Texas Instruments MM58342
The MM58342 is a monolithic MOS integrated circuit utilizing CMOS metal gate low threshold P- and Nchannel devices. It is available both in 28-pin molded dual-in-line packages or as dice. The MM58342 is particularly suited for driving high voltage (35V max) vacuum fluorescent (VF) displays (e.g., a 20-digit alphanumeric or dot matrix display).FEATURES
1●2 Direct Interface to High Voltage Display
● Serial Data Input
● No External Resistors Required
● Wide Display Power Supply Operation
● LSTTL Compatible Inputs
● Software Compatible with NS Display Driver Family
● Compatible with Alphanumeric or Dot Matrix Displays
● Display Blanking Control Input
● Simple to Cascade
APPLICATIONS
● COPS™ or Microprocessor-driven Displays● Instrumentation Readouts
● Industrial Control Indicator
● Digital Clock, Thermostat, Counter, Voltmeter
● Word Processor Text Displays
● Automotive Dashboards
DESCRIPTION
Block Diagram 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. 1 Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.