User's Guide
SLVUAE6A – January 2015 – Revised July 2015
TLC6C5712-Q1 Evaluation Module
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Introduction
This document is the user's guide for the TLC6C5712-Q1 evaluation module (EVM) as a supplement to
the TLC6C5712-Q1 data sheet. This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the
TLC6C5712-Q1 EVM. This EVM is designed to help the user evaluate and test the various operating
modes of the TLC6C5712-Q1 device. This user’s guide includes a detailed description of the graphical
user interface (GUI) which can help customers easily use the GUI. The guide also contains the setup
instructions for the hardware and software, a schematic diagram, a bill of materials (BOM), and PCB
layout drawings for the evaluation module.
The TLC6C5712-Q1 device is a 12 channel, constant-current LED driver that is capable of driving up to 75
mA per channel. The device contains an integrated DOT-correction circuitry which can adjust the DC
current for each output channel to compensate for a difference in brightness among the LEDs. The device
also has integrated PWM mapping control to provide individual LED PWM dimming. The device has full
LED diagnostics, such as LED open, LED short, output short to GND, over-temperature prewarning, over-
temperature thermal shutdown, reference short and open, adjacent pin short, and others. This EVM can
be used to evaluate a single device, but it can be also configured to drive two devices in a cascade
configuration. By using the GUI, users can easily evaluate the device.
Figure 1. Top View of the TLC6C5712-Q1EVM PCB
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SLVUAE6A – January 2015 – Revised July 2015
TLC6C5712-Q1 Evaluation Module
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