MAXIM MAX6922|MAX6932|MAX6933|MAX6934

19-3224; Rev 0; 1/04
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
The MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 multi-output, 76V, vacuum-fluorescent display (VFD) tube drivers
that interface a VFD tube to a microcontroller or a VFD
controller, such as the MAX6850–MAX6853. The
MAX6922/MAX6934 have 32 outputs, while the MAX6932
has 27 outputs, and the MAX6933 has 28 outputs. All
devices are also suitable for driving telecom relays.
Data is input using standard 4-wire serial interface
(CLOCK, DATA, LOAD, BLANK) compatible with other
VFD drivers and controllers.
For easy display control, the active-high BLANK input
forces all driver outputs low, turning the display off, and
automatically puts the IC into shutdown mode. Display
intensity may also be controlled by directly pulse-width
modulating the BLANK input.
The MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6934 have a serial interface data output, DOUT, allowing any number of
devices to be cascaded on the same serial interface.
The MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 have a negative
supply voltage input, VSS, allowing the drivers’ output
swing to be made bipolar to simplify filament biasing in
many applications.
The MAX6922 is available in a 44-pin PLCC package,
the MAX6932 and MAX6933 are available in 36-pin
SSOP packages, and the MAX6934 is available in 44pin PLCC and thin QFN packages.
Maxim also offers a 12-output VFD driver (MAX6920)
and 20-output VFD drivers (MAX6921/MAX6931).
Features
♦ 5MHz Industry-Standard 4-Wire Serial Interface
♦ 3V to 5.5V Logic Supply Range
♦ 8V to 76V Grid/Anode Supply Range
♦ -11V to 0V Filament Bias Supply
(MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 Only)
♦ Push-Pull CMOS High-Voltage Outputs
♦ Outputs Can Source 40mA, Sink 4mA
Continuously
♦ Outputs Can Source 75mA Repetitive Pulses
♦ Outputs Can Be Paralleled for Higher Current Drive
♦ Any Output Can Be Used as a Grid or an Anode
Driver
♦ BLANK Input Simplifies PWM Intensity Control
♦ -40°C to +125°C Temperature Range as Standard
Ordering Information
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX6922AQH
-40°C to +125°C
44 PLCC
MAX6932AAX
-40°C to +125°C
36 SSOP
MAX6933AAX
-40°C to +125°C
36 SSOP
MAX6934AQH
-40°C to +125°C
44 PLCC
MAX6934ATH
-40°C to +125°C
44 Thin QFN
Typical Operating Circuit
Applications
White Goods
Gaming Machines
Automotive
Avionics
Instrumentation
TEMP RANGE
Industrial Weighing
Security
Telecom
VFD Modules
Industrial Control
+5V
+60V
C2
100nF
C1
100nF
38
VCC
39
VBB
MAX6934
Selector Guide
VFDOUT
VFCLK
NO. OF
OUTPUTS
BIPOLAR
OUTPUT
SWING
DOUT FOR
CASCADING
MAX6922
32
No
Yes
MAX6932
27
Yes
Yes
PART
MAX6933
28
Yes
No
MAX6934
32
Yes
Yes
VFLOAD
VFBLANK
37
17
18
15
32
DIN
OUT0–OUT31
CLK
LOAD
BLANK
VSS
-7V
C3
100nF
VFD TUBE
µC
12
GND
16
THIN QFN
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
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MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
General Description
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Voltage (with respect to GND)
VBB .........................................................................-0.3V to +80V
VCC ...........................................................................-0.3V to +6V
VSS (MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 only)..............-12V to +0.3V
VBB - VSS (MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 only) ....-0.3V to +80V
OUT_ (MAX6922 only) ..................(GND - -0.3V) to (VBB + 0.3V)
OUT_ (MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 only)
........................................................(VSS - -0.3V) to (VBB + 0.3V)
All Other Pins..............................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
