Smart multi-channel RGB-LED controller with 21 drivers
MLX81143The MLX81143 is a multi-channel RGB-LED controller that enables high-speed light animations. It continues to extend the MeLiBu product family with a higher number of integrated LED drivers.
Top features
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MCU for extended LED control algorithm, color mixing and full diagnosis
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Red/Green and Blue LED temperature compensation without additional external components
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Color mixing accuracy of < 1% delta UV
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16-bit color/intensity control
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Storage of LED calibration data directly within LED driver
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Low side programmable calibrated current sources for LED control
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Direct LED drive without additional external components
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LEDs fully diagnosable (Short circuit, broken line, threshold monitor)
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Real-time update of > 800 RGB LEDs without delay
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MeLiBu® compatible communication interface
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5.5 - 28 V supply voltage (40 V proof)
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Advance power management for LEDs
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ASIL B classification
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21 LED drivers
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Memory
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32 KB Flash
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4 KB RAM
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512 B EEPROM
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System ROM
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QFN32 5x5 package, 32 pins
Smart multi-channel RGB-LED controller with 21 drivers - MLX81143
Product description
The MLX81143 is a fully integrated smart automotive LED driver with high-speed robust communication (MeLiBu®) between multiple LED drivers to enable applications with high RGB-LED counts for highly dynamic light animations within cars.
All necessary components needed for LED driving as well as communication are integrated and allow to develop powerful and cost-optimized animated light systems. The embedded intelligence allows a very high accuracy of the RGB color mixing as well as the support of ASIL B grade applications thanks to the MeLiBu® communication system. The MLX81143 extends the MeLiBu product family with a higher number of integrated LED drivers.
Key applications
- Highly animated light modules
- Interior driver communication by light
- Voice command signal confirmation
- Safety warning applications
- Advanced navigation support
- Blindspot warning
- Animated Rear Light and DRL
Evaluation kit and Software are available on request. Please contact Melexis for additional information.

Features and benefits
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MCU for extended LED control algorithm, color mixing and full diagnosis
-
Red/Green and Blue LED temperature compensation without additional external components
-
Color mixing accuracy of < 1% delta UV
-
16-bit color/intensity control
-
Storage of LED calibration data directly within LED driver
-
Low side programmable calibrated current sources for LED control
-
Direct LED drive without additional external components
-
LEDs fully diagnosable (Short circuit, broken line, threshold monitor)
-
Real-time update of > 800 RGB LEDs without delay
-
MeLiBu® compatible communication interface
-
5.5 - 28 V supply voltage (40 V proof)
-
Advance power management for LEDs
-
ASIL B classification
-
21 LED drivers
-
Memory
-
32 KB Flash
-
4 KB RAM
-
512 B EEPROM
-
System ROM
-
-
QFN32 5x5 package, 32 pins
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