2. Drives LEDs, LCDs, or vacuum fluorescents

3. Bar or dot display mode externally selectable by user

4. Expandable to displays of 90 dB

5. Internal voltage reference from 1.2V to 12V

6. Operates with single supply of 3V to 25V

7. Inputs operate down to ground

8. Output current programmable from 1 mA to 30 mA

9. Input withstands ± 35V without damage or false outputs

10. Outputs are current regulated, open collectors

11. Directly drives TTL or CMOS

12. The internal 10-step divider is floating and can be referenced to a wide range of voltages