New 16x16 LED Display Reference Design from Maxim

Maxim Integrated's design is compatible with Arduino® and ARM® mbed™ platforms for quick prototyping

Hobbyists and makers now have more flexibility and options when developing LED signs, using the MAXREFDES99# 16x16 display reference design from Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).

New 16x16 LED Display Reference Design Available

LEDs continue to dramatically transform signage and lighting. However, often LED displays today are 8x8 and cannot communicate many international alpha-numeric characters. MAXREFDES99# integrates four MAX7219 LED drivers to provide designers a 16x16 display with 256 LEDs, allowing them to create signs in multiple languages. The MAX7219 driver simplifies the process of controlling multiple LEDs in matrix or numeric display form. For fast prototyping, software code developed for the MAXREFDES99# reference design works with both ARM mbed and Arduino platforms. Developers are encouraged to build upon and enhance the code base for more signage possibilities.

“16x16 displays are becoming more common building blocks and are the future of LED signage,” said David Andeen, Director of Reference Designs at Maxim Integrated. “With this new reference design and readily available code, sign developers and makers can immediately start displaying their LED creations.”

Features of the MAXREFDES99# 16x16 display reference design include:

Flexible: Provides 16x16 dot matrix display for signs in multiple languages
Reliable: Integrates time-tested MAX7219 LED drivers for long-life signage
Easy to Use: Compatible with Arduino and ARM mbed platforms for quick prototyping

More information on the MAXREFDES99# 16x16 display reference design, can be found on the Maxim Integrated website at Maxim Integrated Reference Design #99 page

The Analog Devices website address is www.analog.com
[Reprinted with kind permission from Maxim Integrated - Release Date, 8th June, 2016]

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