VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
MODULE
SPECIFICATION
MODEL ： CU16029-UW1J
SPECIFICATION NO. : DS-1546-0000-01
DATE O F ISS UE : January, 7, 2009 (00)
R E V I S I O N : May 25, 2010 (01)
PUBLISHED BY NORITAKE ITRON CORP. / JAPAN
http://www.noritake-itron.jp
This specification is subject to change without prior notice.
This product complies with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
RoHS 2002/95/EC
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Index
1 General Description ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Application ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Construction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Weight .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Electrical Ratings ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Electrical Characteristics........................................................................................................................................................ 3
5 Optical Characteristics ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
6 Environmental Conditions ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
7 Functional Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 Instruction table ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
7.2 Display Clear .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
7.3 Cursor Home ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
7.4 Entry Mode Set ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
7.5 Display ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.6 Cursor/Display Shift .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
7.7 Function Set ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
7.7.1 Function Set Command ................................................................................................................................................. 8
7.7.2 Brightness Control ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
7.8 Set CG RAM Address ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.9 Set DD RAM Address ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.10 Write Data....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
7.11 Read Data ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
7.12 Read Busy Flag/Address Counter ..................................................................................................................................... 10
8 Other features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
8.1 CG RAM ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
8.2 Power-on reset ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
8.3 CPU interface .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
8.3.1 Select CPU ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
8.3.2 4-bit CPU interface ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
8.4 Jumper ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
9 Character Font ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
9.1 Katakana character font ................................................................................................................................................... 15
9.2 International character font .............................................................................................................................................. 16
10 Timing ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
10.1 CPU bus write timing (Parallel interface i80 type) ........................................................................................................... 17
10.2 CPU bus read timing (Parallel interface i80 type) ............................................................................................................ 17
10.3 CPU bus write timing (Parallel interface M68 type) ......................................................................................................... 18
10.4 CPU bus read timing (Parallel interface M68 type) .......................................................................................................... 18
10.5 Write timing (Serial interface) ......................................................................................................................................... 19
10.6 Read timing (Serial interface) .......................................................................................................................................... 19
11 Connector Pin assignment .................................................................................................................................................... 20
11.1 14pin Connector (CN1) for parallel interface ................................................................................................................... 20
11.2 6pin Connector (CN3) for serial interface ........................................................................................................................ 20
12 Outline dimension................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Notice for the Cautious Handling VFD Modules................................................................................................................................ 22
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1 General Description
1.1 Application : Readout of computer, micro-computer, communication terminal and automatic
instruments.
1.2 Construction : Single board display module consists of 32 characters (2×16) VFD, a controller
which includes character generator ROM, RAM and DC/DC converter.
1.3 Scope : Interface is 8/4 bit parallel and synchronous serial.
+5V single power supply is required.
1.4 Weight : About 61 g
2 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Power Supply Voltage
VCC
0
－
5.5
VDC
Logic Input Voltage
VI
0
－
VCC+0.3
VDC
3 Electrical Ratings
Measuring Conditions: TA (Ambient temperature) = 25 degree
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
Logic Input Voltage
DB0-DB7, RS,
R/W(WR), E(RD),
SCK, STB
"H"
VIH1
2.0
–
VCC
VDC
VCC – VSS
= 5.0V
"L"
VIL1
VSS
–
0.8
Logic Input Voltage
SI/SO
"H"
VIH2
0.7VCC
–
VCC
VDC
VCC – VSS
= 5.0V
"L"
VIL2
VSS
–
0.3VCC
Logic Input Voltage
/RESET
"H"
VIH3
0.8VCC
–
VCC
VDC
VCC – VSS
= 5.0 V
"L"
VIL3
VSS
–
0.2VCC
Power supply Voltage
VCC-VSS
4.75
5.00
5.25
VDC
–
Note: "/RESET" must be driven by open-collector or open-drain because this module has an
internal Reset-IC.
VCC
C
R
10K
Controller
Reset IC
out
/RESET
Configuration of Reset-IC peripheral circuit.
