SparkFun Large Digit Driver
245 units available with a short lead time.
The SparkFun Large Digit Driver is a chainable controller board that solders directly to the back of 6.5" 7-segment LED displays. It uses the TPIC6C596 shift register IC to drive individual segments, making it easy to build multi-digit scoreboards, lap timers, and large-format numerical displays visible from a distance.
The board attaches via 10 castellated pads at the bottom and 2 at the top. It requires dual power: 12V for the LED segments and 5V for the driver IC. Six input and six output pins (GND, LAT, CLK, SER, 5V, 12V) enable daisy-chaining multiple drivers together for multi-digit displays.
Key Features
- Chainable Design – Daisy-chain multiple drivers for multi-digit displays
- Direct Mount – Solders to the back of 6.5" 7-segment displays via castellated pads
- TPIC6C596 Driver – Shift register IC for serial segment control
- Dual Power Input – 12V for LEDs, 5V for driver IC
- 6-Pin I/O – GND, LAT, CLK, SER, 5V, 12V on both input and output
Specifications
- Driver IC – TPIC6C596
- IC Supply Voltage – 5V
- LED Supply Voltage – 12V
- Interface – Serial (Clock, Latch, Data)
- Mounting – Castellated through-hole pads
Ideal For
- Scoreboards and sports timers
- Lap counters and race displays
- Large-format clocks and countdown timers
- Any project needing digits visible from a distance
Package Contents
- 1× SparkFun Large Digit Driver Board
Resources
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