Description
The A6818 device combines a 32-bit CMOS shift register,
accompanying data latches and control circuitry, with bipolar
sourcing outputs and PNP active pull-downs. Designed
primarily to drive vacuum-fluorescent displays, the 60 V and
–40 mA output ratings also allow this device to be used in
many other peripheral power driver applications. The A6818
features an increased data-input rate (compared with the older
UCN/UCQ5818x) 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, typical serial data-input rates are up to 33 MHz.
A CMOS serial data output permits cascaded connections in
applications requiring additional drive lines. Similar devices
are available as the A6810 (10-bit) and A6812 (20-bit).
The A6818 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/or microprocessors and to meet government emissions
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Features and Benefits
Controlled output slew rate
60 V minimum output break down
PNP active pull-downs
Low-power CMOS logic and latches
High-speed data storage
High data-input rate
Low output-saturation voltages
Improved replacements for SN75518N, SN75518NF,
UCN5818x, and UCQ5818x
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Package: 44 pin PLCC (suffix EP)
Functional Block Diagram
Not to scale
A6818
MOS
BIPOLAR
OUT1OUT2
GROUND Dwg. FP-013-1
OUT 3OUTN
CLOCK
SERIAL
DATA IN
STROBE
BLANKING
SERIAL
DATA OUT
SERIAL-PARALLEL SHIFT REGISTER
LATCHES
VDD
VBB
LOGIC
SUPPLY
LOAD
SUPPLY
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regulations. For inter-digit blanking, all output drivers can be
disabled and all sink drivers turned on with a BLANKING input
high. The PNP active pull-downs will sink at least 2.5 mA.
Three temperature ranges are available for optimum performance
in commercial (suffix S-), industrial (E-), and extended industrial
(K-) applications. The package style provided is the minimum-area
surface-mount PLCC (suffix -EP). Copper lead frames, low logic-
power dissipation, and low output-saturation voltages allow these
devices to drive most multiplexed vacuum-fluorescent displays
over the maximum operating temperature range.
The lead (Pb) free versions have 100% matte tin leadframe
plating.
Description (continued)
Selection Guide
Part Number Pb-free Packing Ambient Temperature
TA (°C)
A6818EEPTR-T Yes 450 pieces/13-in. reel –40 to 85
A6818KEPTR 450 pieces/13-in. reel –40 to 125
A6818SEPTR-T Yes 450 pieces/13-in. reel –20 to 85
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units
Logic Supply Voltage VDD 7.0 V
Driver Supply Voltage VBB 60 V
Input Voltage Range VIN –0.3 to VDD + 0.3 V
Continuous Output Current Range IOUT –40 to 15 mA
Operating Ambient Temperature TA
Range E –40 to 85 ºC
Range K –40 to 125 ºC
Range S –20 to 85 ºC
Maximum Junction Temperature TJ(max) 150 ºC
Storage Temperature Tstg –55 to 125 ºC
*Caution: These CMOS devices have input static protection (Class 2) but are still susceptible to damage if exposed to extremely high
static electrical charges.
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Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions* Value Units
Package Thermal Resistance RθJA 1-layer PCB with copper limited to solder pads 54 ºC/W
*Additional thermal information available on the Allegro website.
Pin-out Diagram
TYPICAL OUTPUT DRIVERTYPICAL INPUT CIRCUIT
50 75 100 125 150
2.5
0.5
0
ALLOWABLE PACKAGE POWER
DISSIPATION IN WATTS
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN oo
ooC
2.0
1.5
1.0
25
3.0
SUFFIX 'EP', R
QJA
= 54oC/W
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TRUTH TABLE
Serial Shift Register Contents Serial Latch Contents Output Contents
Data Clock Data Strobe
Input Input I1 I
2 I
3 ... IN-1 I
N Output Input I1 I
2 I
3 ... IN-1 I
N Blanklng I1 I
2 I
3 ... IN-1 IN
H H R1 R2 ... RN-2 R
N-1 R
N-1
L L R1 R2 ... RN-2 R
N-1 RN-1
X R1 R2 R3 ... RN-1 RN RN
X X X ... X X X L R1 R2 R3 ... RN-1 RN
P
1 P2 P3 ... PN-1 PN P
N H P1 P2 P3 ... PN-1 PN L P1 P
2 P
3 ... PN-1 PN
X X X ... X X H L L L ... L L