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4 Electrical Characteristics
Measuring Conditions: TA (Ambient temperature) = 25degree, VCC = 5.0VDC
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
Logic Output
Voltage
"H"
VOH
VCC-0.8
–
–
VDC
IOH = -4 mA
"L"
VOL
–
–
0.6
IOL = 4 mA
"H"
VOH
VCC-0.5
–
–
VDC
IOH = -2 mA
"L"
VOL
–
–
0.5
IOL = 2 mA
Power Supply Current 1
ICC1
–
340
450
mA
Display ON
Power Supply Current 2
ICC2
–
3
10
mA
Display OFF
Power Consumption
–
1.70
2.25
W
Display ON
Note: ICC1 shows the current, when all dots are turned on.
ICC might be anticipated twice as usual at power on rush.
5 Optical Characteristics
Number of characters : 32 (2 lines×16 chars)
Matrix format : 5 x 8dot (Dots of eighth are used for underline.)
Display area : 82.7×19.0 mm (X×Y)
Character size : 3.85×8.002 mm (X×Y) Underline is not included.
Character pitch : 5.26 mm
Line pitch : 9.81 mm
Dot size : 0.53×0.89 mm (X×Y)
Dot pitch : 0.83×1.19 mm (X×Y)
Luminance : Min. 350 cd/m2
Color of illumination : Green (Blue-green)
6 Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature : -40 to +85 degree
Storage temperature : -50 to +85 degree
Operating humidity : 20 to 80 % RH (Non condensation)
Vibration (Non operation) : 10 to 55 to 10 Hz (Frequency)
1.0 mm (Total Amplitude)
30 Min. (Duration)
X, Y, Z each direction
Shock (Non operation) : 980 m/s2, 6ms
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7 Functional Descriptions
7.1 Instruction table
Instruction
CODE
Time
Description
RS
R/W
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
Display
Clear
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
100μs
MAX.
Clears all display
and sets DD RAM
address 0 in the
address counter.
Cursor
Home
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
*
666ns
Sets DD RAM
address 0 in the
address counter.
Also returns the
display being shifted
to the original
position.
DD RAM contents
remain unchanged.
Entry
Mode Set
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
I/D
S
666ns
Sets the cursor
direction and
specifies display
shift. These
operations are
performed during
writing/reading
data.
Display
ON/OFF
Control
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
D
C
B
666ns
Sets all display
ON/OFF(D),cursor
ON/OFF(C),cursor
blink of character
position (B).
Cursor or
Display
Shift
0
0
0
0
0
1
S/C
R/L
*
*
666ns
Shifts display or
cursor, keeping DD
RAM contents.
Function
Set
0
0
0
0
1
IF
*
*
*
*
666ns
Sets data length
(IF).
Brightness
Control
1
0
*
*
*
*
*
*
BR1
BR0
666ns
Accepts 1 byte data
of just after
"Function set" as
brightness control
data.
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Instruction
CODE
Time
Description
RS
R/W
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
CG RAM
Address
setting
0
0
0
1
ACG
666ns
Sets the CG RAM
address.
DD RAM
Address
setting
0
0
1
ADD
666ns
Sets the DD RAM
address.
Busy flag &
Address
Reading
0
1
BF
ACC
666ns
Reads busy flag
(BF) and address
counter.
Data
Writing to
CG or DD
RAM
1
0
Data writing
666ns
Writes data into CG
RAM or DD RAM.
Data
Reading
from CG or
DD RAM
1
1
Data reading
666ns
Reads data from CG
RAM or DD RAM.
I/D = 1 : Increment
I/D = 0 : Decrement
S = 1 : Display shift enabled
S = 0 : Cursor shift enabled
S/C = 1 : Display shift
S/C = 0 : Cursor move
R/L = 1 : Shift to the right
R/L = 0 : Shift to the left
BR1,BR0 = 00 : 100%
01 : 75%
10 : 50%
11 : 25%
IF = 1 : 8-bits
IF = 0 : 4-bits
BF = 1 : Busy
BF = 0 : Not busy
DD RAM:
Display Data
RAM
CG RAM:
Character
Generator RAM
ACG:
CG RAM
Address
ADD:
DD RAM Address
ACC:
Address Counter
Note:
* : Don't care.
