MAX6965ATE+ Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
Analog Devices MAX6965 is a 9-output LED driver IC with per-output intensity control and hot-insertion protection, communicating via a serial interface in a compact 16-pin LFCSP package. Drives up to 9 LEDs with adjustable brightness without discrete current-limiting resistors. Suited for status indicator panels, industrial HMI, and portable device LED arrays.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MAX6965ATE+ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $3.4000(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 9 independent LED output channels with per-output intensity control for flexible brightness adjustment
- Serial data input interface reduces host microcontroller I/O pin count to 3 wires for 9 LED outputs
- Hot-insertion protection prevents LED overvoltage or driver stress during live board insertion
- Compact 16-pin LFCSP (3 mm x 3 mm x 0.75 mm) package for space-constrained LED indicator designs
- Non-multiplexed output topology eliminates flicker and simplifies firmware LED control
- RoHS-compliant lead-free construction for modern PCB manufacturing
Applications
The MAX6965ATE+ is used in industrial control panels, networking equipment status indicators, and consumer electronics LED arrays where a single compact IC must drive up to 9 LEDs with individual intensity control over a serial bus. Its hot-insertion protection and serial interface make it practical for hot-swappable blades, front-panel modules, and embedded HMI boards requiring low host GPIO usage.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | 16-LFCSP-3X3X0.75 |
| Date Of Intro | 2003-11-14 |
| YTEOL | 10 |
| Data Input Mode | SERIAL |
| Interface IC Type | LED DISPLAY DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | S-XQCC-N16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Multiplexed Display Capability | NO |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Number of Segments | 9 |
| Package Body Material | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 2V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | BICMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
| Country of Origin | Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, USA |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does MAX6965 reduce host microcontroller GPIO requirements for driving 9 LEDs?
MAX6965 uses a serial interface requiring only 3 wires from the host (clock, data, chip-select) to control all 9 LED outputs independently. Without this driver, each LED would need a dedicated GPIO or PWM channel plus a current-limiting resistor. The serial bus reduces host pin count by 6 or more compared to direct GPIO driving, freeing MCU I/O for other functions.
What does hot-insertion protection provide in MAX6965 for rack-mount or hot-swap board applications?
Hot-insertion protection in MAX6965 prevents the LED outputs from drawing excessive current or entering an undefined state when a board is inserted into a live backplane with supply voltage already present. This protects both the LED strings and the driver outputs from overvoltage transients during insertion, eliminating the need for external clamping components on 9 LED channels.
What package dimensions does MAX6965ATE+ use, and how does it compare to a SOIC-16 for PCB area?
MAX6965ATE+ is housed in a 16-pin LFCSP measuring 3 mm x 3 mm x 0.75 mm. A standard SOIC-16 footprint is approximately 10 mm x 6 mm, which is over 10 times the area of the LFCSP. For front-panel indicator boards or dense LED arrays where PCB space is at a premium, the LFCSP packaging provides a significant area reduction.
Is MAX6965ATE+ still in active production, and what is the expected product lifecycle horizon?
Based on available data, MAX6965ATE+ has a YTEOL (years to end-of-life) rating of 10 years from its catalog introduction date of November 2003, suggesting the product has been in production for an extended period. Procurement teams should verify current lifecycle status with Analog Devices distributors and consider ordering sufficient safety stock if the design requires this specific 9-output LED driver in a 16-pin LFCSP.
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