Data Sheet
26185.201B†
6276
16-BIT SERIAL-INPUT, CONSTANT-
CURRENT LATCHED LED DRIVER
Always order by complete part number, e.g., A6276EA .
The A6276EA and A6276ELW are specifically designed for LED-
display applications. Each BiCMOS device includes a 16-bit CMOS
shift register, accompanying data latches, and 16 npn constant-current
sink drivers. Except for package style and allowable package power
dissipation, the two devices are identical.
The CMOS shift register and latches allow direct interfacing with
microprocessor-based systems. With a 5 V logic supply, typical serial
data-input rates are up to 20 MHz. The LED drive current is deter-
mined by the user’s selection of a single resistor. A CMOS serial data
output permits cascade connections in applications requiring additional
drive lines. For inter-digit blanking, all output drivers can be disabled
with an ENABLE input high. Similar 8-bit devices are available as the
A6275EA and A6275ELW.
Two package styles are provided for through-hole DIP (suffix A) or
surface-mount SOIC (suffix LW). Under normal applications, a copper
lead frame and low logic-power dissipation allow the dual in-line
package to sink maximum rated current through all outputs continu-
ously over the operating temperature range (90 mA, 0.75 V drop,
+85°C). Both devices are also available for operation over the standard
temperature range of -20°C to +85°C. To order, change the suffix
letter ‘E’ to ‘S’.
Note that the A6276EA (DIP) and the A6276ELW
(SOIC) are electrically identical and share a
common terminal number assignment.
A6276ELW
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage, VDD ...................... 7.0 V
Output Voltage Range,
VO............................ -0.5 V to +17 V
Output Current, IO........................ 90 mA
Ground Current, IGND ............... 1475 mA
Input Voltage Range,
VI.................... -0.4 V to VDD + 0.4 V
Package Power Dissipation,
PD..................................... See Graph
Operating Temperature Range,
TA............................. -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range,
TS........................... -55°C to +150°C
Caution: These CMOS devices have input
static protection (Class 2) but are still suscep-
tible to damage if exposed to extremely high
static electrical charges.
FEATURES
■To 90 mA Constant-Current Outputs
■Under-Voltage Lockout
■Low-Power CMOS Logic and Latches
■High Data Input Rate
■Functional Replacement for TB62706BN/BF
GROUND
REGISTER
LATCHES
1
2
3
817
18
19
20
21
23
4
5
6
7
22
24
SERIAL
DATA OUT
LOGIC
SUPPLY
SERIAL
DATA IN
OUTPUT
ENABLE
LATCH
ENABLE
CLOCK CK
V
DD
OE
OUT
1
OUT
2
OUT
0
OUT
12
OUT
14
OUT
13
OUT
3
OUT
15
R
EXT
I
REGULATOR
L
O
12
9
10
11
OUT
5
OUT
6
OUT
4
OUT
7
13
14
15
16
Dwg. PP-029-11
OUT
8
OUT
10
OUT
9
OUT
11
6276
16-BIT SERIAL-INPUT,
CONSTANT-CURRENT
LATCHED LED DRIVER
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
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Copyright © 2000, 2003 Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
50 75 100 125 150
2.5
0.5
0
ALLOWABLE PACKAGE POWER DISSIPATION IN WATTS
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °°
°°C
2.0
1.5
1.0
25
Dwg. GP-022-3
24-LEAD SOIC, R
θJA
= 75°C/W
24-PIN DIP, R
θJA
= 50°C/W
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
MOS
BIPOLAR
GROUND
LATCH
ENABLE
OUTPUT ENABLE
(ACTIVE LOW)
SERIAL
DATA OUT
CLOCK
SERIAL
DATA IN SERIAL-PARALLEL SHIFT REGISTER
LATCHES
VDD LOGIC
SUPPLY
R
EXT
OUT0OUT1
Dwg. FP-013-3
OUT2OUTN
I
REGULATOR
O
UVLO
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CLOCK and SERIAL DATA IN SERIAL DATA OUT
LATCH ENABLEOUTPUT ENABLE (active low)
Dwg. EP-010-11
IN
VDD
Dwg. EP-010-12
IN
VDD
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IN
VDD
TRUTH TABLE
Serial Shift Register Contents Serial Latch Latch Contents Output Output Contents
Data Clock Data Enable Enable
Input Input I1I2I3... IN-1 INOutput Input I1I2I3... IN-1 INInput I1I2I3... IN-1 IN
HHR
1R2... RN-2 RN-1 RN-1
LLR
1R2... RN-2 RN-1 RN-1
XR
1R2R3... RN-1 RNRN
XXX...X X X L R
1R2R3... RN-1 RN
P1P2P3... PN-1 PNPNHP
1P2P3... PN-1 PNLP
1P2P3... PN-1 PN
XXX...X X H H H H ... H H
L = Low Logic (Voltage) Level H = High Logic (Voltage) Level X = Irrelevant P = Present State R = Previous State
V
DD
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OUT
6276
16-BIT SERIAL-INPUT,
CONSTANT-CURRENT
LATCHED LED DRIVER
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS at TA = +25°C, VDD = 5 V (unless otherwise noted).
