HCMS-29xx Series
High Performance CMOS 5 x 7 Alphanumeric Displays
Data Sheet
Description
The HCMS-29xx series are high performance, easy
to use dot matrix displays driven by on-board CMOS ICs.
Each display can be directly interfaced with a microproces-
sor, thus eliminating the need for cumbersome interface
components. The serial IC interface allows higher charac-
ter count information displays with a minimum of data
lines. A variety of colors, font heights, and character
counts gives designers a wide range of product choices
for their specific applications and the easy to read 5 x 7
pixel format allows the display of uppercase, lower case,
Katakana, and custom user-defined characters. These dis-
plays are stackable in the x- and y- directions, making
them ideal for high character count displays.
Features
• Easy to use
• Interfaces directly with microprocessors
• 0.15” character height in 4, 8, and 16 (2x8) character
packages
• 0.20” character height in 4 and 8 character packages
• Rugged X- and Y-stackable package
• Serial input
• Convenient brightness controls
• Wave solderable
• Offered in five colors
• Low power CMOS technology
• TTL compatible
Applications
• Telecommunications equipment
• Portable data entry devices
• Computer peripherals
• Medical equipment
• Test equipment
• Business machines
• Avionics
• Industrial controls
Device Selection Guide
Description
1 x 4 0.15” Character
1 x 8 0.15” Character
2 x 8 0.15” Character
1 x 4 0.20” Character
1 x 8 0.20” Character
AlGaAs
HCMS-
2905
2915
2925
2965
2975
HER
HCMS-
2902
2912
2922
2962
2972
Orange
HCMS-
2904
2914
2924
2964
2974
Yellow
HCMS-
2901
2911
2921
2961
2971
Green
HCMS-
2903
2913
2923
2963
2973
Package
Drawing
A
B
C
D
E
ESD WARNING: STANDARD CMOS HANDLING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED TO AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE.
HCMS-290x
17.78 (0.700) MAX.
4.45 (0.175) TYP.
2.22 (0.087) SYM.
PIN FUNCTION
ASSIGNMENT TABLE
PIN # FUNCTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
DATA OUT
OSC
V LED
DATA IN
RS
CLK
CE
BLANK
GND
SEL
V LOGIC
RESET
12
3.71 (0.146) TYP.
1
1
2
3
4
10.16 (0.400) MAX.
2.11 (0.083) TYP.
PIN # 1 IDENTIFIER
PART NUMBER
DATE CODE
LIGHT INTENSITY CATEGORY
COLOR BIN
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
0.25
(0.010)
5.08
(0.200)
HCMS-290X X Z
YYWW COO
0.51 (0.020)
4.32
TYP.
(0.170)
PIN # 1
2.54
SYM.
(0.100)
2.54 ± 0.13 TYP.
(0.100 ± 0.005)
(NON ACCUM.)
7.62
(0.300)
1.27
(0.050) SYM.
0.51 ± 0.13 TYP.
(0.020 ± 0.005)
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm (INCHES).
2. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TOLERANCE ON DIMENSIONS IS ± 0.38 mm (0.015 INCH).
3. LEAD MATERIAL: SOLDER PLATED COPPER ALLOY.
HCMS-291x
35.56 (1.400) MAX.
2.22 (0.087) SYM.
4.45
(0.175) TYP.
26
PIN FUNCTION
ASSIGNMENT TABLE
7
10.16 (0.400) MAX.
PIN # FUNCTION
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
NO PIN
NO PIN
V LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
GND LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
V LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
DATA IN
RS
NO PIN
CLOCK
CE
BLANK
GND LOGIC
SEL
V LOGIC
NO PIN
RESET
OSC
DATA OUT
3.71
TYP.
(0.146)
0
1
3
2
3
4
5
6
2.11 (0.083) TYP.
PIN # 1 IDENTIFIER
PART NUMBER
DATE CODE (YEAR, WEEK)
INTENSITY CATEGORY
COLOR BIN
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
0.25
(0.010)
0.51
(0.020)
HCMS-291X
YYWW
X
Z
COO
5.08 (0.200)
4.32
(0.170)TYP.
2.54
SYM.
(0.100)
0.51 ± 0.13
TYP.
(0.020 ± 0.005)
2.54 ± 0.13
TYP.
(0.100 ± 0.005)
(NON ACCUM.)
1.27
SYM.
(0.050)
7.62
(0.300)
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm (INCHES).
2. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TOLERANCE ON DIMENSIONS IS ± 0.38 mm (0.015 INCH).
