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Behavioural mixed-signal modelMAX7219 8x8 modulemax7219_matrix

LED matrix 8×8 (MAX7219)

Red 8×8 LED matrix with MAX7219 (SPI-like: DIN, CLK, CS/LOAD), up to four modules in a chain (module 0 at the input on the left). In shutdown after power-up – call shutdown(0, false) first. Drive with LedControl.

VCCGNDDINCSCLK
Schematic symbol

Key data

Category
Modules
Simulation model
Behavioural mixed-signal model
Manufacturer part number
MAX7219 8x8 module
Reference prefix
DS
Pins
5
Land pattern
PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical

Simulation model

A behavioural model implements the interface of the chip (registers, protocol, timing) at its pins. The pins are connected to the analog circuit like CMOS pins.

Model
max7219
Supply pins
VCC / GND

Pins 5

PinNameUse
VCCVCCSupply pinSupply 5 V
GNDGNDGround pinGround
DINDINInput pinSerial data in (SPI MOSI)
CSCSInput pinLoad / chip select: any GPIO
CLKCLKInput pinSerial clock (SPI SCK)

Parameters 1

Number of modules (chain)count
Default1

PCB

Connector / off-boardPinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical

LED matrix 8×8 (MAX7219) as a module on a 5-pin header (VCC, GND, DIN, CS, CLK) – compare the order with your own module