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7.2 Display Clear
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
01H
RS=0
This instruction
1. Fills all locations in the display data (DD) RAM with 20H (Blank character).
2. Clears the contents of the address counter to 0H.
3. Sets the display for zero character shift.
4. Sets the address counter to point to the DD RAM.
5. If the cursor is displayed, the cursor moves to the left most character in the top line (Line 1).
6. Sets the address counter to increment on each access of DD RAM or CG RAM.
7.3 Cursor Home
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
*
02H to 03H
RS=0
*: Don't care.
This instruction
1. Clears the contents of the address counter to 0H.
2. Sets the address counter to point to the DD RAM.
3. Sets the display for zero character shift.
4. If the cursor is displayed, moves the left most character in the top line (Line 1).
7.4 Entry Mode Set
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
0
0
0
0
0
1
I/D
S
04H to 07H
RS=0
The I/D bit selects the way in which the contents of the address counter are modified after every
access to DD RAM or CG RAM.
I/D=1: The address counter is increment.
I/D=0: The address counter is decrement.
The S bit enables display shifts instead of cursor shift, after each write or read to the DD RAM.
S=1: Display shift enabled.
S=0: Cursor shift enabled.
The direction in which the display is shifted is opposite in sense to that of the cursor. For example if
S=0 and I/D=1, the cursor would shift one character to the right after a CPU writes to DD RAM.
However if S=1 and I/D=1, the display would shift one character to the left and the cursor would
maintain its position on the panel.
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The cursor will already be shifted in the direction selected by I/D during reads of the DD RAM,
irrespective of the value of S. Similarly reading and writing the CG RAM always shifts the cursor.
Also both lines are shifted simultaneously.
Cursor move and Display shift by the "Entry Mode Set"
I/D
S
After writing DD RAM data
After reading DD RAM data
0
0
The cursor moves one character to
the left.
The cursor moves one character to
the left.
1
0
The cursor moves one character to
the right.
The cursor moves one character to
the right.
0
1
The display shifts one character to
the right without cursor's move.
The cursor moves one character to
the left.
1
1
The display shifts one character to
the left without cursor's move.
The cursor moves one character to
the right.
7.5 Display ON/OFF
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
0
0
0
0
1
D
C
B
08H to 0FH
RS=0
This instruction controls various features of the display.
The D bit turns the entire display on or off.
D＝1: Display on
D＝0: Display off
Note: When display is turned off, power converter is also inhibited and reduces a power
consumption.
The C bit turns the cursor on or off.
C=1: Cursor on
C=0: Cursor off
The B bit enables blinking of the character the cursor coincides with.
B=1: Blinking on
B=0: Blinking off
Blinking is achieved by alternating between a normal and all on display of a character.
The cursor blinks with a frequency of about 1Hz and DUTY 50%.
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7.6 Cursor/Display Shift
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
0
0
0
1
S/C
R/L
*
*
10H to 1FH
RS=0
*: Don't care.
This instruction shifts the display and/or moves the cursor, on character to either left or right,
without neither reading nor writing DD RAM.
The S/C bit selects movement of the cursor or movement of both the cursor and the display.
S/C=1: Shift both cursor and display.
S/C=0: Shift cursor only.
The R/L bit selects left ward or right ward movement of the display and/or cursor.
R/L=1: Shift one character right.
R/L=0: Shift one character left.
Cursor move and Display shift by the "Cursor/Display Shift"
S/C
R/L
Cursor shift
Display shift
0
0
Move one character to the left
No shift
0
1
Move one character to the right
No shift
1
0
Shift one character to left with display
Shift one character to the left
1
1
Shift one character to right with display
Shift one character to the right
7.7 Function Set
This command sets width of data bus line by itself, and sets screen brightness by following one byte
data.
7.7.1 Function Set Command
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
0
0
1
IF
*
*
*
*
20H to 3FH
RS=0
*: Don't care.
This instruction initializes the system, and must be the first instruction executed after power-on. The
IF bit selects between an 8-bit or a 4-bit bus width interface.
IF=1: 8-bit CPU interface using DB7 to DB0
IF=0: 4-bit CPU interface using DB7 to DB4
When serial interface is selected, IF=1.