L = Low Logic Level H = High Logic Level X = Irrelevant P = Present State R = Previous State
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS at TA = +25°C (A6818S-) or over operating temperature range (A6818E-
and A6818K-), VBB = 60 V, unless otherwise noted
Limits @ VDD = 3.3 V Limits @ VDD = 5 V
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Mln. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Output Leakage Current ICEX V
OUT = 0 V <-0.1 -15 <-0.1 -15 μA
Output Voltage VOUT(1) I
OUT = -25 mA 57.5 58.3 57.5 58.3 V
V
OUT(0) I
OUT = 1 mA 1.0 1.5 1.0 1.5 V
Output Pull-Down Current IOUT(0) V
OUT = 5 V to VBB 2.5 5.0 — 2.5 5.0 mA
Input Voltage VIN(1) 2.2 — — 3.3 V
V
IN(0) — 1.1 — 1.7 V
Input Current IIN(1) V
IN = VDD<0.01 1.0 <0.01 1.0 μA
I
IN(0) V
IN = 0.8 V <-0.01 -1.0 <-0.01 -1.0 μA
Input Clamp Voltage VIK I
IN = -200 μA — -0.8 -1.5 — -0.8 -1.5 V
Serial Data Output Voltage VOUT(1) I
OUT = -200 μA 2.8 3.05 4.5 4.75 V
V
OUT(0) I
OUT = 200 μA0.15 0.3 0.15 0.3 V
Maximum Clock Frequency fc 10 33 — 10 33 MHz
Logic Supply Current IDD(1) All Outputs High 0.25 0.75 0.3 1.0 mA
I
DD(0) All Outputs Low 0.25 0.75 0.3 1.0 mA
Load Supply Current IBB(1) All Outputs High, No Load 4.5 9.0 4.5 9.0 mA
I
BB(0) All Outputs Low 0.2 20 0.2 20 μA
Blanking
-to-
Output Delay tdis(BQ) C
L = 30 pF, 50% to 50% 0.7 2.0 0.7 2.0 μs
t
en(BQ) CL = 30 pF, 50% to 50% 1.8 3.0 1.8 3.0 μs
Strobe
-to-
Output Delay tp(STH-QL) R
L = 2.3 k, CL 30 pF 0.7 2.0 0.7 2.0 μs
t
p(STH-QH) R
L = 2.3 k, CL 30 pF 1.8 3.0 1.8 3.0 μs
Output Fall Time tf R
L = 2.3 k, CL 30 pF 2.4 12 2.4 12 μs
Output Rise Time tr R
L = 2.3 k, CL 30 pF 2.4 12 2.4 12 μs
Output Slew Rate dV/dt RL = 2.3 k, CL 30 pF 4.0 20 4.0 20 V/μs
Clock
-to-
Serial Data Out Delay tp(CH-SQX) I
OUT = ±200 μA — 50 — 50 ns
Negative current is de ned as coming out of (sourcing) the speci ed device terminal.
Typical data is is for design information only and is at TA = +25°C.
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TIMING REQUIREMENTS and SPECIFICATIONS
(Logic Levels are VDD and Ground)
Serial Data present at the input is transferred to the shift
register on the logic “0” to logic “1” transition of the CLOCK in-
put pulse. On succeeding CLOCK pulses, the registers shift data
information towards the SERIAL DATA OUTPUT. The SERIAL
DATA must appear at the input prior to the rising edge of the
CLOCK input waveform.
Information present at any register is transferred to the
respective latch when the STROBE is high (serial-to-parallel
conversion). The latches will continue to accept new data as long
as the STROBE is held high. Applications where the latches are
bypassed (STROBE tied high) will require that the BLANKING
input be high during serial data entry.
When the BLANKING input is high, the output source driv-
ers are disabled (OFF); the pnp active pull-down sink drivers are
ON. The information stored in the latches is not affected by the
BLANKING input. With the BLANKING input low, the outputs
are controlled by the state of their respective latches.
A. Data Active Time Before Clock Pulse
(Data Set-Up Time), tsu(D) ........................................... 25 ns
B. Data Active Time After Clock Pulse
(Data Hold Time), th(D) ................................................ 25 ns
C. Clock Pulse Width, tw(CH) ................................................. 50 ns
D. Time Between Clock Activation and Strobe, tsu(C) ......... 100 ns
E. Strobe Pulse Width, tw(STH) .............................................. 50 ns
NOTE – Timing is representative of a 10 MHz clock. Signi cantly
higher speeds are attainable.
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Package EP, 44-Pin PLCC
2144
A
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
ATerminal #1 mark area
For Reference Only
(reference JEDEC MS-018 AC)
Dimensions in inches, metric dimensions (mm) in brackets, for reference only
C
SEATING
PLANE
0.51
4.57 MAX
16.59 ±0.08
16.59 ±0.08
7.75 ±0.36
7.75 ±0.36
7.75 ±0.367.75 ±0.36
C0.10
44X
0.74 ±0.08
17.53 ±0.13
17.53 ±0.13
1.27
0.43 ±0.10