OUT_ Continuous Source Current ....................................-45mA
OUT_ Pulsed (1ms max, 1/4 max duty) Source Current ...-80mA
Total OUT_ Continuous Source Current .........................-840mA
Total OUT_ Continuous Sink Current ...............................140mA
Total OUT_ Pulsed (1ms max, 1/4 max duty)
Source Current ...........................................................-960mA
OUT_ Sink Current .............................................................15mA
CLK, DIN, LOAD, BLANK, DOUT Current .......................±10mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
36-Pin SSOP (derate 11.8mW/°C
over +70°C)..................................................................941mW
44-Pin Thin QFN (derate 27mW/°C
over +70°C)................................................................2165mW
44-Pin PLCC (derate 13.3mW/°C
over +70°C)................................................................1067mW
Operating Temperature Range
(TMIN to TMAX) ...............................................-40°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Typical Operating Circuit, VBB = 8V to 76V, VCC = 3V to 5.5V, VSS = -11V to 0V, VBB - VSS ≤ 76V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
MAX
UNITS
Logic Supply Voltage
PARAMETER
VCC
3
5.5
V
Tube Supply Voltage
VBB
8
76
V
Bias Supply Voltage (MAX6932/
MAX6933/MAX6934 Only)
VSS
-11
0
V
Total Supply Voltage (MAX6932/
MAX6933/MAX6934 Only)
VBB - VSS
76
V
Logic Supply Operating Current
SYMBOL
ICC
CONDITIONS
81
All outputs OUT_ high, TA = +25°C
CLK = idle
TA = -40°C to +125°C
860
IBB
All outputs OUT_ high
Bias Supply Operating Current
(MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
Only)
All outputs OUT_ low
ISS
All outputs OUT_ high
VBB ≥ 15V,
IOUT = -25mA
High-Voltage OUT_
VH
VBB ≥ 15V,
IOUT = -40mA
8V < VBB < 15V,
IOUT = -25mA
2
TYP
All outputs OUT_ low, TA = +25°C
CLK = idle
TA = -40°C to +125°C
All outputs OUT_ low
Tube Supply Operating Current
MIN
200
2.4
TA = -40°C to +125°C
1.3
TA = -40°C to +125°C
2.1
mA
2.2
-1.3
-0.65
-3
TA = +25°C
-2.3
TA = -40°C to +125°C
-2.5
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C to +85°C
µA
5
6.9
TA = +25°C
TA = +25°C
1400
1500
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C to +125°C
170
-1.5
mA
VBB - 1.1
VBB - 2
TA = -40°C to +125°C
VBB - 2.5
TA = -40°C to +85°C
VBB - 3.5
TA = -40°C to +125°C
VBB - 4.0
TA = +25°C
V
VBB - 1.2
TA = -40°C to +85°C
VBB - 2.5
TA = -40°C to +125°C
VBB - 3.0
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27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
(Typical Operating Circuit, VBB = 8V to 76V, VCC = 3V to 5.5V, VSS = -11V to 0V, VBB - VSS ≤ 76V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
VBB ≥ 15V,
IOUT = 1mA
Low-Voltage OUT_
(MAX6932 Only)
VL
8V < VBB < 15V,
IOUT = 1mA
Low-Voltage OUT_
(MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
Only)
VBB ≥ 15V,
IOUT = 1mA
VL
8V < VBB < 15V,
IOUT = 1mA
MIN
TA = +25°C
TYP
MAX
0.75
1.2
TA = -40°C to +85°C
1.5
TA = -40°C to +125°C
2.1
TA = +25°C
0.8
1.3
TA = -40°C to +85°C
1.7
TA = -40°C to +125°C
2.2
TA = +25°C
UNITS
V
VSS + 0.75 VSS + 1.2
TA = -40°C to +85°C
VSS + 1.5
TA = -40°C to +125°C
VSS + 2.1
TA = +25°C
VSS + 0.8 VSS + 1.3
TA = -40°C to +85°C
VSS + 1.7
TA = -40°C to +125°C
VSS + 2.2
V
Rise Time OUT_ (20% to 80%)
tR
VBB = 60V, CL = 50pF, RL =2.3kΩ
0.9
2
µs
Fall Time OUT_ (80% to 20%)
tF
VBB = 60V, CL = 50pF, RL =2.3kΩ
0.6
1.5
µs
SERIAL INTERFACE TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
LOAD Rising to OUT_ Falling
Delay
(Notes 2, 3)
0.9
3
µs
LOAD Rising to OUT_ Rising
Delay
(Notes 2, 3)
1.2
5.5
µs
BLANK Rising to OUT_ Falling
Delay
(Notes 2, 3)
0.9
3
µs
BLANK Falling to OUT_ Rising
Delay
(Notes 2, 3)
1.3
5.5
µs
0.05
10
µA
