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Type No.
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Mar 27, 2000
First Edition
Final Revision
Quality Assurance Div.
Production Div.
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Approved by
Production Div.
Design Engineering Div.
Prepared by
LCD Module Specification
Table of Contents
1. General Specifications .............................................................................2
2. Electrical Specifications...........................................................................3
3. Optical Specifications ..............................................................................5
4. I/O Terminal.............................................................................................7
5. Test............................................................................................................9
6. Appearance Standards............................................................................10
7. Code System of Production Lot ..........................................................13
8. Type Number..........................................................................................13
9. Applying Precautions .............................................................................13
10. Precautions Relating Product Handling................................................14
11. Warranty..................................................................................................15
Revision History
Rev. Date Page
Comment
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1.General Specifications
Operating Temp.
min. 0 max. 50
Storage Temp.
min. -20 max. 70
Display Format
16 characters 2 lines
Display Fonts
5 7 dots cursor ( 1 character )
Viewing Area
99.0 (W) 24.0 (H) mm
Outline Dimensions
122.0 (W) 44.0 (H) 11.0 max. (D) mm
Weight
60g max.
LCD Type
FRD-7136
( TN / Clear / Reflective )
Viewing Angle
12:00
Backlight
None
Drawings
Dimensional Outline
UE-30327B
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2.Electrical Specifications
2.1.Absolute Maximum Ratings
V
SS
=0V
Parameter Symbol Conditions
Min. Max.
Units
Supply Voltage
(Logic)
V
CC
-V
SS
-0.3
7.0
V
Supply Voltage
(LCD Drive)
V
CC
-V
EE
0
13.0
V
Input Voltage
V
I
-0.3
V
CC
+0.3 V
2.2.DC Characteristics
Ta=25, V
SS
=0V
Parameter Symbol Conditions
Min. Typ. Max.
Units
Supply Voltage
(Logic)
V
CC
-V
SS
4.5
5.5
V
Supply Voltage
(LCD Drive)
V
CC
-V
EE
Shown in 3.1
V
High Level
Input Voltage
V
IH
V
CC
=5.0V10% 2.2
V
CC
V
Low Level
Input Voltage
V
IL
V
CC
=5.0V10% -0.3 0.6
V
High Level
Output Voltage
V
OH
I
OH
=-0.205mA 2.4
V
Low Level
Output Voltage
V
OL
I
OL
=1.2mA
0.4
V
Supply Current
I
CC
V
CC
-V
SS
=5.0V
1.7 3.0
mA
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2.3.AC Characteristics
V
CC
=5.0V10%
Parameter Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Max.
Units
Enable Cycle Time
t
CYC
Fig.1,
2 500
ns
Enable Pulse Width
PW
EH
Fig.1,
2 230
ns
Enable Rise/Fall Time
t
E
r,
t
E
f Fig.1,
2 20 ns
Address Setup Time
t
AS
Fig.1,
2 40
ns
Address Hold Time
t
AH
Fig.1,
2 10
ns
Write Data Setup Time
t
DSW
Fig.1 80 ns
Write Data Hold Time
t
DHW
Fig.1 10 ns
Read Data Delay Time
t
DDR
Fig.2 160 ns
Read Data Hold Time
t
DHR
Fig.2 5
ns
Fig.1 Write Operation Timing
Fig.2 Read Operation Timing
E
R/W
V
IH
V
IL
PW
EH
V
IL
t
CYC
t
E
r
t
E
f
t
DSW
t
DHW
t
AH
t
AS
V
IL
RS
DB0
DB7
Valid Data
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
E
R/W
V
IH
V
IH
V
IH
PW
EH
t
DDR
t
E
f
t
CYC
t
DHR
t
E
r
t
AH
t
AS
V
IL
RS
DB0
DB7
Valid Data
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IL
V
OH
V
OL
V
OH
V
OL
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3.Optical Specifications
3.1.LCD Driving Voltage
Parameter Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Recommended
Ta=
0
5.0 V
LCD Driving Voltage
V
CC
-V
EE
Ta=25 4.0
4.3
4.6
V
Note 1
Ta=50 3.5
V
Note 1 :
Voltage (Applied actual waveform to LCD Module) for the best contrast. The range of
minimum and maximum shows tolerance of the operating voltage. The specified contrast ratio and
response time are not guaranteed over the entire range.
3.2.Optical Characteristics
Ta=25, 1/16 Duty, 1/5 Bias, V
D
=4.3V (Note 4), =10 , =90
Parameter Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Contrast Ratio
Note 1
CR
=20 , =90
3.5
Viewing Angle
Shown in 3.3
Response Rise
Note 2
T
ON
180 270 ms
Time Decay
Note 3
T
OFF
130 200 ms
Note 1 : Contrast ratio is definded as follows.
CR = L
OFF
/ L
ON
CR = L
ON
/ L
OFF
L
ON
: Luminance of the ON segments
L
OFF
: Luminance of the OFF segments
Note 2 : The time that the luminance level reaches 90% of the saturation level from 0% when ON
signal is applied.
Note 3 : The time that the luminance level reaches 10% of the saturation level from 100% when OFF
signal is applied.
