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LCD Module Specification
F-51168NCU-FW-AA
F-51168NCU-FW-AAF-51168NCU-FW-AA
F-51168NCU-FW-AA
Table of Cont ent s
1. General Specifications .............................................................................2
2. Electrical Specifications...........................................................................3
3. Optical Specifications..............................................................................8
4. I/O Terminal...........................................................................................10
5. Test..........................................................................................................13
6. Appearance Standards............................................................................14
7. Code System of Production Lot ..........................................................16
8. Type Number..........................................................................................16
9. Applying Precautions.............................................................................16
10. Precautions Relating Product Handling................................................17
11. Warranty..................................................................................................18
Type No.
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Aug 17, 2000
First Edition
Final Revisi on
Quality A ssurance Div.
Product i on Di v.
Checked by
Checked by
Approved by
Product i on Di v.
Design Engi neeri ng Di v.
Prepared by
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
Dot Pixels 240×3 [R.G.B] (W) × 64 (H) dots
Dot Size 0.166 (W) × 0.52 (H) mm
Dot Pitch 0.176 (W) × 0.53 (H) mm
Viewing Area 132.0 (W) × 39.0 (H) mm
Outline Dimensions 180.0 (W) × 59.6 (H) × 14.0 max. (D) mm
Weight 135g max.
LCD Type CTD-17765
(F-STN / Color-mode / Transmissive )
Vi ewing Angle 12:00
Data Transfer 8-bit parallel data transfer
Appendix Initialize the registers
Backlight Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) × 1
Drawings Dimensional Outline UE-300809
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2.Electrical Specifications
2.1.Absolute Maximum Ratings VSS=0V
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Max. Units
Supply Voltage VCC1-VSS
VCC2-VSS
-0.3 6.0 V
Supply Voltage
(Contrast)
VCONT-VSS -0.3 6.0 V
Input Voltage VI -0.3 VCC1 V
2.2.DC Characteristics Ta=25, VSS=0V
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Supply Voltage VCC1-VSS
VCC2-VSS
4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Supply Voltage
(Contrast)
VCONT-VSS 2.4 2.5 2.6 V
High Level
Input Voltage
VIH V
CC1=5.5V
2.0 V
Low Level
Input Voltage
VIL V
CC1=4.5V
0.8 V
High Level
Output Voltage
VOH I
OH=-8mA
Apply to DB0DB15
VCC1-0.4 V
Low Level
Output Voltage
VOL I
OL=8mA
Apply to DB0DB15
0 0.4 V
High Level
Output Voltage
VOH I
OH=-12mA
Apply to READY
VCC1-0.4 V
Low Level
Output Voltage
VOL I
OL=12mA
Apply to READY
0.4 V
Frequency fosc 3 MHz
Supply Current ICC
Note1
VCC1-VSS=5.0V
VCC2-VSS=5.0V
40 60 mA
Note1:ICC=ICC1+ICC2
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2.3.AC Characteristics
2.3.1.Read/Write Operation Sequence
READ V
CC1=4.55.5V
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units
AB[15:0] and IOCS valid before IORD t1 0
ns
AB[15:0] and IOCS hold from IORD t2 10
ns
IORD to DB[7:0] valid t3 40 ns
DB[7:0] hold from IORD t4 15 ns
IORD to DB [7:0] Hi-z delay t5 25 ns
WRITE V
CC1=4.55.5V
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units
AB[15:0] and IOCS valid before IOWR t1 0
ns
AB[15:0] and IOCS hold from IOWR t2 10
ns
DB[7:0] setup to IOW R t3 10
ns
DB[7:0] hold from IOWR t4 10
ns
Pulse width of IOWR t5 20
ns
IORD
IOCS
Hi-zHi-z VALID
VALIDAB[15:0]
DB[0:7]
t3t4
t2
t1
t5
IOWR
IOCS
AB[15:0] VALID
VALID Hi-ZHi-Z
DB[0:7]
t4
t3
t2
t5
t1
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2.3.2.Read/Write Operation Sequence (VRAM)
READ V
CC1=4.55.5V
Parameter S
y
mbol Min. Max. Units
AB
[
15:0
]
and MEMCS valid bef ore MEMRD
t
1
0
ns
AB
[
15:0
]
and MEMCS hold f rom MEMRD
t
2
0
ns
MEMRD
to READY
t
3
20 ns
READY
to DB
[
7:0
]
valid t
4
10 ns
DB
[
7:0
]
hold from MEMRD
t
5
10 ns
MEMRD
to DB
[
7:0
]
Hi-z dela
y
t
6
20 ns
READY ne
g
ated
p
luse width t
7
3.5×
MCLK+10 ns
MCLK=1/fosc or 2/fosc depending on which display mode the chip is in. (See section 2.3.3.)
