STP16CPC26TTR

The STP16CPC26TTR is a constant current LED sink driver manufactured by STMicroelectronics. Here's a brief overview of its features and specifications:

Specifications:

- Number of Channels: The STP16CPC26TTR features 16 output channels, allowing it to control and drive up to 16 individual LEDs or LED segments.

- Constant Current: It is a constant current LED driver, which ensures consistent brightness and color accuracy for the connected LEDs, regardless of changes in the supply voltage or LED forward voltage.

- Maximum Output Current: Each output channel can handle a maximum continuous output current of up to 120mA, making it suitable for driving medium to high-power LEDs.

- Supply Voltage Range: The device operates with a supply voltage range from 3V to 5.5V, making it compatible with various power supply sources.

- Output Voltage Range: The STP16CPC26TTR can sink an output voltage drop of up to 0.5V per channel.

- Communication Interface: It features a serial communication interface that allows easy control and programming of the LED driver.

- Thermal Protection: The device includes built-in thermal protection to prevent overheating and protect the internal circuitry from damage.

- Package Type: The STP16CPC26TTR is available in a compact TSSOP-24 package, which is suitable for space-constrained applications.

Features:

- High Efficiency: The LED driver employs efficient constant current regulation, minimizing power losses and maximizing LED brightness.

- Multiplexing Capability: It supports multiplexing of LED segments, allowing dynamic control of multiple LEDs with fewer pins of the microcontroller.

- Cascadable: The STP16CPC26TTR can be cascaded to control more than 16 LEDs, enabling large LED display panels.

- Dimming Control: It supports LED dimming control through pulse-width modulation (PWM), allowing brightness adjustment for each LED channel.

- LED Open/Short Detection: The driver includes LED open and short detection, providing fault monitoring and indication.

- High Reliability: The device is designed to offer high reliability and robustness in various LED lighting applications.

Applications:

The STP16CPC26TTR LED driver is commonly used in LED display panels, signage, matrix displays, and other applications that require efficient and precise control of multiple LEDs. Some typical applications include:

- LED Dot-Matrix Displays

- LED Video Walls

- LED Backlighting for LCD Panels

- LED Matrix Panels for Scrolling Text or Graphics

- LED Automotive Lighting

- LED Signage and Displays

Please refer to the official datasheet and technical documentation provided by STMicroelectronics for the STP16CPC26TTR for more detailed information and usage guidelines.