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Texas Instruments TLC6C5912PWR — Discrete Semiconductors

TLC6C5912PWR Texas Instruments LED Driver

MPNTLC6C5912PWR
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Texas Instruments TLC6C5912PWR linear LED driver, shift register topology, 12 outputs, 50 mA per channel, 40 V output, 20-TSSOP, surface mount.

$1.6Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging20-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

TLC6C5912PWR specifications
ParameterValue
TypeLinear
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - output40V
Voltage5.5V
Current - output (Channel)50mA
I/O channels12
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
TopologyShift Register
Case20-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width)
Internal switchYes

Product details

12-channel shift-register LED driver for indicator and display backlighting

The TLC6C5912PWR is a linear LED driver from Texas Instruments that integrates a 12-bit shift register and latch, allowing daisy-chain control of multiple devices from a single microcontroller SPI-compatible bus — useful for driving discrete indicator LEDs, segmented displays, or low-current backlight strings where per-channel PWM is handled externally. Each of the 12 outputs sinks up to 50 mA at a maximum output voltage of 40 V, which means a single driver can power a string of series-connected LEDs from a 24 V or 36 V rail without an external boost stage — the internal switch handles the compliance.

Industrial temperature grade and TSSOP package for dense PCB integration

Housed in a 20-TSSOP (4.40 mm width) surface-mount package, the 0.65 mm pin pitch allows routing on a standard 2-layer PCB with 8/8 mil trace/space rules — no need for blind vias or microvias.

Active lifecycle and compliance documentation

ROHS3 compliant, with no halogen or lead restrictions beyond the Exemption 7c-IV lead-in-glass allowance. The standard TI compliance package includes REACH SVHC declaration and material declaration per IEC 62474.

Sourcing and quoting for volume requirements

Sourced through independent distribution channels with full lot traceability.

Frequently asked questions

How does TLC6C5912PWR compare to TLC5940RHBR?

The TLC5940RHBR offers 16 outputs at 120 mA per channel versus the TLC6C5912PWR's 12 outputs at 50 mA, but its operating temperature range tops out at 85°C versus 105°C for the TLC6C5912PWR. The TLC6C5912PWR also runs on a 3-5.5V supply while the TLC5940RHBR requires a separate VLED pin. The pinouts differ — the TLC6C5912PWR in 20-TSSOP will not drop into a board laid out for the TLC5940RHBR's 28-pin QFN package without a PCB redesign.

What compliance documentation does Texas Instruments provide for TLC6C5912PWR?

Texas Instruments provides ROHS3 compliance, REACH SVHC declarations, and material composition declarations per IEC 62474. No UL or IEC safety certification is listed on the standard datasheet for this device — the compliance package is the standard TI environmental documentation.

How can I order TLC6C5912PWR or check availability?

The TLC6C5912PWR is an active Texas Instruments part available through independent distribution.