The MAX6921/MAX6931 are 20-output, 76V, vacuum-fluorescent display (VFD) tube drivers that interface a multiplexed VFD tube to a VFD controller, such as the MAX6850–MAX6853, or to a microcontroller. The MAX6921/MAX6931 are also ideal for driving static VFD tubes or telecom relays. Data is input using an industry standard 4-wire serial interface (CLOCK, DATA, LOAD, BLANK), compatibile with either Maxim's or industry-standard VFD driver and controller. For easy display control, the active-high BLANK input forces all driver outputs low, turning the display off, and automatically puts the MAX6921/MAX6931 into shutdown mode. Display intensity can also be controlled by directly pulse-width modulating the BLANK input. The MAX6921 has a serial interface data output, DOUT, allowing any number of devices to be cascaded on the same serial interface. The MAX6931 has a negative supply voltage input, VSS, allowing the drivers' output swing to be made bipolar to simplify filament biasing in many applications. The MAX6921 is available in 28-pin TSSOP, SO, and PLCC packages. The MAX6931 is available in a 28-pin TSSOP package. Maxim also offers 12-output VFD drivers (MAX6920) and 32-output VFD drivers (MAX6922/MAX6932).
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MAX6921-MAX6931 Data Sheet | MAX6921-MAX6931.pdf |
Part Number | Controller/ Drvr. | Display Type | Interface | Cursor Control | Blink Cntrl. | VSUPPLY (V) | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price |
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MAX6921 | Driver | Any type | Serial 4-Wire | No | No | 8.0 to 76.0 | PLCC/28 SOIC(W)/28 TSSOP/28 | $3.98 @1k |
MAX6931 | 3.5 to 5.5 8.0 to 76.0 | TSSOP/28 | ||||||
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
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MAX6931AUI | No Longer Available | MAX6931AUI+ | TSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | No |
MAX6931AUI+ | Active | TSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX6931AUI+T | Active | TSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm² | -40°C to +125°C | Lead Free | |
MAX6931AUI-T | No Longer Available | MAX6931AUI+T | TSSOP;28 pin | -40°C to +125°C | See data sheet |