A6821
DABiC-5 8-Bit Serial Input Latched Sink Drivers
Features and Benefits
Description
▪ 3.3 to 5 V logic supply range
▪ Power on reset (POR)
▪ To 10 MHz data input rate
▪ CMOS, TTL compatible
▪ –40°C operation available
▪ Schmitt trigger inputs for improved noise immunity
▪ Low-power CMOS logic and latches
▪ High-voltage current-sink outputs
▪ Internal pull-up/pull down resistors
A merged combination of bipolar and MOS technology
gives these devices an interface flexibility beyond the reach
of standard logic buffers and power driver arrays. Typical
applications include driving multiplexed LED displays or
incandescent lamps.
The A6821 has an eight-bit CMOS shift register and CMOS
control circuitry, eight CMOS data latches, and eight bipolar
current-sinking Darlington output drivers.
The CMOS inputs are compatible with standard CMOS logic
levels. TTL circuits may require the use of appropriate pull-up
resistors. By using the serial data output, the drivers can be
cascaded for interface applications requiring additional drive
lines.
Applications:
▪ Multiplexed LED displays
▪ Incandescent lamps
Packages:
Package A 16-pin DIP
Package LW 16-pin SOICW
The A6821SA is furnished in a standard 16-pin plastic DIP.
The A6821EA is a 16-pin plastic DIP, capable of operation
from -40°C to 85°C. The A6821SLW is a 16-lead wide-body
SOIC, for surface-mount applications. These devices are lead
(Pb) free, with 100% matte tin plated leadframes.
Not to scale
Functional Block Diagram
C LOC K
S E R IAL
DAT A IN
LOG IC
G R OUND
LOG IC
S UP P LY
V DD
S E R IAL
DAT A OUT
S E R IAL-P AR ALLE L S HIF T R E G IS T E R
S T R OB E
LAT C HE S
OUT P UT E NAB LE
(AC T IV E LOW)
MOS
B IP OLAR
P OWE R
G R OUND
S UB
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
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A6821
DABiC-5 8-Bit Serial Input Latched Sink Drivers
Selection Guide
Part Number
Package
Ambient (ºC)
Packing
A6821SA-T
16-pin DIP
–20 to 85
25 pieces per tube
A6821EA-T*
16-pin DIP
–40 to 85
25 pieces per tube
A6821SLWTR-T
16-pin wide body SOIC
–20 to 85
1000 pieces per reel
*Variant is in production but has been determined to be LAST TIME BUY. This classification indicates that the variant is
obsolete and notice has been given. Sale of the variant is currently restricted to existing customer applications. The variant
should not be purchased for new design applications because of obsolescence in the near future. Samples are no longer
available. Status date change November 2, 2009. Deadline for receipt of LAST TIME BUY orders is April 30, 2010.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic
Logic Supply Voltage
Input Voltage Range
Symbol
Notes
VDD
VIN
Caution: CMOS devices have input-static
protection, but are susceptible to damage when
exposed to extremely high static-electrical
charges.
Rating
Unit
7
V
–0.3 to VDD + 0.3
V
Output Voltage
VOUT
50
V
Continuous Output Current
IOUT
500
mA
A package
2.1
W
LW package
1.5
W
Range E
–40 to 85
ºC
Range S
–20 to 85
ºC
TJ(max)
150
ºC
Tstg
–55 to 150
ºC
Power Dissipation
PD
Operating Ambient Temperature
TA
Maximum Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
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DABiC-5 8-Bit Serial Input Latched Sink Drivers
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS1 Unless otherwise noted: TA = 25°C, logic supply operating voltage Vdd = 3.0 V to 5.5 V
Vdd = 3.3 V
Characteristic
Min.
Typ.
Typ.
Max.
