Features: ` High-Speed 26MHz SPI-/QSPI-/MICROWIRE™- Compatible Serial Interface
` 2.7V to 3.6V Operation
` Controls Up to 48 Grids of 7-Segment, 14-Segment,or 16-Segment Alphanumeric Digits
` One Digit and Two Digits per Grid and Universal Displays Supported
` 16-Step Digital Brightness Control
` Built-In ASCII 104-Character Font
` 24 User-Definable Characters
` Up to Four Annunciators per Grid with Automatic Blinking Control
` Separate Cursor Control with Automatic Blinking
` Filament Drive Full-Bridge Waveform Synthesis
` Buzzer Tone Generator with Single-Ended or Push-Pull Driver
` Up to Five General-Purpose Logic Outputs
` 9A Low-Power Shutdown (Data Retained)
` 16-Pin QSOP PackageApplication·Display Modules
·Retail POS Displays
·Weight and Tare
Displays
·Bar Graph Displays
·Industrial Controllers
·White Goods
·Professional Audio
EquipmentPinout
SpecificationsVoltage (with respect to GND)
V+............................................................................-0.3V to +4V
DIN, SCLK, CS ......................................................-0.3V to +5.5V
All Other Pins................................................-0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V)
Current
V+....................................................................................200mA
GND................................................................................-200mA
PHASE1, PHASE2, PORT0, PORT1, PUMP........................±150mA
VFCLK, VFDOUT, VFLOAD, VFBLANK ..............................±150mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
16-Pin QSOP (derate at 8.34mW/°C above +70°C).....667mW
Operating Temperature Range (TMIN, TMAX)
MAX6850AEE.................................................-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.
DescriptionThe MAX6850 compact vacuum-fluorescent display (VFD) controller provides microprocessors with the multiplex timing for 7-segment, 14-segment, or 16-segment alphanumeric VFD displays up to 96 characters and controls industry-standard, shift-register, high-voltage grid/anode VFD tube drivers. The device supports display tubes using either one or two digits per grid, as well as universal displays. Hardware is included to simplify the generation of cathode bias and filament supplies and to provide up to five logic outputs, including a buzzer driver. The MAX6850 provides an internal crosspoint switch to match any tube-driver shift-register grid/anode order, and is compatible with both chip-inglass and external tube drivers.
The MAX6850 includes an ASCII 104-character font, multiplex scan circuitry, and static RAM that stores digit, cursor, and annunciator data, as well as font data for 24 user-definable characters. The display intensity can be adjusted by an internal 16-step digital brightness control. The MAX6850 also includes separate annunciator and cursor control with automatic blinking, as well as a low-power shutdown mode.
The MAX6850 provides timing to generate the PWM waveforms to drive the tube filament from a DC supply. The filament drive is synchronized to the display multiplexing to eliminate beat artifacts. The MAX6850 is compatible with SPI™ and QSPI™.
For a 2-wire interfaced version, refer to the MAX6851* data sheet
MAX6850 Data Sheet
