MAX6979 Datasheet (Maxim Integrated) - 5.5V Constant-Current LED Driver

MAX6979, 5.5V Constant-Current LED Driver

The MAX6979 serial-interfaced LED driver provides 16 open-drain, constant-current-sinking LED driver outputs rated at 5.5V.

The MAX6979 operates from a 3V to 5.5V supply.

The MAX6979 supply and the LEDs’ supply can power up in any order.

The constant-current outputs are programmed together to up to

MAX6979 Features

* Architectural Lighting Applications Features o 25Mb Industry-Standard, 4-Wire Serial Interface at 5V o 3V to 5.5V Logic Supply o 16 Constant-Current LED Outputs Rated at 5.5V o Up to 55mA Continuous Current per Output o Output Current Programmed by Single Resistor o 3% Current Matching Between Out