TLC59116 16-Channel I2C LED Sink Driver

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TLC59116 16-Channel I2C LED Sink Driver

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Part Number
TLC59116
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
TSSOP (PW) 28-pin, 9.70 mm x 4.40 mm; VQFN (RHB) 32-pin, 5.00 mm x 5.00 mm
Category
LED
Product Type
SMD LED

Quick Sourcing Note

TLC59116 from Texas Instruments is an LED-category 16-channel I2C LED sink driver with OUT0 to OUT15 constant-current sink outputs. It is offered in TSSOP (PW) 28-pin, 9.70 mm x 4.40 mm and VQFN (RHB) 32-pin, 5.00 mm x 5.00 mm packages. The device supports 3 V to 5.5 V operation, 3.3 V or 5 V nominal supplies, 5.5 V tolerant inputs, and Fast-mode Plus I2C operation up to 1 MHz. It provides 8-bit individual PWM control at 97 kHz, 8-bit group dimming at 190 Hz, programmable group blinking, and 5 mA to 120 mA output current per channel.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTLC59116
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeSMD LED
CategoryLED
Package / CaseTSSOP (PW) 28-pin, 9.70 mm x 4.40 mm; VQFN (RHB) 32-pin, 5.00 mm x 5.00 mm
LED output channels16; OUT0 to OUT15 constant-current sink outputs
Interface typeI2C bus controlled; Fast-mode Plus compatible
Maximum I2C bus speed1 MHz; Fast-mode Plus I2C interface
Individual PWM resolution8-bit, 256 steps; per LED output brightness control
Individual PWM frequency97 kHz; fixed-frequency individual PWM controller
Individual PWM duty cycle range0% to 99.6%; per LED output PWM brightness control
Group PWM resolution8-bit, 256 steps; group brightness control
Group dimming PWM frequency190 Hz; general group dimming
Group blinking frequency range24 Hz to 10.73 s period; programmable group blinking
Group blinking duty cycle range0% to 99.6%; programmable group blinking
Supply voltage range3 V to 5.5 V; recommended operating condition, VCC
Supported nominal supply voltages3.3 V or 5 V; device supply voltage feature
Input tolerance5.5 V tolerant inputs; SCL, SDA, RESET, A0-A3 inputs
Output current range per channel5 mA to 120 mA; OUT0 to OUT15 recommended operating condition
Maximum output voltage17 V; supply voltage to output pins OUT0 to OUT15
Absolute maximum supply voltage0 V to 7 V; VCC, over operating free-air temperature
Absolute maximum output voltage-0.5 V to 20 V; VO, over operating free-air temperature
Absolute maximum output current per channel120 mA; IO absolute maximum rating
Junction temperature range-40°C to 150°C; TJ absolute maximum rating
Storage temperature range-55°C to 150°C; Tstg handling rating
ESD rating, HBM1500 V; human body model per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins
ESD rating, CDM500 V; charged device model per JEDEC JESD22-C101, all pins
High-level input voltage0.7 x VCC to VCC; SCL, SDA, RESET, A0, A1, A2, A3
Low-level input voltage0 V to 0.3 x VCC; SCL, SDA, RESET, A0, A1, A2, A3
SDA low-level output current sink20 mA; VCC = 3 V
SDA low-level output current sink30 mA; VCC = 5 V
Operating free-air temperature-40°C to 85°C; TA recommended operating condition
Input/output leakage current±0.3 µA; SCL, SDA, A0, A1, A2, A3, RESET; VI = VCC or GND
Output leakage current0.5 µA; OUT0 to OUT15, VO = 17 V, TJ = 25°C
Power-on reset voltage2.5 V; VPOR electrical characteristic
Output current 126 mA; OUT0 to OUT15, VO = 0.6 V, Rext = 720 Ω, CG = 0.992
Output current error±8%; IO = 26 mA, VO = 0.6 V, Rext = 720 Ω, TJ = 25°C
Output channel-to-channel current error±6%; IO = 26 mA, VO = 0.6 V, Rext = 720 Ω, TJ = 25°C
Output current 252 mA; OUT0 to OUT15, VO = 0.8 V, Rext = 360 Ω, CG = 0.992
Output current error±8%; IO = 52 mA, VO = 0.8 V, Rext = 360 Ω, TJ = 25°C
Output channel-to-channel current error±6%; IO = 52 mA, VO = 0.8 V, Rext = 360 Ω, TJ = 25°C
Output current vs output voltage regulation±0.1 %/V; VO = 1 V to 3 V, IO = 26 mA
Output current vs output voltage regulation±1 %/V; VO = 3 V to 5.5 V, IO = 26 mA to 120 mA
Error detection threshold current0.5 x IOUT,target; OUT0 to OUT15, IOUT,target = 26 mA
Error detection threshold current0.5 x IOUT,target; OUT0 to OUT15, IOUT,target = 52 mA
Error detection threshold current0.5 x IOUT,target; OUT0 to OUT15, IOUT,target = 104 mA
Overtemperature shutdown150°C min, 175°C typ, 200°C max; specified by design
Restart hysteresis15°C; overtemperature restart hysteresis
Input capacitance5 pF; SCL, A0, A1, A2, A3, RESET; VI = VCC or GND
Input/output capacitance8 pF; SDA, VI = VCC or GND
Supply current25 mA; VCC = 5.5 V, OUT0 to OUT15 = OFF, Rext = open
Supply current29 mA; VCC = 5.5 V, OUT0 to OUT15 = OFF, Rext = 720 Ω
Supply current32 mA; VCC = 5.5 V, OUT0 to OUT15 = OFF, Rext = 360 Ω
Supply current37 mA; VCC = 5.5 V, OUT0 to OUT15 = OFF, Rext = 180 Ω
Supply current29 mA; VCC = 5.5 V, OUT0 to OUT15 = ON, Rext = 720 Ω
Supply current32 mA; VCC = 5.5 V, OUT0 to OUT15 = ON, Rext = 360 Ω
Supply current37 mA; VCC = 5.5 V, OUT0 to OUT15 = ON, Rext = 180 Ω
Standard-mode I2C clock frequency0 kHz to 100 kHz; TA = -40°C to 85°C
Fast-mode I2C clock frequency0 kHz to 400 kHz; TA = -40°C to 85°C
Fast-mode Plus I2C clock frequency0 kHz to 1000 kHz; TA = -40°C to 85°C
I2C bus free time between Stop and Start4.7 µs min; Standard-mode I2C bus
I2C bus free time between Stop and Start1.3 µs min; Fast-mode I2C bus
I2C bus free time between Stop and Start0.5 µs min; Fast-mode Plus I2C bus
Hold time for repeated Start condition4 µs min; Standard-mode I2C bus
Hold time for repeated Start condition0.6 µs min; Fast-mode I2C bus
Hold time for repeated Start condition0.26 µs min; Fast-mode Plus I2C bus
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Product Overview

