MAX6922/MAX6932/
MAX6933/MAX6934
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
General Description
Features
The MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 multi-out-
put, 76V, vacuum-fluorescent display (VFD) tube driv-
ers that interface a VFD tube to a microcontroller or a
VFD controller, such as the MAX6850–MAX6853. The
MAX6922/MAX6934 have 32 outputs, while the MAX6932
has 27 outputs, and the MAX6933 has 28 outputs. All
devices are also suitable for driving telecom relays.
● 5MHz Industry-Standard 4-Wire Serial Interface
● 3V to 5.5V Logic Supply Range
● 8V to 76V Grid/Anode Supply Range
● -11V to 0V Filament Bias Supply
(MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 Only)
● Push-Pull CMOS High-Voltage Outputs
Data is input using standard 4-wire serial interface
(CLOCK, DATA, LOAD, BLANK) compatible with other
VFD drivers and controllers.
● Outputs can Source 40mA, Sink 4mA Continuously
● Outputs can Source 75mA Repetitive Pulses
● Outputs can Be Paralleled for Higher Current Drive
For easy display control, the active-high BLANK input
forces all driver outputs low, turning the display off, and
automatically puts the IC into shutdown mode. Display
intensity may also be controlled by directly pulse-width
modulating the BLANK input.
● Any Output can Be Used as a Grid or an Anode
Driver
● BLANK Input Simplifies PWM Intensity Control
● -40°C to +125°C Temperature Range as Standard
The MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6934 have a serial inter-
face data output, DOUT, allowing any number of devices
to be cascaded on the same serial interface.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
The MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 have a negative sup-
ply voltage input, V , allowing the drivers’ output swing
to be made bipolar to simplify filament biasing in many
applications.
SS
MAX6922AQH
MAX6932AAX
MAX6933AAX
MAX6934AQH
MAX6934ATH
-40°C to +125°C 44 PLCC
-40°C to +125°C 36 SSOP
-40°C to +125°C 36 SSOP
-40°C to +125°C 44 PLCC
-40°C to +125°C 44 TQFN-EP*
The MAX6922 is available in a 44-pin PLCC package, the
MAX6932 and MAX6933 are available in 36-pin SSOP
packages, and the MAX6934 is available in 44-pin PLCC
and TQFN packages.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Maxim also offers a 12-output VFD driver (MAX6920) and
20-output VFD drivers (MAX6921/MAX6931).
Typical Operating Circuit
Applications
+5V
+60V
● White Goods
● Gaming Machines
● Avionics
● Instrumentation
● Industrial Weighing
● Security
● Telecom
● VFD Modules
● Industrial Control
C2
100nF
C1
100nF
38
V
39
V
CC
BB
µC
MAX6934
37
17
18
15
32
VFDOUT
DIN
Selector Guide
OUT0–OUT31
VFCLK
VFLOAD
VFBLANK
CLK
LOAD
BIPOLAR
OUTPUT
SWING
NO. OF
DOUT FOR
CASCADING
PART
OUTPUTS
BLANK
V
GND
16
SS
MAX6922
MAX6932
MAX6933
MAX6934
32
27
28
32
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
12
-7V
C3
100nF
THIN QFN
Yes
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
19-3224; Rev 3; 7/14