Input Leakage Current
CLK, DIN, LOAD, BLANK
IIH, IIL
Logic-High Input Voltage
CLK, DIN, LOAD, BLANK
VIH
Logic-Low Input Voltage
CLK, DIN, LOAD, BLANK
VIL
Hysteresis Voltage
DIN, CLK, LOAD, BLANK
∆VI
High-Voltage DOUT
VOH
ISOURCE = -1.0mA
Low-Voltage DOUT
VOL
ISINK = 1.0mA
0.5
0.8 x
VCC
V
0.3 x
VCC
0.6
V
V
VCC 0.5
V
0.5
V
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MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(Typical Operating Circuit, VBB = 8V to 76V, VCC = 3V to 5.5V, VSS = -11V to 0V, VBB - VSS ≤ 76V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
CDOUT = 10pF
(Note 2)
Rise and Fall Time DOUT
MIN
TYP
MAX
3V to 4.5V
80
130
4.5V to 5.5V
50
80
UNITS
ns
CLK Clock Period
tCP
200
ns
CLK Pulse-Width High
tCH
90
ns
CLK Pulse-Width Low
tCL
90
ns
(Note 2)
100
ns
5
ns
3.0V to 4.5V
20
4.5V to 5.5V
15
CLK Rise to LOAD Rise Hold
tCSH
DIN Setup Time
tDS
DIN Hold Time
tDH
DOUT Propagation Delay
tDO
LOAD Pulse High
CDOUT = 10pF
ns
3.0V to 4.5V
25
120
240
4.5V to 5.5V
20
75
150
tCSW
ns
60
ns
Note 1: All parameters are tested at TA = +25°C. Specifications over temperature are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: Guaranteed by design.
Note 3: Delay measured from control edge to when output OUT_ changes by 1V.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = 5.0V, VBB = 76V, and TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
TUBE SUPPLY CURRENT (IBB)
vs. TEMPERATURE (OUTPUTS HIGH)
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
1.4
1.2
1.0
VBB = 40V
VBB = 8V
0.8
0.6
-40 -20
0
20
40
60
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100 120
MAX6922 toc03
0.9
VCC = 5V, CLK = 5MHz
0.8
0.7
VCC = 3.3V, CLK = 5MHz
0.6
0.5
0.4
VCC = 3.3V, CLK = IDLE
0.3
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.1
0
0
4
1.6
1.0
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
VBB = 40V
VBB = 8V
VBB = 76V
1.8
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
2.4
2.0
2.0
MAX6922 toc01
VBB = 76V
2.8
LOGIC SUPPLY CURRENT (ICC)
vs. TEMPERATURE (OUTPUTS LOW)
MAX6922 toc02
TUBE SUPPLY CURRENT (IBB)
vs. TEMPERATURE (OUTPUTS LOW)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
VCC = 5V, CLK = IDLE
0
-40 -20
0
20
40
60
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100 120
-40 -20
0
20
40
60
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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100 120
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
VCC = 3.3V, CLK = 5MHz
0.9
0.8
VCC = 5V, CLK = IDLE
VBB = 40V
10
8
6
VBB = 8V
-40 -20
0
20
40
0
60
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100 120
VBB = 40V
2.5
VBB = 76V
2.0
1.5
VBB = 8V
1.0
0.5
2
VCC = 3.3V, CLK = IDLE
IOUT = -40mA
3.0
4
0.7
0.6
12
3.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VBB - VT)
vs. TEMPERATURE (OUTPUTS HIGH)
MAX6922 toc05
VCC = 5V, CLK = 5MHz
VBB = 76V
IOUT = 4mA
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
1.1
16
MAX6922 toc04
1.2
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE (OUTPUTS LOW)
MAX6922 toc06
LOGIC SUPPLY CURRENT (ICC)
vs. TEMPERATURE (OUTPUTS HIGH)
0
-40 -20
0
20
40
60
80
100 120
-40 -20
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
20
40
60
80
100 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT FALL AND RISE TIME
MAX6922 toc07
BLANK
2V/div
OUT
20V/div
1µs/div
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MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 5.0V, VBB = 76V, and TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
Pin Description
PIN
MAX6922/
MAX6934
PLCC
MAX6932/
MAX6933
SSOP
MAX6934
THIN QFN
NAME
1
1
39
VBB
2
2
40
6
VFD Supply Voltage
Serial-Data Output. Data is clocked out of the internal shift register to DOUT
DOUT
(MAX6932) on CLK’s falling edge. For the MAX6933 only—VFD anode and grid driver.
