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LM3914 Dot/Bar Display Driver
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Versatility was designed into the LM3914 so that
1FEATURES controller, visual alarm, and expanded scale functions
2• Drives LEDs, LCDs or Vacuum Fluorescents are easily added on to the display system. The circuit
• Bar or Dot Display Mode Externally Selectable can drive LEDs of many colors, or low-current
by User incandescent lamps. Many LM3914s can be
“chained” to form displays of 20 to over 100
• Expandable to Displays of 100 Steps segments. Both ends of the voltage divider are
• Internal Voltage Reference from 1.2V to 12V externally available so that 2 drivers can be made
• Operates with Single Supply of Less than 3V into a zero-center meter.
• Inputs Operate Down to Ground The LM3914 is very easy to apply as an analog
• Output Current Programmable from 2 mA to 30 meter circuit. A 1.2V full-scale meter requires only 1
resistor and a single 3V to 15V supply in addition to
mA the 10 display LEDs. If the 1 resistor is a pot, it
• No Multiplex Switching or Interaction Between becomes the LED brightness control. The simplified
Outputs block diagram illustrates this extremely simple
• Input Withstands ±35V without Damage or external circuitry.
False Outputs When in the dot mode, there is a small amount of
• LED Driver Outputs are Current Regulated, overlap or “fade” (about 1 mV) between segments.
Open-collectors This assures that at no time will all LEDs be “OFF”,
and thus any ambiguous display is avoided. Various
• Outputs can Interface with TTL or CMOS Logic novel displays are possible.
• The Internal 10-step Divider is Floating and
can be Referenced to a Wide Range of Much of the display flexibility derives from the fact
Voltages that all outputs are individual, DC regulated currents.
Various effects can be achieved by modulating these
currents. The individual outputs can drive a transistor
DESCRIPTION as well as a LED at the same time, so controller
The LM3914 is a monolithic integrated circuit that functions including “staging” control can be
senses analog voltage levels and drives 10 LEDs, performed. The LM3914 can also act as a
providing a linear analog display. A single pin programmer, or sequencer.
changes the display from a moving dot to a bar
graph. Current drive to the LEDs is regulated and The LM3914 is rated for operation from 0°C to +70°C.
programmable, eliminating the need for resistors. The LM3914N-1 is available in an 18-lead PDIP
This feature is one that allows operation of the whole (NFK) package.
system from less than 3V. The following typical application illustrates adjusting
The circuit contains its own adjustable reference and of the reference to a desired value, and proper
accurate 10-step voltage divider. The low-bias-current grounding for accurate operation, and avoiding
input buffer accepts signals down to ground, or V−,oscillations.
yet needs no protection against inputs of 35V above
or below ground. The buffer drives 10 individual
comparators referenced to the precision divider.
Indication non-linearity can thus be held typically to
½%, even over a wide temperature range.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Note: Grounding method is typical of all uses. The 2.2μF tantalum or 10 μF aluminum electrolytic capacitor is needed
if leads to the LED supply are 6″or longer.
Figure 1. 0V to 5V Bar Graph Meter
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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS(1)(2)
Power Dissipation (3)
PDIP (NFK) 1365 mW
Supply Voltage 25V
Voltage on Output Drivers 25V
Input Signal Overvoltage (4) ±35V
Divider Voltage −100 mV to V+
Reference Load Current 10 mA
Storage Temperature Range −55°C to +150°C
Soldering Information
PDIP Package
Soldering (10 seconds) 260°C
PLCC Package
Vapor Phase (60 seconds) 215°C
Infrared (15 seconds) 220°C
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(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is functional, but do not ensure specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical
specifications under particular test conditions which ensure specific performance limits. This assumes that the device is within the
Operating Ratings. Specifications are not specified for parameters where no limit is given, however, the typical value is a good indication
of device performance.
(2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and
specifications.
