TIDA-00336 Reference Design

Texas Instruments

Automotive LED Sequential Brake/Turn Light TI Reference Design

Description

This reference design utilizes a TLC6C5912 shift register operated via two 555 timers integrated in the TLC556 device: showcasing a cost-effective design for rolling LED design. This design can also withstand automotive cold-crank conditions capable of full operation at 5 V with the ability to operate down to 3.3 V.

Features
  • LED patterns remain periodic while still adjustable by the user which allows flexibility in number of LEDs usedNo MCU or software required which provides cost-effectiveness that helps with production release timeThermal shutdown protection integrated in TLC6C5912-Q1  to avoid overheating and damaging the ICSlow swithcing time: rise time = 207 ns and fall time = 128 ns to significantly reduce EMI
Applications
  • Headlight
  • Rear light
  • Small light
Product Categories
  • Power management

Parts

Part Number Name Companion Part
TLC556 TLC556 Buy Datasheet
TLC6C5912-Q1 TLC6C5912-Q1 Buy Datasheet

Bill Of Materials

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Schematic

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Design File

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Other Documents

Title Updated Type Size (KB)
TIDA-00336 Gerber 03 Oct 2014 ZIP 12
TIDA-00336 BOM 03 Oct 2014 PDF 42
TIDA-00336 Schematic 03 Oct 2014 PDF 131