(OUT27)
(OUT27 is a push-pull output swinging from VBB to VSS.)
(MAX6933)
2
3, 4, 5, 7–
17, 19, 20,
25, 26, 27,
30–42
FUNCTION
—
1–11, 13,
14, 19, 20,
21, 24–36,
41, 42, 43
OUT0 to
OUT31
VFD Anode and Grid Drivers. OUT_ are push-pull outputs swinging from
GND to VSS for the MAX6922 and from VBB to VSS for the MAX6934.
—
3 –13, 15,
16, 21–34
—
OUT0 to
OUT26
VFD Anode and Grid Drivers. OUT_ are push-pull outputs swinging from
VBB to VSS.
6, 28, 29
—
22, 23, 44
N.C.
18
—
—
N.C. (VSS)
—
14
12
VSS
21
17
15
BLANK
22
18
16
GND
Ground
23
19
17
CLK
Serial-Clock Input. Data is loaded into the internal shift register on CLK’s
rising edge. On CLK’s falling edge, data is clocked out of DOUT.
24
20
18
LOAD
43
35
37
DIN
Serial-Data Input. Data is loaded into the internal shift register on CLK’s
rising edge.
44
36
38
VCC
Logic Supply Voltage
No Connection. Not internally connected.
For the MAX6922—No Connection. Not internally connected. For the
MAX6934—bias supply voltage.
Bias Supply Voltage
Blanking Input. High forces outputs OUT_ low without altering the contents
of the output latches. Low enables outputs OUT_ to follow the state of the
output latches.
Load Input. Data is loaded transparently from the internal shift register to the
output latch while LOAD is high. Data is latched into the output latch on
LOAD's rising edge, and retained while LOAD is low.
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27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
CLK
MAX6922/MAX6932/
MAX6934 ONLY
SERIAL-TO-PARALLEL SHIFT REGISTER
DIN
DOUT
LATCHES
LOAD
BLANK
MAX6922
MAX6932
MAX6933
MAX6934
WHERE n =
27 FOR MAX6932
28 FOR MAX6933
32 FOR MAX6922/MAX6934
OUT0 OUT1 OUT2
OUTn
Figure 1. MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 Functional Diagram
VBB
VBB
40Ω
TYPICAL
40Ω
TYPICAL
SLEW-RATE
CONTROL
OUT_
750Ω
TYPICAL
SLEW-RATE
CONTROL
OUT_
750Ω
TYPICAL
VSS
Figure 2. MAX6922 CMOS Output Driver Structure
Detailed Description
The MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 are VFD
tube drivers comprising a 4-wire serial interface driving
high-voltage Rail-to-Rail output ports. The driver is suitable for both static and multiplexed displays.
The output ports feature high current-sourcing capability to drive current into grids and anodes of static or
multiplex VFDs. The ports also have active current sinking for fast discharge of capacitive display electrodes
in multiplexing applications.
Figure 3. MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 CMOS Output Driver
Structure
The 4-wire serial interface comprises a shift register
and transparent latch with 32 bits for the MAX6922/
MAX6934, 28 bits for the MAX6933, and 27 bits for the
MAX6932. The shift register is written through a clock
input CLK and a data input DIN. For the MAX6922/
MAX6932/MAX6934, the data propagates to a data output DOUT. The data output allows multiple drivers to be
cascaded and operated together. The output latch is
transparent to the shift register outputs when LOAD is
high, and latches the current state on the falling edge
of LOAD.
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola, Ltd.
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MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
Each driver output is a slew-rate controlled CMOS
push-pull switch driving between V BB and GND
(MAX6922) or V BB and V SS (MAX6932/MAX6933/
MAX6934). The output rise time is always slower than
the output fall time to avoid shoot-through currents during output transitions. The output slew rates are slow
enough to minimize EMI, yet are fast enough so as not
to impact the typical 100µs digit multiplex period and
affect the display intensity.
