
Overview
The LM3916N is a digital Tube Driver made by Texas Instruments in a DIP-18 package with 18 pins. 0℃~+70℃ 10 segments x 1 digit 2.4mA 3V~25V DIP-18 Digital Tube Drivers.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Cloud:LM3916N, from EasyEDA) and its footprint (Package_DIP:DIP-18_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C3188557). 4 open-source boards in 4 repositories on GitHub use it.
Symbol
Footprint
Parameters
5- Configuration
- 10 segments x 1 digit
- Features
- Cascadable function
- Operating Temperature
- 0℃~+70℃
- Quiescent Current
- 2.4mA
- Voltage - Supply
- 3V~25V
Order codes
1- LM3916NLCSC C3188557
Pinout
18| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LED/NO.1 | Unspecified |
| 2 | V- | Unspecified |
| 3 | V+ | Unspecified |
| 4 | DIVIDER | Unspecified |
| 5 | SIGNAL/INPUT | Unspecified |
| 6 | DIVIDER | Unspecified |
| 7 | REFRENCE/OUTPUT | Unspecified |
| 8 | REFRENCE/ADJUST | Unspecified |
| 9 | MODESELECT | Unspecified |
| 10 | LED/NO.10 | Unspecified |
| 11 | LED/NO.9 | Unspecified |
| 12 | LED/NO.8 | Unspecified |
| 13 | LED/NO.7 | Unspecified |
| 14 | LED/NO.6 | Unspecified |
| 15 | LED/NO.5 | Unspecified |
| 16 | LED/NO.4 | Unspecified |
| 17 | LED/NO.3 | Unspecified |
| 18 | LED/NO.2 | Unspecified |
Open-source boards using it
All 4- 2 layers40.3 × 128.5 mm

- 2 layers30 × 128.5 mm

- 2 layers50.5 × 128 mm

- 2 layers60.6 × 111.8 mm

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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the LM3916N?
Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Cloud:LM3916N and the footprint Package_DIP:DIP-18_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.
What package is the LM3916N?
DIP-18, with 18 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the LM3916N datasheet?
Texas Instruments publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the LM3916N?
JLCPCB lists it as part C3188557, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the LM3916N?
Parts like it in the library: the MM74C928N by onsemi. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.
Which open-source boards use the LM3916N?
4 boards in 4 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.