A6810
10-Bit Serial Input Latched Source Driver
Features and Benefits
▪ Controlled output slew rate
▪ High-speed data storage
▪ 60 V minimum output breakdown
▪ High data-input rate
▪ PNP active pull-downs
▪ Low output-saturation voltages
▪ Low-power CMOS logic and latches
▪ Improved replacements for TL4810x, UCN5810x, and
UCQ5810x
Packages:
18-pin DIP
(A package)
Not to scale
20-pin SOICW
(LW package)
Description
The A6810 combines 10-bit CMOS shift registers,
accompanying data latches, and control circuitry with bipolar
sourcing outputs and PNP active pull-downs. Designed
primarily to drive vacuum-fluorescent (VF) displays, the 60 V
and –40 mA output ratings also allow this device to be used in
many other peripheral power driver applications. The A6810
features an increased data input rate (compared with the older
UCN/UCQ5810-F) and a controlled output slew rate.
The CMOS shift register and latches allow direct interfacing
with microprocessor-based systems. With a 3.3 or 5 V logic
supply, serial data-input rates of at least 10 MHz can be
attained
A CMOS serial data output permits cascaded connections in
applications requiring additional drive lines. Similar devices
are available as the A6812 (20-bit) and A6818 (32-bit).
TheA6810 output source drivers are NPN Darlingtons, capable
of sourcing up to 40 mA. The controlled output slew rate reduces
electromagnetic noise, which is an important consideration in
systems that include telecommunications and microprocessors,
and to meet government emissions regulations. For inter-digit
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Functional Block Diagram
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