3. LEAD MATERIAL: SOLDER PLATED COPPER ALLOY.
2
HCMS-292x
PIN FUNCTION ASSIGNMENT TABLE
35.56 (1.400) MAX.
PIN # FUNCTION
1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
6A
7A
8A
9A
10A
11A
12A
13A
14A
15A
16A
17A
18A
19A
20A
21A
22A
23A
24A
25A
26A
NO PIN
NO PIN
V LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
GND LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
V LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
DATA IN
RS
NO PIN
CLOCK
CE
BLANK
GND LOGIC
SEL
V LOGIC
NO PIN
RESET
OSC
DATA OUT
PIN # FUNCTION
1B
2B
3B
4B
5B
6B
7B
8B
9B
10B
11B
12B
13B
14B
15B
16B
17B
18B
19B
20B
21B
22B
23B
24B
25B
26B
NO PIN
NO PIN
V LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
GND LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
V LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
DATA IN
RS
NO PIN
CLOCK
CE
BLANK
GND LOGIC
SEL
V LOGIC
NO PIN
RESET
OSC
DATA OUT
2.22 (0.088) SYM.
4.45 (0.175) MAX.
ROW B
26B
0
1
3B
26A
2
3
4
5
6
7
9.65 (0.380)
8
9
4.83
(0.190)
19.81 (0.780) MAX.
ROW A
10
3A
11
12
13
14
15
3.71 (0.146) TYP.
2.11 (0.083) TYP.
PIN # 1 IDENTIFIER
PART NUMBER
DATE CODE (YEAR, WEEK)
INTENSITY CATEGORY
COLOR BIN
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
0.51
(0.020)
HCMS-292X
YYWW
X
Z
COO
5.08 (0.200)
0.25
(0.010)
0.51 ± 0.13
TYP.
(0.020 ± 0.005)
2.54 ± 0.13
TYP.
(0.100 ± 0.005)
(NON ACCUM.)
2.54
(0.100) SYM.
1.27
(0.050)
2.03
(0.080)
7.62
(0.300)
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm (INCHES).
2. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TOLERANCE ON DIMENSIONS IS ± 0.38 mm (0.015 INCH).
3. LEAD MATERIAL: SOLDER PLATED COPPER ALLOY.
HCMS-296x
PIN FUNCTION
ASSIGNMENT TABLE
21.46 (0.845) MAX.
2.67 (0.105) SYM.
2.54 (0.100) TYP.
PIN # FUNCTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
DATA OUT
OSC
V LED
DATA IN
RS
CLK
CE
BLANK
GND
SEL
V LOGIC
RESET
4.57
(0.180)TYP.
0
1
2
3
11.43 (0.450) MAX.
5.36 (0.211) TYP.
PIN # 1 IDENTIFIER
PART NUMBER
DATE CODE (YEAR, WEEK)
INTENSITY CATEGORY
COLOR BIN
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
X Z
5.31
(0.209)
3.71
TYP.
(0.146)
0.25
(0.010)
HCMS-296X
YYWW
COO
4.28
(0.169) SYM.
0.51 ± 0.13
TYP.
(0.020 ± 0.005)
2.54 ± 0.13 TYP.
(0.100 ± 0.005)
0.50
(0.020)
1.83
(0.072) SYM.
7.62
(0.300)
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm (INCHES).
2. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, THE TOLERANCE ON DIMENSIONS IS ± 0.38 mm (0.015 INCH).
3. LEAD MATERIAL: SOLDER PLATED COPPER ALLOY.
3
HCMS-297x
42.93 (1.690) MAX.
2.67 (0.105) SYM.
5.36 (0.211) TYP.
PIN FUNCTION
ASSIGNMENT TABLE
3
3
26
4.57
(0.180) TYP.
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
11.43 (0.450) MAX.
PIN # FUNCTION
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
NO PIN
NO PIN
V LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
GND LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
V LED
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
DATA IN
RS
NO PIN
CLOCK
CE
BLANK
GND LOGIC
SEL
V LOGIC
NO PIN
RESET
OSC
DATA OUT
2.54 (0.100) TYP.
PIN # 1 IDENTIFIER
DATE CODE (YEAR, WEEK)
INTENSITY CATEGORY
COLOR BIN
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
X Z
5.31
(0.209)
3.71
TYP.
(0.146)
6.22
SYM.
(0.245)
2.54 ± 0.13 TYP.
(0.100 ± 0.005)
(NON ACCUM.)
1.90
(0.075) SYM.
7.62
(0.300)
PART NUMBER
0.25
(0.010)
0.51
(0.020)
HCMS-297X
YYWW
COO
0.51 ± 0.13
(0.020 ± 0.005) TYP.
