Usage of WS2821

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I got a buck load of WS2821a, and I was wondering, can I use it for something else than driving LEDs?
TechSpec: http://www.world-semi.com/uploads/soft/140305/1-140305102109.pdf

Can it be used for:

  • 0-10v
  • Triggering solenoids

And how?

Best Answer

By Using Transistors. Or Mosfets. The led Driving pins are basically Open Drain, so a pull up resistor and a transistor, with a low base voltage as to meet the WS2821's regulating Voltage Limit (20~40mA at ~1V, more than that can cause heat issues), would work. I've seen the same thing done on TI LED drivers. Inverted logic of course.