Limits
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage Range VDD Operating 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Under-Voltage Lockout VDD(UV) VDD = 0 → 5 V 3.4 – 4.0 V
Output Current IOVCE = 0.7 V, REXT = 250 Ω64.2 75.5 86.8 mA
(any single output) VCE = 0.7 V, REXT = 470 Ω34.1 40.0 45.9 mA
Output Current Matching ∆IO0.4 V ≤ VCE(A) = VCE(B) ≤ 0.7 V:
(difference between any REXT = 250 Ω–±1.5 ±6.0 %
two outputs at same VCE)REXT = 470 Ω–±1.5 ±6.0 %
Output Leakage Current ICEX VOH = 15 V – 1.0 5.0 µA
Logic Input Voltage VIH 0.7VDD –V
DD V
VIL GND – 0.3VDD V
SERIAL DATA OUT VOL IOL = 500 µA – – 0.4 V
Voltage VOH IOH = -500 µA 4.6 – – V
Input Resistance RIENABLE Input, Pull Up 150 300 600 kΩ
LATCH Input, Pull Down 100 200 400 kΩ
Supply Current IDD(OFF) REXT = open, VOE = 5 V – 0.8 1.4 mA
REXT = 470 Ω, VOE = 5 V 3.5 6.0 8.0 mA
REXT = 250 Ω, VOE = 5 V 6.5 11 15 mA
IDD(ON) REXT = 470 Ω, VOE = 0 V 7.0 13 20 mA
REXT = 250 Ω, VOE = 0 V 10 22 32 mA
Typical Data is at VDD = 5 V and is for design information only.
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SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS at TA = 25°C, VDD = VIH = 5 V, VCE = 0.4 V, VIL = 0 V,
REXT = 470 Ω, IO = 40 mA, VL = 3 V, RL = 65 Ω, CL = 10.5 pF.
Limits
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Propagation Delay Time tpHL CLOCK-OUTn– 350 1000 ns
LATCH-OUTn– 350 1000 ns
ENABLE-OUTn– 350 1000 ns
CLOCK-SERIAL DATA OUT – 40 – ns
Propagation Delay Time tpLH CLOCK-OUTn– 300 1000 ns
LATCH-OUTn– 300 1000 ns
ENABLE-OUTn– 300 1000 ns
CLOCK-SERIAL DATA OUT – 40 – ns
Output Fall Time tf90% to 10% voltage 150 350 1000 ns
Output Rise Time tr10% to 90% voltage 150 300 600 ns
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Characteristic Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage VDD 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Output Voltage VO– 1.0 4.0 V
Output Current IOContinuous, any one output – – 90 mA
IOH SERIAL DATA OUT – – -1.0 mA
IOL SERIAL DATA OUT – – 1.0 mA
Logic Input Voltage VIH 0.7VDD –V
DD + 0.3 V
VIL -0.3 – 0.3VDD V
Clock Frequency fCK Cascade operation – – 10 MHz
6276
16-BIT SERIAL-INPUT,
CONSTANT-CURRENT
LATCHED LED DRIVER
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
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TIMING REQUIREMENTS and SPECIFICATIONS
(Logic Levels are VDD and Ground)
A. Data Active Time Before Clock Pulse
(Data Set-Up Time), tsu(D).......................................... 60 ns
B. Data Active Time After Clock Pulse
(Data Hold Time), th(D) .............................................. 20 ns
C. Clock Pulse Width, tw(CK) ............................................... 50 ns
D. Time Between Clock Activation
and Latch Enable, tsu(L) ............................................ 100 ns
E. Latch Enable Pulse Width, tw(L) ................................... 100 ns
F. Output Enable Pulse Width, tw(OE) ................................ 4.5 µs
NOTE – Timing is representative of a 10 MHz clock.
Significantly higher speeds are attainable.
—Max. Clock Transition Time, tr or tf.............................. 10 µs
Information present at any register is transferred to the
respective latch when the LATCH ENABLE is high (serial-to-
parallel conversion). The latches will continue to accept new
data as long as the LATCH ENABLE is held high. Applica-
tions where the latches are bypassed (LATCH ENABLE tied
high) will require that the OUTPUT ENABLE input be high
during serial data entry.
When the OUTPUT ENABLE input is high, the output
source drivers are disabled (OFF). The information stored in the
latches is not affected by the OUTPUT ENABLE input. With
the OUTPUT ENABLE input low, the outputs are controlled by
the state of their respective latches.