(3) The maximum junction temperature of the LM3914 is 100°C. Devices must be derated for operation at elevated temperatures. Junction
to ambient thermal resistance is 55°C/W for the PDIP (NFK package).
(4) Pin 5 input current must be limited to ±3mA. The addition of a 39k resistor in series with pin 5 allows ±100V signals without damage.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS(1)(2)
Parameter Conditions (1) Min Typ Max Units
COMPARATOR
Offset Voltage, Buffer and First 0V ≤VRLO = VRHI ≤12V, 3 10 mV
Comparator ILED = 1 mA
Offset Voltage, Buffer and Any Other 0V ≤VRLO = VRHI ≤12V, 3 15 mV
Comparator ILED = 1 mA
Gain (ΔILED/ΔVIN) IL(REF) = 2 mA, ILED = 10 mA 3 8 mA/mV
Input Bias Current (at Pin 5) 0V ≤VIN ≤V+−1.5V 25 100 nA
Input Signal Overvoltage No Change in Display −35 35 V
VOLTAGE-DIVIDER
Divider Resistance Total, Pin 6 to 4 8 12 17 kΩ
Accuracy (3) 0.5 2 %
(1) Unless otherwise stated, all specifications apply with the following conditions:
3 VDC ≤V+≤20 VDC VREF, VRHI, VRLO ≤(V+−1.5V)
3 VDC ≤VLED ≤V+0V ≤VIN ≤V+−1.5V
−0.015V ≤VRLO ≤12VDC TA= +25°C, IL(REF) = 0.2 mA, VLED = 3.0V, pin 9 connected to pin 3 (Bar Mode).
−0.015V ≤VRHI ≤12 VDCFor higher power dissipations, pulse testing is used.
(2) Pin 5 input current must be limited to ±3mA. The addition of a 39k resistor in series with pin 5 allows ±100V signals without damage.
(3) Accuracy is measured referred to +10.000VDC at pin 6, with 0.000 VDC at pin 4. At lower full-scale voltages, buffer and comparator offset
voltage may add significant error.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS(1)(2) (continued)
Parameter Conditions (1) Min Typ Max Units
VOLTAGE REFERENCE
Output Voltage 0.1 mA ≤IL(REF) ≤4 mA, 1.2 1.28 1.34 V
V+= VLED = 5V
Line Regulation 3V ≤V+≤18V 0.01 0.03 %/V
Load Regulation 0.1 mA ≤IL(REF) ≤4 mA, 0.4 2 %
V+= VLED = 5V
Output Voltage Change with 0°C ≤TA≤+70°C, IL(REF) = 1 mA, 1 %
Temperature V+= 5V
Adjust Pin Current 75 120 μA
OUTPUT DRIVERS
LED Current V+= VLED = 5V, IL(REF) = 1 mA 7 10 13 mA
VLED = 5V ILED = 2 mA 0.12 0.4
LED Current Difference (Between mA
Largest and Smallest LED Currents) ILED = 20 mA 1.2 3
LED Current Regulation 2V ≤VLED ≤17V ILED = 2 mA 0.1 0.25 mA
ILED = 20 mA 1 3
Dropout Voltage ILED(ON) = 20 mA, VLED = 5V, 1.5 V
ΔILED = 2 mA
Saturation Voltage ILED = 2.0 mA, IL(REF) = 0.4 mA 0.15 0.4 V
Output Leakage, Each Collector (Bar Mode) (4) 0.1 10 μA
Output Leakage (Dot Mode) (4) Pins 10–18 0.1 10 μA
Pin 1 60 150 450 μA
SUPPLY CURRENT
Standby Supply Current V+= 5V, 2.4 4.2 mA
(All Outputs Off) IL(REF) = 0.2 mA
V+= 20V, 6.1 9.2 mA
IL(REF) = 1.0 mA
(4) Bar mode results when pin 9 is within 20mV of V+. Dot mode results when pin 9 is pulled at least 200mV below V+or left open circuit.