The TLC59116 is a Texas Instruments 16-channel I2C LED sink driver for LED control applications requiring multiple constant-current sink outputs. Its OUT0 to OUT15 channels support 5 mA to 120 mA per output, with a recommended maximum output-pin voltage of 17 V. The device operates from a 3 V to 5.5 V VCC range and supports 3.3 V or 5 V nominal supply rails.

Brightness control is provided through 8-bit individual PWM with 256 steps at a fixed 97 kHz frequency and a 0% to 99.6% duty-cycle range. Group control also uses 8-bit, 256-step resolution, with 190 Hz group dimming and programmable blinking from 24 Hz to a 10.73 s period.

The I2C interface is Fast-mode Plus compatible, with timing support for Standard-mode, Fast-mode, and Fast-mode Plus clock ranges up to 1000 kHz. SCL, SDA, RESET, and address inputs A0 to A3 are 5.5 V tolerant. Package options include a 28-pin TSSOP (PW) and 32-pin VQFN (RHB), supporting compact LED driver assembly layouts.

Key Features

  • 16 constant-current sink outputs, OUT0 through OUT15
  • Fast-mode Plus I2C interface supports 1 MHz bus speed
  • 8-bit individual PWM control with 256 brightness steps
  • Individual PWM runs at fixed 97 kHz frequency
  • Group dimming uses 8-bit resolution at 190 Hz
  • Programmable group blinking from 24 Hz to 10.73 s
  • Output current range is 5 mA to 120 mA per channel
  • Recommended VCC operating range is 3 V to 5.5 V
  • SCL, SDA, RESET, and A0-A3 inputs are 5.5 V tolerant
  • Overtemperature shutdown specified at 150°C to 200°C

Typical Applications

  • I2C-controlled LED arrays
  • Multi-channel LED dimming
  • Group LED blinking control
  • 3.3 V LED driver systems
  • 5 V LED driver systems
  • Constant-current LED sink designs
  • PWM brightness control circuits

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

How many LED outputs does the TLC59116 provide?

The TLC59116 provides 16 LED output channels. The outputs are OUT0 through OUT15 and are specified as constant-current sink outputs for LED driving.

What I2C speed does the TLC59116 support?

The TLC59116 has an I2C bus controlled interface that is Fast-mode Plus compatible. Its maximum I2C bus speed is 1 MHz, with timing ranges also specified for Standard-mode and Fast-mode operation.

What supply voltage range is recommended for TLC59116?

The recommended VCC operating range for the TLC59116 is 3 V to 5.5 V. The device feature set also identifies support for nominal 3.3 V or 5 V supply operation.

What PWM control is available per LED output?

Each LED output has 8-bit PWM brightness control with 256 steps. The individual PWM controller operates at a fixed 97 kHz frequency and supports a 0% to 99.6% duty-cycle range.

What package options are listed for TLC59116?

The TLC59116 package options listed are TSSOP (PW) 28-pin, measuring 9.70 mm x 4.40 mm, and VQFN (RHB) 32-pin, measuring 5.00 mm x 5.00 mm.

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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