcode/variation: W162B2+1*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX6947ATE+    
Active TQFN;16 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0136 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0031 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T1633+4*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX6947ATE+T    
Active TQFN;16 pin;9.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0136 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0031 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T1633+4*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis

Notes:
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  4. * Some packages have variations, listed on the drawing. "PkgCode/Variation" tells which variation the product uses. Note that "+", "#", "-" in the part number suffix describes RoHS status. Package drawings may show a different suffix character.

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Document Ref.: 19-0598 Rev 3; 2008-02-15
This page last modified: 2008-02-15


 


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