LED No. 10 (pin 10 output current) is disabled if pin 9 is pulled 0.9V or more below VLED.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Accuracy: The difference between the observed threshold voltage and the ideal threshold voltage for each
comparator. Specified and tested with 10V across the internal voltage divider so that resistor ratio
matching error predominates over comparator offset voltage.
Adjust Pin Current: Current flowing out of the reference adjust pin when the reference amplifier is in the linear
region.
Comparator Gain: The ratio of the change in output current (ILED) to the change in input voltage (VIN) required
to produce it for a comparator in the linear region.
Dropout Voltage: The voltage measured at the current source outputs required to make the output current fall
by 10%.
Input Bias Current: Current flowing out of the signal input when the input buffer is in the linear region.
LED Current Regulation: The change in output current over the specified range of LED supply voltage (VLED)
as measured at the current source outputs. As the forward voltage of an LED does not change
significantly with a small change in forward current, this is equivalent to changing the voltage at the LED
anodes by the same amount.
Line Regulation: The average change in reference output voltage over the specified range of supply voltage
(V+).
Load Regulation: The change in reference output voltage (VREF) over the specified range of load current
(IL(REF)).
Offset Voltage: The differential input voltage which must be applied to each comparator to bias the output in
the linear region. Most significant error when the voltage across the internal voltage divider is small.
Specified and tested with pin 6 voltage (VRHI) equal to pin 4 voltage (VRLO).
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Current vs Temperature Operating Input Bias Current vs Temperature
Figure 2. Figure 3.
Reference Voltage vs Temperature Reference Adjust Pin Current vs Temperature
Figure 4. Figure 5.
LED Current-Regulation Dropout LED Driver Saturation Voltage
Figure 6. Figure 7.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Input Current Beyond Signal Range (Pin 5) LED Current vs Reference Loading
Figure 8. Figure 9.
LED Driver Current Regulation Total Divider Resistance vs Temperature
Figure 10. Figure 11.
Common-Mode Limits Output Characteristics
Figure 12. Figure 13.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The simplified LM3914 block diagram is to give the general idea of the circuit's operation. A high input
impedance buffer operates with signals from ground to 12V, and is protected against reverse and overvoltage
signals. The signal is then applied to a series of 10 comparators; each of which is biased to a different
comparison level by the resistor string.
In the example illustrated, the resistor string is connected to the internal 1.25V reference voltage. In this case, for
each 125mV that the input signal increases, a comparator will switch on another indicating LED. This resistor
divider can be connected between any 2 voltages, providing that they are 1.5V below V+and no less than V−. If
an expanded scale meter display is desired, the total divider voltage can be as little as 200mV. Expanded-scale
meter displays are more accurate and the segments light uniformly only if bar mode is used. At 50mV or more
per step, dot mode is usable.
INTERNAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE
The reference is designed to be adjustable and develops a nominal 1.25V between the REF OUT (pin 7) and
REF ADJ (pin 8) terminals. The reference voltage is impressed across program resistor R1 and, since the
voltage is constant, a constant current I1then flows through the output set resistor R2 giving an output voltage of:
Since the 120μA current (max) from the adjust terminal represents an error term, the reference was designed to
minimize changes of this current with V+and load changes.
CURRENT PROGRAMMING
A feature not completely illustrated by the block diagram is the LED brightness control. The current drawn out of
the reference voltage pin (pin 7) determines LED current. Approximately 10 times this current will be drawn
through each lighted LED, and this current will be relatively constant despite supply voltage and temperature
changes. Current drawn by the internal 10-resistor divider, as well as by the external current and voltage-setting
divider should be included in calculating LED drive current. The ability to modulate LED brightness with time, or
in proportion to input voltage and other signals can lead to a number of novel displays or ways of indicating input
overvoltages, alarms, etc.