Initial Power-Up and Operation
An internal reset circuit clears the internal registers on
power-up. All outputs and the interface output DOUT
(MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6934 only) initialize low
regardless of the initial logic levels of the CLK, DIN,
BLANK, and LOAD inputs.
• DOUT is the interface data output, which shifts data
out from the shift register on the rising edge of CLK.
Data at DIN is propagated through the shift register
and appears at DOUT (n CLK cycles + tDO) later,
where n is the number of drivers in the IC.
A fifth input, BLANK, can be taken high to force the outputs low, without altering the contents of the output latches. When the BLANK input is low, the outputs follow the
state of the output latches. A common use of the BLANK
input is PWM intensity control.
The BLANK input’s function is independent of the operation of the serial interface. Data can be shifted into the
serial interface shift register and latched regardless of
the state of BLANK.
Writing Device Registers Using
the 4-Wire Serial Interface
4-Wire Serial Interface
These driver ICs use a 4-wire serial interface with three
inputs (DIN, CLK, LOAD) and a data output (DOUT,
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6934 only). This interface is
used to write data to the ICs (Figure 4) (Table 1). The
serial interface data word length is 32 bits for the
MAX6922/MAX6934, 27 bits for the MAX6932, and 28
bits for the MAX6933.
The functions of the four serial interface pins are:
• CLK input is the interface clock, which shifts data
into the shift register on its rising edge.
• LOAD input passes data from the shift register to the
output latch when LOAD is high (transparent latch),
and latches the data on LOAD’s falling edge.
• DIN is the interface data input, and must be stable
when it is sampled on the rising edge of CLK.
The MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 are normally written using the following sequence:
1) Take CLK low.
2) Clock n bits of data in order Dn-1 first to D0 last into
DIN, observing the data setup and hold times.
3) Load the n output latches with a falling edge on LOAD,
where n is 27 for the MAX6932, 28 for the MAX6933,
and 32 for the MAX6922 and MAX6934.
LOAD may be high or low during a transmission. If
LOAD is high, then the data shifted into the shift register at DIN appears at the OUT0 to OUTn-1 outputs.
CLK and DIN may be used to transmit data to other
peripherals. Activity on CLK always shifts data into the
shift register. However, the output latches only update
on the rising edge of LOAD, and the last n bits of data
tCSW
LOAD
tCL
tCSH
tCH
tCP
CLK
tDH
tDS
DIN
Dn-1
Dn-2
D1
D0
tDO
DOUT
Dn-1
Figure 4. 4-Wire Serial Interface Timing Diagram
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27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
BLANKING
SERIAL CLOCK SHIFT REGISTER CONTENTS LOAD
OUTPUT CONTENTS
LATCH CONTENTS
INPUT
INPUT
DATA INPUT
INPUT
CLK D0 D1 D2 … Dn-2 Dn-1 LOAD D0 D1 D2 … Dn-2 Dn-1 BLANK
D0 D1 D2 … Dn-2 Dn-1
DIN
H
H
L
L
R0 R1 … Rn-2 Rn-1
X
R0
R0 R1 … Rn-2 Rn-1
R1 R2 … Rn-1
X
X
X
P0
P1
P2 … Pn-1
…
X
Rn
X
L
R0 R1 R2
… Rn-1 Rn
Pn
H
P0
P1
P2
… Pn-1
Pn
L
P0
X
X
X
…
X
H
L
X
P1 P2 … Pn-1
L
L
…
Pn
L
L
L = Low logic level.
H = High logic level.
X = Don’t care.
P = Present state (shift register).
R = Previous state (latched).
clocked in are loaded. Therefore, multiple devices can
share CLK and DIN, as long as they have unique LOAD
controls.
Determining Driver Output Voltage Drop
The outputs are CMOS drivers, and have a resistive
characteristic. The typical and maximum sink and
source output resistances can be calculated from the
VH and VL electrical characteristics. Use this calculated
resistance to determine the output voltage drop at different output currents.
Output Current Ratings
The continuous current-source capability is 40mA per
output. Outputs may drive up to 75mA as a repetitive
peak current, subject to the on-time (output high) being
no longer than 1ms, and the duty cycle being such that
the output power dissipation is no more than the dissipation for the continuous case. The repetitive peak rating
allows outputs to drive a higher current in multiplex grid
driver applications, where only one grid is on at a time,
and the multiplex time per grid is no more than 1ms.
