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MAX6979AUG+ LED Driver IC, 16-Ch 55mA, 24-TSSOP

MPNMAX6979AUG+
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Maxim Integrated MAX6979AUG+, Linear LED Driver IC, 16 Outputs, 55mA per Channel, Shift Register Topology, 3V to 5.5V Supply, 24-TSSOP Package, -40°C to +125°C.

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MAX6979AUG+ datasheet
Packaging24-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
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Specifications

MAX6979AUG+ Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
TypeLinear
Mounting typeSurface Mount
Voltage - output5.5V
Voltage5.5V
Current - output (Channel)55mA
Number of outputs16
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)
PackageTube
TopologyShift Register
ApplicationsLighting, Signage
Case24-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width)
Internal switchYes

Product details

What this 16-channel driver does on the board

The MAX6979AUG+ is a linear LED driver IC that sinks constant current through 16 output channels, each rated for 55 mA. It uses a shift-register topology, with a supply range of 3 V to 5.5 V. Internal switches handle the current sinking, so you don't need external driver transistors per channel. The 24-TSSOP package is a surface-mount footprint that fits on standard LED matrix PCBs.

Temperature range and where it runs

Rated for -40°C to +125°C ambient, this part handles outdoor signage enclosures that bake in the sun, or industrial lighting panels near heat sources. The 125°C upper limit gives you thermal headroom if the board is crowded and the LED current is pushing the package dissipation.

Lifecycle and sourcing reality

The MAX6979AUG+ is listed as Active and ROHS3 compliant. For a production BOM that needs this exact shift-register LED driver, there's no immediate LTB risk.

Frequently asked questions

Does MAX6979AUG+ work with 3.3V logic?

Yes. The supply range is 3 V to 5.5 V, so a 3.3 V logic rail is within spec. The shift-register inputs will accept 3.3 V logic levels directly.

What is the difference between MAX6979AUG+ and MAX6979AUG?

The '+' suffix on the MAX6979AUG+ indicates ROHS3 compliance (lead-free). The base MAX6979AUG may not carry the same RoHS status. Functionally and pin-compatibly they are the same 16-channel LED driver.