SLVSEB3A June   2018  – January 2019 TLC6946 , TLC6948

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  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application Schematic of TLC6948 With 48-Multiplexing
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 7.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 8.1 Pin Equivalent Input and Output Schematic Diagrams
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1  Built-In 16Kb Display Memory (SRAM)
      2. 9.3.2  GCLK Dual-Edge Operation
      3. 9.3.3  Programmable Constant-Sink Channel Current
        1. 9.3.3.1 Global Brightness Control (BC)
        2. 9.3.3.2 Select RIREF for a Given BC
      4. 9.3.4  Grayscale (GS) Function (PWM Control)
      5. 9.3.5  Serial Data Interface
      6. 9.3.6  LED-Open Detection (LOD)
      7. 9.3.7  Caterpillar Removal
      8. 9.3.8  Precharge FET
      9. 9.3.9  Thermal Shutdown
      10. 9.3.10 IREF Resistor Short Protection (ISP)
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Normal Operating Mode
      2. 9.4.2 Power-Save Mode (PSM)
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
      1. 10.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedures
        1. 10.2.2.1 Power Supply Voltage
        2. 10.2.2.2 Channel Current and Brightness Control
        3. 10.2.2.3 SCLK and GCLK Frequency
      3. 10.2.3 Application Curves
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 12.2 Layout Examples
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Documentation Support
      1. 13.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 13.2 Related Links
    3. 13.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 13.4 Community Resources
    5. 13.5 Trademarks
    6. 13.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 13.7 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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9.1 Overview

The TLC694x device is a 16-channel constant-current-sink LED driver supporting 1- to 32-, 48-multiplexing. Each channel has an individually adjustable 65,536-step pulse-width modulation (PWM) grayscale (GS) control. The TLC6946 device implements 16-Kbit display memory and the TLC6948 device implements 24-Kbit display memory to increase the visual refresh rate and to decrease the grayscale data-writing frequency.

The TLC694x device supports current from 0.3 mA to 25 mA for each channel, with typical 1% channel-to-channel current deviation and typical 1% device-to-device current deviation. The maximum current value of all 16 channels is set by an external IREF resistor and can be adjusted by the 128-step global brightness control (BC). The device also implements low-grayscale enhancement technology to solve the coupling issue and improve the display quality in low-grayscale conditions. These features make the TLC694x device a candidate for high-density-multiplexing LED-matrix-display and LED-panel applications.

The TLC694x device integrates enhanced circuits to solve the various display issues in fine-pitch LED display applications: the low-grayscale uniformity issue, coupling issue, ghosting issue, and caterpillar issue. The TLC694x device features an LED-open detection function, and the error detection results can be read via a serial data-interface port. Thermal shutdown and IREF-resistor short protection ensure a higher system reliability. The TLC694x device also has a smart power-save mode that sets the total current consumption to 1 mA (typical) when all outputs are off.