MAX6952EAX+T

Display Drivers Overview

The MAX6952EAX+T is a 4-digit LED display driver manufactured by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. It features a 36-SSOP surface-mount package and supports a 4-wire serial interface. The device operates on a supply voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V with a maximum supply current of 16 mA. It provides high-level output currents up to 50 mA and low-level sink currents up to 500 mA, with a power dissipation rating of 941.2 mW. The component functions within an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

Display Drivers Feature Summary

• Supports 4-digit LED displays with 140 segments via a 4-wire serial interface
• Provides independent segment and digit control for matrix configurations
• Includes internal oscillator and blink control functionality

Display Drivers Applications

• Dot matrix graphic panels
• Numeric and alphanumeric LED displays
• Instrumentation front panels

Display Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'T' indicates tape-and-reel packaging when sourcing this part number. Confirm that the base model MAX6952EAX+ corresponds to tube packaging if reel quantities are not required. Ensure the manufacturer designation matches Analog Devices or Maxim Integrated to guarantee authenticity and compliance with specified electrical parameters.

Display Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring direct interfacing with microcontrollers via standard serial protocols. It is suitable for applications needing high brightness control through constant-current sinks. Consider the SSOP-36 footprint constraints during PCB layout. Verify that the 500 mA low-level sink capability meets the total segment load requirements of the target display module.

Display Drivers Part Context

This part belongs to the MAX6952 series of LED display drivers designed for simple serial control. It replaces older parallel driving solutions by integrating multiplexing logic and current regulation into a single compact package. The series is widely used in industrial and consumer electronics where space efficiency and reduced pin counts are critical design factors.

Display Drivers Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers: MAX6952EAX+