MODE PIN USE
Pin 9, the Mode Select input controls chaining of multiple LM3914s, and controls bar or dot mode operation. The
following tabulation shows the basic ways of using this input. Other more complex uses will be illustrated in the
applications.
Bar Graph Display: Wire Mode Select (pin 9) directly to pin 3 (V+pin).
Dot Display, Single LM3914 Driver: Leave the Mode Select pin open circuit.
Dot Display, 20 or More LEDs: Connect pin 9 of the first driver in the series (i.e., the one with the lowest input
voltage comparison points) to pin 1 of the next higher LM3914 driver. Continue connecting pin 9 of lower input
drivers to pin 1 of higher input drivers for 30, 40, or more LED displays. The last LM3914 driver in the chain will
have pin 9 wired to pin 11. All previous drivers should have a 20k resistor in parallel with LED No. 9 (pin 11 to
VLED).
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MODE PIN FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
This pin actually performs two functions. Refer to the simplified block diagram below.
*High for bar
Figure 14. Block Diagram of Mode Pin Description
DOT OR BAR MODE SELECTION
The voltage at pin 9 is sensed by comparator C1, nominally referenced to (V+−100mV). The chip is in bar mode
when pin 9 is above this level; otherwise it's in dot mode. The comparator is designed so that pin 9 can be left
open circuit for dot mode.
Taking into account comparator gain and variation in the 100mV reference level, pin 9 should be no more than
20mV below V+for bar mode and more than 200mV below V+(or open circuit) for dot mode. In most
applications, pin 9 is either open (dot mode) or tied to V+(bar mode). In bar mode, pin 9 should be connected
directly to pin 3. Large currents drawn from the power supply (LED current, for example) should not share this
path so that large IR drops are avoided.
DOT MODE CARRY
In order for the display to make sense when multiple LM3914s are cascaded in dot mode, special circuitry has
been included to shut off LED No. 10 of the first device when LED No. 1 of the second device comes on. The
connection for cascading in dot mode has already been described and is depicted below.
As long as the input signal voltage is below the threshold of the second LM3914, LED No. 11 is off. Pin 9 of
LM3914 No. 1 thus sees effectively an open circuit so the chip is in dot mode. As soon as the input voltage
reaches the threshold of LED No. 11, pin 9 of LM3914 No. 1 is pulled an LED drop (1.5V or more) below VLED.
This condition is sensed by comparator C2, referenced 600mV below VLED. This forces the output of C2 low,
which shuts off output transistor Q2, extinguishing LED No. 10.
VLED is sensed via the 20k resistor connected to pin 11. The very small current (less than 100μA) that is diverted
from LED No. 9 does not noticeably affect its intensity.
An auxiliary current source at pin 1 keeps at least 100μA flowing through LED No. 11 even if the input voltage
rises high enough to extinguish the LED. This ensures that pin 9 of LM3914 No. 1 is held low enough to force
LED No. 10 off when any higher LED is illuminated. While 100μA does not normally produce significant LED
illumination, it may be noticeable when using high-efficiency LEDs in a dark environment. If this is bothersome,
the simple cure is to shunt LED No. 11 with a 10k resistor. The 1V IR drop is more than the 900mV worst case
required to hold off LED No. 10 yet small enough that LED No. 11 does not conduct significantly.
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OTHER DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS
The LM3914 is relatively low-powered itself, and since any number of LEDs can be powered from about 3V, it is
a very efficient display driver. Typical standby supply current (all LEDs OFF) is 1.6mA (2.5mA max). However,
any reference loading adds 4 times that current drain to the V+(pin 3) supply input. For example, an LM3914
with a 1mA reference pin load (1.3k), would supply almost 10mA to every LED while drawing only 10mA from its
V+pin supply. At full-scale, the IC is typically drawing less than 10% of the current supplied to the display.
