MM5450YN - 34-Output LED Display Driver, 40-PDIP | Microchip
Référence : MM5450YN ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.3 | $5,30 |
| 10 | $4.84 | $48,40 |
| 100 | $4.35 | $435,00 |
| 500 | $3.92 | $1 960,00 |
| 1 000 | $3.53 | $3 530,00 |
MM5450YN Présentation
An LED display driver is a dedicated power management IC that converts serial or parallel control data into per-segment constant or switched current outputs capable of directly driving LEDs. In the display-driver hierarchy, the MM5450 belongs to the non-multiplexed (direct-drive) class: each output drives one LED segment or lamp continuously, so no multiplex timing, no external transistors, and no refresh software are required. This contrasts with multiplexed drivers, which time-share fewer outputs across many digits.
Key features include 34 open-drain-style outputs that can each sink current for direct LED connection, continuous analog brightness control by setting a reference current through a single variable resistor connected to the supply, a simple serial data interface requiring only a clock and data line, and a data-enable input that gates output updates. The 500 kHz-class serial clock rate allows fast full-frame refresh of all 34 outputs.
The device is fabricated in an N-channel, metal-gate MOS process that produces low-threshold, enhancement-mode and ion-implanted depletion-mode devices, a mature process that yields robust, well-characterized output structures suited to long-life industrial displays.
Typical applications include industrial panel meters, instrument front-panel displays, elevator and equipment status indicators, vending-machine and appliance LED arrays, and any static LED lamp or 7-segment cluster where a microcontroller must drive many LEDs with minimal I/O pins - only two or three MCU lines are consumed regardless of LED count.
A key design consideration is output current setting: brightness is set globally through the single brightness pin resistor, so individual segment dimming is not possible; plan current-limiting resistors per output where segments of different colors share a display.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MM5450YN — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec MM5450YN (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Brightness Control, Interface, Package.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
MM5451YN
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$2.98 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →MM5450YV
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
MM5450YN Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Fonction | LED Display Driver |
| Nombre de sorties | 34 |
| Drive Topology | Non-multiplexed (direct drive) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 4.75 V to 11 V |
| Serial Clock Frequency | 500 kHz |
| Type de sortie | 1.8 V / 2.7 mA class outputs |
| Interface | Serial data input, no load signal required |
| Brightness Control | Continuous, single-pin (external resistor to supply) |
| Broche d'activation | Yes |
| Process Technology | N-channel metal-gate MOS |
| Boîtier | 40-PDIP (0.600 inch wide) |
| Type de montage | Through Hole |
| Manufacturer Part Suffix | YN = 40-pin PDIP package |
Guide de configuration des broches du MM5450YN 40-pdip (0.600 inch wide)
Configuration des broches du MM5450YN (boîtier 40-pdip (0.600 inch wide)). Ce composant de puissance comporte des bornes de grille, de drain et de source. Pour les boîtiers non polarisés, consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour l'orientation exacte de la broche 1 et les détails de l'empreinte. Les applications courantes incluent la conception d'alimentations, la commande de moteurs et la commutation de charges.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour MM5450YN.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
MM5450YN convient pour 6 applications: Industrial Panel Meters, Instrument Front-Panel Status Indicators, Legacy Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Vending and Appliance LED Arrays, Elevator and Building Indicator Systems, Embedded Learning and Hobby Displays.
Industrial Panel Meters
The MM5450YN fits industrial panel meters because its 34 static outputs can drive four complete 7-segment digits with decimal points continuously, eliminating multiplex flicker that can corrupt optical sensor readings near the display. Its 4.75 V to 11 V supply range attaches directly to typical industrial 5 V or higher instrument rails without a dedicated regulator. Only two or three microcontroller I/O lines are consumed by the serial clock, data, and enable signals, leaving MCU bandwidth free for measurement tasks. The 500 kHz serial rate updates the entire 34-segment frame in well under a millisecond, so display refresh never bottlenecks the control loop.
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Instrument Front-Panel Status Indicators
Equipment front panels often need 20-34 discrete LED indicators for alarms, status, and mode flags. The MM5450YN's non-multiplexed architecture drives each lamp continuously, so every indicator has uniform, stable brightness with no scan artifacts on camera or when viewed at an angle. Single-pin continuous brightness control lets a technician dim the panel with a trimmer resistor for dark control rooms or brighten it for factory floors without firmware changes. The enable pin permits blanking the entire panel during startup or fault conditions with one logic line, an important safety behavior in test and measurement instruments.
