Serial-to-Parallel Converters Provide 32 Channels

Offering 32 channels in 44-lead, 7 mm x 7 mm QFN packages, the HV5523 and HV5623 high-voltage serial to parallel converters feature 32 bit shift registers, up to 16 MHz operation, 32 latches, and 5V control logic to perform the polarity selection and blanking of the outputs.  HV5523 shifts data in a counter-clockwise direction while HV5623 goes clockwise. Pricing for either device is $5.30 each/1,000. SUPERTEX INC., Sunnyvale, CA. (800) 222-9883.