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm (INCHES).
2. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TOLERANCE ON DIMENSIONS IS ± 0.38 mm (0.015 INCH).
3. LEAD MATERIAL: SOLDER PLATED COPPER ALLOY.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Logic Supply Voltage, V
LOGIC
to GND
LOGIC
LED Supply Voltage, V
LED
to GND
LED
Input Voltage, Any Pin to GND
Free Air Operating Temperature Range T
A[1]
Relative Humidity (noncondensing)
Storage Temperature, T
S
Soldering Temperature [1.59 mm (0.063 in.) Below Body]
Solder Dipping
Wave Soldering
ESD Protection @ 1.5 kΩ, 100 pF (each pin)
TOTAL Package Power Dissipation at T
A
= 25°C
[2]
4 Character
8 Character
16 Character
-0.3 V to 7.0 V
-0.3 V to 5.5 V
-0.3 V to V
LOGIC
+0.3 V
-40°C to +85°C
85%
-55°C to 100°C
260°C for 5 secs
250°C for 3 secs
Class 1, 0-1999 V
1.2 W
2.4 W
4.8 W
Note:
1. For operation in high ambient temperatures, see Appendix A, Thermal Considerations.
Recommended Operating Conditions Over Temperature Range (-40°C to +85°C)
Parameter
Logic Supply Voltage
LED Supply Voltage
GND
LED
to GND
LOGIC
Symbol
V
LOGIC
V
LED
–
Min.
3.0
4.0
-0.3
Typ.
5.0
5.0
0
Max.
5.5
5.5
+0.3
Units
V
V
V
4
Electrical Characteristics Over Operating Temperature Range (-40°C to +85°C)
Parameter
Input Leakage Current
HCMS-290X/296X (4 char)
HCMS-291X/297X (8 char)
HCMS-292X (16 char)
I
LOGIC
OPERATING
HCMS-290X/296X (4 char)
HCMS-291X/297X (8 char)
HCMS-292X (16 char)
I
LOGIC
SLEEP
[1]
HCMS-290X/296X (4 char)
HCMS-291X/297X (8 char)
HCMS-292X (16 char)
I
LED
BLANK
HMCS-290X/296X (4 char)
HCMS-291X/297X (8 char)
HCMS-292X (16 char)
I
LED
SLEEP
[1]
HCMS-290X/296X (4 char)
HCMS 291X/297X (8 char)
HCMS-292X (16 char)
Peak Pixel Current
[2]
HCMS-29X5 (AlGaAs)
HCMS-29XX (Other Colors)
pixel
HIGH Level Input Voltage
LOW Level Input Voltage
HIGH Level Output Voltage
LOW Level Output Voltage
Thermal Resistance
T
A
= 25°C
V
LOGIC
= 5.0 V
Symbol
Typ.
Max.
I
I
+7.5
+15
+15
I
LOGIC
(OPT)
0.4
2.5
0.8
5
0.8
5
I
LOGIC
(SLP)
5
15
10
30
10
30
I
LED
(BL)
2.0
4
4.0
8
4.0
8
I
LED
(SLP)
1
3
2
6
2
6
I
PIXEL
15.4 17.1
14.0 15.9
V
ih
V
il
V
oh
V
ol
Rq
J-P
70
-40°C < T
A
< 85°C
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 5.5 V
Min.
Max.
-2.5
+50
-5.0
+100
-5.0
+100
5
10
10
25
50
50
4.0
8
8
50
100
100
18.7
17.1
2.0
0.8 V
LOGIC
2.0
0.8 V
LOGIC
0.8
0.2 V
LOGIC
0.4
0.2 V
LOGIC
Units
µA
Test Conditions
V
IN
= 0 V to V
LOGIC
mA
V
IN
= V
LOGIC
µA
V
IN
= V
LOGIC
mA
BL = 0 V
µA
mA
mA
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
°C/W
V
LED
= 5.5 V
All pixels ON,
Average value per
4.5 V < V
LOGIC
< 5.5 V
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 4.5 V
4.5 V < V
LOGIC
< 5.5 V
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 4.5 V
V
LOGIC
= 4.5 V,
I
oh
= -40 µA
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 4.5 V
V
LOGIC
= 5.5 V,
I
ol
= 1.6 mA
[3]
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 4.5 V
IC junction to pin
Notes:
1. In SLEEP mode, the internal oscillator and reference current for LED drivers are off.
2. Average peak pixel current is measured at the maximum drive current set by Control Register 0. Individual pixels may exceed this value.
3. For the Oscillator Output, I
ol
= 40 µA.
5