The display driver does not have built-in hysteresis so that the display does not jump instantly from one LED to
the next. Under rapidly changing signal conditions, this cuts down high frequency noise and often an annoying
flicker. An “overlap” is built in so that at no time between segments are all LEDs completely OFF in the dot mode.
Generally 1 LED fades in while the other fades out over a mV or more of range (1). The change may be much
more rapid between LED No. 10 of one device and LED No. 1 of a second device “chained” to the first.
The LM3914 features individually current regulated LED driver transistors. Further internal circuitry detects when
any driver transistor goes into saturation, and prevents other circuitry from drawing excess current. This results in
the ability of the LM3914 to drive and regulate LEDs powered from a pulsating DC power source, i.e., largely
unfiltered. (Due to possible oscillations at low voltages a nominal bypass capacitor consisting of a 2.2μF solid
tantalum connected from the pulsating LED supply to pin 2 of the LM3914 is recommended.) This ability to
operate with low or fluctuating voltages also allows the display driver to interface with logic circuitry, opto-coupled
solid-state relays, and low-current incandescent lamps.
Figure 15. Cascading LM3914s in Dot Mode
(1) Accuracy is measured referred to +10.000VDC at pin 6, with 0.000 VDC at pin 4. At lower full-scale voltages, buffer and comparator offset
voltage may add significant error.
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*This application illustrates that the LED supply needs practically no filtering
Calibration: With a precision meter between pins 4 and 6 adjust R1 for voltage VDof 1.20V. Apply 4.94V to pin 5,
and adjust R4 until LED No. 5 just lights. The adjustments are non-interacting.
Figure 17. Expanded Scale Meter, Dot or Bar
Table 1. Application Example: Grading 5V Regulators
Highest No. Color VOUT(MIN)
LED on
10 Red 5.54
9 Red 5.42
8 Yellow 5.30
7 Green 5.18
6 Green 5.06
5V
5 Green 4.94
4 Green 4.82
3 Yellow 4.7
2 Red 4.58
1 Red 4.46
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LEDs light up as illustrated with the upper lit LED indicating the actual input voltage. The display appears to increase
resolution and provides an analog indication of overrange.
Figure 18. “Exclamation Point” Display
*The input to the Dot-Bar Switch may be taken from cathodes of other LEDs. Display will change to bar as soon as
the LED so selected begins to light.
Figure 19. Indicator and Alarm, Full-Scale Changes Display from Dot to Bar
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Full-scale causes the full bar display to flash. If the junction of R1 and C1 is connected to a different LED cathode, the
display will flash when that LED lights, and at any higher input signal.
Figure 20. Bar Display with Alarm Flasher
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Figure 22.
The LED currents are approximately 10mA, and the LM3914 outputs operate in saturation for minimum dissipation.
*This point is partially regulated and decreases in voltage with temperature. Voltage requirements of the LM3914 also
decrease with temperature.
Figure 23. Operating with a High Voltage Supply (Dot Mode Only)
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*The exact wiring arrangement of this schematic shows the need for Mode Select (pin 9) to sense the V+voltage
exactly as it appears on pin 3.
Programs LEDs to 10mA
Figure 24. 20-Segment Meter with Mode Switch
APPLICATION HINTS
Three of the most commonly needed precautions for using the LM3914 are shown in the first typical application
drawing showing a 0V–5V bar graph meter. The most difficult problem occurs when large LED currents are being
drawn, especially in bar graph mode. These currents flowing out of the ground pin cause voltage drops in
external wiring, and thus errors and oscillations. Bringing the return wires from signal sources, reference ground
and bottom of the resistor string (as illustrated) to a single point very near pin 2 is the best solution.
Long wires from VLED to LED anode common can cause oscillations. Depending on the severity of the problem
0.05μF to 2.2μF decoupling capacitors from LED anode common to pin 2 will damp the circuit. If LED anode line
wiring is inaccessible, often similar decoupling from pin 1 to pin 2 will be sufficient.