WRITE V
CC1=4.55.5V
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Units
AB
[
15:0
]
and MEMCS valid bef ore MEMWR
t
1
0
ns
AB
[
15:0
]
and MEMCS hold f rom MEMWR
t
2
0
ns
MEMWR
to READY
t
3
20 ns
MEMWR
to DB
[
7:0
]
valid t
4
MCLK-20 ns
DB
[
7:0
]
hold from MEMWR
t
5
0
ns
READY ne
g
ated
p
luse width t
6
3.5×
MCLK+10 ns
MCLK=1/fosc or 2/fosc depending on which display mode the chip is in. (See section 2.3.3.)
READY
MEMRD
MEMCS
Hi-z
Hi-z
Hi-z
Hi-z
VALID
VALIDAB[15:0]
DB[0:7]
t4t5
t2
t7
t3
t1
t6
READY
MEMCS
AB[15:0]
VALID Hi-Z
Hi-ZHi-Z
Hi-Z
DB[0:7]
VALID
t5
t4
t2
t1
MEMWR
t6
t3
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2.3.3.SRAM Access Time
8-bit Display Memory Interface fosc=3MHz
Display Mode Access time
16-level colors Access time1/fosc-25ns
4-level colors Access time2/fosc-25ns
Black-and-White(BW) Access time2/fosc-25ns
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2.4. Lighting Specifications Ta=25
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes
Surface Luminance L IL=5mA 150 cd/ 1
Average Life TAL I
L=5mA 25000 hrs 2
Note 1 : Surface Luminance is specified by the initial data of luminance measured at the center of display
surface after 20 minutes power on. ( All ON pattern )
Note 2 : CFL life is defined as the time for which the initial luminance is attenuated by 50% of the
luminance value. Average Life representes the time elapsed at the point of time when the residual
ratio becomes below 50% when plural lamps are lighted in comparison with the definition of life
mentioned above.
2.5. CFL Inverter Specifications Ta=25
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes
Input Voltage Vin 11.4 12.0 13.2 V
Input Current Iin 140 170 200 mA Vin=12.0V
Cube Current IL 4.0 5.0 6.0 mArms Note1
Frequency f 55 65 75 kHz Note1
Adjustment Luminanc e Ratio L(min.):L(max.) 1:3 Note2
Note1:A value when luminance is maximum.
V
N
I
CFL Testin
g
Circuit
L
F
C
VS VL
IL
GND
VR
(
G
)
VR
INV.
VR:10k Ω
0V
12V VIN
Note2: Testing Circuit
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3.Optical Specifications
3.1.Optical Characteristics Ta=25, 1/64 Duty, 1/9 Bias, VOD=14.0V (Note 4), θ= 0 , φ=-゚
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units
Contrast Ratio No te 1 CR θ= 0 , φ=-゚ 40
Chromaticity (white) x 0.273 0.303 0.333
Note 2 y 0.311 0.341 0.371
Vi ewing Angle Shown in 3.3
Response Rise
Note 3 TON 140 210 ms
Time Decay Note 4 TOFF 100 200 ms
Note 1 : Contrast ratio is definded as follows.
CR = LON / LOFF
LON : Luminance of the ON segments
LOFF : Luminance of the OFF segments
Note 2 : Chromaticity at Backlight Sarface: x=0.345, y=0.330
Note 3 : The time that the luminance level reaches 90% of the saturation level from 0% when ON
signal is applied.
Note 4 : The time that the luminance level reaches 10% of the saturation level from 100% when OFF
signal is applied.
Note 5 : Definition of Driving Voltage VOD
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 VOD is definded
as the voltage VO-P when the contrast ratio (CR=LON / LOFF) is at its ma ximum.
VO-P
1 / fF
(
B-2
)
×VO-P / B
1 /
fF×A
OFF SIGNAL
ON SIGNAL
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3.2.Definition of Viewing Angle and Optimum Viewing Area
Point shows the point where contrast ratio is measured. : θ= 0 , φ=-゚
Driving condition : 1/64 Duty, 1 /9 Bias, VOD=14.0V, fF=140Hz
Area shows typ. CR
2
3.3.System Block Diagram
0
90
180
270
θ
φ
270
135
315
225
45
180
90
θ(φ= 0゚)
φ
10 20 30 40 50
φ
Halogen bulb
Computer
Rotation Table (θ,φ)
Temperature Chamber
LCD
Optical Fiber
Waveform Generator
Control Unit &
#1980A WB
Photometer
θ
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4.I/O Terminal
4.1.Pin Assignment
CN1
No.
