TLC59401PWP

Product Overview

Category

The TLC59401PWP belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs) specifically designed for controlling LED displays.

Use

This product is primarily used for driving and controlling LEDs in various applications such as signage, lighting systems, and display panels.

Characteristics

• The TLC59401PWP is a high-performance LED driver IC with 16 channels.
• It supports grayscale control, allowing smooth and precise brightness adjustment.
• This IC operates at a wide voltage range, making it suitable for different power supply configurations.
• It offers excellent current matching accuracy, ensuring uniform brightness across multiple LEDs.
• The TLC59401PWP has built-in thermal shutdown protection, preventing damage due to excessive heat.
• It features a serial interface for easy communication with microcontrollers or other control devices.

Package and Quantity

The TLC59401PWP is available in a small-sized TSSOP-28 package. Each package contains one IC.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 3V to 5.5V
• Number of Channels: 16
• Maximum Output Current per Channel: 120 mA
• Grayscale Control: 4096 steps
• Serial Interface: SPI-compatible
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The TLC59401PWP has a total of 28 pins arranged as follows:

___________ | | VCC|1 28|GND SIN|2 27|SOUT SCLK|3 26|XLAT BLANK|4 25|DCPRG GSCLK|5 24|VPRG OUT0|6 23|IREF OUT1|7 22|OUT14 OUT2|8 21|OUT15 OUT3|9 20|OUT12 OUT4|10 19|OUT13 OUT5|11 18|OUT10 OUT6|12 17|OUT11 OUT7|13 16|OUT8 OUT8|14 15|OUT9 |___________|

Functional Features

• Grayscale Control: The TLC59401PWP supports 4096 levels of grayscale control, allowing smooth and accurate brightness adjustment for each LED channel.
• Current Matching: This IC ensures excellent current matching accuracy, resulting in uniform brightness across multiple LEDs.
• Thermal Shutdown Protection: The built-in thermal shutdown feature protects the IC from overheating, preventing damage to the device.
• Serial Interface: The TLC59401PWP features a serial interface that enables easy communication with microcontrollers or other control devices.
• Daisy Chain Capability: Multiple TLC59401PWP ICs can be daisy-chained together to control a larger number of LEDs.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance LED driver with 16 channels
• Wide voltage range operation
• Excellent current matching accuracy
• Built-in thermal shutdown protection
• Easy communication through the serial interface

Disadvantages

• Limited number of channels (16)
• Requires external components for proper operation

Working Principles

The TLC59401PWP operates by receiving control signals through its serial interface. These signals contain information about the desired brightness levels for each LED channel. The IC then converts these signals into appropriate current levels, driving the LEDs accordingly. The grayscale control feature allows for smooth transitions between different brightness levels.

Application Field Plans

The TLC59401PWP finds applications in various fields, including: 1. Signage: Controlling LED displays for advertising boards, billboards, and information panels. 2. Lighting Systems: Driving LEDs in architectural lighting, decorative lighting, and stage lighting setups. 3. Display Panels: Controlling LEDs in large display panels used in stadiums, airports, and public spaces.

Alternative Models

1. TLC5940: Similar to the TLC59401PWP but with 24 channels instead of 16.
2. MAX7219: LED driver IC with serial interface, suitable for controlling LED matrices.
3. TLC59711: High-current LED driver IC with 12 channels, designed for driving power LEDs.

These alternative models offer different channel counts and features, providing flexibility for various LED control applications.

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