8-port LED driver — active production, one parametric flag
One notable compliance detail: the MAX6978APE is marked RoHS non-compliant. If your assembly process or end-market requires RoHS exemption or a fully compliant bill, factor this into the BOM review — the driver was built before the RoHS transition and may contain lead in the solder balls or plating.
Package and sourcing posture
The device ships in Bulk packaging, typical for through-hole or larger-format ICs that are not reeled for automated pick-and-place. Bulk means the parts are loose in a tube or tray — the buyer should confirm the handling method with their assembly house if the line expects tape-and-reel. Sourced through independent distribution channels against an RFQ.
