MBI5981 LED Driver IC

The MBI5981 is an LED display driver chip from Macroblock recognized by NovaStar's control system. This page covers its specifications, datasheet, and which NovaStar receiving cards and firmware support it.

NovaStar support

LED Driver IC	MBI5981
Manufacturer	Macroblock
Driver type	Standard

Frequently asked questions

What is the MBI5981 LED driver IC?

The MBI5981 is an LED display driver chip made by Macroblock. It is used on the LED module to drive the pixels.

Does NovaStar support the MBI5981?

Yes — the MBI5981 is in NovaStar's recognized driver-IC library, though it may require manual receiving-card configuration rather than Smart Settings. Exact support depends on your receiving card model and firmware; upload your config to our RCFGX viewer to confirm.

How do I find out which driver IC my LED panel uses?

Open your receiving card configuration file (.rcfgx) — it records the driver IC type and firmware version. Our free online RCFGX viewer reads this for you without installing NovaLCT.

A free quick-reference from Olympian LED

We don't sell driver ICs and can't answer questions about the chip itself. For datasheet, electrical, or device-level questions about the MBI5981, please contact the IC manufacturer, Macroblock, directly. This page is just a quick reference to help you (1) find the right NovaStar firmware for your receiving card and (2) compare driver ICs for your next LED display.

For the NovaStar side — receiving cards, controllers, processors, and firmware — we're a USA NovaStar distributor and glad to help: browse receiving cards or upload your config file. Call 321-747-3220 for NovaStar hardware & firmware.