First Edition Sep 4, 2000 OPTREX LCD Module Technical Specification Final Revision ****** Type No. DMC16230-AAE-DW Approved by (Production Div.) Checked by (Quality Assurance Div.) Checked by (Design Engineering Div.) Prepared by (Production Div.) 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 DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 Comment OPTREX CORPORATION Page 1/15 1. General Specifications Operating Temp. : min. 0C ~ max. 50C Storage Temp. : min. -20C ~ max. 70C Display Format : 16 characters Display Fonts : 5 x 7 dots + cursor ( 1 character ) Viewing Area : 99.0 (W) Outline Dimensions : 122.0 (W) Weight : 60g max. LCD Type : FRD-7136 ( TN / Clear / Reflective ) Viewing Angle : 6:00 Backlight : None Drawings : Dimensional Outline DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 x x 2 lines 24.0 (H) mm x 44.0 (H) x 11.0 max. (D) mm UE-30327B OPTREX CORPORATION Page 2/15 2. Electrical Specifications 2.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings VSS=0V Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Max. Units Supply Voltage VCC -V SS - -0.3 7.0 V VCC -V EE - 0 13.0 V VI - -0.3 VCC +0.3 V (Logic) Supply Voltage (LCD Drive) Input Voltage 2.2. DC Characteristics Ta=25C, VSS=0V Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Supply Voltage VCC -V SS - 4.5 - 5.5 V (Logic) Supply Voltage VCC -V EE Shown in 3.1 V (LCD Drive) High Level VIH VCC =5.0V10% 2.2 - VCC V VIL VCC =5.0V10% -0.3 - 0.6 V VOH IOH =-0.205mA 2.4 - - V VOL IOL=1.2mA - - 0.4 V ICC VCC -V SS=5.0V - 1.5 5.0 mA Input Voltage Low Level Input Voltage High Level Output Voltage Low Level Output Voltage Supply Current DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 3/15 2.3. AC Characteristics VCC =5.0V10% Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Max. Units Enable Cycle Time tCYC Fig.1, 2 500 - ns Enable Pulse Width PW EH Fig.1, 2 230 - ns Enable Rise/Fall Time tEr, tEf tAS tAH tDSW tDHW tDDR tDHR Fig.1, 2 - 20 ns Fig.1, 2 40 - ns Fig.1, 2 10 - ns Fig.1 80 - ns Fig.1 10 - ns Fig.2 - 160 ns Fig.2 5 - ns Address Setup Time Address Hold Time Write Data Setup Time Write Data Hold Time Read Data Delay Time Read Data Hold Time RS VIH VIH VIL VIL t AS R/W tAH VIL VIL PW EH tEr t Ef VIH E VIH V IL VIL tDSW VIH DB0~DB7 VIL V IL t DHW VIH Valid Data VIL tCYC Fig.1 Write Operation Timing RS VIH VIH VIL VIL t AS R/W tAH VIH V IH PW EH t Er E t Ef VIH VIH VIL VIL t DDR t DHR VOH DB0~DB7 V IL VOL Valid Data VOH V OL tCYC Fig.2 Read Operation Timing DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 4/15 3. Optical Specifications 3.1. LCD Driving Voltage Parameter Symbol Recommended LCD Driving Voltage VCC -V EE Note 1 Note 1 : Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Ta= 0C - - 5.0 V Ta=25C 4.2 4.5 4.8 V Ta=50C 3.6 - - V 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=25C, 1/16 Duty, 1/5 Bias, VD =4.5V (Note 4), =10, =270 Parameter Contrast Ratio Conditions Min. Typ. Max. CR =20, =270 - 3.5 - Note 1 Symbol Viewing Angle Response Time Units Shown in 3.3 Rise Note 2 TON - - 180 270 ms Decay Note 3 TOFF - - 130 200 ms Note 1 : Contrast ratio is definded as follows. CR = LOFF / LON CR = LON / LOFF LON : Luminance of the ON segments LOFF : 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 VD 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 VD is definded as follows. VD = (Vth1+Vth2) / 2 Vth1 : The voltage VO-P that should provide 50% of the saturation level in the luminance measured at = 10, =270on the segment which the ON signal is applied to. Vth2 : The voltage VO-P that should provide 26% of the saturation level in the luminance measured at = 40, =270on the segment which the OFF signal is applied to. VO-P ( B-2 )x V O-P / B 1 / ( fF xA ) <ON SIGNAL> DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 1 / fF <OFF SIGNAL> OPTREX CORPORATION Page 5/15 3.3. Definition of Viewing Angle and Optimum Viewing Area *Point * shows the point where contrast ratio is measured. : =20, =270 *Driving condition : 1/16 Duty, 1/5 Bias, VD =4.5V, fF =84.4Hz 90 45 135 180 10 20 30 40 50 90 ( = 0) 180 225 0 315 270 270 *Area shows typ. CR2 3.4. System Block Diagram Temperature Chamber Rotation Table ( , ) Photometer #1980A WB LCD Optical Fiber Computer Control Unit & Waveform Generator Halogen bulb DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 6/15 4. I/O Terminal 4.1. Pin Assignment No. Symbol Level Function 1. VSS - Power Supply (0V, GND) 2. VCC - Power Supply for Logic 3. VEE - 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. VCC VCC (+Voltage) VR MODULE VSS VSS (0V) VEE VR=10~20K DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 7/15 4.3. Block Diagram COM 16 8 ~ DB7 16 characters x 2 lines DB0 E Control LSI SEG 40 SEG 40 HD44780 R/W LCDP or equivalent RS 4 Column Driver LC7930N x 1 or equivalent VCC VSS Bias Circuit To LSI VEE DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 8/15 5. Test No change on display and in operation under the following test condition. Conditions: No. Unless otherwise specified, tests will be conducted under the following condition. Temperature: 205C Humidity : 655%RH tests will be not conducted under functioning state. Parameter Conditions Notes 1 High Temperature Operating 50C2C, 96hrs (operation state) 2 Low Temperature