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MAX6970AAE+ LED Driver IC, 8-Channel 55mA 16-SSOP

MPNMAX6970AAE+
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Maxim MAX6970AAE+ linear LED driver IC, 8-channel constant-current sink, 55mA per channel, 36V output rating, shift-register serial interface, 16-SSOP package, -40°C to +125°C operating temperature.

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MAX6970AAE+ datasheet
Packaging16-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
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Specifications

MAX6970AAE+ Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
TypeLinear
Mounting typeSurface Mount
Voltage - output36V
Voltage5.5V
Current - output (Channel)55mA
Number of outputs8
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)
PackageTube
TopologyShift Register
ApplicationsLighting, Signage
Case16-SSOP (0.209\", 5.30mm Width)
Internal switchYes

Product details

8-channel constant-current sink for signage and lighting

The Maxim MAX6970AAE+ is a linear LED driver IC built around a shift-register topology, delivering eight constant-current sink outputs at up to 55 mA per channel with a 36 V output compliance. The part is aimed at lighting and signage applications where multiple LEDs are switched in parallel from a serial data stream. Each channel's current is set by an external resistor, and the shift-register interface allows daisy-chaining multiple drivers on a single SPI-like bus — useful for large LED arrays or segmented signs where individual pixel control is needed. The 16-SSOP package (0.209" body width, 5.30 mm pitch) keeps the board footprint compact for dense channel layouts.

Temperature grade and deployment environment

Rated for -40°C to +125°C (TA).

Lifecycle and sourcing

The 8-channel MAX6970AAE+ is the base member of the family. No direct cross-reference from a second manufacturer is in the ledger.

Frequently asked questions

Is the MAX6970AAE+ RoHS compliant?

Yes, it is ROHS3 compliant, meeting the current European Union restriction on hazardous substances.

What is the typical application for the MAX6970AAE+?

The part is designed for lighting and signage applications — constant-current LED drivers for channel letters, monochrome or low-resolution RGB signs, architectural accent strips, and industrial indicator panels. The shift-register interface is suited to serial-data-driven arrays where multiple drivers are daisy-chained.