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PCA9685BS,118 AI Analysis:
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PCA9685BS,118 product

PCA9685BS,118

Programmers

LED DriverPWM ControllerI2C

The PCA9685BS,118 is a 16-channel, 12-bit PWM LED controller designed for high-precision color backlighting and display applications.

Best for

  • LCD backlighting
  • LED displays
  • RGBA color mixing

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring high-voltage direct drive without external drivers

Check before use

  • Output configuration (open-drain vs. totem-pole)

Key specifications

Channels
16
Resolution
12-bit
Supply Voltage
2.3 V - 5.5 V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Y
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
EAR99
HTSUS
8542390001.0

Application

Consumer ElectronicsIndustrial Displays

Datasheet

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Questions & answers

It is an I2C-bus controlled 16-channel LED controller with 12-bit PWM resolution, optimized for RGBA backlighting.