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Legacy Equipment Repair and Maintenance
The MM5450YN remains one of the few non-multiplexed LED display drivers still in active production in a through-hole 40-DIP package, making it the standard repair part for legacy industrial controllers, elevator indicators, and test equipment designed around the original Micrel part. Replacement is a direct socket-in: identical pin map, supply range, and serial protocol preserve the original firmware. For boards where the original MM5450YN is unobtainable in small quantities, the MM5451YN serves as a near substitute, and sourcing through distributors such as DigiKey and LCSC keeps repair turnaround short as of 2026-10-16.
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Vending and Appliance LED Arrays
Vending machines and white-goods control panels drive many discrete LEDs for price displays, selection buttons, and status annunciation. The MM5450YN consolidates all 34 lamp drivers into one 40-DIP IC, replacing dozens of discrete transistors and resistors and reducing BOM count and assembly cost. Its metal-gate MOS outputs are robust against the noisy, inductive-load environments typical of appliance solenoids and compressors, and the analog brightness trim adapts the same board to different enclosure aesthetics. Serial control means one cheap MCU handles both user interface and display, keeping total electronics cost low in price-sensitive consumer hardware.
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Elevator and Building Indicator Systems
Floor indicators and hall-lantern arrays in elevators demand high reliability and 24/7 continuous duty. The MM5450YN's static drive eliminates refresh-dependent failure modes, and its mature N-channel metal-gate process has decades of field history in exactly this application class. The 11 V maximum supply suits systems with higher-voltage signaling rails, while the enable pin supports emergency-blank behavior required in some building codes. Because brightness is set by one resistor, installers can match display luminance to lobby lighting conditions on site. Its through-hole DIP package also simplifies field replacement by maintenance technicians without surface-mount rework equipment.
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Embedded Learning and Hobby Displays
The through-hole 40-DIP package and two-wire serial interface make the MM5450YN ideal for breadboard prototyping and education. A student can drive 34 LEDs from any 5 V microcontroller with just clock, data, and enable lines - no multiplex timers, no driver transistors, no interrupt service routines. The analog brightness pin demonstrates reference-current concepts, and the 500 kHz clock tolerance teaches serial timing fundamentals. DIP packaging survives repeated insertion cycles that destroy surface-mount parts, and the extensive archived datasheet ecosystem from both Microchip and Micrel provides abundant reference material for coursework and hobby projects.
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Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MM5451YN | MM5450YV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 40-PDIP | 40-PDIP - same | PLCC-44 (same die, different body) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Number of Outputs | 34 | 33 | 34 |
| Supply Voltage Range | 4.75 V to 11 V | 4.75 V to 11 V | 4.75 V to 11 V |
| Drive Topology | Non-multiplexed (static) | Non-multiplexed (static) | Non-multiplexed (static) |
| Brightness Control | Single-pin continuous analog | Single-pin continuous analog | Single-pin continuous analog |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | Through Hole | Surface Mount |
| Serial Frame Difference | 34-output frame | 33-output frame (1 bit shorter) | Identical to MM5450YN |
Principaux différenciateurs
- One extra output channel (vs MM5451YN)
- Through-hole 40-DIP availability (vs MM5450YV)
- Static non-multiplexed drive (vs MM5451YN (same class) and multiplexed modern drivers)
Notes de conception
The MM5450YN accepts 4.75 V to 11 V, but output drive capability scales with supply. When driving many segments simultaneously at full brightness, total package power dissipation is the sum of per-output current times output voltage drop plus quiescent power - verify against the datasheet absolute maximum power rating for your specific supply and LED current configuration. Decouple VDD with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within 10 mm of pin 1 to prevent serial-data corruption from LED switching transients on long boards.
Do not substitute the MM5451YN without firmware changes: its serial frame is one bit shorter (33 outputs vs 34), so a controller written for the MM5450 frame will misalign the output map by one bit, lighting the wrong segments. Similarly, the MM5450YV uses PLCC-44 pin numbering that is completely different from the DIP-40 despite identical silicon. Always re-verify the bit order (data format is per the manufacturer datasheet) when moving between family members.
As a through-hole DIP-40 on a 0.600-inch pitch, provide a socket for field-serviceable designs - a strong recommendation for industrial repair applications where this part is typically replaced, not reflowed. Route the 34 output traces with adequate spacing for the LED series resistors; since brightness is global, place the brightness-pin trimmer resistor at the panel edge for calibration access, keeping that analog node short and away from the serial clock line to avoid brightness jitter.
Informations de conformité
Compliance status not stated in the provided web data. As a mature metal-gate MOS product, verify RoHS/lead-free status on the current Microchip product page or certificate of conformance before specifying.
