Hello.
I have been studying the 59108, 59108F, and the 59208 parts. I saw the following information in the data sheet for the 59108 and 59108F:
Constant Output Current Adjusted Through an External Resistor (10mA to 120mA)
and then in the Table 7.3 this:
IO Output current OUT0 to OUT7 (min) 5 mA (max)120 mA
This leads me to wonder if I have an LED that's <5mA I won't be able to turn it on. Q is that true?
The 59208 data sheet does not indicate a minimum value anywhere, however it does not have the ability to detect open circuits like the 59108.
One reason to understand this is that I am trying to design a controller board that can work with a variety of LEDs that vary from 2mA to 30mA. It is preferred to not have the end customer be required to add resistors externally in order to use LEDs that fall within the range I specified.
I did not see any detailed information on Rds(on) for currents lower than 50mA. How can I determine what that might be at lower currents? (Or, do I even care because perhaps the Rds just gets lower at lower current draw?)
Thank you for your time and help