TLC59731 3-Channel LED Driver IC

Texas Instruments TLC59731 3-channel PWM LED driver IC — specifications, applications, sourcing support and RFQ.

TLC59731 3-Channel LED Driver IC

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Part Number
TLC59731
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
SOIC (8), body size 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm
Category
Power Management
Product Type
LED Driver IC

Quick Sourcing Note

TLC59731 from Texas Instruments is an LED-category 3-channel PWM LED driver in an SOIC (8) package with a 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm nominal body. It provides three sink-current outputs, OUT0 to OUT2, with 50 mA capability per channel and up to 21 V on the output terminals. The device supports 8-bit, 256-step grayscale PWM with simple gamma correction, a single-wire EasySet SDI/SDO interface up to 600 kbps, and an internal grayscale oscillator with 6 MHz typical frequency. It operates from 3 V to 5.5 V without shunt regulation or up to 6 V in shunt regulator mode, with -40°C to 85°C operating free-air temperature.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTLC59731
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeLED Driver IC
CategoryPower Management
Component TypePower_IC
Package CaseSOIC (8), body size 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm
LED Driver Channels3 sink current channels; OUT0 to OUT2
Current Capability Per Channel50 mA per output channel
Grayscale PWM Resolution8-bit, 256 steps with simple gamma correction
Serial InterfaceSingle-wire EasySet SDI/SDO data interface
Maximum Data Transfer Rate600 kbps, EasySet serial interface
Internal Grayscale Clock Oscillator6 MHz typical
Display Repeat Rate3.1 kHz typical with integrated 6-MHz grayscale clock oscillator
Supply Voltage Range3 V to 5.5 V, no internal shunt regulator mode
Supply Voltage Range3 V to 6 V, internal shunt regulator mode
Maximum OUT Terminal VoltageUp to 21 V, OUT0 to OUT2
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to 85°C operating free-air temperature
PackageSOIC (8), TLC59731 D package
Body Size4.90 mm x 3.91 mm nominal, SOIC (8) package
VCC Absolute Maximum Rating-0.3 V to 7.0 V, over operating free-air temperature range
SDI Input Voltage Absolute Maximum Rating-0.3 V to VCC + 1.2 V, all voltages with respect to GND
OUT0 to OUT2 Voltage Absolute Maximum Rating-0.3 V to 21 V output voltage
SDO Voltage Absolute Maximum Rating-0.3 V to 7.0 V output voltage
Output DC Current Absolute Maximum Rating0 mA to 60 mA, OUT0 to OUT2
Operating Junction Temperature Absolute Maximum Rating-40°C to 150°C, TJ
Storage Temperature Range-55°C to 150°C, Tstg
ESD Rating HBM±8000 V, human body model, ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
ESD Rating CDM±2000 V, charged-device model, JEDEC JESD22-C101
Recommended VCC3.0 V min, 5 V nominal, 5.5 V max; no internal shunt regulator mode
Recommended VCC Maximum6 V max, internal shunt regulator mode
Recommended Output Voltage21 V max, OUT0 to OUT2
High-Level Input Voltage0.7 x VCC min to VCC max, SDI
Low-Level Input VoltageGND min to 0.3 x VCC max, SDI
Input Voltage Hysteresis0.2 x VCC, SDI
High-Level Output Current-2 mA, SDO
Low-Level Output Current2 mA, SDO
Recommended LED Output Current50 mA max, OUT0 to OUT2
Shunt Regulator Sink Current20 mA max, VCC
Operating Free-Air Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C, TA
Operating Junction Temperature Range-40°C to +125°C, TJ
Data Transfer Rate20 kHz min, 600 kHz max, SDI fCLK(SDI)
SDI Input Pulse Duration275 ns min, 0.5/fCLK max, SDI tSDI
Pulse Duration High14 ns min, SDI tWH
Pulse Duration Low14 ns min, SDI tWL
End-of-Sequence Hold Time3.5/fCLK min, 5.5/fCLK max, SDI rising edge to SDI rising edge, tH0
Data Latch Hold Time8/fCLK min, SDI rising edge to SDI rising edge, GSLAT, tH1
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance134.6°C/W, D package, SOIC 8 pins
Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance88.6°C/W, D package, SOIC 8 pins
Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance75.3°C/W, D package, SOIC 8 pins
Junction-to-Top Characterization Parameter37.7°C/W, D package, SOIC 8 pins
Junction-to-Board Characterization Parameter74.8°C/W, D package, SOIC 8 pins
High-Level Output VoltageVCC - 0.4 V min, VCC max; SDO, IOH = -2 mA, TA = -40°C to +85°C, VCC = 3 V to 6 V
Low-Level Output Voltage0 V min, 0.4 V max; SDO, IOL = 2 mA, TA = -40°C to +85°C, VCC = 3 V to 6 V
Shunt Regulator Output Voltage5.9 V typical, ICC = 1 mA, SDI = low
Supply Current ICC02.3 mA typical, 3.5 mA max; VCC = 3 V to 5.5 V, SDI = low, all grayscale GSn = FFh, VOUTn = 0.6 V, SDO = 15 pF
Supply Current ICC12.6 mA typical, 4.5 mA max; VCC = 3 V to 5.5 V, SDI = 600 kHz, GSn = FFh, VOUTn = 0.6 V, SDO = 15 pF
LED Output Current32 mA min, 40 mA typical; all OUTn = on, VOUTn = 0.6 V
Output Leakage Current0.1 µA max; OUT0 to OUT2, GSn = 00h, VOUTn = 21 V, TJ = -40°C to +85°C
Output Leakage Current0.2 µA max; OUT0 to OUT2, GSn = 00h, VOUTn = 21 V, TJ = +85°C to +125°C
Internal Pulldown Resistance1 MΩ typical, SDI
SDO Rise Time2 ns min, 6 ns nominal, 12 ns max; TA = -40°C to 85°C, VCC = 3.0 V to 5.5 V, CL = 15 pF, RL = 110 Ω, VLED = 5 V
OUTn Rise Time200 ns nominal, 400 ns max; OUTn on-to-off transition
SDO Fall Time2 ns min, 6 ns nominal, 12 ns max; TA = -40°C to 85°C, VCC = 3.0 V to 5.5 V, CL = 15 pF, RL = 110 Ω, VLED = 5 V
OUTn Fall Time200 ns nominal, 400 ns max; OUTn off-to-on transition
Propagation Delay SDI to SDO30 ns nominal, 50 ns max; SDI rising edge to SDO rising edge
Propagation Delay Between Outputs25 ns; OUT0 to OUT1 and OUT1 to OUT2 transitions
Shift Data Output Pulse Duration75 ns min, 125 ns nominal, 250 ns max; SDO rising edge to SDO falling edge
Internal GS Oscillator Frequency4 MHz min, 6 MHz nominal, 8 MHz max, fOSC
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The TLC59731 is a Texas Instruments 3-channel PWM LED driver for LED applications requiring three controlled sink-current outputs. OUT0, OUT1, and OUT2 each support up to 50 mA recommended LED output current, while the output terminal voltage is specified up to 21 V. Grayscale control is 8-bit with 256 steps and simple gamma correction.