Symbol
Level
Function
1
FG
Frame GND
2
V
SS
Power Su
pp
l
y
(
0V
,
GND
)
3
V
SS
Power Su
pp
l
y
(
0V
,
GND
)
4
V
CC1
Power Su
pp
l
y
for Lo
g
ic
5
V
CC1
Power Su
pp
l
y
for Lo
g
ic
6
V
CC2
Power Su
pp
l
y
for LCD
7 V
CC2 Power Supply for LCD
8 V
CONT Voltage Level fo r LCD Contra st Adjustment
9 IOCS H / L Control Register Chip Select Signal L : Active
10 IOWR H / L Control Register Write Signal L : Active
11 IORD H / L Control Register Read Signal L : Active
12 MEMCS H / L Memory Chip Select Signal L : Active
13 MEMWR H / L Memory Write Signal L : Active
14 MEMRD H / L Memory Read Signal L : Active
15 READY H / L Ready Signal
16
RESET H / L Reset Si
g
nal H : Reset
17
AB0 H / L Address Bus Line
18
AB1 H / L Address Bus Line
19
AB2 H / L Address Bus Line
20
AB3 H / L Address Bus Line
21
AB4 H / L Address Bus Line
22
AB5 H / L Address Bus Line
23
AB6 H / L Address Bus Line
24
AB7 H / L Address Bus Line
25
AB8 H / L Address Bus Line
26
AB9 H / L Address Bus Line
27
AB10 H / L Address Bus Line
28
AB11 H / L Addre ss Bus Line
29
AB12 H / L Address Bus Line
30
AB13 H / L Address Bus Line
31
AB14 H / L Address Bus Line
32
AB15 H / L Address Bus Line
33
DB0 H / L Data B us Line
34
DB1 H / L Data B us Line
35
DB2 H / L Data B us Line
36
DB3 H / L Data B us Line
37
DB4 H / L Data B us Line
38
DB5 H / L Data B us Line
39
DB6 H / L Data B us Line
40
DB7 H / L Data B us Line
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CN2
No. Symbol Level Function
1 VR CFL Compensation Terminal (10kΩ)
2 VR(G) CFL Compensation Terminal ( G )
3 GND Power Supply for CFL Inverter (GND)
4 VIN(12V) Power Supply for CFL Inverter (+12V)
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
VSS VSS (0V)
VCC2
R1+R2+VR=1020KΩ
VCONT
VCC2
R2
R1
VR
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4.3.Block Diagram
VR(G)
VR
VIN(12V)
VSS
VCONT
VCC1
VCC2
D0D7
XSCL
YD
FR
LP
LCDENB
LH1532 × 1
SED 1353
Control LSI
Row Driver
LH1562 × 3
Column Driver
L C D P
720
64
3
8
240×3(RGB)×64dots
To LSI
To LSI
To LSI
&
Bias Circuit
Temp.Comp
CFL Backlight
IOCS
IOWR
IORD
VCS0,VWE,VOE
MEMCS
MEMWR
MEMRD
READY
MPUCLK
RESET
AB0AB15
DB0DB7
256K S-RAM
158
VA0VA14
VD0VD7
TIMING IC
DC/DC
Converter
CFL
Inverter
GND
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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 50℃±2, 96hrs (operation state)
2 Low Temperature Operating 0℃±2, 96hrs (operation state) 3
3 High Temperature Storage 60℃±2, 96hrs 4
4 Low Temperature Storage -20℃±2, 96hrs 3, 4
5 Damp Proof Test 40℃±2, 9095%RH, 96hrs 3, 4
6 Vib r ation Test Total fixed amplitude : 1.5mm 5
Vibration Frequency : 10 55Hz
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 : 20±5
Humidity : 65±5%
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
GDC
F
60cm
C o ncrete S urfa ce
Dropping method corner dropping
E,F,G face : once
B,C,D edge : once
A corner : once
Face dropping
Edge drop ping
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 Substa nces Dimension ( mm) A B C
D 0.1 * * *
0.1
D 0.2 3 5 *
0.2
D 0.3 2 3 *
0.3
D 0.35 0 1 *
0.35 D 0 0 *
D = ( Long + Short ) / 2 * : Disregard
(2) Line Shape
Zone Acceptable Number
X (mm) Y (mm) A B C
0.03W * * *
2.0L 0.05W 4 4 *
1.0L 0.1
W 4 4 *
0.1
W In the same way (1)
X : Length Y : Width * : Disregard
Total defects shall not exceed 7.
2 Air Bubbles
(between glass Zone Acceptable Number
& polarizer) Dimension (mm) A B C
D1, D20.3 * * *
0.3D1, D20.5 3 * *
0.5 D1 0.7 2 3 *
0.5 D2 0.6 2 3 *
0.7D1, 0.6D2 0 0 *
D1 : Small foam a gathering D2 : Single foam * : Disregard
Total defects shall not exceed 5.
3 The Shape of Dot However, each pixel shall remain more than one-third of the original
pixel size.
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 Complex Foreign Black spots, line shaped foreign substances or air bubbles between
Substance Defects glass & polarizer should be 7 pcs maximum in total.
7 Distance between D0.2 : 20mm or more
Different Foreign 0.2D : 40mm or more
Substance Defects
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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)
Pr oduction Month (1 9, 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.
F-51168NCU-FW-AA
Label or Stamp
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 o f 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 clot hing or othe r
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) Co nduc1tivity 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 panel s:
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 prod uct
performance, reliability, or defect, which may arise.
We cannot accept responsibility for industrial property, which may arise through the use of your
product, 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 j udged 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.