Driving Load Currents Higher than 50mA
The MAX6965 can be used to drive loads drawing more
than 50mA, like relays and high-current white LEDs, by
paralleling outputs. Use at least one output per 50mA of
load current; for example, a 6V 330mW relay draws 55mA
and needs two paralleled outputs to drive it. Ensure that
the paralleled outputs chosen are controlled by the same
blink phase register, i.e., select outputs from the O0
through O7 range. This way, the paralleled outputs are
turned on and off together. Do not use output O8 as part of
a load-sharing design. O8 cannot be switched at the same
time as any of the other outputs because it is controlled by
a different register.
The MAX6965 must be protected from the negative
voltage transient generated when switching off induc-
tive loads, such as relays, by connecting a reverse-
biased diode across the inductive load (Figure 19). The
peak current through the diode is the inductive load’s
operating current.
Power-Supply Considerations
The MAX6965 operates with a power-supply voltage of
2V to 3.6V. Bypass the power supply to GND with at
least 0.047µF as close to the device as possible.
MAX6965
9-Output LED Driver with Intensity Control
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Table 9. PWM Intensity Settings (Blink Disabled)
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