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MM5451YN - 35-Output LED Display Driver DIP-40 | Microchip

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MM5451YN Visão geral

The Microchip Technology MM5451YN is a serial-input LED display driver with 35 output channels, operating from a 4.75V to 11V supply in a 40-pin plastic DIP (DIP-40, 0.600 inch / 15.24mm wide) package.

An LED display driver is a dedicated power-management interface IC that sits between a digital controller (microcontroller, FPGA, or logic) and an LED load. In the display-driver hierarchy, the MM5451YN belongs to the non-multiplexed, directly driven class of LED drivers: each output sinks current continuously, so no multiplexing timing is required from the host and no external driver transistors are needed for typical segment loads.

The MM5451YN is fabricated in an N-channel, metal-gate MOS process producing low-threshold enhancement-mode and ion-implanted depletion-mode devices. Its headline features are 35 open-drain-style current-sinking outputs, a serial data interface requiring only clock and data lines, and a single-pin brightness control: one external variable resistor from the brightness pin to the supply sets a reference current that scales all 35 outputs simultaneously.

Because the part is non-multiplexed, each output runs at continuous duty cycle, giving maximum instantaneous brightness per segment and eliminating multiplex flicker. The 500 kHz-class serial clock rate allows a full 35-bit shift-register update in well under 100 microseconds, fast enough for animation on large bar-graph and status panels. Output capability is specified around 1.8V output voltage at 2.7 mA per output per FindIC's summary of the Micrel datasheet; for higher-current operation the datasheet output ratings should be consulted.

Typical applications include industrial panel meters, instrumentation annunciator and bar-graph displays, appliance and white-goods LED indicators, elevator and HVAC status boards, and vending or kiosk front panels - anywhere a static LED array of up to 35 points must be driven from a small microcontroller with minimal pin count.

A key design consideration: because the MM5451YN is not multiplexed, total package power dissipation scales directly with the number of lit segments and the per-segment current set by the brightness resistor, so thermal budgeting on the DIP-40 package is essential at high duty cycles.

This page adds value beyond the datasheet by synthesizing distributor pricing, drop-in alternative analysis against the MM5450 and ST M5451 families, and practical design notes in one place.

Alternativas drop-in para MM5451YN — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.

Variantes desta série

Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com MM5451YN (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Brightness Control, Interface, Package.

Microchip Technology
Brightness Control: Continuous, single-pin (external resistor to supply)
Interface: Serial data input, no load signal required
Package: 40-PDIP (0.600 inch wide)
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MM5451BN

✅ Drop-In
📦 40-DIP (0.600, 15.24mm)
Same 35-output MM5451 die and DIP-40 footprint; suffix denotes package/compliance variant - identical function and pinout

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MM5450YN

✅ Drop-In
Microchip Technology
📦 40-DIP (0.600, 15.24mm)
LED Display Driver · 34 · Non-multiplexed (direct drive) · 4.75 V to 11 V · 500 kHz · 1.8 V / 2.7 mA class outputs · Serial data input, no load signal required · Continuous, single-pin (external resistor to supply)

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MM5450BN

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas
📦 40-DIP (0.600, 15.24mm)
34 outputs vs 35 (-1 output); BN package/compliance variant of MM5450 in same DIP-40 footprint

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M5451B7

✅ Drop-In
📦 40-DIP
Same 35-channel function, same 40-pin DIP package and single-pin brightness scheme; silicon-gate instead of metal-gate process

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MM5451YN Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Função LED Display Driver
Output Channels 35
Supply Voltage Range 4.75 V to 11 V
Interface Serial (clock + data)
Display Type LED, non-multiplexed direct drive
Tensão de saída 1.8 V
Output Current 2.7 mA
Frequência de comutação 500 kHz
Brightness Control Single-pin, external variable resistor sets reference current
Process Technology N-channel metal-gate MOS
Encapsulamento 40-DIP (0.600 in, 15.24 mm)
Tipo de montagem Through Hole

Guia de Configuração de Pinos do MM5451YN 40-dip (0.600 in, 15.24 mm)

Configuração de pinos para MM5451YN (pacote 40-dip (0.600 in, 15.24 mm)). Este dispositivo de potência possui terminais de gate, drain e source. Para pacotes não polarizados, consulte o datasheet do fabricante para a orientação exata do pino 1 e detalhes do footprint. Aplicações comuns incluem projeto de fontes de alimentação, acionamento de motores e comutação de cargas.