Note 4 : Definition of Driving Voltage V
D
Assuming that the typical driving waveforms shown below are applied to the LCD Panel at
1/A Duty - 1/B Bias ( A : Duty Number, B : Bias Number ). Driving voltage V
D
is definded
as follows.
V
D
= (Vth1+Vth2) / 2
Vth1 : The voltage V
O-P
that should provide 50% of the satulation level in the luminance
measured at= 10 , =90 on the segment which the ON signal is applied to.
Vth2 : The voltage V
O-P
that should provide 26% of the satulation level in the luminance
measured at= 40 , =90 on the segment which the OFF signal is applied to.
V
O-P
1 /
f
F
( B-2 )
V
O-P
/ B
1 / (
f
F
A )
OFF SIGNAL
ON SIGNAL
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3.3.Definition of Viewing Angle and Optimum Viewing Area
Point shows the point where contrast ratio is measured. : = 20 , =90
Driving condition : 1/16 Duty, 1/5 Bias, V
D
=4.3V,
f
F
=84.4Hz
Area shows typ. CR2
3.4.System Block Diagram
270
0
90
180
270
135
315
225
45
180
90
(
= 0
10
20
30
40
50
Halogen bulb
Computer
Rotation Table (
,
)
Temperature Chamber
LCD
Optical Fiber
Waveform Generator
Control Unit &
#1980A WB
Photometer
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4.I/O Terminal
4.1.Pin Assignment
No. Symbol Level
Function
1
V
SS
Power Supply (0V, GND)
2
V
CC
Power Supply for Logic
3
V
EE
Power Supply for LCD Drive
4
RS
H / L
Register Select Signal
5
R/W
H / L
Read/Write Select Signal H : Read L : Write
6
E
H / L
Enable Signal (No pull-up Resister)
7
DB0
H / L
Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation
8
DB1
H / L
Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation
9
DB2
H / L
Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation
10
DB3
H / L
Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation
11
DB4
H / L
Data Bus Line
12
DB5
H / L
Data Bus Line
13
DB6
H / L
Data Bus Line
14
DB7
H / L
Data Bus Line
4.2.Example of Power Supply
It is recommended to apply a potentiometer for the contrast adjust due to the tolerance
of the driving voltage and its temperature dependence.
MODULE
VCC
VEE
VSS
VCC (+Voltage)
VR=10
20K
VSS (0V)
VR
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4.3.Block Diagram
E
R/W
RS
Control LSI
or equivalent
HD44780
L C D P
16 characters
2 lines
Column Driver
or equivalent
LC7930N
1
DB7
DB0
4
SEG 40
SEG 40
COM 16
8
VEE
VSS
VCC
To LSI
Bias Circuit
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5.Test
No change on display and in operation under the following test condition.
No. Parameter
Conditions
Notes
1
High Temperature Operating
502, 96hrs (operation state)
2
Low Temperature Operating
02, 96hrs (operation state)
3
3
High Temperature Storage
702, 96hrs
4
4
Low Temperature Storage
-202, 96hrs
3, 4
5
Damp Proof Test
402, 9095%RH, 96hrs
3, 4
6
Vibration Test
Total fixed amplitude : 1.5mm
5
Vibration Frequency : 1055Hz
One cycle 60 seconds to 3 directions of X, Y, Z for
each 15 minutes
7
Shock Test
To be measured after dropping from 60cm high on
the concrete surface in packing state.
Note 1 : Unless otherwise specified, tests will be conducted under the following condition.
Temperature : 205
Humidity :
655%
Note 2 : Unless otherwise specified, tests will be not conducted under functioning state.
Note 3 : No dew condensation to be observed.
Note 4 : The function test shall be conducted after 4 hours storage at the normal temperature and humidity
after removed from the test chamber.
Note 5 : Vibration test will be conducted to the product itself without putting it in a container.
E
A
G
D
C
F
60cm
Concrete Surface
Dropping method corner dropping
E,F,G face : once
B,C,D edge : once
A corner : once
Face dropping
Edge dropping
B
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6.Appearance Standards
6.1.Inspection conditions
The LCD shall be inspected under 40W white fluorescent light.
The distance between the eyes and the sample shall be more than 30cm.
All directions for inspecting the sample should be within 45 against perpendicular line.
6.2.Definition of applicable Zones
A Zone : Active display area
B Zone : Area from outside of "A Zone" to validity viewing area
C Zone : Rest parts
A Zone + B Zone = Validity viewing area
A Zone
B Zone
C Zone
Bezel Flame
45
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6.3.Standards
No. Parameter
Criteria
1
Black and
(1) Round Shape
White Spots,
Zone
Acceptable Number
Foreign Substances
Dimension (mm)
A
B
C
D 0.1
*
*
*
0.1
D
0.2
5 5 *
0.2
D
0.3
0 1 *
0.3
D
0 0 *
D = ( Long + Short ) / 2 * : Disregard
(2) Line Shape
Zone Acceptable
Number
X(mm) Y(mm)
A
B
C
0.02W *
*
*
2.0L 0.03W
3 3 *
1.0L 0.04W
1 2 *
1.0L 0.05W
0 2 *
0.05W
In the same way (1)
X : Length Y : Width * : Disregard
Total defects shall not exceed 5.