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7.7.2 Brightness Control
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
*
*
*
*
*
*
BR1
BR0
00H to 03H
RS=1
*: Don't care.
One byte data (RS=1) which follows the "Function Set Command" is considered as brightness data.
When a command (RS=0) is written after the "Function Set Command", the brightness control
function is not initiated. Screen brightness is as follows.
BR1 BR0 Brightness
-------- -------- -----------------------
0 0 100 % (Default)
0 1 75 %
1 0 50 %
1 1 25 %
7.8 Set CG RAM Address
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
0
1
ACG
40H to 7FH
RS=0
This instruction
1. Loads a new 6-bit address into the address counter.
2. Sets the address counter to address CG RAM.
Once "Set CG RAM Address" has been executed, the contents of the address counter will be
automatically modified after every access of CG RAM, as determined by the "7.4 Entry Mode Set"
instruction. The active width of the address counter, when it is addressing CG RAM, is 6-bits so the
counter will wrap around to 00H from 3FH if more than 64 bytes of data are written to CG RAM.
7.9 Set DD RAM Address
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
1
ADD
RS=0
80H to A7H (1 line), C0H to E7H (2 line)
This instruction
1. Loads a new 7-bit address into the address counter.
2. Sets the address counter to point to the DD RAM.
Once the "Set DD RAM Address" instruction has been executed, the contents of the address counter
will be automatically modified after each access of DD RAM, as selected by the "7.4 Entry Mode
Set" instruction.
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Valid DD RAM Address (ADD) Range
Number of Characters
Address
1st line
40
00H to 27H
2nd line
40
40H to 67H
7.10 Write Data
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
DATA WRITE
00H to FFH
RS=1
This instruction writes the data in DB7 to DB0 into either the CG RAM or the DD RAM. The RAM
space (CG or DD), and the address in that space, that is accessed depends on whether a "Set CG
RAM Address" or a "Set DD RAM Address" instruction was last executed, and on the parameters of
that instruction. The contents of the address counter will be automatically modified after each
"Write Data", as determined by the "7.4 Entry Mode Set". When data is written to the CG RAM, the
DB7, DB6 and DB5 bits are not displayed as characters.
7.11 Read Data
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
DATA READ
RS=1
This instruction reads data from either CG RAM or DD RAM, depending on the type of "Set RAM
Address" instructions last sent. The address in that space depends on the "Set RAM Address"
instruction parameters. Immediately before executing "Read Data", "Set CG RAM Address" or "Set
DD RAM Address" must be executed. The contents of the address counter are modified after each
"Read Data". As determined by the "7.4 Entry Mode Set". Display shift is not executed, as
described at of the "7.4 Entry Mode Set".
7.12 Read Busy Flag/Address Counter
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
BF
ACC
RS=0
Reading the instruction register yields the current value of the address counter and the busy flag.
This instruction must be executed prior to any other instructions. ACC, the address counter value,
will point to a location in either CG RAM or DD RAM, depending on the type of "Set RAM
Address" instruction last sent.
In "Busy Flag Check" immediately after executing "Write Data" instruction, a valid address counter
value can be ready as soon as BF goes low. The BF bit shows the status of the busy flag.
BF=1: busy.
BF=0: ready for next instruction, command receivable.
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8 Other features
8.1 CG RAM
The display module has CG RAM of 320 bit = (5×8 bit / char) × 8 chars which is for user definable
character fonts. The character fonts consist of 5×7 dots with underline. The number 1-36
corresponds to character fonts.
