MAX6952

4-Wire Interfaced, 2.7V to 5.5V, 4-Digit 5 x 7 Matrix LED Display Driver

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Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX6952 is a compact cathode-row display driver that interfaces microprocessors to 5 x 7 dot-matrix LED displays through an SPI™-compatible serial interface. The MAX6952 drives up to four digits (140 LEDs).

Included on chip are an ASCII 104-character font, multiplex scan circuitry, column and row drivers, and static RAM that stores each digit, as well as font data for 24 user-definable characters. The segment current for the LEDs is set by an internal digit-by-digit digital brightness control.

The device includes a low-power shutdown mode, segment blinking (synchronized across multiple drivers, if desired), and a test mode that forces all LEDs on. The LED drivers are slew rate limited to reduce EMI. For a 2-wire interfaced version, refer to the MAX6953 data sheet. An EV kit is available for the MAX6952.
 

Data Sheet

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An evaluation kit is available: MAX6952EVKIT

Key Features

  • High-Speed 26MHz with SPI-/QSPI-™/ MICROWIRE™-Compatible Serial Interface
  • 2.7V to 5.5V Operation
  • Drives Four Monocolor or Two Bicolor Cathode-Row 5 x 7 Matrix Displays
  • Built-In ASCII 104-Character Font
  • 24 User-Definable Characters Available
  • Automatic Blinking Control for Each Segment
  • 36µA Low-Power Shutdown (Data Retained)
  • 16-Step Digital Brightness Control
  • Display Blanked on Power-Up
  • Slew-Rate-Limited Segment Drivers for Lower EMI
  • 36-Pin SSOP and 40-Pin DIP Packages
  • Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Recognized
 

Applications/Uses

  • Audio/Video Equipment
  • Gaming Machines
  • Industrial Displays
  • Medical Equipment
  • Message Boards
   

Key Specifications:

Display Drivers
Part Number LCD or LED Digits or Char. Output Format Display Type Interface Fonts Segment Blinking VSUPPLY
(V)
VSUPPLY
(V)
Budgetary Price
min max See Notes
MAX6952  LED 4-Digit 5x7 matrix Cathode Row Serial SPI 26Mbit 104 char ASCII Yes 2.7 5.5 $10.29 @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

MAX6952: Typical Application Circuit
Typical Application Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 980   Experimenting with the MAX6952 and MAX6953 SPI and I²C LED Display Drivers from a PC
Application Note 1033   Building Dot Matrix Graphic Panels with the MAX6952 and MAX6953 5x7 LED Drivers
Application Note 1034   Software Control of the MAX6952 and MAX6953 LED Drivers in Graphic Applications
Application Note 1146   Adding Panel LED Intensity Control to MAX6952 and MAX6953 5x7 Matrix LED Drivers
Application Note 1193   Electronic Displays Comparison
Application Note 1879   Using Maxim SPI-compatible Display Drivers with other SPI Peripherals
Tutorial 1883   LEDs Are Still Popular (and Improving) after All These Years

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Ordering Information

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DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX6952E/D    
Active

Land Pattern: Not Available

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MAX6952EAX    
Active SSOP;36 pin;163.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0040 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0098 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A36-4*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX6952EAX+  
Active SSOP;36 pin;163.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0040 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0098 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A36+4*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX6952EAX+T    
Active SSOP;36 pin;163.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0040 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0098 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A36+4*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX6952EAX-T    
Active SSOP;36 pin

Land Pattern: Not Available

-40°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX6952EPL    
Active PDIP(W);40 pin;836.5 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0044 (PDF)
Land Pattern: Not Applicable
Use pkgcode/variation: P40-2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX6952EPL+  
Active PDIP(W);40 pin;836.5 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0044 (PDF)
Land Pattern: Not Applicable
Use pkgcode/variation: P40+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis

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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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MAX6952EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX6952

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Document Ref.: 19-2437 Rev 1; 2002-11-14
This page last modified: 2009-10-14


 


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