CLOCK
SERIAL
DATA IN
LATCH
ENABLE
OUTPUT
ENABLE
OUT
N
Dwg. WP-029-1
50%
SERIAL
DATA OUT
DATA
DATA
50%
50%
50%
C
A B
D E
LOW = ALL OUTPUTS ENABLED
p
t
DATA
50%
p
t
LOW = OUTPUT ON
HIGH = OUTPUT OFF
OUTPUT
ENABLE
OUTN
Dwg. WP-030-1A
DATA 10%
50%
pHL
t
pLH
t
HIGH = ALL OUTPUTS DISABLED (BLANKED)
f
tr
t
90%
F
50%
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ALLOWABLE OUTPUT CURRENT AS A FUNCTION OF DUTY CYCLE
A6276EA A6276ELW
020
DUTY CYCLE IN PER CENT
100
0
Dwg. GP-062-11
ALLOWABLE OUTPUT CURRENT IN mA/BIT
6040
20
40
60
10080
V
CE
= 1 V
V
CE
= 2 V
V
CE
= 3 V
V
CE
= 4 V
80
T
A
= +25°C
V
DD
= 5 V
R
θ
JA
= 50°C/W
0 20
DUTY CYCLE IN PER CENT
100
0
Dwg. GP-062-10
ALLOWABLE OUTPUT CURRENT IN mA/BIT
6040
20
40
60
10080
V
CE
= 1 V
V
CE
= 2 V
T
A
= +50°C
V
DD
= 5 V
Rθ
JA
= 50°C/W
V
CE
= 3 V
V
CE
= 4 V
80
020
DUTY CYCLE IN PER CENT
100
0
Dwg. GP-062-6
ALLOWABLE OUTPUT CURRENT IN mA/BIT
6040
20
40
60
10080
VCE = 1 V
VCE = 2 V
VCE = 3 V
80
VCE = 4 V
TA = +25°C
VDD = 5 V
RθJA = 75°C/W
VCE = 0.7 V
0 20
DUTY CYCLE IN PER CENT
100
0
Dwg. GP-062-7
ALLOWABLE OUTPUT CURRENT IN mA/BIT
6040
20
40
60
10080
V
CE
= 1 V
V
CE
= 2 V
V
CE
= 3 V
80
T
A
= +50°C
V
DD
= 5 V
R
θ
JA
= 75°C/W
V
CE
= 0.7 V
V
CE
= 4 V
6276
16-BIT SERIAL-INPUT,
CONSTANT-CURRENT
LATCHED LED DRIVER
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
8
0 20
DUTY CYCLE IN PER CENT
100
0
Dwg. GP-062-9
ALLOWABLE OUTPUT CURRENT IN mA/BIT
6040
20
40
60
10080
V
CE
= 1 V
V
CE
= 2 V
T
A
= +85°C
V
DD
= 5 V
R
θJA
= 50°C/W
V
CE
= 3 V
V
CE
= 0.7 V
V
CE
= 4 V
80
ALLOWABLE OUTPUT CURRENT AS A FUNCTION OF DUTY CYCLE (cont.)
A6276EA A6276ELW
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
0.5
Dwg. GP-063
1.0 2.0
1.5
VCE IN VOLTS
0
60
40
OUTPUT CURRENT IN mA/BIT
20
0
TA = +25°C
REXT = 500 Ω
0 20
DUTY CYCLE IN PER CENT
100
0
Dwg. GP-062-8
ALLOWABLE OUTPUT CURRENT IN mA/BIT
6040
20
40
60
10080
V
CE
= 1 V
V
CE
= 2 V
V
CE
= 3 V
80
T
A
= +85°C
V
DD
= 5 V
R
θ
JA
= 75°C/W
V
CE
= 4 V
V
CE
= 0.7 V
V
CE
= 0.4 V
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TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
Terminal No. Terminal Name Function
1 GND Reference terminal for control logic.
2 SERIAL DATA IN Serial-data input to the shift-register.
3 CLOCK Clock input terminal for data shift on rising edge.
4 LATCH ENABLE Data strobe input terminal; serial data is latched with high-level input.
5-20 OUT0-15 The 16 current-sinking output terminals.
21 OUTPUT ENABLE When (active) low, the output drivers are enabled; when high, all output
drivers are turned OFF (blanked).
22 SERIAL DATA OUT CMOS serial-data output to the following shift-register.
23 REXT An external resistor at this terminal establishes the output current for all sink
drivers.
24 SUPPLY (VDD) The logic supply voltage (typically 5 V).
The products described here are manufactured under one or more
U.S. patents or U.S. patents pending.
