LED display driver with serial interface — what it does and where it fits
The MAX7221CWG+ is a serial-input, common-cathode display driver that interfaces to a 7-segment LED display plus decimal point, handling up to 8 digits.
330 mA supply current — what it means for your power budget
The 330 mA supply current covers the driver IC plus the LED segment current it sinks. The actual current depends on the LED forward voltage and the segment current set by an external resistor (RSET).
0°C to 70°C — commercial temperature grade
This part is rated for 0°C to 70°C ambient. It is not specified for industrial or automotive use.
24-SOIC package — board-level fit
The MAX7221CWG+ comes in a 24-SOIC package with a 7.50 mm body width (0.295″). It is a surface-mount device, reflow-solderable, and fits standard SOIC-24 footprints. The supplier device package is 24-SOIC. No special handling beyond normal SMD assembly is required.