Since dissipation is proportional to current squared, the
maximum current that can be delivered for a given multiplex ratio is given by:
IPEAK = (grids x 1600)1/2 mA
where grids is the number of grids in a multiplexed
display.
This means that a duplex application (two grids) can use
a repetitive peak current of 56.5mA, a triplex (three grids)
application can use a repetitive peak current of 69.2mA,
and higher multiplex ratios are limited to 75mA.
Paralleling Outputs
Any number of outputs within the same package may
be paralleled in order to raise the current drive or
reduce the output resistance. Only parallel outputs
directly (by shorting outputs together) if the interface
control can be guaranteed to set the outputs to the
same level. Although the sink output is relatively weak
(typically 750Ω), that resistance is low enough to dissipate 530mW when shorted to an opposite level output
at a VBB voltage of only 20V. A safe way to parallel outputs is to use diodes to prevent the outputs from sinking current (Figure 5). Because the diodes also stop
the outputs from sinking current from the VFD tube, an
external discharge resistor, R, is required. For static
tubes, R can be a large value such as 100kΩ. For multiplexed tubes, the value of the resistor can be determined by the load capacitance and timing
MAX6922
MAX6932
MAX6933 OUT0
MAX6934
D1
OUTPUT
D2
OUT1
R
Figure 5. Paralleling Outputs
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9
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
Table 1. 4-Wire Serial Interface Truth Table
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
characteristics required. Resistor R discharges tube
capacitance C to 10% of the initial voltage in 2.3 x RC
seconds. So, for example, a 15kΩ value for R discharges 100pF tube grid or anode from 40V to 4V in
3.5µs, but draws an additional 2.7mA from the driver
when either output is high.
Power Dissipation
Take care to ensure that the maximum package dissipation ratings for the chosen package are not exceeded. Over-dissipation is unlikely to be an issue when
driving static tubes, but the peak currents are usually
higher for multiplexed tubes. When using multiple driver
devices, try to share the average dissipation evenly
between the drivers.
Determine the power dissipation (PD) for the MAX6922/
MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 for static tube drivers
with the following equation:
PD = (VCC x ICC) + (VBB x IBB) + ((VBB - VH) x
IANODE x A))
where:
A = number of anodes driven (maximum of 32 with the
MAX6922/MAX6934).
IANODE = maximum anode current.
(VBB - VH) is the output voltage drop at the given maximum anode current IOUT.
A static tube dissipation example follows:
VCC = 5V ±5%, VBB = 10V to 18V, A = 32, IOUT = 2mA
PD = (5.25V x 1.5mA)+ (18V x 2.2mA) +
((2.5V x 2mA/25mA) x 2mA x 32) = 60mW
Determine the power dissipation (PD) for the MAX6922/
MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 for multiplex tube drivers
with the following equation:
PD = (VCC x ICC) + (VBB x IBB) + ((VBB - VH) x
IANODE x A) + ((VBB - VH) x IGRID))
where:
A = number of anodes driven.
G = number of grids driven.
IANODE = maximum anode current.
IGRID = maximum grid current.
The calculation presumes all anodes are on, but only
one grid is on. The calculated PD is the worst case, presuming one digit is always being driven with all its
anodes lit. Actual PD can be estimated by multiplying
this PD figure by the actual tube drive duty cycle, taking
into account interdigit blanking and any PWM intensity
control.
10
A multiplexed tube dissipation example follows:
VCC = 5V ±5%, VBB = 36V to 42V, A = 20, G = 12,
IANODE = 0.4mA, IGRID = 24mA
PD = (5.25V x 1.5mA)+ (42V x 2.2mA) +
((2.5V x 0.4mA/25mA) x 0.4mA x 20) +
((2.5V x 24mA/25mA) x 24mA) = 158mW
Thus, for a 44-pin PLCC package (TJA = 1 / 0.0133 =
75.188°C/W from Absolute Maximum Ratings), the maximum allowed ambient temperature TA is given by:
TJ(MAX) = TA + (PD x TJA) = +150°C = TA + (0.158 x
75.188°C/W)
So TA = +138°C.
This means that the driver can be operated in this
application with a PLCC package up to the +125°C
maximum operating temperature.
