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NTE1509 Integrated Circuit 10–Step Dot/Bar Display Driver for Logarithmic Scale
Description: The NTE1509 is a monolithic integrated circuit in an 18–Lead DIP type package that senses analog voltage levels and drives 10 LEDs, LCDs, or vacuum fluorescent displays, providing a logarithmic 3dB analog display. A single pin changes the display from a bar graph to a moving dot display. LED current is regulated and programmable, eliminating the need for current limiting resistors. The whole display system can operate from a single supply as low as 3V or as high as 25V The circuit contains its own adjustable reference and accurate 10–step voltage divider. The high impedance input buffer accepts signals down to GND and up to within 1.5V of the positive supply.