6818
DABiC-IV, 32-BIT SERIAL-INPUT,
LATCHED SOURCE DRIVER
The A6818– devices combine a 32-bit CMOS shift register,
accompanying data latches and control circuitry with bipolar sourcing
outputs and pnp active pull downs. Designed primarily to drive
vacuum-fluorescent displays, the 60 V and -40 mA output ratings also
allow these devices to be used in many other peripheral power driver
applications. The A6818– features an increased data input rate (com-
pared with the older UCN/UCQ5818–F) and a controlled output slew
rate.
A6818xA
LOGIC
SUPPLY
LOAD
SUPPLY
40
39
1
2
3
4
5
6
V
V
DD
BB
SERIAL
DATA IN
SERIAL
DATA OUT
38 OUT
37 OUT
36 OUT
35 OUT
OUT
32
1
2
3
4
5
OUT
31
OUT
30
OUT
29
The CMOS shift register and latches allow direct interfacing with
microprocessor-based systems. With a 3.3 V or 5 V logic supply,
typical serial-data input rates are up to 33 MHz.
OUT
28
34
33
32
31
30
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
7
8
OUT
27
6
7
8
OUT
26
9
A CMOS serial data output permits cascade connections in applica-
tions requiring additional drive lines. Similar devices are available as
the A6809– and A6810– (10 bits), A6811– (12 bits), and A6812– (20
bits).
10
11
12
13
14
OUT
25
OUT
24
9
29 OUT
28 OUT
27 OUT
26 OUT
OUT
OUT
10
11
12
13
23
22
The A6818– output source drivers are npn Darlingtons, capable of
sourcing up to 40 mA. The controlled output slew rate reduces electro-
magnetic noise, which is an important consideration in systems that
include telecommunications and/or microprocessors and to meet
government emissions regulations. For inter-digit blanking, all output
drivers can be disabled and all sink drivers turned on with a BLANK-
ING input high. The pnp active pull-downs will sink at least 2.5 mA.
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
21
20
19
18
17
15
16
25
24
23
22
OUT
OUT
OUT
14
15
16
17
18
BLANKING 19 BLNK
20
STROBE
ST
21 CLOCK
GROUND
CLK
Two temperature ranges are available for optimum performance in
commercial (suffix S-) or industrial (suffix E-) applications. Package
styles are provided for through-hole DIP (suffix -A) or minimum-area
surface-mount PLCC (suffix -EP). Copper lead frames, low logic-
power dissipation, and low output-saturation voltages allow these
devices to drive most multiplexed vacuum-fluorescent displays over
the maximum operating temperature range.
Dwg. PP-029-4
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
at TA = 25°C
Logic Supply Voltage, VDD ................... 7.0 V
Driver Supply Voltage, VBB ................... 60 V
Continuous Output Current Range,
IOUT ......................... -40 mA to +15 mA
Input Voltage Range,
VIN ....................... -0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Package Power Dissipation,
FEATURES
I Controlled Output Slew Rate
I High-Speed Data Storage
I 60 V Minimum
Output Breakdown
I High Data Input Rate
I PNP Active Pull-Downs
I Low Output-Saturation Voltages
I Low-Power CMOS Logic
and Latches
I Improved Replacements
for SN75518N, SN75518NF,
UCN5818–, and UCQ5818–
PD ........................................ See Graph
Operating Temperature Range, TA
(Suffix ‘E–’) .................. -40°C to +85°C
(Suffix ‘S–’) .................. -20°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range,
TS ............................... -55°C to +125°C
Caution: These CMOS devices have input
static protection (Class 2) but are still
susceptible to damage if exposed to
extremely high static electrical charges.
Complete part number includes a suffix to identify operating
temperature range (E- or S-) and package type (-A or -EP). Always
order by complete part number, e.g., A6818SEP .