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Analog Devices MAX6951CEE+ — Logic ICs

MAX6951CEE+ LED Display Driver, 8-Digit 7-Segment, 16-QSOP

MPNMAX6951CEE+
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Maxim MAX6951CEE+, LED display driver, 8 digits 7-segment, 2.7V-5.5V supply, 3-wire serial interface, 10 mA supply current, 16-SSOP/QSOP package, 0°C to 70°C operating temperature.

$14.17Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Analog Devices MAX6951CEE+ datasheet (PDF)
Packaging16-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
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Specifications

MAX6951CEE+ specifications
ParameterValue
Display typeLED
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage2.7V ~ 5.5V
Current - supply10 mA
Interface3-Wire Serial
Operating temperature0°C ~ 70°C
PackageTube
Configuration7 Segment
Case16-SSOP (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)
Digits or characters8 Digits

Product details

8-digit 7-segment LED driver in a 16-pin SSOP

The Maxim MAX6951CEE+ is a serial-interfaced LED display driver designed to control up to 8 digits of 7-segment common-cathode LED displays. It communicates over a 3-wire serial interface, making it a clean fit for microcontroller-based front panels, instrumentation readouts, and point-of-sale displays where a parallel bus would waste GPIO. The driver integrates segment current control, so each digit's brightness can be set individually without external resistors per segment. Supply current is typically 10 mA, which is the driver's own consumption; the LED current comes from the supply rail through the driver's output stages.

Package and footprint — 16-SSOP / 16-QSOP

It is a surface-mount part, intended for reflow assembly. The 16-pin SSOP footprint is common and routes easily on a two-layer board; the fine pitch (0.025" / 0.635 mm typical) calls for a soldermask-defined pad layout.

It is ROHS3 compliant.

Frequently asked questions

Is MAX6951CEE+ compatible with 5V logic?

Yes. The 3-wire serial interface inputs are compatible with 5V logic levels when the driver is powered from 5V, and with 3.3V logic when running from a 3.3V rail.

Can MAX6951CEE+ drive common cathode displays?

Yes, the MAX6951CEE+ is designed for common-cathode 7-segment LED displays. The 8-digit configuration drives eight individual digits, each with its own cathode control, while the segment lines are shared across digits and multiplexed.

Is MAX6951CEE+ equivalent to MAX6952CEE+?

The MAX6951CEE+ and MAX6952CEE+ are from the same Maxim family but differ in features. The MAX6952CEE+ includes additional capabilities such as a more advanced multiplexing scheme and possibly different register mapping. They share the same 16-SSOP/QSOP package and 3-wire serial interface, but the register set and control logic are not identical. Check the respective datasheets to confirm software compatibility for your application.