Skip to main content
Log in
Analog Devices MAX6965ATE+ — Logic ICs

MAX6965ATE+ LED Driver, Linear, 9 Output, 50mA, 16-TQFN

MPNMAX6965ATE+
End of Life

Analog Devices MAX6965ATE+, Linear LED Driver, 9 Outputs, 50mA per channel, 2V to 3.6V supply, 400kHz interface, -40°C to 125°C, 16-TQFN (3x3) package, Surface Mount, ROHS3 compliant.

$6.08Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging16-WFQFN Exposed Pad
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

MAX6965ATE+ specifications
ParameterValue
TypeLinear
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - output7V
Voltage3.6V
Current - output (Channel)50mA
Frequency400kHz
I/O channels9
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)
PackageTube
ApplicationsBacklight
Case16-WFQFN Exposed Pad
Internal switchYes

Product details

9-channel linear sink at 50 mA per output

The MAX6965ATE+ is a linear LED driver from Analog Devices, designed to sink constant current through nine independent LED channels. The supply range spans 2V to 3.6V, so it runs cleanly off a 3.3V rail with headroom for the LED forward voltage. The 400 kHz serial interface handles brightness control and register writes without consuming a PWM timer per channel.

Package and thermal: 16-TQFN with exposed pad

Surface-mount only. Without that thermal stitch, junction temperature climbs faster when all nine channels are loaded near the 50 mA ceiling, especially at the 125°C end of the operating range.

The 125°C upper limit covers under-hood-adjacent spots where ambient heat soaks above 85°C. The 2V minimum supply also lets it operate through a cold-crank dip on a 3.3V rail.

ROHS3 compliant.

Frequently asked questions

Is the MAX6965ATE+ RoHS compliant?

Yes, it is ROHS3 compliant per the manufacturer's listing.

What is the typical application circuit for MAX6965ATE+?

The part is a linear LED driver for backlight applications. Each of the nine outputs sinks 50 mA of constant current. The 400 kHz serial interface programs individual channel brightness. A typical circuit connects the LED anodes to a supply rail (within the 2V to 3.6V range) and the cathodes to the driver outputs, with a series resistor per channel if tighter current matching is needed. The exposed pad is tied to ground for thermal dissipation.

Is MAX6965ATE+ equivalent to MAX6965ATE?

The MAX6965ATE+ is the lead-free (ROHS3) variant of the base MAX6965ATE. Functionally identical; the '+' suffix indicates ROHS compliance. Pin-compatible and electrically equivalent.