ISSI's New FxLED RGB LED Drivers Bring Color to Digital Consumer & Internet of Things Devices
Integrated Silicon Solution (ISSI) has released the IS31FL3196 & IS31FL3199 FxLED LED drivers to product developers looking to add a splash of color to set apart their unique designs. ISSI's FxLED product line consists of low power RGB drivers housed in tiny packages which easily fit within the space-constrained designs found in digital consumer wearables such as health bands, smart watches, glasses, smart phones and multimedia, gaming peripherals and other Internet of Things devices. Manufacturers will produce roughly 6.18 billion Internet-enabled devices this year, according to a new report from IHS Technology.
The IS31FL3196 and IS31FL3199 are Dual-RGB and Triple-RGB LED drivers with six and nine current sources respectively. They are programmed via an I2C interface to create eye catching lighting effects from a palette of 16 million colors. These devices feature an auto breathing mode for smooth brightness to dimming color effects and audio synchronization to add the music dimension to any product. For applications that require more RGB LEDs, designers have the option of serially connecting additional devices or can choose from other ISSI FxLED family of devices which support a greater number of LEDs up to 144.
The IS31FL3196 and IS31FL3199 are available in tiny QFN 3 × 3 mm packages and exhibit an ultra-low operating voltage and current, making them ideal for portable battery applications as well as non-battery designs found in home appliance displays, thermostats, Internet of Things devices, industrial informational displays, and automotive in cabin applications. These FxLED Drivers provide the system designer control over a range of colors and brightness to create the "wow" factor in their end products.
Price and Availability
The IS31FL3196 and IS31FL3199 are shipping in volume and are available in a QFN 3×3-20 type package. The IS31FL3196 is priced at $0.74 while the IS31FL3199 is priced at $0.79 in 1,000 piece quantities.
