MM5450/5451 LED Display Driver General Description Features A single pin controls the LED display brightness by setting a reference current through a variable resistor connected to the supply. * * * * * * * * Applications Ordering Information * * * * Part Number Standard Pb-Free MM5450BN MM5450YN MM5451BN MM5451YN MM5450BV MM5450YV MM5451BV MM5451YV The MM5450 and MM5451 LED display drivers are monolithic MOS IC's fabricated in an N-Channel, metalgate process. The technology produces low-threshold, enhancement-mode, and ion-implanted depletion-mode devices. Industrial control indicator Relay driver Digital clock, thermometer, counter, voltmeter Instrumentation readouts Continuous brightness control Serial data input No load signal requirement Enable (on MM5450) Wide power supply operation TTL compatibility 34 or 35 outputs, 15mA capability Alphanumeric capability Junction Temp. Range Package -40C to+85C -40C to+85C -40C to+85C -40C to+85C 40-pin PDIP 40-pin PDIP 44-pin PLCC 44-pin PLCC ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Block Diagram VDD 20 BRIGHTNESS CONTROL 19 DATA ENABLE/OUT 35 (See Note 1) SERIAL DATA CLOCK OUT 34 OUT 1 24 18 35 OUTPUT BUFFERS 35 LATCHES 23 22 LOAD 35-BIT SHIFT REGISTER RESET 21 1 RESET (only available in die form) Note 1: Pin 23 is Data Enable in MM5450 Pin 23 is Output 35 in MM5451 Figure 1. SuperSwitcher and Super eta PNP are trademarks of Micrel, Inc. Micrel Inc. * 2180 Fortune Drive * San Jose, CA 95131 * USA * tel +1 (408) 944-0800 * fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 * http://www.micrel.com February 2006 M9999-021606 (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. MM5450/5451 Connection Diagram: Die Figure 2. Connection Diagram: Dual-in-line Package V SS 1 40 OUTPUT BIT 18 V SS 1 40 OUTPUT BIT 18 OUTPUT BIT 17 2 39 OUTPUT BIT 19 OUTPUT BIT 17 2 39 OUTPUT BIT 19 OUTPUT BIT 16 3 38 OUTPUT BIT 20 OUTPUT BIT 16 3 38 OUTPUT BIT 20 OUTPUT BIT 15 4 37 OUTPUT BIT 21 OUTPUT BIT 15 4 37 OUTPUT BIT 21 OUTPUT BIT 14 5 36 OUTPUT BIT 22 OUTPUT BIT 14 5 36 OUTPUT BIT 22 OUTPUT BIT 13 6 35 OUTPUT BIT 23 OUTPUT BIT 13 6 35 OUTPUT BIT 23 OUTPUT BIT 12 7 34 OUTPUT BIT 24 OUTPUT BIT 12 7 34 OUTPUT BIT 24 OUTPUT BIT 11 8 33 OUTPUT BIT 25 OUTPUT BIT 11 8 33 OUTPUT BIT 25 OUTPUT BIT 10 9 32 OUTPUT BIT 26 OUTPUT BIT 10 9 32 OUTPUT BIT 26 OUTPUT BIT 9 10 31 OUTPUT BIT 27 OUTPUT BIT 9 10 OUTPUT BIT 8 11 30 OUTPUT BIT 28 OUTPUT BIT 8 11 30 OUTPUT BIT 28 OUTPUT BIT 7 12 29 OUTPUT BIT 29 OUTPUT BIT 7 12 29 OUTPUT BIT 29 OUTPUT BIT 6 13 28 OUTPUT BIT 30 OUTPUT BIT 6 13 28 OUTPUT BIT 30 OUTPUT BIT 5 14 27 OUTPUT BIT 31 OUTPUT BIT 5 14 27 OUTPUT BIT 31 OUTPUT BIT 4 15 26 OUTPUT BIT 32 OUTPUT BIT 4 15 26 OUTPUT BIT 32 OUTPUT BIT 3 16 25 OUTPUT BIT 33 OUTPUT BIT 3 16 25 OUTPUT BIT 33 OUTPUT BIT 2 17 24 OUTPUT BIT 34 OUTPUT BIT 2 17 24 OUTPUT BIT 34 OUTPUT BIT 1 18 23 DATA ENABLE OUTPUT BIT 1 18 23 OUTPUT BIT 35 BRIGHTNESS 19 CONTROL V DD 20 22 DATA IN BRIGHTNESS 19 CONTROL V DD 20 22 DATA IN MM5450BN/YN 21 CLOCK IN MM5451BN/YN 31 OUTPUT BIT 27 21 CLOCK IN Figure 3a, 3b. February 2006 2 M9999-021606 (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. MM5450/5451 Connection Diagram: Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier 6 5 4 3 2 1 44 43 42 41 40 OUTPUT BIT 13 7 39 OUTPUT BIT 23 OUTPUT BIT 12 8 38 OUTPUT BIT 24 OUTPUT BIT 11 9 37 OUTPUT BIT 25 OUTPUT BIT 10 10 36 OUTPUT BIT 26 OUTPUT BIT 9 11 35 OUTPUT BIT 27 34 NC OUTPUT BIT 8 13 33 OUTPUT BIT 28 OUTPUT BIT 7 14 32 OUTPUT BIT 29 OUTPUT BIT 6 15 31 OUTPUT BIT 30 OUTPUT BIT 5 16 30 OUTPUT BIT 31 OUTPUT BIT 4 17 29 OUTPUT BIT 32 NC 12 MM5450BV/YV 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6 5 4 3 2 1 44 43 42 41 40 OUTPUT BIT 13 7 39 OUTPUT BIT 23 OUTPUT BIT 12 8 38 OUTPUT BIT 24 OUTPUT BIT 11 9 37 OUTPUT BIT 25 OUTPUT BIT 10 10 36 OUTPUT BIT 26 OUTPUT BIT 9 11 35 OUTPUT BIT 27 34 NC OUTPUT BIT 8 13 33 OUTPUT BIT 28 OUTPUT BIT 7 14 32 OUTPUT BIT 29 OUTPUT BIT 6 15 31 OUTPUT BIT 30 OUTPUT BIT 5 16 30 OUTPUT BIT 31 OUTPUT BIT 4 17 29 OUTPUT BIT 32 NC 12 MM5451BV/YV 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Figure 4a, 4b. February 2006 3 M9999-021606 (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. MM5450/5451 Absolute Maximum Ratings Operating Ratings Voltage (any pin) ........................................VSS to VSS + 12V Power Dissipation +25C........................................................................1W +85C.................................................................560mW Junction Temperature (TJ) ....................................... +150C Storage Temperature (TS).........................