Nexperia USA Inc. NPIC6C596AD-Q100J

Overview

NPIC6C596AD-Q100 from Nexperia is an AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified 8-bit serial-in/parallel-out shift register with open-drain extended-drain NMOS (EDNMOS) outputs, dual clocks (SHCP and STCP), asynchronous master reset (MR), and output enable (OE). It delivers 100 mA continuous per channel, 33 V output clamping, and supports automotive LED signage and fault indicator systems at -40 °C to +125 °C.

For engineers reviewing the NPIC6C596AD-Q100 datasheet, NPIC6C596AD-Q100 pinout, NPIC6C596AD-Q100 application, or NPIC6C596AD-Q100 equivalent, key selection considerations include its 33 V/100 mA open-drain power driver capability, cascading support via Q7S, dual-clock timing independence, avalanche energy rating (30 mJ), and SO16 package with side-wettable flanks for AOI.

Technical Context

The device implements two independent synchronous registers: an 8-stage shift register clocked by SHCP (LOW-to-HIGH edge) and an 8-bit storage register clocked by STCP (LOW-to-HIGH edge), enabling precise separation of data loading and output latching. Cascading is supported via Q7S, which clocks out on the falling edge of SHCP to extend hold time.

Each of the eight outputs integrates an EDNMOS transistor with integrated 33 V voltage clamp and 30 mJ single-pulse avalanche energy capability. Output state is controlled solely by OE (active LOW); MR asynchronously clears both registers without affecting output impedance state.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

NPIC6C596AD-Q100 uses the SO16 (SOT109-1) plastic small outline package: 16-pin, 3.9 mm body width, 1.27 mm pitch, with side-wettable flanks for automated optical inspection (AOI) of solder joints.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar 8-bit open-drain power shift register applications.

Compared with TPL9201QPWRQ1, NPIC6C596AD-Q100 provides integrated serial-to-parallel conversion and lower system-level component count; versus TPIC6B595QPWPRQ1, it trades 50 V clamping and 150 mA rating for smaller SO16 size and optimized 33 V/100 mA performance in space-constrained automotive modules.

Availability

NPIC6C596AD-Q100 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive LED signage, graphic status panels, and fault indicator systems requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for NPIC6C596AD-Q100 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Nexperia is a global semiconductor expert focused on high-volume, high-reliability logic, discrete, and power MOSFET solutions, with deep expertise in automotive-grade qualification and manufacturability.

This device belongs to Nexperia's Automotive Power Logic family, designed specifically for robust, low-pin-count power interface expansion in safety-critical and thermally demanding automotive subsystems.

FAQ

What is the maximum safe operating voltage on the Q0–Q7 outputs?

The absolute maximum drain-source voltage is 33 V, and the recommended operating condition specifies continuous operation up to 33 V with integrated clamping. Exceeding this risks permanent damage, as confirmed in Table 3 (Limiting Values) of the datasheet. The clamping function activates only during transient overvoltage events-not as a steady-state rating.

Can NPIC6C596AD-Q100 drive multiple LEDs in series from a single output?

No-each output is an open-drain NMOS sink with a 33 V clamp, meaning it can only pull down to GND. To drive series LEDs, the anodes must be tied to a supply ≤33 V, and the cathodes connected to Qn outputs. The total forward voltage of the series string must be less than the supply voltage, and current must remain within the 100 mA continuous limit per channel.

How does the dual-clock architecture prevent output glitches during data updates?

Data shifts into the shift register on SHCP edges but remains isolated from outputs until transferred to the storage register on a separate STCP edge. This ensures outputs retain their prior state during shifting, eliminating momentary shorts or flicker-critical for fault indicators and status panels where visual stability is mandatory.

Is the SO16 package (SOT109-1) lead-free and RoHS compliant?

Yes-the NPIC6C596AD-Q100 is manufactured in full compliance with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. The SO16 package uses lead-free matte tin plating, and the device carries Nexperia's standard "lead-free" marking per JEDEC J-STD-609.