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If LED turn ON seems slow (bar mode) or several LEDs light (dot mode), oscillation or excessive noise is usually
the problem. In cases where proper wiring and bypassing fail to stop oscillations, V+voltage at pin 3 is usually
below suggested limits. Expanded scale meter applications may have one or both ends of the internal voltage
divider terminated at relatively high value resistors. These high-impedance ends should be bypassed to pin 2
with at least a 0.001μF capacitor, or up to 0.1μF in noisy environments.
Power dissipation, especially in bar mode should be given consideration. For example, with a 5V supply and all
LEDs programmed to 20mA the driver will dissipate over 600mW. In this case a 7.5Ωresistor in series with the
LED supply will cut device heating in half. The negative end of the resistor should be bypassed with a 2.2μF solid
tantalum capacitor to pin 2 of the LM3914.
Turning OFF of most of the internal current sources is accomplished by pulling positive on the reference with a
current source or resistance supplying 100μA or so. Alternately, the input signal can be gated OFF with a
transistor switch.
Other special features and applications characteristics will be illustrated in the following applications schematics.
Notes have been added in many cases, attempting to cover any special procedures or unusual characteristics of
these applications. A special section called APPLICATION TIPS FOR THE LM3914 ADJUSTABLE REFERENCE
has been included with these schematics.
APPLICATION TIPS FOR THE LM3914 ADJUSTABLE REFERENCE
Greatly Expanded Scale (Bar Mode Only)
Placing the LM3914 internal resistor divider in parallel with a section (≃230Ω) of a stable, low resistance divider
greatly reduces voltage changes due to IC resistor value changes with temperature. Voltage V1should be
trimmed to 1.1V first by use of R2. Then the voltage V2across the IC divider string can be adjusted to 200mV,
using R5 without affecting V1. LED current will be approximately 10mA.
Non-Interacting Adjustments For Expanded Scale Meter (4.5V to 5V, Bar or Dot Mode)
This arrangement allows independent adjustment of LED brightness regardless of meter span and zero
adjustments.
First, V1is adjusted to 5V, using R2. Then the span (voltage across R4) can be adjusted to exactly 0.5V using
R6 without affecting the previous adjustment.
R9 programs LED currents within a range of 2.2mA to 20mA after the above settings are made.
Figure 25. Greatly Expanded Scale (Bar Mode Only)
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ADJUSTING LINEARITY OF SEVERAL STACKED DIVIDERS
Three internal voltage dividers are shown connected in series to provide a 30-step display. If the resulting analog
meter is to be accurate and linear the voltage on each divider must be adjusted, preferably without affecting any
other adjustments. To do this, adjust R2 first, so that the voltage across R5 is exactly 1V. Then the voltages
across R3 and R4 can be independently adjusted by shunting each with selected resistors of 6kΩor higher
resistance. This is possible because the reference of LM3914 No. 3 is acting as a constant current source.
The references associated with LM3914s No. 1 and No. 2 should have their Ref Adj pins (pin 8) wired to ground,
and their Ref Outputs loaded by a 620Ωresistor to ground. This makes available similar 20mA current outputs to
all the LEDs in the system.
If an independent LED brightness control is desired (as in the previous application), a unity gain buffer, such as
the LM310, should be placed between pin 7 and R1, similar to the previous application.
