SBVS225B March   2013  – May 2014 TLC5973

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 Handling Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 7.1 Pin-Equivalent Input and Output Schematic Diagrams
    2. 7.2 Test Circuits
    3. 7.3 Timing Diagrams
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Grayscale (GS) Control
      2. 8.3.2 EasySet and Shunt Regulator
      3. 8.3.3 No Limit Cascading
      4. 8.3.4 Constant Sink Current Value
      5. 8.3.5 Connector Design
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Grayscale (GS) Function (PWM Control)
        1. 8.4.1.1 PWM Control
      2. 8.4.2 One-Wire Interface (EasySet) Data Writing Method
        1. 8.4.2.1 Data Transfer Rate (tCYCLE) Measurement Sequence
        2. 8.4.2.2 Data ‘0’ and Data ‘1’ Write Sequence (Data Write Sequence)
        3. 8.4.2.3 One Communication Cycle End of Sequence (EOS)
        4. 8.4.2.4 GS Data Latch (GSLAT) Sequence
    5. 8.5 Programming
      1. 8.5.1 Controlling Devices Connected in Series
    6. 8.6 Register Maps
      1. 8.6.1 Register and Data Latch Configuration
  9. 9 Applications and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 No Internal Shunt Regulator Mode 1
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 9.2.2 No Internal Shunt Regulator Mode 2
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curve
      3. 9.2.3 Internal Shunt Regulator Mode
        1. 9.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.3.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Trademarks
    2. 12.2 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    3. 12.3 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

1 Features

  • Three Constant Sink Current Channels
  • Current Capability:
    • 2 mA to 35 mA per Channel (VCC ≤ 4.0 V)
    • 2 mA to 50 mA per Channel (VCC > 4.0 V)
  • Grayscale (GS) Control with PWM:
    • 12-Bit (4096 Steps)
  • Single-Wire Interface (EasySet)
  • Power-Supply (VCC) Voltage Range:
    • 3 V to 6 V
  • OUT Pins Maximum Voltage: Up to 21 V
  • Integrated Shunt Regulator
  • Data Transfer Maximum Rate:
    • Bits per Second (bps): 3 Mbps
  • Internal GS Clock Oscillator: 12 MHz (typ)
  • Display Repeat Rate: 2.9 kHz (typ)
  • Output Delay Switching to Prevent Inrush Current
  • Unlimited Device Cascading
  • Operating Temperature: –40°C to 85°C

2 Applications

    This device is targeted towards one application. The primary application for this device is for RGB LED cluster lamp displays.

3 Description

The TLC5973 is an easy-to-use, 3-channel, 50-mA constant sink current LED driver. The single-wire,
3-Mbps serial interface (EasySet) provides a solution for minimizing wiring cost. The LED driver provides 12-bit pulse width modulation (PWM) resolution. The display repeat rate is achieved at 2.9 kHz (typ) with an integrated 12-MHz grayscale (GS) clock oscillator. The driver also provides unlimited cascading capability.

All output sink constant currents can be set by an external resistor. The TLC5973 has an internal shunt regulator that can be used for higher VCC power-supply voltage applications.

Device Information(1)

DEVICE NAME PACKAGE BODY SIZE
TLC5973 SOIC (8) 4.9 mm × 3.91 mm
  1. For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the datasheet.

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Typical Application Circuit Example

TLC5973 typ_app1_bvs225.gif