2 Air
Bubbles
(between glass
Zone
Acceptable Number
& polarizer)
Dimension (mm)
A
B
C
D 0.15 * * *
0.15 D 0.3 2 3 *
0.3
D 0.5 1 2 *
0.5
D 1.0 0 1 *
* : Disregard
Total defects shall not exceed 3.
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No. Parameter
Criteria
3
The Shape of Dot
(1) Dot Shape (with Dent)
As per the sketch of left hand.
(2) Dot Shape (with Projection)
Should not be connected to next dot.
(3) Pin Hole
(X+Y) / 20.2mm
(Less than 0.1mm is no counted.)
Total defects shall not exceed 5.
4
Polarizer Scratches
Not to be conspicuous defects.
5
Polarizer Dirts
If the stains are removed easily from LCDP surface, the module is not
defective.
6
Color Variation
Not to be conspicuous defects.
0.15
Y
X
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7.Code System of Production Lot
The production lot of module is specified as follows.
Factory Number (Numeral)
Factory Code (Alphabet)
Production Week (15)
Production Month (19, X, Y, Z)
Production Year (Lower 2 digits)
8.Type Number
The type number of module is specified on the back of module as follows.
Stamp
Etching or Printing
9.Applying Precautions
Please contact us when questions and/or new problems not specified in this specifications arise.
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10.Precautions Relating Product Handling
The Following precautions will guide you in handling our product correctly.
1) Liquid crystal display devices
The liquid crystal display device panel used in the liquid crystal display module is made of plate
glass. Avoid any strong mechanical shock. Should the glass break handle it with care.
The polarizer adhering to the surface of the LCD is made of a soft material.
Guard against scratching it.
2) Care of the liquid crystal display module against static electricity discharge.
When working with the module, be sure to ground your body and any electrical equipment you may
be using. We strongly recommend the use of anti static mats ( made of rubber ), to protect work
tables against the hazards of electrical shock.
Avoid the use of work clothing made of synthetic fibers. We recommend cotton clothing or other
conductivity-treated fibers.
Slowly and carefully remove the protective film from the LCD module, since this operation can
generate static electricity.
3) When the LCD module alone must be stored for long periods of time:
Protect the modules from high temperature and humidity.
Keep the modules out of direct sunlight or direct exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Protect the modules from excessive external forces.
4) Use the module with a power supply that is equipped with an overcurrent protector circuit,
since the module is not provided with this protective feature.
5) Do not ingest the LCD fluid itself should it leak out of a damaged LCD module. Should hands
or clothing come in contact with LCD fluid, wash immediately with soap.
6) Conduc1tivity is not guaranteed for models that use metal holders where solder connections
between the metal holder and the PCB are not used. Please contact us to discuss appropriate
ways to assure conductivity.
7) For models which use CFL:
High voltage of 1000V or greater is applied to the CFL cable connector area.
Care should be taken not to touch connection areas to avoid burns.
Protect CFL cables from rubbing against the unit and thus causing the wire jacket to become worn.
The use of CFLs for extended periods of time at low temperatures will significantly shorten their
service life.
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8) For models which use touch panels:
Do not stack up modules since they can be damaged by components on neighboring modules.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the product. This could cause glass breakage.
9) For models which use COG,TAB,or COF:
The mechanical strength of the product is low since the IC chip faces out unprotected from the rear.
Be sure to protect the rear of the IC chip from external forces.
Given the fact that the rear of the IC chip is left exposed, in order to protect the unit from electrical
damage, avoid installation configurations in which the rear of the IC chip runs the risk of making
any electrical contact.
10) Models which use flexible cable, heat seal, or TAB:
In order to maintain reliability, do not touch or hold by the connector area.
Avoid any bending, pulling, or other excessive force, which can result in broken connections.
11.Warranty
This product has been manufactured to your company's specifications as a part for use in your company's
general electronic products. It is guaranteed to perform according to delivery specifications. For any other
use apart from general electronic equipment, we cannot take responsibility if the product is used in medical
devices, nuclear power control equipment, aerospace equipment, fire and security systems, or any other
applications in which there is a direct risk to human life and where extremely high levels of reliability are
required. If the product is to be used in any of the above applications, we will need to enter into a separate
product liability agreement.
We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise from additional manufacturing of
the product (including disassembly and reassembly), after product delivery.
We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise after the application of strong
external force to the product.
We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise due to the application of static
electricity after the product has passed your company's acceptance inspection procedures.
When the product is in CFL models, CFL service life and brightness will vary according to the
performance of the inverter used, leaks, etc. We cannot accept responsibility for product
performance, reliability, or defect, which may arise.
We cannot accept responsibility for intellectual property of a third party, which may arise through the
application of our product to your assembly with exception to those issues relating directly to the
structure or method of manufacturing of our product.
Optrex will not be held responsible for any quality guarantee issue for defect products judged as
Optrex-origin longer than 2 (two) years from Optrex production or 1(one) year from Optrex, Optrex
America, Optrex Europe, Display LC delivery which ever comes later.
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