4-digit 7-segment LED driver with SMBus control
The Analog Devices MAX6958AAEE+ is a 4-digit 7-segment LED display driver with two additional annunciator outputs, controlled over an SMBus (2-Wire/I²C) interface. It drives common-cathode LED displays directly, handling the multiplexing and constant-current sinking internally. The supply range of 3V to 5.5V lets it work on both 3.3V and 5V logic rails, and the -40°C to 125°C operating temperature range suits industrial enclosures, outdoor panels, and under-hood automotive displays.
SMBus interface and supply flexibility
The SMBus interface reduces pin count to just two wires (SCL, SDA) for brightness control, digit mapping, and test-mode commands — no parallel bus or shift-register overhead. The wide supply voltage means the same BOM works across a 3.3V microcontroller rail or a 5V legacy system without a level translator. Supply current is 5.9 mA typical, which keeps the thermal budget low even in a sealed enclosure.
Package and footprint for layout
Housed in a 16-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm width) package, with the supplier device package listed as 16-QSOP. The surface-mount footprint is compact enough for dense front-panel PCBs. The Tube shipping medium is typical for this package size — no reel or tray concerns for small-batch builds.
Lifecycle and compliance
Marked as Active in production, with ROHS3 compliance. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window is indicated, so it remains a safe choice for new designs and production replenishment.