Power-Supply Considerations
The MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 operate
with multiple power-supply voltages. Bypass the VCC,
V BB , and V SS (MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 only)
power-supply pins to GND with 0.1µF capacitors close
to the device. The MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934 may
be operated with VSS tied to GND if a negative bias
supply is not required. For multiplex applications, it may
be necessary to add an additional bulk electrolytic
capacitor of 1µF or greater to the VBB supply.
Power-Supply Sequencing
The order of the power-supply sequencing is not important. These ICs are damaged if any combination of
VCC, VBB, and VSS is grounded while the other supply
or supplies are maintained up to their maximum ratings.
However, as with any CMOS device, do not drive the
logic inputs if the logic supply VCC is not operational
because the input protection diodes clamp the signals.
Cascading Drivers
(MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6934 Only)
Multiple driver ICs may be cascaded, as shown in the
Typical Application Circuit, by connecting each driver’s
DOUT to DIN of the next drivers. Devices may be cascaded at the full 5MHz CLK speed when VCC ≥ 4.5V.
When VCC <4.5V, the longer propagation delay (tDO)
limits the maximum cascaded CLK to 4MHz.
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27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
MAX685x
MAX6922
VFDOUT
DIN
VFCLK
CLK
VFLOAD
LOAD
VFBLANK
BLANK
DOUT
MAX6922
VFD TUBE
DIN
CLK
LOAD
BLANK
DOUT
MAX6922
DIN
CLK
LOAD
BLANK
DOUT
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 3850
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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11
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
Typical Application Circuit
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
Pin Configurations
2
1
44 43 42 41 40
OUT2
3
OUT1
VCC
4
OUT0
VBB
5
DIN
DOUT
6
OUT28
7
39 OUT3
OUT28
7
39 OUT3
OUT27
8
38 OUT4
OUT27
8
38 OUT4
37 OUT5
OUT26
9
37 OUT5
OUT26
9
OUT25
10
36 OUT6
OUT25
10
36 OUT6
OUT24
11
35 OUT7
OUT24
11
35 OUT7
OUT23
12
34 OUT8
OUT23
12
OUT22
13
33 OUT9
OUT22
13
33 OUT9
OUT21
14
32 OUT10
OUT21
14
32 OUT10
OUT20
15
31 OUT11
OUT20
15
31 OUT11
OUT19
16
30 OUT12
OUT19
16
30 OUT12
OUT18
17
29 N.C.
OUT18
17
29 N.C.
MAX6934
OUT2
34
OUT1
35
OUT0
36
DIN
37
VCC
38
VBB
N.C.
OUT13
OUT14
OUT15
LOAD
CLK
GND
OUT16
PLCC
39
DOUT
40
OUT31
41
OUT30
42
OUT29
43
N.C.
44
BLANK
VSS
OUT17
N.C.
OUT13
OUT14
OUT15
LOAD
CLK
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
GND
18
OUT16
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
BLANK
18
N.C.
34 OUT8
OUT17
MAX6922
PLCC
VBB
1
36 VCC
DOUT(OUT27)
2
35 DIN
OUT26
3
34 OUT0
OUT28
1
33
OUT3
OUT25
4
33 OUT1
OUT27
2
32
OUT4
OUT24
5
32 OUT2
OUT26
3
31
OUT5
OUT23
6
31 OUT3
OUT22
7
OUT21
8
OUT20
OUT25
4
30
OUT6
OUT24
5
29
OUT7
OUT23
6
28
OUT8
OUT22
7
27
OUT9
OUT21
8
26
OUT10
OUT20
9
25
MAX6934
MAX6932
MAX6933
30 OUT4
29 OUT5
9
28 OUT6
OUT19 10
27 OUT7
OUT18 11
26 OUT8
OUT17 12
25 OUT9
OUT11
OUT16 13
24 OUT10
VSS 14
23 OUT11
OUT15 15
22 OUT12
OUT14 16
21 OUT13
20 LOAD
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
BLANK 17
GND
CLK
LOAD
OUT15
OUT14
OUT13
N.C.
N.C.
BLANK
23
14
11
OUT16
OUT18
13
OUT12
OUT17
24
12
10
VSS
OUT19
GND 18
THIN QFN
12
OUT31
44 43 42 41 40
OUT30
1
N.C.