Operating 0C2C, 96hrs (operation state) 1 3 High Temperature Storage 70C2C, 96hrs 2 4 Low Temperature Storage -20C2C, 96hrs 1,2 5 Damp Proof Test 40C2C,90~95%RH, 96hrs 1,2 6 Vibration Test Total fixed amplitude : 1.5mm 3 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. Dropping method corner dropping F E G B D C A 60cm A corner : once Edge dropping B,C,D edge : once Face dropping E,F,G face : once Concrete Surface Note 1 :No dew condensation to be observed. Note 2 :The function test shall be conducted after 4 hours storage at the normal Temperature and humidity after removed from the test chamber. Note 3 :Vibration test will be conducted to the product itself without putting it in a container. DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 9/15 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 45against perpendicular line. 45 6.2. Definition of applicable Zones A Zone Bezel Flame B Zone C Zone 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 DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 10/15 6.3. Standards No. 1 Parameter Black and Criteria (1) Round Shape White Spots, Foreign Substances Zone Acceptable Number 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 X(mm) Acceptable Number 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 * - 0.05<W X : Length Y : Width In the same way (1) * : Disregard Total defects shall not exceed 5. 2 Air Bubbles (between glass & polarizer) Zone Dimension (mm) Acceptable Number A B C * * * 0.15< D 0.3 2 3 * 0.3 < D 0.5 1 2 * 0.5 < D 1.0 0 1 * D 0.15 * : Disregard Total defects shall not exceed 3. DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 11/15 No. 3 Parameter The Shape of Dot Criteria (1) Dot Shape (with Dent) 0.15 As per the sketch of left hand. (2) Dot Shape (with Projection) Should not be connected to next dot. (3) Pin Hole X (X+Y) / 20.2mm Y (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 not defective. 6 Color Variation Not to be conspicuous defects. DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 12/15 7. Code System of Production Lot The production lot of module is specified as follows. Factory Number (Numeral) Factory Code (Alphabet) Production Week (1~5) Production 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. DMC16230-AAE-DW Stamp or Seal 9. Applying Precautions Please contact us when questions and/or new problems not specified in this specificationsarise. DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 13/15 10. Precautions Relating Product Handling The Following precautions will guide you in handling our product correctly. 1) Liquid crystal display devices 1. 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. 2. 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. 1. 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. 2. Avoid the use of work clothing made of synthetic fibers. We recommend cotton clothing or other conductivity-treated fibers. 3. Slowly and carefully remove the protective film from the LCD module, since this operation can generate static electricity. 3) 1. 2. 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) Conductivity 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: 1. 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. 2. Protect CFL cables from rubbing against the unit and thus causing the wire jacket to become worn. 3. The use of CFLs for extended periods of time at low temperatures will significantly shorten their service life. 8) For models which use touch panels: 1. Do not stack up modules since they can be damaged by components on neighboring modules. 2. Do not place heavy objects on top of the product. This could cause glass breakage. 9) For models which use COG,TAB,or COF: 1. 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. 2. 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. DMC16230-AAE-DW (DW) No. 2000-0270 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 14/15 10) Models which use flexible cable, heat seal, or TAB: 1. In order to maintain reliability, do not touch or hold by the connector area. 2. Avoid any bending, pulling, or other excessive force, which can result in broken connections. 11) In case of buffer material such as cushion / gasket is assembled into LCD module, it may have an adverse effect on connecting parts ( LCD panel-TCP / HEAT SEAL / FPC / etc., PCB-TCP / HEAT SEAL / FPC etc., TCP-HEAT SEAL, TCP-FPC, HEAT SEAL-FPC, etc.,) depending on its materials. Please check and evaluate these materials carefully before use. 12) In case of acrylic plate is attached to front side of LCD panel, cloudiness ( very small cracks ) can occur on acrylic plate, being influenced by some components generated from polarizer film.. Please check and evaluate those acrylic materials carefully before use. 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. 1. We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise from additional manufacturing of the product (including disassembly and reassembly), after product delivery. 2. We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise after the application of strong external force to the product. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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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