-65C to +150C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec.) ..................... +300C Supply voltage (VDD - VSS).......................... +4.75V to +11V Ambient Temperature Range (TA) ............. -40C to +85C Electrical Characteristics 4.5V VDD 11V, VSS = 0V; TA = 25C, bold values indicate -40C TA +85C, unless otherwise noted. Symbol Parameter Condition Min Power Supply Current -25C to +85C, excluding output loads -40C to +85C, excluding output loads Typ Max Units 8.5 10 mA mA -0.3 2.2 VDD -2 0.8 VDD VDD V V V 0 0.75 mA 10 A 10 4 25 A mA mA Data Input Voltage VL VH logic-0 level, 10 A input bias logic-1 level, 4.75V VDD 5.25V VDD > 5.25V Brightness Control Input Current Note 2 Output Sink Current segment off, VOUT = 3.0V segment on, VOUT = 1.8V, Note 3 brightness input = 0A brightness input = 100A brightness input = 750A 0 2.0 15 Brightness Control Input Voltage input current = 750 A 3.0 4.3 V Output Matching Note 1 20 % fC Clock Input Frequency Notes 5, 6 500 kHz tH Clock Input High Time Notes 5, 6 950 ns tL Clock Input Low Time Notes 5, 6 950 tDS Data Input Setup Time 300 ns ns tDH Data Input Hold Setup Time 300 ns tDES Data Enable Input Setup Time 100 ns Reset Pad Current die 8 2.7 8 A Notes: 1. Output matching is calculated as the percent variation (IMAX + IMIN) / 2. 2. With a fixed resistor on the brightness input pin, some variation in brightness will occur among devices. 3. See Figures 7, 8 and 9 for recommended operating conditions and limits. Absolute maximum for each output should be limited to 40mA. 4. VOUT should be regulated by user. See Figures 8 and 9 for allowable VOUT vs. IOUT operation. 5. AC input waveform specification for test purpose: tR 200ns, tF 20ns, f = 500kHz, 50% 10% duty cycle. 6. Clock input rise and fall times must not exceed 300ns. February 2006 4 M9999-021606 (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. MM5450/5451 Functional Description Figure 5 shows the input data format. A leading "1" is followed by 35 bits of data. After the 36th had been transferred, a LOAD signal is generated synchronously with the clock high state. This loads the 35 bits of data into the latches. The low side of the clock is used to generate a RESET signal which clears all shift registers for the next set of data. All shift registers are static master-slave, with no clear for the master portion of the first register, allowing continuous operation. The MM5450 and MM5451 were designed to drive either 4- or 5-digit alphanumeric LED displays with the added benefit of requiring minimal interface with the display or data source. Data is transferred serially via 2 signals; clock and serial data. Data transfer without the added inconvenience of an external load signal is accomplished by using a format of a leading "1"followed by the allowed 35 data bits. These 35 data bits are latched after the 36th has been transferred. This scheme provides non multiplexed, direct drive to the LED display. Characters currently displayed (thus, data output) changes only if the serial data bits differ from those previously transferred. There must be a complete set of 36 clocks or the shift registers will not clear. When the chip first powers ON, an internal power ON reset signal is generated which resets all registers and all latches. The START bit and the first clock return the chip to its normal operation. The MIC37252 regulator is fully protected from damage due to fault conditions. Current limiting is provided. This