(4.5V to 5V, Bar or Dot Mode)
Figure 26. Non-Interacting Adjustments for Expanded Scale Meter
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Figure 27. Adjusting Linearity of Several Stacked Dividers
OTHER APPLICATIONS
• “Slow”—fade bar or dot display (doubles resolution)
• 20-step meter with single pot brightness control
• 10-step (or multiples) programmer
• Multi-step or “staging” controller
• Combined controller and process deviation meter
• Direction and rate indicator (to add to DVMs)
• Exclamation point display for power saving
• Graduations can be added to dot displays. Dimly light every other LED using a resistor to ground
• Electronic “meter-relay”—display could be circle or semi-circle
• Moving “hole” display—indicator LED is dark, rest of bar lit
• Drives vacuum-fluorescent and LCDs using added passive parts
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Figure 28. Top View
PLCC Package
See Package Number FN0020A
Figure 29. PDIP Package
Top View
See Package Number NFK0018A
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REVISION HISTORY
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status
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Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish
(6)
MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
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LM3914V/NOPB ACTIVE PLCC FN 20 40 Green (RoHS
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WEEK 0 to 70 LM3914V
LM3914VX/NOPB ACTIVE PLCC FN 20 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-2A-250C-4
WEEK 0 to 70 LM3914V
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flame retardants must also meet the <=1000ppm threshold requirement.
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
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PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
C
20X -.021.013 -0.530.33[ ]
20X -.032.026 -0.810.66[ ]
TYP
-.395.385 -10.039.78[ ]
16X .050
[1.27]
-.339.283 -8.617.19[ ]
(.008)
[0.2]
TYP-.120.090 -3.042.29[ ]
.180 MAX
[4.57] .020 MIN
[0.51]
B
NOTE 3
-.356.350 -9.048.89[ ]
A
NOTE 3
-.356.350 -9.048.89[ ]
4215152/B 04/2017
4215152/B 04/2017
PLCC - 4.57 mm max heightFN0020A
PLASTIC CHIP CARRIER
NOTES:
1. All linear dimensions are in inches. Any dimensions in brackets are in millimeters. Any dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only.
Controlling dimensions are in inches. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M.
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
3. Dimension does not include mold protrusion. Maximum allowable mold protrusion .01 in [0.25 mm] per side.
4. Reference JEDEC registration MS-018.
PIN 1 ID
(OPTIONAL)
120
3
913
14
18
4
8
.004 [0.1] C
.007 [0.18] C A B
SEATING PLANE
SCALE 1.300
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.002 MAX
[0.05]
ALL AROUND
.002 MIN
[0.05]
ALL AROUND
20X (.096 )
[2.45]
20X (.025 )
[0.64]
16X (.050 )
[1.27]
(.327)
[8.3]
(.327)
[8.3]
(R.002 ) TYP
[0.05]
4215152/B 04/2017
4215152/B 04/2017
PLCC - 4.57 mm max heightFN0020A
PLASTIC CHIP CARRIER
NOTES: (continued)
5. Publication IPC-7351 may have alternate designs.
6. Solder mask tolerances between and around signal pads can vary based on board fabrication site.
LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE
EXPOSED METAL SHOWN
SCALE:6X
SYMM
SYMM
120
3
913
14
18
4
8
METAL SOLDER MASK
OPENING
NON SOLDER MASK
DEFINED
(PREFERRED) SOLDER MASK DETAILS
EXPOSED METAL
SOLDER MASK
OPENING METAL UNDER
SOLDER MASK
SOLDER MASK
DEFINED
EXPOSED METAL
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EXAMPLE STENCIL DESIGN
20X (.025 )
[0.64]
20X (.096 )
[2.45]
(.327)
[8.3]
(.327)
[8.3]
16X (.050 )
[1.27]
(R.002 ) TYP
[0.05]
PLCC - 4.57 mm max heightFN0020A
PLASTIC CHIP CARRIER
4215152/B 04/2017
PLCC - 4.57 mm max heightFN0020A
PLASTIC CHIP CARRIER
NOTES: (continued)
7. Laser cutting apertures with trapezoidal walls and rounded corners may offer better paste release. IPC-7525 may have alternate
design recommendations.
8. Board assembly site may have different recommendations for stencil design.
SOLDER PASTE EXAMPLE
BASED ON 0.125 mm THICK STENCIL
SCALE:6X
SYMM
SYMM
120
3
913
14
18
4
8
MECHANICAL DATA
N0018A
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NFK0018A
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