Diagrama de pinagem do pacote 40-dip (0.600 in, 15.24 mm) para MM5451YN

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Aplicações típicas

MM5451YN é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Industrial Panel Meters and Annunciators, Bar-Graph Level Indicators, Appliance and White-Goods Front Panels, Elevator and HVAC Status Boards, Vending Machines and Kiosk Front Panels, Test and Measurement Front-Panel Indicators.

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Industrial Panel Meters and Annunciators

The MM5451YN fits industrial panel instrumentation because its 4.75V to 11V supply range absorbs rail variation common on control panels, while its two-wire serial interface lets a small microcontroller drive up to 35 indicators without port expansion. The non-multiplexed outputs hold constant current through every lit segment, giving steady, flicker-free annunciation that is easy to read at distance and on camera. With 35 channels, a single device covers a 4-digit 7-segment readout plus decimal points and alarm flags. Designers should budget package dissipation from the number of simultaneously lit segments and the current set by the single brightness resistor, since continuous-duty static drive dissipates more power than multiplexed schemes at the same perceived brightness.

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Bar-Graph Level Indicators

A 35-output, non-multiplexed driver is a natural fit for bar-graph level displays - audio VU meters, tank-level indicators, and process loop bargraphs - because each of the 35 segments maps to one driver output with continuous duty cycle, producing uniform segment brightness with no scan artifacts. The single-pin brightness control sets the reference current for all outputs at once, so a front-panel potentiometer gives calibrated, flicker-free dimming across the whole bar without firmware changes or PWM timing. Updates via the serial interface complete a full 35-bit frame quickly at the part's clock capability, supporting smooth animated level indication. Because all segments below the level point may be lit simultaneously, verify total package power dissipation on the DIP-40 through-hole package and provide adequate copper or airflow for full-scale indications.

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Appliance and White-Goods Front Panels

Appliance control boards - ovens, washing machines, refrigerators - need many status LEDs and a few numeric digits driven from a low-cost microcontroller. The MM5451YN serves this role with 35 outputs and only clock and data lines to the host, minimizing connector and harness cost between the user-interface board and the main controller. Its supply range of 4.75V to 11V tolerates unregulated or loosely regulated appliance supplies, and the analog single-pin brightness control supports the soft-dim night-mode behavior consumers expect, with no PWM flicker that could show up in product photography or video reviews. The through-hole DIP-40 package suits wave-soldered, serviceable consumer appliance PCBs where field repair and long mechanical part lives are design requirements.

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Elevator and HVAC Status Boards

Floor-indicator and HVAC status displays often require dozens of discrete LED points - floor numbers, arrow indicators, and fault flags - driven reliably for decades. The MM5451YN addresses this with 35 static outputs, eliminating multiplex timing from the host and removing the flicker and uneven-brightness artifacts of scanned displays, which matters in continuously operating building equipment viewed from a distance. The 4.75V to 11V supply tolerance copes with building control supply variation, and continuous-duty drive gives each lit point maximum instantaneous brightness without peak-current stress on the LEDs. The serial interface allows one controller to update the board over simple wiring, and the DIP-40 through-hole package supports the high-reliability, repairable construction typical of elevator and building-automation hardware.

