SBVS222C February   2013  – October 2016 TLC59731

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 ESD 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
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Sink Current Value Setting
      2. 8.3.2 Resistor and Capacitor Value Setting for Shunt Regulator
      3. 8.3.3 Grayscale (GS) Control
      4. 8.3.4 EasySet and Shunt Regulator
      5. 8.3.5 No Limit Cascading
      6. 8.3.6 Connector Design
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Grayscale (GS) Function (PWM Control)
        1. 8.4.1.1 PWM Control
    5. 8.5 Programming
      1. 8.5.1 One-Wire Interface (EasySet) Data Writing Method
        1. 8.5.1.1 Data Transfer Rate (TCYCLE) Measurement Sequence
        2. 8.5.1.2 Data 0 and Data 1 Write Sequence (Data Write Sequence)
        3. 8.5.1.3 One Communication Cycle End of Sequence (EOS)
        4. 8.5.1.4 GS Data Latch (GSLAT) Sequence
        5. 8.5.1.5 How to Control Devices Connected in Series
    6. 8.6 Register Maps
      1. 8.6.1 Register and Data Latch Configuration
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Define Basic Parameters
        2. 9.2.2.2 Grayscale (GS) Data
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curve
    3. 9.3 System Examples
    4. 9.4 Do's and Don'ts
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 12.2 Community Resources
    3. 12.3 Trademarks
    4. 12.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 12.5 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

1 Features

  • Three Sink Current Channels
  • Current Capability:
    • 50 mA per Channel
  • Grayscale (GS) Control With PWM:
    • 8-Bit (256 Steps) With Simple Gamma Correction
  • Single-Wire Interface (EasySet™)
  • Power-Supply (VCC) Voltage Range:
    • No Internal Shunt Regulator Mode:
      3 V to 5.5 V
    • Internal Shunt Regulator Mode: 3 V to 6 V
  • OUT Terminals Maximum Voltage: Up to 21 V
  • Integrated Shunt Regulator
  • Data Transfer Maximum Rate:
    • Bits per Second (bps): 600 kbps
  • Internal GS Clock Oscillator: 6 MHz (Typical)
  • Display Repeat Rate: 3.1 kHz (Typical)
  • Output Delay Switching to Prevent Inrush Current
  • Unlimited Device Cascading
  • Operating Temperature: –40°C to 85°C

2 Applications

    RGB LED Cluster Lamp Displays

3 Description

The TLC59731 device is an easy-to-use, 3-channel, 50-mA sink current LED driver. The single-wire, 600-kbps serial interface (EasySet) provides a solution for minimizing wiring cost. The LED driver provides 8-bit pulse width modulation (PWM) resolution and a simple gamma correction feature. The display repeat rate is achieved at 3.1 kHz (typical) with an integrated 6-MHz grayscale (GS) clock oscillator. The driver also provides unlimited cascading capability.

Output sink current can be set by each external resistor connected to the OUTn terminal in series. The TLC59731 has an internal shunt regulator that can be used for higher VCC power-supply voltage applications.

Device Information(1)

PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
TLC59731 SOIC (8) 4.90 mm × 3.91 mm
  1. For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.

Typical Application Circuit Example (No Internal Shunt Regulator Mode)

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