Communication uses the single-wire EasySet SDI/SDO interface, with a 20 kHz minimum to 600 kHz maximum SDI data transfer rate. The device includes an internal grayscale clock oscillator specified at 4 MHz minimum, 6 MHz nominal, and 8 MHz maximum, supporting a 3.1 kHz typical display repeat rate.

Supply operation is specified from 3.0 V to 5.5 V in no internal shunt regulator mode, with a 6 V maximum in internal shunt regulator mode. The TLC59731 is supplied in the D package, SOIC (8), with a 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm nominal body and listed thermal resistance values for SOIC 8-pin assembly. The operating free-air range is -40°C to +85°C.

Key Features

  • Three sink-current LED outputs, OUT0 to OUT2
  • 50 mA maximum recommended LED current per channel
  • 8-bit grayscale PWM with 256 control steps
  • Single-wire EasySet SDI/SDO serial data interface
  • 20 kHz to 600 kHz SDI data transfer rate
  • Internal grayscale oscillator, 4 MHz to 8 MHz
  • 3.1 kHz typical display repeat rate
  • Output terminals support up to 21 V
  • 3 V to 5.5 V VCC without shunt regulation
  • Internal shunt regulator mode supports 6 V maximum VCC
  • SOIC-8 package, 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm body
  • -40°C to +85°C operating free-air temperature

Typical Applications

  • Three-channel LED dimming
  • RGB LED control
  • PWM LED display modules
  • Serial-controlled LED lighting
  • 21 V LED output designs
  • SOIC-8 LED driver assemblies

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

How many LED channels does the TLC59731 provide?

The TLC59731 provides three sink-current LED output channels, identified as OUT0 to OUT2. Each output channel has a 50 mA current capability and supports LED output terminal voltage up to 21 V.

What serial interface does the TLC59731 use?

The device uses a single-wire EasySet serial interface through SDI and SDO. The extracted timing data lists a 20 kHz minimum and 600 kHz maximum SDI transfer rate, with 600 kbps also specified for the EasySet interface.

What supply voltage ranges are specified for TLC59731?

Without internal shunt regulator mode, the recommended VCC range is 3.0 V minimum, 5 V nominal, and 5.5 V maximum. In internal shunt regulator mode, the recommended VCC maximum is 6 V.

What package is listed for the TLC59731?

The TLC59731 is listed in the D package, SOIC (8). The nominal body size for the SOIC (8) package is 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm, with thermal data specified for the SOIC 8-pin package.

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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