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LCD Controller chips Specifications

The following are full specifications on the controller chips used in hantronix LCD displays. They are provided here, as a courtesy to our customers by the manufactures of the IC's and Hantronix assumes no liability for the contents of these specifications.

Avant SBN1661G This controller is supplied with our 122x32 graphics modules. (452k)

Neotek NT7107 This controller is supplied with our 128x64 graphics modules. (141k)

Neotek NT7108 This controller is supplied with our 128x64 graphics modules. (122k)

Avant SBN6400G This controller is supplied with our 128x64 graphics modules. (224k)

Avant SBN0064G This controller is supplied with our 128x64 graphics modules. (244k)

Toshiba T6963C This controller is supplied with our 240X64, 240X128 graphics modules. (703k)

Raio RA6963 This controller is supplied with our 240X64, 240X128 graphics modules. (1694k)

Raio RA8835 This controller is supplied with our 320X240 graphics modules. (720k)

Sunplus SPLC780D This controller is used on many character modules. (2133k)

Sunplus SPLC063B1 This controller is used on many character modules. (362k)

Sunplus SPLC100A2 This controller is used on many character modules. (688k)

Sitronix ST7066U This controller is used on many character modules. (601k)

Sitronix ST7063C This controller is used on many character modules. (160k)

Sitronix ST7065C This controller is used on many character modules. (183k)

Sitronix ST7038 This controller is used on some COG character modules. (1577k)

Holtek HT1622 This controller is used on COB SMT segment  modules. (175k)

Miscellaneous data sheets and generic LCD information

Character Modules

Part Number Breakdown for Character Modules. This explains the derivation of our part numbers and includes a list of the most popular option combinations. (16k)
 
Display Character Position & Address. This is essentially a memory map of the physical character position vs. its address in the display RAM. Includes displays from 8 x 1 to 40 x 4. (23k)
 
Character Module Initialization. This specification details the software and hardware procedure for initializing a character module using either a 4 or 8 bit bus. (13k)
 
Commands for Character Modules. All character module commands are charted with a brief explanation of the function of each. The timing requirements of each command are also charted for those interfaces that use software timing instead of the busy flag. (10k)
 
Processor Interfacing. Hardware interfaces for two common micro controllers are shown along with the timing requirements of the interface. (32k)
 
Dual Power Supply Notes for Character Modules. This shows when dual power supply is needed and how to implement it in character module. (11k)
 
Character Module Font Table. This is a chart showing the shape and position of each character in the Standard Font Set. (19k)
 
European Character Module Font Table. This is a chart showing the shape and position of each character in the European Characters Font Set. (26k)
 
Alternate European Character Module Font Table. This font table is used on modules with the UMC UM3881C controller. (21k)
 

Graphics Modules

Part Number Breakdown for Graphic Modules. This explains the derivation of our part numbers and includes a list of the most popular option combinations. (14k)
 
M Signal for LCD. This explains the M signal which requires to LC driving. (30k)
 

Back lights

EL lifetime. Charts of intensity vs. time for an EL back light. (26k)
 
Back light options There is also a useful selection guide chart. (26k)
 
Inverters for EL & CCFL Back Lights. This specification contains drawings and electrical specifications for the EL & CCFL inverters sold by Hantronix. There is also a chart showing which inverter is recommended for each display type and a chart showing jumper options for the CCFL inverter. (42k)
 

General LCD issues

Options & Selection. This is a brief discussion of the different types of LCD's available from Hantronix. (26k)
 
Handling LCD's and LCD modules. This is a brief discussion of the cleaning, safety and handling precautions and procedures for LCD's (32k)
 
Electro-Optical Characteristics. This charts and compares the optically related parameters of TN and STN LCD's. There are also drawings depicting the definition of each of the measurements. (16k)
 
Power Supply Sequencing. This is a discussion of the subject of power supply sequencing. This important subject when using any dual supply module. (15k)
 
Reliability and Lifetime Data. This page summarizes the reliability testing and lifetime data for our LCD modules. (15k)
 
Custom Design Check List. This is a checklist to help define the mechanical specifications for a custom LCD module. (21k)
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