In response to customer requests, we are now offering a version of the ShiftBrite without headers. This is
convenient for customers who want to integrate ShiftBrite modules using their own choice of 0.1" headers or
direct solder wiring.

ShiftBrite is a high-brightness LED module containing red, green, and blue elements. It uses a simple
clocked serial interface to receive a 10-bit brightness value for each color, resulting in over a billion
possible colors. Each input is buffered and output on the other side of the module. This allows each
ShiftBrite to repeat the signal to the next, allowing longer cable runs between elements without excessive
loading of microcontroller I/O pins. ShiftBrite elements feature current control and automatic
overtemperature control (an overheating channel driver will shut off until it has cooled). Each channel can
also be adjusted with a separate current control register, for fine tuning of each LED if close brightness
matching is necessary. The integrated voltage regulator powers the internal logic, allowing a single 5 to 9
volt supply rail to power the ShiftBrite chain.