limiting is linear; output current during overload conditions is constant. Thermal shutdown disables the device when the die temperature exceeds the maximum safe operating temperature. Transient protection allows device (and load) survival even when the input voltage spikes above and below nominal. The output structure of these regulators allows voltages in excess of the desired output voltage to be applied without reverse current flow. Figure 3 and 4 show the pinout of the MIC5450 and MIC5451. Bit 1 is the first bit following the start bit and it will appear on pin 18. A logical "1" at the input will turn on the appropriate LED. Figure 5 shows the timing relationships between data, clock and /DATA ENABLE. A maximum clock frequency of 0.5MHz is assumed. Control of the output current for LED displays provides for the display brightness. To prevent oscillations, a 1nF capacitor should be connected to pin 19, brightness control. For applications where a lesser number of outputs are used, it is possible to either increase the current per output, or operate the part at higher than 1V VOUT. The following equation can be used for calculations. The block diagram is shown in Figure 1. For the MIC5450, the /DATA ENABLE is a metal option and is used instead of the 35th output. The output current is typically 20-times greater that the current into pin 19, which is set by an external variable resistor. TJ = (VOUT) (ILED) (No. of segments) (124C/W) + TA where: TJ = junction temperature + 150C max VOUT = the voltage at the LED driver outputs ILED = the LED current 124C/W = thermal resistance of the package TA = ambient temperature There is an external reset connection shown which is available on unpackaged (die) only. Figure 2 illustrates the die pad locations for bonding in "chip on board" applications. The above equation was used to plot Figures 7-9. February 2006 5 M9999-021606 (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. MM5450/5451 Figure 5. Figure 6. Input Data Format February 2006 6 M9999-021606 (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. MM5450/5451 Typical Performance Characteristics A J SE G M OUT O 20 LED Figure 8. Figure 7. Figure 9. Typical Applications RAW DC >9V LM317 7V 240 1k 5V I 19 - 5k LM324 2N2907 + I 19 = 5V 1K 20 1 20 PIN 19 CD4046 (VCO) MM5450 MM74HC123 Q 19 MM5450 10 S 1 Figure 10. Typical Application of Constant Current Brightness Control February 2006 Figure 11. Brightness Control Varying the Duty Cycle 7 M9999-021606 (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. MM5450/5451 Typical Applications LED DISPLAY AM FM 34 MM5450 DISPLAY DRIVER ELECTRONIC TUNING CONTROLLER KEYBOARD PLL SYNTHESIZER STATION DETECT, ETC. Figure 12. Basic Electronically Tuned Radio System VLED = 3.0V VLED = 3.0V VLED VLED 9-16 2-8, 40 32-39 24-31 MM5450 18 21 22 19 20 CLOCK IN DATA IN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL 1 23 17 VDD 100k TYP. Figure 13. Duplexing 8 Digits with One MM5450 February 2006 8 M9999-021606 (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. MM5450/5451 Package Information 40-Pin Plastic DIP (N) 44-Pin PLCC (V) MICREL, INC. 2180 FORTUNE DRIVE SAN JOSE, CA 95131 USA TEL +1 (408) 944-0800 FAX +1 (408) 474-1000 WEB http:/www.micrel.com The information furnished by Micrel in this data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Micrel for its use. Micrel reserves the right to change circuitry and specifications at any time without notification to the customer. Micrel Products are not designed or authorized for use as components in life support appliances, devices or systems where malfunction of a product can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems that (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. A Purchaser's use or sale of Micrel Products for use in life support appliances, devices or systems is a Purchaser's own risk and Purchaser agrees to fully indemnify Micrel for any damages resulting from such use or sale. (c) 2002 Micrel, Incorporated. February 2006 9 M9999-021606 (408) 955-1690