Character
code
CG RAM address
CG RAM data (character pattern)
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DB1
DB0
00H
or
(08H)
0
0
0
0
0
0
*
*
*
1
2
3
4
5
0
0
0
0
0
1
*
*
*
6
7
8
9
10
0
0
0
0
1
0
*
*
*
11
12
13
14
15
0
0
0
0
1
1
*
*
*
16
17
18
19
20
0
0
0
1
0
0
*
*
*
21
22
23
24
25
0
0
0
1
0
1
*
*
*
26
27
28
29
30
0
0
0
1
1
0
*
*
*
31
32
33
34
35
0
0
0
1
1
1
*
*
*
36
0
0
0
0
01H
or
(09H)
0
0
1
0
0
0
*
*
*
1
2
3
4
5
0
0
1
0
0
1
*
*
*
6
7
8
9
10
0
0
1
0
1
0
*
*
*
11
12
13
14
15
0
0
1
0
1
1
*
*
*
16
17
18
19
20
0
0
1
1
0
0
*
*
*
21
22
23
24
25
0
0
1
1
0
1
*
*
*
26
27
28
29
30
0
0
1
1
1
0
*
*
*
31
32
33
34
35
0
0
1
1
1
1
*
*
*
36
0
0
0
0
REMARKS; "*": Don't care. "0": Turned off "1": Turned on
Dot assignment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Remarks: The 36th dot is five.
Use those dots as underline.
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8.2 Power-on reset
Internal status of the module is initialized, when the controller detects the rising of power supply up.
The statuses are as follows:
1. Display clear
Fills the DD RAM with 20Hex (Space code).
During executing of "Display Clear" (Max. 100μs), the busy flag (BF) is "1".
2. Sets the address counter to 0H.
Sets the address counter to point the DD RAM.
3. Display ON/OFF
D=0: Display OFF
C=0: Cursor OFF
B=0: Blink OFF
4. Entry Mode Set
I/D=1: Increment (+1)
S=0: No display shift
5. Function Set
IF=1: 8-bit interface
6. Brightness Control
BR0=BR1=0: 100%
Remarks
There is a possibility that reset doesn't work by slow start power supply.
Therefore the initializing by commands needs.
8.3 CPU interface
The display module is capable to select some interfaces such as parallel (i80 or M68, 8-bit or 4-bit)
or serial.
8.3.1 Select CPU
The module is able to select to parallel or serial data transfer by setting JP5 jumper, and to connect
to bus of i80 type or M68 type CPU by setting JP2 jumper. Refer to "8.4 Jumper" for detail.
8.3.2 4-bit CPU interface
If 4-bit interface is used, the 8-bit instruction is written nibble by nibble: the high-order nibble being
written first, followed by low-order nibble. It is not necessary to check the busy flag between
writing separate nibbles of individual instructions.
Refer to "7.7.1 Function Set Command" for detail.
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8.3.3 Serial data transfer
Serial data can be inputted when the Strobe goes to “0”.
Serial data consists of 2 bytes. The first byte (Start Byte) consists of a total of 8 bits: the
Synchronous bits (bit1-bit5), R/W (bit6), RS (bit7) and bit8. The register is selected (Instruction
Register or Data Register) by the RS (bit7). RS is “0” in Instruction Register, and it is “1” in Data
Register. The data write or read is selected by R/W (bit6). R/W is “0” when the data is written, and
it is “1” when the data is read.
0
1
R/W
Data Write
Data Read
RS
Instruction Register
Data Register
In “Data Write”, the second byte (8-bit Instruction / Data Byte) is written after the Start Byte.
On the other hand, the second byte is the read data in “Data Read”, such as the Busy Flag +
Address Counter or the data written in the DD RAM or CG RAM. The read data is outputted at
the falling edge of the shift clock.
<Data Write>
<Data Read>
IR0
IR3
IR5
IR6
IR4
IR1
IR2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SI/SO
STB
BF
SCK
RS
R/W
“0”
“1”
“1”
“1”
“1”
“1”
Synchronous bits
Start Byte
Read Data
1μs
STB
Synchronous bits
Start Byte
Instruction / Data
R/W
D0
D1
D2
D3
Mi
n.
60
ns
D4
D5
D7
D6
RS
“0”
“1”
“1”
“1”
“1”
“1”
SI
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
SCK
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8.4 Jumper
Some jumpers are prepared on the PCB board, to set operating mode of the display module.
A soldering iron is required to short jumper.
No.2 and No.3 of jumper „JP1‟ are used to reset of module.
You can reset the module by shorting No.2 and No.3 of the jumper „JP1‟ for some interval which is
longer than 10μs.
The following figure shows the location of each jumper.