VCC
2
OUT29
VBB
3
OUT2
DOUT
4
OUT1
OUT31
5
OUT0
OUT30
6
DIN
N.C.
OUT29
TOP VIEW
( ) IS FOR THE MAX6933
19 CLK
SSOP
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27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
PLCC.EPS
e
A
A1
A2
A3
B
B1
C
e
D D1 D3
N
INCHES
MIN
MAX
0.165 0.180
0.090 0.120
0.145 0.156
0.020 --0.013 0.021
0.026 0.032
0.009 0.011
0.050
D3
D1
D
A
A2
A1
B1
B
A3
C
D2
MIN
MAX
4.20
4.57
3.04
2.29
3.69
3.96
0.51
--0.33
0.53
0.66
0.81
0.23
0.28
1.27
D
D1
D2
D3
INCHES
MAX
MIN
0.385 0.395
0.350 0.356
0.290 0.330
0.200 REF
MIN
9.78
8.89
7.37
5.08
MAX N
10.03 20 AA
9.04
8.38
REF
D 0.485
D1 0.450
D2 0.390
D3 0.300
0.495
0.456
0.430
REF
12.32
11.43
9.91
7.62
12.57 28 AB
11.58
10.92
REF
D 0.685
D1 0.650
D2 0.590
D3 0.500
0.695
0.656
0.630
REF
17.40
16.51
14.99
12.70
17.65 44 AC
16.66
16.00
REF
D 0.785
D1 0.750
D2 0.690
D3 0.600
0.795 19.94
0.756 19.05
0.730 17.53
REF
15.24
20.19
19.20
18.54
REF
52 AD
D 0.985
D1 0.950
D2 0.890
D3 0.800
0.995 25.02
0.958 24.13
0.930 22.61
REF
20.32
25.27
24.33
23.62
REF
68 AE
NOTES:
1. D1 DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH.
2. MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS NOT TO EXCEED
.20mm (.008") PER SIDE.
3. LEADS TO BE COPLANAR WITHIN .10mm.
4. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER
5. MEETS JEDEC MO047-XX AS SHOWN IN TABLE.
6. N = NUMBER OF PINS.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:
FAMILY PACKAGE OUTLINE:
20L, 28L, 44L, 52L, 68L PLCC
APPROVAL
DOCUMENT CONTROL NO.
REV.
21-0049
D
1
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1
13
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
Package Information (continued)
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
SSOP.EPS
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
36
E
DIM
A
A1
B
C
e
E
H
L
D
H
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
MAX
MIN
0.104
0.096
0.004
0.011
0.012
0.017
0.009
0.013
0.0315 BSC
0.291
0.299
0.398
0.414
0.020
0.040
0.598
0.612
MAX
MIN
2.44
2.65
0.10
0.29
0.30
0.44
0.23
0.32
0.80 BSC
7.40
7.60
10.11
10.51
0.51
15.20
1.02
15.55
1
TOP VIEW
D
A1
e
B
FRONT VIEW
A
C
0∞-8∞
L
SIDE VIEW
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:
PACKAGE OUTLINE, 36L SSOP, 0.80 MM PITCH
APPROVAL
DOCUMENT CONTROL NO.
21-0040
14
______________________________________________________________________________________
REV.
E
1
1
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
32, 44, 48L QFN.EPS
D2
D
CL
D/2
b
D2/2
k
E/2
E2/2
E
CL
(NE-1) X e
E2
k
L
DETAIL A
e
(ND-1) X e
CL
CL
L
L
e
A1
A2
e
DALLAS
A
SEMICONDUCTOR
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:
PACKAGE OUTLINE
32, 44, 48L THIN QFN, 7x7x0.8 mm
APPROVAL
DOCUMENT CONTROL NO.
21-0144
REV.
C
1
2
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15
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
Package Information (continued)
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
MAX6922/MAX6932/MAX6933/MAX6934
27-, 28-, and 32-Output, 76V,
Serial-Interfaced VFD Tube Drivers
Package Information (continued)
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
DALLAS
SEMICONDUCTOR
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:
PACKAGE OUTLINE
32, 44, 48L THIN QFN, 7x7x0.8 mm
APPROVAL
DOCUMENT CONTROL NO.
21-0144
REV.
C
2
2
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