6277
8-BIT SERIAL-INPUT, CONSTANT-
CURRENT LATCHED LED DRIVER
The A6277x is specifically designed for LED-display applications.
Each BiCMOS device includes an 8-bit CMOS shift register, accompa-
nying data latches, and eight npn constant-current sink drivers. Two
package styles and two operating temperature ranges are available.
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. In addition, a HIGH/LOW function
enables full selected current with the application of a logic low, or 50%
A6277ELW
LOGIC
GROUND
LOGIC
SUPPLY
V
1
2
3
4
5
6
20
19
18
17
DD
SERIAL
DATA IN
I
O
R
EXT
REGULATOR
SERIAL
DATA OUT
CK
L
CLOCK
1
2
LATCH
ENABLE
SERIAL
DATA OUT
FF
HIGH/LOW
(CURRENT)
OUTPUT
ENABLE
OE 16
POWER
GROUND
POWER
GROUND
15
SUB
SUB
REGISTER
LATCHES
14
OUT
7
OUT
0
7
8
13 OUT
OUT
1
6
selected current with the application of a logic high.
12
OUT
2
OUT
9
5
4
The first character of the part number suffix determines the device
operating temperature range. Suffix ‘E–’ is for -40°C to +85°C, and
suffix ‘S–’ is -20°C to +85°C. Two package styles are provided for
through-hole DIP (suffix ‘–A’) or surface-mount SOIC (suffix ‘–LW’)
applications. The copper lead frame and low logic-power dissipation
allow the dual in-line package to sink 122 mA through all outputs
continuously over the operating temperature range (1.0 V drop,
+85°C).
11 OUT
OUT
3
10
Dwg. PP-029-17A
Note that the A6277EA (DIP) and the A6277ELW
(SOIC) are electrically identical and share a
common terminal number assignment.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
FEATURES
■ To 150 mA Constant-Current Outputs
Supply Voltage, VDD ...................... 7.0 V
Output Voltage Range,
VO ............................ -0.5 V to +24 V
Output Current, IO ....................... 150 mA
■ Under-Voltage Lockout
■ Low-Power CMOS Logic and Latches
■ High Data Input Rate
Input Voltage Range,
VI .................... -0.4 V to VDD + 0.4 V
■ Similar to Toshiba TD62715FN
Package Power Dissipation,
■ High/Low Output Current Function
Digital “Dim” Control
PD ..................................... See Graph
Operating Temperature Range, TA
Suffix ‘S-’ ................ -20°C to +85°C
Suffix ‘E-’ ................ -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range,
Selection Guide
Ambient
Temperature (°C)
–40 to 85
Part Number Pb-free*
Package
Packing
A6277ELW-T
A6277ELWTR-T
Yes
Yes
20-pin SOICW
20-pin SOICW 1000 per reel
37 per tube
–40 to 85
*Pb-based variants are being phased out of the product line. The variants cited in this
footnote are in production but have been determined to be NOT FOR NEW DESIGN.
This classification indicates that sale of this device is currently restricted to existing
customer applications. The variants should not be purchased for new design applica-
tions because obsolescence in the near future is probable. Samples are no longer
available. Status change: May 1, 2006. These variants include: A6277EA, A6277ELW,
A6277ELWTR, A6277SA, A6277SLW, and A6277SLWTR.
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.