LP5012 12-Channel RGB LED Driver

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LP5012 12-Channel RGB LED Driver

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Part Number
LP5012
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
WQFN (RUK) 20-pin 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm; TSSOP (PW) 24-pin 7.80 mm x 4.40 mm
Category
LED
Product Type
SMD LED

Quick Sourcing Note

LP5012 from Texas Instruments is a 12-channel RGB LED driver in the LED category. It is offered in WQFN (RUK) 20-pin 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm and TSSOP (PW) 24-pin 7.80 mm x 4.40 mm packages. The device integrates a 12-bit PWM generator for each channel at 29 kHz and supports a 2.7 to 5.5 V VCC operating range. It provides constant-current sink outputs with up to 25.5 mA per channel across the VCC range, or 35 mA per channel when VCC is at least 3.3 V. Typical applications include multi-channel RGB LED indicators and controlled LED lighting nodes using the fast-mode I2C interface.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberLP5012
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeSMD LED
CategoryLED
Package / CaseWQFN (RUK) 20-pin 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm; TSSOP (PW) 24-pin 7.80 mm x 4.40 mm
Component TypePower_IC
LED Driver Channels12 channels; LP5012 device variant
PWM Resolution12-bit; integrated PWM generator for each channel
PWM Frequency29 kHz; integrated PWM generator for each channel
Supply Voltage Range2.7 to 5.5 V; recommended operating input voltage on VCC
Operating Ambient Temperature-40 to 85 °C; recommended operating conditions
Output Voltage Operating Range0 to 5.5 V; voltage on OUTx, recommended operating conditions
Logic Pin Voltage Operating Range0 to 5.5 V; voltage on ADDRx, EN, SDA, SCL, recommended operating conditions
Maximum Sink Current25.5 mA per channel; VCC full range, Max_Current_Option = 0 bit, PWM = 100%
Maximum Sink Current35 mA per channel; VCC >= 3.3 V, Max_Current_Option = 1 bit, PWM = 100%
Device-to-Device Current Error±5%; constant-current sinks
Channel-to-Channel Current Error±5%; constant-current sinks
Shutdown Supply Current0.2 µA typ, 1 µA max; VEN = 0 V
Standby Supply Current6 µA typ, 10 µA max; VEN = 3.3 V, Chip_EN = 0 bit
Normal-Mode Supply Current4 mA typ, 6 mA max; 10-mA LED current per OUTx
Power-Save Mode Supply Current6 µA typ, 10 µA max; VEN = 3.3 V, Chip_EN = 1 bit, Power_Save_EN = 1 bit, all LEDs off duration > tPSM
Power-Saving Entry Delay30 ms; all channels off before automatic power-saving mode
Undervoltage Restart Threshold2.5 V; VCC rising
Undervoltage Shutdown Threshold2 V; VCC falling
Undervoltage Shutdown Hysteresis0.2 V; VCC undervoltage detection
Internal Sink Current Limit35 mA min, 55 mA typ, 85 mA max; VCC full range, Max_Current_Option = 0 bit, VIREF = 0 V
I2C SpeedUp to 400 kHz; fast-mode I2C interface
Hardware Address Pins2 pins; ADDR0 and ADDR1 allow up to 4 devices
Absolute Maximum Voltage-0.3 to 6 V; voltage on EN, IREF, OUTx, SCL, SDA, VCC
Absolute Maximum ADDRx Voltage-0.3 to VCC + 0.3 V; voltage on ADDRx
Absolute Maximum VCAP Voltage-0.3 to 2 V; voltage on VCAP
Maximum Junction Temperature-40 to 125 °C; TJ-MAX absolute maximum rating
Storage Temperature-65 to 150 °C; absolute maximum rating
ESD Rating HBM±4000 V; human-body model per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
ESD Rating CDM±1500 V; charged-device model per JEDEC JESD22-C101
Thermal Resistance RthetaJA53.7 °C/W; RUK WQFN 20-pin package
Thermal Resistance RthetaJA98.3 °C/W; PW TSSOP 24-pin package
VCAP External Capacitor1 µF; VCAP must be connected to capacitor to GND, placed close to device
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The LP5012 is a Texas Instruments 12-channel RGB LED driver for LED control designs requiring multiple constant-current sink outputs. Each channel includes an integrated 12-bit PWM generator operating at 29 kHz, supporting fine brightness control across the device’s 12 output channels.

The recommended VCC operating range is 2.7 to 5.5 V, with OUTx voltage operation from 0 to 5.5 V and logic pin operation from 0 to 5.5 V on ADDRx, EN, SDA, and SCL. The device supports fast-mode I2C up to 400 kHz, and two hardware address pins, ADDR0 and ADDR1, allow up to four devices.

LP5012 is available in WQFN (RUK) 20-pin 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm and TSSOP (PW) 24-pin 7.80 mm x 4.40 mm packages. The VCAP pin requires a 1 µF external capacitor to GND placed close to the device. The recommended ambient operating temperature range is -40 to 85 °C.

Key Features

  • 12-channel RGB LED driver architecture
  • 12-bit PWM generator for each channel
  • 29 kHz PWM frequency per channel
  • 2.7 to 5.5 V VCC operating range
  • 0 to 5.5 V OUTx operating range
  • Up to 400 kHz fast-mode I2C interface
  • Two address pins allow up to four devices
  • 25.5 mA maximum sink current across VCC range
  • 35 mA maximum sink current at VCC >= 3.3 V
  • Automatic power-saving mode after 30 ms all-off delay

Typical Applications

  • RGB LED indicators
  • Multi-channel LED status lighting
  • I2C-controlled LED modules
  • Low-power LED control nodes
  • Addressable LED driver designs
  • Constant-current RGB LED outputs

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for LP5012, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For LED and optoelectronic sourcing, brightness bin, wavelength or color temperature bin, forward voltage range, viewing angle, moisture sensitivity level and soldering process limits may affect final selection, availability and lead time.

FAQ

How many LED driver channels does LP5012 provide?

LP5012 provides 12 LED driver channels. The extracted datasheet facts identify it as a 12-channel RGB LED driver with an integrated PWM generator for each channel.

What PWM resolution and frequency are specified for LP5012?

Each LP5012 channel has an integrated 12-bit PWM generator. The specified PWM frequency for the integrated PWM generator is 29 kHz.

What supply voltage range does LP5012 support?

The recommended operating input voltage on VCC is 2.7 to 5.5 V. The OUTx output voltage operating range is 0 to 5.5 V.

What packages are listed for the LP5012?

LP5012 package options listed in the extracted facts are WQFN (RUK) 20-pin at 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm and TSSOP (PW) 24-pin at 7.80 mm x 4.40 mm.

What external capacitor is required on VCAP?

The VCAP pin must be connected to a 1 µF capacitor to GND. The extracted fact also specifies that this capacitor should be placed close to the device.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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