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Semwire Interface Functions
The SWIF pin is a write-only single wire interface. It
provides the capability to address up to 32 registers to
control device functionality. The protocol for using this
interface is described in the following subsections.
Driving the SWIF Pin
The SWIF pin should be driven by a GPIO from the system
microcontroller. The output level can be con gured as
either a push-pull driver (TTL or CMOS levels) or as an
open drain driver with an external pull-up resistor.
Enabling the Device
The SWIF pin must be pulled from low to high for a
period of greater than 1ms (t
EN
) to enable the device into
the sleep state. In the sleep state, the device bandgap is
active, UVLO monitoring is active, and the serial interface
is monitored for communication.
Automatic Sleep State
If the backlight current sinks are disabled, the device
automatically enters the sleep state in order to minimize
the current draw from the battery. When in sleep mode,
the charge pump and oscillator are both disabled. The
LDOs remain on if enabled.
Disabling the Device
The SWIF pin must be pulled from high to low for a
period greater than 10ms (t
DIS
) in order to shut down the
device. In this state the device remains disabled until the
SWIF pin is pulled high for a period greater than 1ms. All
registers return to the default state.
SemWire Communication Protocol and Timing
The following six step communication sequence controls
all device functions when the device is enabled.
OSC On — The SWIF pin is toggled low for one bit
duration and high for one bit duration in order to
enable the oscillator. The oscillator is turned o in the
sleep state to minimize quiescent current.
Sample — The SWIF pin is toggled low for one bit
duration and high for one bit duration. During this
time, the device samples the bit rate and determines
the bit rate at which the register address and data
values that follow will arrive. The sample rate is at least
20 times the bit rate ensuring robust communication
synchronization.
Start — The SWIF pin is pulled low for one bit duration,
which starts communication with the target register.
Address — The next 5 bits are the address of the
target register — MSB rst, LSB last.
Data — The next 8 bits are the data written to the
target register — MSB rst, LSB last.
Standby — After the last data bit is sent, the SWIF pin
is pulled high for 5 bit durations to return the device
to standby before another data write can take place. If
all LEDs are disabled, the device will go back to sleep
mode.
NOTE: The bit rate must be set by the host controller to a
rate that is between the minimum and maximum
frequencies listed in the Electrical Characteristics section.
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SemWire Interface