Location
The following table shows the function of No.1 and No.2 of JP1, JP2, JP5 and JP6.
Default setting is no external reset inputs, M68 CPU bus parallel interface and Katakana font.
External reset input signal is active when it is low.
Table of No.1 and No.2 of JP1 setting
No.1 and No.2 of JP1
No.3 of CN1
and No.6 of CN3
open
NC
short
RESET
NC: no connection
Table of JP5 setting
JP5
Interface
open
Parallel interface
short
Serial interface
Table of JP2 setting
JP2
CPU bus mode
Control signals
open
M68 type
E,R/W
short
i80 type
WR, RD
Table of JP6 setting
JP6
Character font
open
Katakana font
short
International font
JP3, JP4 and JP7 are factory use only.
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9 Character Font
Note: Font number 00-07Hex (08-0FHex) is User Definable Character Fonts.
9.1 Katakana character font
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9.2 International character font
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
3
0
1
0
0
4
0
1
0
1
5
0
1
1
0
6
0
1
1
1
7
1
0
1
0
A
1
0
0
0
8
1
0
1
1
B
1
0
0
1
9
1
1
0
0
C
1
1
0
1
D
1
1
1
0
E
1
1
1
1
F
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 0 2
0 0 1 1 3
0 1 0 0 4
0 1 0 1 5
0 1 1 0 6
0 1 1 1 7
1 0 0 0 8
1 0 0 1 9
1 0 1 0 A
1 0 1 1 B
1 1 0 0 C
1 1 0 1 D
1 1 1 0 E
1 1 1 1 F
D D D D
3 2 1 0
D7
D6
D5
D4
Font: G57206.cg
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10 Timing
Input signal rise time and fall time < 15 ns.
10.1 CPU bus write timing (Parallel interface i80 type)
10.2 CPU bus read timing (Parallel interface i80 type)
Min. 333ns
Max. 160ns
Min. 130ns
Min. 5ns
Min. 5ns
Min. 0ns
RS
/RD
D0～D7
Min. 190ns
Valid Data
Min. 250ns
Min. 150ns
Min. 5ns
Min. 0ns
Min. 0ns
Min. 5ns
Valid Data
RS
/WR
D0～D7
Min. 60ns
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10.3 CPU bus write timing (Parallel interface M68 type)
10.4 CPU bus read timing (Parallel interface M68 type)
Min. 500ns
Min. 20ns
Min. 230ns
Min. 230ns
Min 5ns
Min. 10ns
Max. 160ns
RS
E
D0～D7
R/W
Valid Data
Min. 20ns
Min. 10ns
Min. 80ns
Min. 500ns
Min. 230ns
Min. 230ns
Min. 10ns
RS
E
D0～D7
R/W
Valid Data
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10.5 Write timing (Serial interface)
10.6 Read timing (Serial interface)
Valid
data
1
0
STB
SI/SO
SCK
Min.
500ns
1
0
1
0
Min.
200ns
Min.
500ns
Min.
200ns
Min.
500ns
Max.
150ns
Max.
30ns
Input
Valid
data
STB
SCK
SI
Min.
500ns
1
0
1
0
Min.
200ns
Min.
500ns
Min.
200ns
Min.
100ns
Min.
500ns
Min.
100ns
Min.
100ns
1
0
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11 Connector Pin assignment
The through holes are prepared for power supply and data communications.
A connector or pins may be able to solder to the holes.
Diameter of holes is 1.0mm.
11.1 14pin Connector (CN1) for parallel interface
Pin No.
Signal name
Function
Direction
1
GND
Ground
Input
2
VCC
Power supply
Input
3
NC *
Non connection
-
4
RS
Switch signal
Input
5
R/W(WR)
Data transfer select
(Write enable)
Input
6
E(RD)
Write enable
(Read enable)
Input
7
DB0
Data input/output
Input/Output
8
DB1
Data input/output
Input/Output
9
DB2
Data input/output
Input/Output
10
DB3
Data input/output
Input/Output
11
DB4
Data input/output
Input/Output
12
DB5
Data input/output
Input/Output
13
DB6
Data input/output
Input/Output
14
DB7
Data input/output
Input/Output
*: The third through hole is for reset input when No.1 and No.2 of JP1 are short.