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Vending Machines and Kiosk Front Panels

Unattended retail equipment uses arrays of LEDs for selection buttons, price displays, and service flags. The MM5451YN drives 35 points from a single serial-interface driver, so a low-pin-count controller can illuminate an entire selection-panel matrix without charlieplexing complexity or multiplex firmware. Static drive means every lit selection LED shows constant brightness regardless of how many others are active - a visible quality advantage over scanned designs on glossy kiosk fascias. Brightness is adjusted globally with one resistor, letting operators tune panel visibility for brightly lit store environments versus dim lobbies. Designers should derate total lit-segment current against the DIP-40 package thermal capability, and the 4.75V to 11V input range accepts the loosely regulated internal supplies typical of vending electronics.

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Test and Measurement Front-Panel Indicators

Bench instruments and rack equipment need dependable status and range indication that never flickers during acquisition - exactly what the MM5451YN's non-multiplexed, continuously driven 35 outputs deliver. Range LEDs, limit flags, and a small numeric readout fit within one device, addressed over a simple serial link from the instrument's microcontroller. The analog single-pin brightness scheme produces no PWM switching artifacts that could radiate into sensitive analog front ends, an advantage over PWM-dimmed LED drivers in precision measurement products. The 4.75V to 11V supply range integrates with classic instrument rails, and the through-hole DIP-40 package suits the serviceable, long-lifecycle construction expected of laboratory equipment. Total dissipation scales with lit segments, so check package power at worst-case full-panel indication.

