LM3401MMX

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  "brief": "Texas Instruments LED Drivers, MSOP-8. Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
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    "manufacturer": "Texas Instruments",
    "package": "MSOP-8",
    "pin_count": 8,
    "category": "Nixie Tube Driver/LED Driver",
    "subcategory": "LED Drivers",
    "datasheet": "https://www.ti.com/cn/lit/gpn/lm3401",
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        "name": "CS",
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        "description": "Current sense pin, connected to the PFET drain; the datasheet gives an absolute maximum range of -2.0V to 36V for CS."
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        "description": "Dimming input; when DIM is low the HG drive is off, and it can be driven by a logic-level PWM signal (absolute maximum -0.3V to 36V)."
      },
      {
        "number": "3",
        "name": "SNS",
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      },
      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "HYS",
        "type": "passive",
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      },
      {
        "number": "5",
        "name": "GND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Ground pin for the controller; the datasheet asks that the SNS, HYS and GND connections use an isolated ground area and be grounded close to this pin."
      },
      {
        "number": "6",
        "name": "HG",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Gate drive output that connects to the PFET gate."
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      {
        "number": "7",
        "name": "VIN",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power supply input, operating range 4.5V to 35V with an absolute maximum of 36V."
      },
      {
        "number": "8",
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      "Package": "MSOP-8",
      "Category": "Nixie Tube Driver/LED Driver",
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