(): At the i80 type.
11.2 6pin Connector (CN3) for serial interface
Pin No.
Signal name
Function
Direction
1
VCC
Power supply
Input
2
SI/SO
Data input/output
Input/Output
3
GND
Ground
Input
4
STB
Strobe
Input
5
SCK
Display clock
Input
6
NC *
Non connection
-
*: The 6th through hole is for reset input when No.1 and No.2 of JP1 are short.
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12 Outline dimension
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Notice for the Cautious Handling VFD Modules
Handling and Usage Precautions:
Please carefully follow the appropriate product application notes for proper usage, safety handling, and operation standards for maximum
performance.
[VFD tubes are made of glass]
Because the edges of the VFD glass-envelop are not smooth, it is necessary to handle carefully to avoid injuries to your hands.
Please avoid breaking the VFD glass-envelop to prevent injury from sharp glass particles.
The tip of the exhaust pipe is fragile so avoid shock from impact.
It is recommended to allow sufficient open space surrounding the exhaust pipe to avoid possible damage.
Please design the PCB for the VFD-module within 0.3 mm warping tolerance to avoid any forces that may damage the display
due to PCB distortion causing a breakdown of the electrical circuit leading to VFD failure.
[High voltage]
Avoid touching conductive electrical parts, because the VFD-module uses high voltage exceeding 30～100 volts.
Even when electric power is turned off, it may take more than one minute for the electrical current to discharge.
[Cable connection]
Do not unplug the power and/or data cables of VFD-modules during operating condition because unrecoverable damage may
result.
Sending input signals to the VFD-module during a power off condition sometimes causes I/O port damage.
It is recommended to use a 30 cm or shorter signal cable to prevent functional failures.
[Electrostatic charge]
VFD-modules need electrostatic free packaging and protection from electrostatic charges during handling and usage.
[Structure]
During operation, VFD and VFD-modules generate heat. Please consider sufficient heat radiation dissipation using heat
sink solutions.
We prefer to use UL grade materials or components in conjunction with VFD-modules.
Wrap and twist motion causes stress and may break VFDs & VFD modules. Please adhere to allowances within 0.3mm at
the point of attachment.
[Power]
Apply regulated power to the VFD-module within specified voltages to protect from failures.
Because some VFD-modules may consume in rush current equal to twice the typical current at power-on timing, we
recommend using a sufficient power capability and quick starting of the power regulator.
VFD-module needs a specified voltage at the point of connection. Please use an adequate power cable to avoid a decrease in
voltage. We also recommend inserting a power fuse for extra protection.
[Operating consideration]
Illuminating phosphor will decrease in brightness during extended operation. If a fixed pattern illuminates for an extended
period (several hours), the phosphor efficiency will decrease compared to the non operating phosphor causing a non uniform
brightness among pixels. Please consider programming the display patterns to use all phosphor segments evenly. Scrolling
may be a consideration for a period of time to refresh the phosphor condition and improve even illumination to the pixels.
We recommend using a signal cable 30cm or less to avoid some possible disturbances to the signal.
[Storage and operating environment]
Please use VFD-modules under the recommended specified environmental conditions. Salty, sulfur and dusty environments
may damage the VFD-module even during storage.
[Discard]
Some VFDs contain a small amount of cadmium in the phosphor and lead in the solder. When discarding VFDs or VFD-
modules, please adhere to governmental related laws or regulations.
(Note: RoHS-compliant products do not contain cadmium)
[Others]
Although the VFD-module is designed to be protected from electrical noise, please plan your circuitry to exclude as much
noise as possible.
Do not reconstruct or repair the VFD-module without our authorization. We cannot assure the quality or reliability of
unauthorized reconstructed VFD-modules.
Notice:
We do not authorize the use of any patents that may be inherent in these specifications.
Neither whole nor partial copying of this specification is permitted without our approval.
If necessary, please ask for assistance from our sales consultant.
This product is not designed for military, aerospace, medical or other life-critical applications. If you choose to use this product for
these applications, please ask us for prior consultation or we cannot take responsibility for problems that may occur.