
NTE1500 & NTE1501
Integrated Circuit
7–Step LED Driver Circuit
Description:
The NTE1500 and NTE1501 are integrated circuits designed for driving 7–dot LED displays. The
NTE1500 responds logarithmically to the input signal while the NTE1501 responds linearly. Because
an adjustment pin for output current is provided, the brightness of the LED can be controlled.
Features:
Linear (NTE1501) and Logarithmic (NTE1500) Response
7–LED Bar Graph Display Driver
Brightness is Externally Adjustable
High Output Current: 25mA Max
Series Connection Capable for Driving more than 7–Dot Displays
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
(T
A
= +25
°
C unless otherwise specified)
Supply Voltage, V
CC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Voltage, V
I
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input Voltage, V
I
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Voltage, V
O
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supply Current, I
CC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Current, I
O
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Dissipation, P
D
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Ambient Temperature Range, T
opr
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Temperature Range, T
stg
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18V
7.5V
16V
16V
25mA
25mA
1800mW
–30
°
to +75
°
C
–55
°
to +150
°
C
Electrical Characteristics:
(T
A
= +25
°
C, V
CC
= 9V unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Supply Current
I
tot
V
2
= 0
4
–
18
mA
Output Inflow Current
I
(SINK)9–15
V
I
= 3.55V, V
7
= 3.5V
V
REF
V
O(offset)
V
CC
= 16V, G
V
= 20dB, V
2
= 0
G
V
V
2
= 50mV
I
O(Leak)
V
CC
= 18V
13
–
25
mA
Reference Voltage
3.55
3.75
3.95
V
Output Offset Voltage (Amp)
–150
–
+150
mV
Voltage Gain (Amp)
18
20
22
dB
μ
A
Output Pin Leakage Current
0
–
20