Units
VOUT = 50 V
–
–
10
–
–
10
μA
IOUT = 100 mA
–
–
1.1
–
–
1.1
V
IOUT = 200 mA
–
–
1.3
–
–
1.3
V
IOUT = 350 mA
–
–
1.6
–
–
1.6
V
VIN(1)
2.2
–
–
3.3
–
–
V
VIN(0)
–
–
1.1
–
–
1.7
V
RIN
50
–
–
50
–
–
kΩ
V
Symbol
Output Leakage Current
ICEX
Collector–Emitter Saturation
Voltage
VCE(SAT)
Input Voltage
Input Resistance
Serial Data Output Voltage
Test Conditions
IOUT = –200 μA
2.8
3.05
–
4.5
4.75
–
VOUT(0)
IOUT = 200 μA
–
0.15
0.3
–
0.15
0.3
V
10
–
–
10
–
–
MHz
fc
IDD(1)
One output on, OE = L, ST = H
–
–
2.0
–
–
2.0
mA
IDD(0)
All outputs off, OE = H, ST = H,
P1 through P8 = L
–
–
100
–
–
100
μA
tdis(BQ)
VCC = 50 V, R1 = 500 Ω, C1 ≤ 30 pF
–
–
1.0
–
–
1.0
μs
ten(BQ)
VCC = 50 V, R1 = 500 Ω, C1 ≤ 30 pF
–
–
1.0
–
–
1.0
μs
tp(STH-QL)
VCC = 50 V, R1 = 500 Ω, C1 ≤ 30 pF
–
–
1.0
–
–
1.0
μs
tp(STH-QH)
VCC = 50 V, R1 = 500 Ω, C1 ≤ 30 pF
–
–
1.0
–
–
1.0
μs
tf
VCC = 50 V, R1 = 500 Ω, C1 ≤ 30 pF
–
–
1.0
–
–
1.0
μs
tr
VCC = 50 V, R1 = 500 Ω, C1 ≤ 30 pF
–
–
1.0
–
–
1.0
μs
IOUT = ±200 μA
–
50
–
–
50
–
ns
Logic Supply Current
Output Enable-to-Output Delay
Output Fall Time
Output Rise Time
Clock-to-Serial Data Out Delay
Max. Min.
VOUT(1)
Maximum Clock Frequency2
Strobe-to-Output Delay
Vdd = 5 V
tp(CH-SQX)
1Positive
(negative) current is defined as conventional current going into (coming out of) the specified device pin.
2Operation at a clock frequency greater than the specified minimum value is possible but not warranteed.
Truth Table
Serial
Data Clock
Input Input
Shift Register Contents
I8
Serial
Data
Output
R1 R2 ...
R7
R7
R1 R2 ...
R7
R7
R1 R2 R3 ...
R8
R8
X
X
X
P8
P8
I1
I2
H
H
L
L
X
X
I3
X
...
...
P1 P2 P3 ...
L = Low Logic Level
H = High Logic Level
X = Irrelevant
P = Present State
Latch Contents
Strobe
Input
I1
I2
Output Contents
I1 I2 I3 ... I8
...
I8
L
R1 R2 R3 ...
R8
H
P1 P2 P3 ...
P8
L
P 1 P2 P3 ... P8
X
X
H
H
X
I3
Output
Enable
Input
X
...
H H ... H
R = Previous State
OE = Output Enable
ST = Strobe
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Timing Requirements and Specifications
(Logic Levels are VDD and Ground)
C
50%
CLOCK
A
SERIAL
DATA IN
B
DATA
50%
t p(CH-SQX)
SERIAL
DATA OUT
DATA
50%
D
E
50%
STROBE
OUTPUT ENABLE
LOW = ALL OUTP UTS E NABLE D
tp(STH-QH)
tp(STH-QL)
90%
DATA
OUT N
10%
HIGH = ALL OUTP UTS BLANKE D (DIS ABLE D)
OUTPUT ENABLE
50%
t en(BQ)
tr
tf
t dis(BQ)
OUT N
90%
10%
Key
Description
A
Data Active Time Before Clock Pulse (Data Set-Up Time)
B
DATA
50%
Symbol
tsu(D)
Time (ns)
Data Active Time After Clock Pulse (Data Hold Time)
th(D)
25
C
Clock Pulse Width
tw(CH)
50
D
Time Between Clock Activation and Strobe
tsu(C)
100
E
Strobe Pulse Width
tw(STH)
50
NOTE: Timing is representative of a 10 MHz clock. Higher speeds may be
attainable; operation at high temperatures will reduce the specified maximum clock frequency.
Powering-on with the inputs in the low state ensures that the registers and
latches power-on in the low state (POR).
Serial Data present at the input is transferred to the shift register on the logical
0 to logical 1 transition of the CLOCK input pulse. On succeeding CLOCK
pulses, the registers shift data information towards the SERIAL DATA OUTPUT. The SERIAL DATA must appear at the input prior to the rising edge of the
CLOCK input waveform.
