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Analog Devices MAX6853AEE — Analog & Data Acquisition

MAX6853AEE VFD Controller, Active, RoHS Non-Compliant

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Maxim Integrated MAX6853AEE, 5 x 7 Matrix VFD Controller, Bulk package, Active lifecycle, RoHS non-compliant.

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Analog Devices MAX6853AEE datasheet (PDF)
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Specifications

MAX6853AEE specifications
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Product details

What this VFD controller does

The Maxim Integrated MAX6853AEE is a dedicated vacuum-fluorescent display controller built to drive a 5 x 7 matrix arrangement. It handles the multiplexing and grid/anode sequencing that a bare VFD tube needs, offloading that real-time task from the system MCU.

Lifecycle and compliance — the sourcing reality

It is RoHS non-compliant.

For a rework tech or a small-run assembly house, that is actually convenient — you can pull one part without feeding a reel. For a pick-and-place line, you will need to transfer them into a feeder-compatible carrier or hand-place them. No moisture-sensitive label to worry about out of the bag, which is one less bake step before soldering.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MAX6853AEE VFD controller used for?

It is a 5 x 7 matrix vacuum-fluorescent display controller. It drives the grid and anode lines of a character-style VFD tube, handling the multiplex timing so the host microcontroller only needs to send display data over a serial interface.

Is the MAX6853AEE RoHS compliant?

No, the MAX6853AEE is marked RoHS non-compliant. It uses lead-bearing solder terminations, which is acceptable under certain exemptions for industrial and high-reliability equipment but will not meet full RoHS-10 requirements.

What are the alternatives to the MAX6853AEE?

The closest functional alternative within the same family is the MAX6852AEE, which shares the same 5 x 7 matrix VFD controller core. The primary difference between the two is typically in the serial interface protocol or register map — confirm compatibility against your firmware driver before substituting.