MAX6959 (5)
The MAX6959 is available from Analog Devices at Xecor. Designed for driving 4-digit, 9-segment LED displays with keyscan functionality, the MAX6959 offers key features such as a 400kbps 2-wire serial interface, 3V to 5.5V operation, 23mA constant-current LED segment drive, and 64-step digital brightness control. Available in compact 16-pin QSOP packages, it is ideal for applications like audio/video equipment, industrial controls, panel meters, set-top boxes, vending machines, and white goods. Whether used in automotive or consumer electronics, this series ensures efficiency, scalability, and reduced EMI for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Analog Devices. Please view our extensive selection of the MAX6959 series below.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Inventory | Add To Bom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX6959AAEE+ | MAX6959AAEE: Versatile IC with wide voltage range from 3V to 5.5V | QSOP-16 | 6,633 | |
| MAX6959AAEE+T | This product, MAX6959AAEE+T, functions as an I2C LED display driver, operational with voltages ranging from 3V to 5 | QSOP-16 | 7,000 | |
| MAX6959AAPE+ | LED Display Drivers 2-Wire Interfaced, 3V to 5.5V, 4-Digit, 9-Segment LED Display Drivers with Keyscan | DIP-16 | 4,034 | |
| MAX6959BAEE+ | LED Driver 36 Segment 6700uA Supply Current 16-Pin QSOP Tube | QSOP-16 | 3,148 | |
| MAX6959BAEE+T | LED Driver 36 Segment 6700uA Supply Current 16-Pin QSOP T/R | QSOP-16 | 2,545 |
Key Featrues
400kbps 2-Wire Serial Interface: This high-speed serial interface enables efficient communication between the microcontroller and the LED display driver, reducing data transfer time and improving system responsiveness, making it ideal for applications requiring quick updates like industrial controls or panel meters.
3V to 5.5V Operation: The wide operating voltage range allows the driver to be used in both low-power and standard voltage systems, enhancing versatility and compatibility across various electronic devices, including battery-powered applications and 5V systems.
Drive 4 Digits plus 4 or 8 Discrete LEDs: This feature supports driving multiple LED displays and discrete LEDs simultaneously, enabling complex display configurations in applications such as vending machines or set-top boxes, where both numeric and indicator LEDs are required.
64-Step Digital Brightness Control: Precise brightness control allows for adjustable display intensity, improving visibility in different lighting conditions and reducing power consumption, which is particularly useful in consumer electronics like audio/video equipment.
Debounces Up to Eight Switches with n-Key Rollover: The integrated key debouncing and n-key rollover functionality ensures accurate and reliable keypad input detection, making it suitable for applications like industrial controls or white goods where multiple key inputs need to be processed simultaneously.
3V to 5.5V Operation: The wide operating voltage range allows the driver to be used in both low-power and standard voltage systems, enhancing versatility and compatibility across various electronic devices, including battery-powered applications and 5V systems.
Drive 4 Digits plus 4 or 8 Discrete LEDs: This feature supports driving multiple LED displays and discrete LEDs simultaneously, enabling complex display configurations in applications such as vending machines or set-top boxes, where both numeric and indicator LEDs are required.
64-Step Digital Brightness Control: Precise brightness control allows for adjustable display intensity, improving visibility in different lighting conditions and reducing power consumption, which is particularly useful in consumer electronics like audio/video equipment.
Debounces Up to Eight Switches with n-Key Rollover: The integrated key debouncing and n-key rollover functionality ensures accurate and reliable keypad input detection, making it suitable for applications like industrial controls or white goods where multiple key inputs need to be processed simultaneously.
Applications
LED Panel Meter Controller: The MAX6959 is perfect for controlling LED panel meters in industrial environments. Its 2-wire serial interface and 4-digit, 9-segment LED driving capability make it ideal for displaying precise measurements such as temperature, pressure, or flow rates in real-time, ensuring accurate monitoring and control in manufacturing and process industries.
Vending Machine Display Driver: The MAX6959 is well-suited for driving LED displays in vending machines. Its ability to handle 4-digit displays and debounce key inputs ensures reliable operation for user interfaces, enabling clear and responsive feedback for product selection, pricing, and transaction status in consumer-facing applications.
Set-Top Box Interface Display: The MAX6959 is an excellent choice for set-top box displays, providing clear and dynamic feedback for channel numbers, volume levels, and menu navigation. Its 3V to 5.5V operation and compact QSOP package make it ideal for integration into space-constrained consumer electronics, ensuring seamless user interaction.
White Goods Control Panel: The MAX6959 is ideal for driving LED displays in white goods such as washing machines, refrigerators, and ovens. Its ability to control 4-digit displays and interface with key inputs ensures intuitive user interfaces, enabling users to easily set and monitor appliance functions, enhancing the overall user experience.
Vending Machine Display Driver: The MAX6959 is well-suited for driving LED displays in vending machines. Its ability to handle 4-digit displays and debounce key inputs ensures reliable operation for user interfaces, enabling clear and responsive feedback for product selection, pricing, and transaction status in consumer-facing applications.
Set-Top Box Interface Display: The MAX6959 is an excellent choice for set-top box displays, providing clear and dynamic feedback for channel numbers, volume levels, and menu navigation. Its 3V to 5.5V operation and compact QSOP package make it ideal for integration into space-constrained consumer electronics, ensuring seamless user interaction.
White Goods Control Panel: The MAX6959 is ideal for driving LED displays in white goods such as washing machines, refrigerators, and ovens. Its ability to control 4-digit displays and interface with key inputs ensures intuitive user interfaces, enabling users to easily set and monitor appliance functions, enhancing the overall user experience.
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