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What is the MM5451YN and how many outputs does it have?
The MM5451YN is a serial-input LED display driver from Microchip Technology (originally Micrel Semiconductor) with 35 output channels for directly driving LEDs without multiplexing. According to the Microchip MM5451 product page, it is a monolithic MOS IC fabricated in an N-channel, metal-gate process, supplied in a 40-pin plastic DIP package, and operates from 4.75V to 11V with a serial clock-and-data interface.
What is the price of MM5451YN?
As of 2026-10-16, the MM5451YN is listed on XAIPART at approximately $4.62 for a single unit, stepping down to about $2.98 at 1000 pieces. Octopart reports pricing from 11 distributors for this part, so comparison shopping is worthwhile. Prices vary with stock position and distributor; always confirm the live quote before ordering for volume production.
Where to buy MM5451YN online?
The MM5451YN can be purchased from XAIPART as well as major distributors - DigiKey (stocked as 'LED Driver 40-PDIP', ships same day), Mouser, and via Octopart price comparison across 11 distributors. For production quantities, request quotes from multiple distributors because this legacy Micrel-origin part has fragmented stock. XAIPART offers quantity price breaks at 10, 100, 500, and 1000 pieces as of 2026-10-16.
What is the difference between MM5451YN and MM5450YN?
The MM5451YN has 35 output channels while the MM5450YN has 34 output channels; both share the same DIP-40 package, 4.75V to 11V supply range, serial interface, and single-pin brightness control. According to the Utmel comparison, the MM5450YN is specified as a 34-output, non-multiplexed LED driver with the same 4.75V-11V input and DIP-40 package. The extra output of the MM5451 makes it the correct choice for 35-segment loads; otherwise they are near-interchangeable.
What is the best drop-in replacement for MM5451YN?
The closest drop-in replacements are the MM5450YN and MM5451BN in the same 40-pin DIP footprint, and the STMicroelectronics/SGS-Thomson M5451B7, which is a direct functional equivalent in the same 40-pin DIP package. Note the MM5450YN offers one fewer output (34 vs 35), so verify your segment count before substituting. For obsolete or allocation situations, the M5451B7 is the most complete cross-brand pin-compatible equivalent, as documented in the FindIC cross-comparison.
What is the STMicroelectronics equivalent for MM5451YN?
The cross-brand equivalent is the M5451B7 from STMicroelectronics (historically SGS-Thomson). According to the FindIC comparison of M5451B7 vs MM5451YN, the M5450/M5451 family from ST is produced with N-channel silicon-gate technology, comes in a 40-pin dual in-line plastic package, and uses the same single-pin brightness scheme setting reference current through a variable resistor. This makes the M5451B7 the best same-package pin-to-pin substitute when the Microchip part is unavailable.
Is MM5451YN the same as MM5451BN?
Functionally yes - the MM5451BN is the same 35-output LED display driver die in the same 40-pin DIP outline as the MM5451YN; the suffix denotes a package/compliance variant rather than a functional change. According to the FindIC comparison, both parts carry identical product descriptions (monolithic N-channel metal-gate LED display driver with single-pin brightness control). Verify the exact package temperature range and plating option against your soldering process before ordering either suffix.
How does the brightness control work on the MM5451YN?
A single pin controls LED display brightness by setting a reference current through an external variable resistor connected to the supply, per the Microchip MM5451 product description. One potentiometer therefore scales the current of all 35 output channels simultaneously, so no per-channel calibration or PWM from the host is needed. This analog approach gives flicker-free brightness adjustment - an advantage over PWM dimming in camera-visible or flicker-sensitive industrial environments.
Can the MM5451YN drive 7-segment LED displays?
Yes. With 35 outputs, one MM5451YN can directly drive four full 7-segment digits (28 segments) plus 7 decimal points or indicators, all statically driven with no multiplexing. Because outputs are non-multiplexed, each segment receives continuous current, maximizing brightness and eliminating scan flicker. For larger displays, multiple MM5451YN parts can be cascaded or independently addressed from the same microcontroller using additional serial data lines or decoded chip-select logic.
What supply voltage does the MM5451YN require?
The MM5451YN operates from a single supply of 4.75V to 11V according to the FindIC specification summary of the Micrel datasheet. This range covers both 5V logic systems and higher-voltage industrial rails, simplifying designs that mix LED driving with 5V microcontrollers. Ensure the LED string voltage plus the output headroom (specified around 1.8V at 2.7 mA) stays within the supply budget to keep output sinks in regulation.
Is MM5451YN suitable for industrial panel instrumentation?
Yes. The MM5451YN is well suited to industrial panel meters, annunciators, and bar-graph displays because its 4.75V-11V supply range tolerates industrial rail variation, its serial interface needs only two or three microcontroller pins, and its non-multiplexed outputs deliver constant, flicker-free segment brightness - important in control rooms and machine-facing panels. Through-hole DIP-40 mounting also simplifies repair and rework on service-oriented industrial boards compared with fine-pitch surface-mount drivers.
Where can I download the MM5451YN datasheet PDF?
The MM5451YN datasheet is available from the Microchip Technology product page at microchip.com/en-us/product/MM5451, which hosts the current official document. Legacy Micrel Semiconductor versions of the datasheet (6-page and 20-page variants) are archived on mirror sites such as alldatasheet.com. For design work, always use the manufacturer-hosted PDF as the authoritative source, since archived copies may reflect older revisions with superseded electrical ratings.
Where can I find the MM5451YN pinout?
The complete 40-pin DIP pinout for the MM5451YN is given in the manufacturer datasheet linked from the Microchip MM5451 product page. The pin map includes the supply pin, the brightness-control pin, serial clock and data inputs, ground, and the 35 LED output pins arranged along the two DIP rows. Consult the official datasheet diagram rather than secondary sources when creating a footprint, since output numbering conventions differ slightly between the MM5450 and MM5451 variants.
When should I choose the MM5451YN over the MM5450YN?
Choose the MM5451YN when your panel requires 35 output channels or when you want headroom for future indicator expansion; choose the MM5450YN when exactly 34 or fewer outputs are needed and its availability or price is better. Both share the same DIP-40 footprint, supply range, serial interface, and brightness scheme, so a board laid out for one accepts the other with the same land pattern. If the design already routes 35 segments, only the MM5451 variants are functionally complete.
Is the MM5451YN still in production and in stock?
Yes - the MM5451YN is listed as an active Microchip product and DigiKey reports same-day shipping availability as of the 2026-10-16 data pull, with Octopart aggregating offers from 11 distributors. However, this is a legacy metal-gate process part originally from Micrel, so long-term supply should be confirmed with the manufacturer or a last-time-buy plan should be considered for products with long service lives. XAIPART stock and pricing are current as of 2026-10-16.

