Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TLC59116, , LP5860
Tool/software:
I am currently working with the TLC5940, and I see on the datasheet that it is specified to only run up to 60 mA if Vcc < 3.6V. Can someone please explain the reasoning behind this specification? I am comparing this to the TLC59116 which has no such specified limit, but the TLC59116 has a very similar saturation voltage so to me it seems they should be burning approximately the same amount of power (and generating approximately the same amount of heat). This is important as I am trying to drive the channels at ~100 mA. If this specification is indeed thermal related, can the current be higher if all 16 channels are not used?
Thank you,
-Nathan