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. reserves the right to make, from time to
time, such departures from the detail specifications as may be
required to permit improvements in the performance, reliability, or
manufacturability of its products. Before placing an order, the user is
cautioned to verify that the information being relied upon is current.
Allegro products are not authorized for use as critical components
in life-support devices or systems without express written approval.
The information included herein is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. assumes no responsi-
bility for its use; nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of
third parties which may result from its use.
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16-BIT SERIAL-INPUT,
CONSTANT-CURRENT
LATCHED LED DRIVER
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
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The load current per bit (IO) is set by the external resistor
(REXT) as shown in the figure below.
300 500 700 1 k 2 k
CURRENT-CONTROL RESISTANCE, R
EXT
IN OHMS
100
0100
Dwg. GP-061
OUTPUT CURRENT IN mA/BIT
5 k
200 3 k
20
40
60
80 V
CE
= 0.7 V
Package Power Dissipation (PD). The maximum
allowable package power dissipation is determined as
PD(max) = (150 - TA)/RθJA.
The actual package power dissipation is
PD(act) = dc(VCE • IO • 16) + (VDD • IDD).
When the load supply voltage is greater than 3 V to 5 V,
considering the package power dissipating limits of these
devices, or if PD(act) > PD(max), an external voltage
reducer (VDROP) should be used.
Load Supply Voltage (VLED). These devices are
designed to operate with driver voltage drops (VCE) of
0.4 V to 0.7 V with LED forward voltages (VF) of 1.2 V to
4.0 V. If higher voltages are dropped across the driver,
package power dissipation will be increased significantly.
To minimize package power dissipation, it is recom-
mended to use the lowest possible load supply voltage or
to set any series dropping voltage (VDROP) as
VDROP = VLED - VF - VCE
with VDROP = Io • RDROP for a single driver, or a Zener
diode (VZ), or a series string of diodes (approximately
0.7 V per diode) for a group of drivers. If the available
voltage source will cause unacceptable dissipation and
series resistors or diode(s) are undesirable, a regulator
such as the Sanken Series SAI or Series SI can be used to
provide supply voltages as low as 3.3 V.
For reference, typical LED forward voltages are:
White 3.5 – 4.0 V
Blue 3.0 – 4.0 V
Green 1.8 – 2.2 V
Yellow 2.0 – 2.1 V
Amber 1.9 – 2.65 V
Red 1.6 – 2.25 V
Infrared 1.2 – 1.5 V
Pattern Layout. This device has a common logic-
ground and power-ground terminal. If ground pattern
layout contains large common-mode resistance, and the
voltage between the system ground and the LATCH
ENABLE or CLOCK terminals exceeds 2.5 V (because of
switching noise), these devices may not operate correctly.
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VLED
VDROP
VF
VCE
Applications Information
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A6276EA
Dimensions in Inches
(controlling dimensions)
Dimensions in Millimeters
(for reference only)
NOTES: 1. Exact body and lead configuration at vendor’s option within limits shown.
2. Lead spacing tolerance is non-cumulative
3. Lead thickness is measured at seating plane or below.
4. Supplied in standard sticks/tubes of 15 devices.
0.014
0.008
0.300
BSC
Dwg. MA-001-24 in
0.430
MAX
24
112
0.280
0.240
0.210
MAX
0.070
0.045
0.015
MIN
0.022
0.014
0.100
BSC
0.005
MIN
0.150
0.115
13
1.280
1.230
0.355
0.204
7.62
BSC
Dwg. MA-001-24 mm
10.92
MAX
24
112
7.11
6.10
5.33
MAX
1.77
1.15
0.39
MIN
0.558
0.356
2.54
BSC
0.13
MIN
3.81
2.93
13
32.51
31.24
67
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16-BIT SERIAL-INPUT,
CONSTANT-CURRENT
LATCHED LED DRIVER
115 Northeast Cutoff, Box 15036
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 (508) 853-5000
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NOTES: 1. Exact body and lead configuration at vendor’s option within limits shown.
2. Lead spacing tolerance is non-cumulative.
3. Supplied in standard sticks/tubes of 31 devices or add “TR” to part number for tape and reel.
0°
TO
8°
1 2 3
0.020
0.013
0.0040
MIN.
0.0125
0.0091
0.050
0.016
Dwg. MA-008-24A in
0.050
BSC
24 13
0.2992
0.2914 0.419
0.394
0.6141
0.5985
0.0926
0.1043
0° TO 8°
1
24
23
0.51
0.33
0.10 MIN.
0.32
0.23
1.27
0.40
Dwg. MA-008-24A mm
1.27
BSC
13
7.60
7.40 10.65
10.00
15.60
15.20
2.65
2.35
A6276ELW
Dimensions in Inches
(for reference only)
Dimensions in Millimeters
(controlling dimensions)