Dados de referência de engenharia para MM5451YN — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

Guia de seleção

Choose the MM5451YN when you need exactly 35 or fewer statically driven LED outputs from a minimal serial interface, on a 4.75V to 11V rail, in a serviceable through-hole DIP-40 package - typical of industrial panels, appliances, and instrument front ends. Choose the MM5450YN (34 outputs) when one fewer channel is acceptable and its price or availability is better; it shares the same footprint so layout reuse is free. Choose the MM5451BN or MM5450BN if the package/compliance variant better matches your process requirements. For second sourcing or obsolescence risk mitigation, the STMicroelectronics M5451B7 is the only cross-brand pin-compatible 35-output equivalent, though confirm its exact supply and current ratings against your design before committing. Avoid this family if you need PWM dimming, per-channel current control, or surface-mount packaging - modern constant-current LED drivers suit those requirements better.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto MM5451BN MM5450YN MM5450BN M5451B7
Package 40-DIP (0.600, 15.24mm) 40-DIP - same footprint 40-DIP (0.600, 15.24mm) - same footprint 40-DIP - same footprint 40-DIP - same footprint
Brand Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology STMicroelectronics
Output Channels 35 35 34 34 35
Interface Serial Serial Serial Serial Serial
Brightness Control Single-pin resistor Single-pin resistor Single-pin resistor Single-pin resistor Single-pin resistor
Drive Type Non-multiplexed, continuous Non-multiplexed, continuous Non-multiplexed, continuous Non-multiplexed, continuous Non-multiplexed, continuous
Process Technology N-channel metal-gate MOS N-channel metal-gate MOS N-channel metal-gate MOS N-channel metal-gate MOS N-channel silicon-gate MOS

Principais diferenciais

  • Full 35-output channel count (vs MM5450YN)
  • True drop-in cross-brand equivalent exists (vs M5451B7)
  • Analog single-pin dimming with zero flicker (vs MM5451BN)

Notas de projeto

Estimated: because the MM5451YN is non-multiplexed, package dissipation equals the sum of (output headroom voltage x set current) over all lit segments. With, for example, 20 segments lit at 2.7 mA and roughly 1.8 V output headroom, dissipation is about 20 x 2.7 mA x 1.8 V = 97 mW - modest, but at higher per-output currents or more lit segments the DIP-40 through-hole thermal resistance becomes the limiting factor. Compute worst-case dissipation from your actual segment count and brightness resistor setting before finalizing the layout.

Set the per-channel current with the single external variable resistor from the brightness pin to the supply - this one component scales all 35 outputs, so use a stable, low-tempco resistor (or a fixed resistor plus trimmer) for repeatable brightness. Do not exceed the 11V maximum supply. When substituting the MM5450YN, remember it has only 34 outputs: the 35th segment will be unaddressable. Verify LED string voltage plus output headroom stays within supply budget so sinks remain in regulation.

For the through-hole DIP-40, provide a solid ground path to the LED return network and keep the serial clock and data traces short and away from LED current loops to avoid clock glitches that would corrupt the shift register. Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor close to the supply pin. If the panel is large, consider a small ground plane section under the driver to reduce ground bounce between LED return currents and the logic interface.

Informações de conformidade

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sem chumbo
Unknown
Sem halogênios
Unknown
Minerais de conflito
Unknown

Compliance status was not stated in the provided web data. Confirm RoHS/REACH status on the Microchip product page or distributor listing before procurement.

Dados verificados em: 2026-10-16 — dados verificados e curados pela equipe de engenharia de componentes da XAIPART

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