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Data Sheet

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Description

The MAX6953 is a compact cathode-row display driver that interfaces microprocessors to 5 x 7 dot-matrix LED displays through an I²C-compatible serial interface. The MAX6953 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 an SPI™-compatible version, refer to the MAX6952 data sheet. An EV kit is available for the MAX6952.

Key Features		Applications/Uses
400kbps 2-Wire Interface Compatible with I²C 2.7V to 5.5V Operation Drives 4 Monocolor or 2 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 70µA 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 Extended Temperature Range as Standard Underwriters Laboratories (UL®) Recognized		Audio/Video Equipment Gaming Machines Industrial Displays Medical Equipment Message Boards

Diagram

Typical Application Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 828: LED Manufacturers' Web Sites - MAX6953 Application Note 980: Experimenting with the MAX6952 and MAX6953 SPI and I²C LED Display Drivers from a PC - MAX6953 Application Note 1033: Building Dot Matrix Graphic Panels with the MAX6952 and MAX6953 5x7 LED Drivers - MAX6953 Application Note 1034: Software Control of the MAX6952 and MAX6953 LED Drivers in Graphic Applications - MAX6953 Application Note 1146: Adding Panel LED Intensity Control to MAX6952 and MAX6953 5x7 Matrix LED Drivers - MAX6953 Application Note 1193: Electronic Displays Comparison - MAX6953 Application Note 1883: LEDs Are Still Popular (and Improving) after All These Years - MAX6953

Design Guides

Thermal Management (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Show FIT data for: MAX6953 Request Reliability Report for: MAX6953 Underwriters Laboratories (UL®) Recognized

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Ordering Information

Notes: Other options and links for purchasing parts are listed at: http://www.maxim-ic.com/sales. Didn't Find What You Need? Ask our applications engineers. Expert assistance in finding parts, usually within one business day. Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel;+ = RoHS/lead-free;# = RoHS/lead-exempt. More: SeeFull Data Sheet or Part Naming Conventions. * 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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MAX6953	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT   DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX6953EPL			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
MAX6953EPL+			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
MAX6953EAX			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
MAX6953EAX-T			Active	Land Pattern: Not Available	-40°C to +85°C	See data sheet
MAX6953EAX+			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
MAX6953EAX+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

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