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Information present at any register is transferred to the respective latch
when the STROBE is high (serial-to-parallel conversion). The latches will
continue to accept new data as long as the STROBE is held high. Applications where the latches are bypassed (STROBE tied high) will require that
the OUTPUT ENABLE input be high during serial data entry.
When the OUTPUT ENABLE input is high, all of the output buffers are
disabled (OFF). The information stored in the latches or shift register is not
affected by the OUTPUT ENABLE input. With the OUTPUT ENABLE
input low, the outputs are controlled by the state of their respective latches.
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Maximum Allowable Duty Cycle, IOUT = 200 mA, VDD = 5 V
Number of
Outputs ON
A mbient T emperature
40 °C
50 °C
60 °C
25 °C
70 °C
A6821SA/A6821EA
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
90%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
79%
90%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
72%
82%
96%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
65%
74%
86%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
57%
65%
76%
91%
100%
100%
100%
100%
67%
77%
90%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
59%
68%
79%
95%
100%
100%
100%
100%
54%
62%
72%
86%
100%
100%
100%
100%
49%
56%
65%
78%
98%
100%
100%
100%
43%
49%
57%
68%
86%
100%
100%
100%
A6821SLW
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7
6
5
4
3
2
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Terminal List Table
Name
Description
Pin
CLK
Clock
1
VDD
Serial Data In
2
Logic Ground*
3
Logic Supply
4
Serial Data Out
5
ST
Strobe
6
OE
Output Enable (active low)
7
SUB
Power Ground*
8
OUT8
Serial Data Output
9
OUT7
Serial Data Output
10
OUT6
Serial Data Output
11
OUT5
Serial Data Output
12
OUT4
Serial Data Output
13
OUT3
Serial Data Output
14
OUT2
Serial Data Output
15
OUT1
Serial Data Output
16
* There is an indeterminate resistance between logic ground and power ground.
For proper operation, these terminals must be externally connected together.
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Package A
16-pin DIP
Package LW
16-pin Wide Body SOIC
16
OUT 1
2
15
OUT 2
LOG IC
G R OUND
3
14
OUT 3
OUT 4
LOG IC
S UP P LY
4
13
OUT 4
12
OUT 5
S E R IAL
DAT A OUT
5
12
OUT 5
ST
11
OUT 6
S T R OB E
6
ST
11
OUT 6
OE
10
OUT 7
OUT P UT
E NAB LE
7
OE
10
OUT 7
9
OUT 8
P OWE R
G R OUND
8
9
OUT 8
C LOC K
1
2
15
OUT 2
S E R IAL
DAT A IN
LOGIC
GROUND
3
14
OUT 3
LOGIC
SUPPLY
4
13
SERIAL
DATA OUT
5
STROBE
6
OUTPUT
ENABLE
7
POWER
GROUND
8
LATCHES
VDD
SHIFT REGISTER
SERIAL
DATA IN
CLK
SUB
Typical Input Circuits
C LK
V DD
LAT C HE S
OUT 1
1
S HIF T R E G IS TE R
16
CLOCK
S UB
Typical Output Driver
VDD
OUT
STROBE
OUTPUT
ENABLE
7.2 kΩ
3 kΩ
SUB
VDD
CLOCK
SERIAL
DATA IN
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Package A
16-pin DIP
19.05±0.25
16
+0.10
0.25 –0.05
+0.38
10.92 –0.25
+0.76
6.35 –0.25
7.62
A
1
2
For Reference Only
(reference JEDEC MS-001 BB)
Dimensions in inches, metric dimensions (mm) in brackets, for reference only
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
A Terminal #1 mark area
5.33 MAX
+0.51
3.30 –0.38
1.27 MIN
2.54
+0.25
1.52 –0.38
0.46 ±0.12
Package LW
16-pin Wide Body SOIC
10.30±0.20
4° ±4
16
1.27
0.65
16
+0.07
0.27 –0.06
10.30±0.33
7.50±0.10
9.50
A
+0.44
0.84 –0.43
2.25
1
2
1
0.25
16X
SEATING
PLANE
0.10 C
0.41 ±0.10
1.27
C
2
B
PCB Layout Reference View
SEATING PLANE
GAUGE PLANE
2.65 MAX
0.20 ±0.10
For Reference Only
Dimensions in millimeters
(reference JEDEC MS-013 AA)
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
A Terminal #1 mark area
B
Reference pad layout (reference IPC SOIC127P1030X265-16M)
All pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all adjacent pads; adjust as necessary
to meet application process requirements and PCB layout tolerances
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