HCMS-39xx
3.3 V High Performance CMOS
5x7 AlphaNumeric Displays
Data Sheet
HCMS-3901, HCMS-3902, HCMS-3961, HCMS-3962,
HCMS-3911, HCMS-3912, HCMS-3971, HCMS-3972
HCMS-3903, HCMS-3904, HCMS-3963, HCMS-3964,
HCMS-3913, HCMS-3914, HCMS-3973, HCMS-3974
Description
The 3.3 V HCMS-39xx family is similar to the 5.0 V
HCMS-29xx family, except it operates at a lower
operating voltage. Package dimensions and pin outs
are exactly the same for both families. The product has
been thoroughly characterized and stringent reliability
tested to ensure that the product is of high quality.
Similar to the 5.0 V platform, this family product is
a high performance, easy to use dot matrix display
driven by on-board CMOS IC. Each display can be
directly interfaced with a microprocessor, thus
eliminating the need for cumbersome interface com-
ponents. The serial IC interface allows higher character
count information displays with a minimum of data
lines. The easy to read 5x7 pixel format allows the
display of upper case, lower case, Katakana, and custom
user-defined characters. These displays are stackable
in the x- and y-directions, making them ideal for high
character count displays.
Features
x
Easy to use
x
Interfaces directly with microprocessors
x
0.15” character height in 4 and 8 character package
x
0.20” character height in 4 and 8 character package
x
Rugged X- and Y-stackable package
x
Serial input
x
Convenient brightness controls
x
Wave solderable
x
Low power CMOS technology
x
TTL compatible
x
3.3 V operating voltage
Applications
x
Telecommunications equipment
x
Portable data entry devices
x
Computer peripherals
x
Medical equipment
x
Test equipment
x
Business machines
x
Avionics
x
Industrial controls
ESD WARNING: STANDARD CMOS HANDLING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED TO AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE
Package Dimensions
17.78 (0.700) MAX.
4.45 (0.175) TYP.
2.22 (0.087) SYM.
PIN FUNCTION
ASSIGNMENT TABLE
PIN #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
FUNCTION
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-390x X Z
YYWW COO
4.32 TYP.
(0.170)
0.51 (0.020)
PIN # 1
2.54
SYM.
(0.100)
2.54 ± 0.13 TYP.
(0.100 ± 0.005)
(NON ACCUM.)
1.27
(0.050) SYM.
7.62
(0.300)
0.51 ± 0.13 TYP.
(0.020 ± 0.005)
Figure 1. HCMS-390X package dimensions
35.56 (1.400) MAX.
2.22 (0.087) SYM.
4.45
(0.175) TYP.
PIN FUNCTION
ASSIGNMENT TABLE
26
3.71
(0.146) TYP.
0
1
3
2
3
4
5
6
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
2.11 (0.083) TYP.
PIN # 1 IDENTIFIER
DATE CODE (YEAR, WEEK)
INTENSITY CATEGORY
PART NUMBER
COLOR BIN
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
0.25
(0.010)
0.51
(0.020)
HCMS-391x
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
(0.100 ± 0.005) TYP.
(NON ACCUM.)
1.27
SYM.
(0.050)
7.62
(0.300)
Figure 2. HCMS-391X Package dimensions
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.
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Package Dimensions, continued
21.46 (0.845) MAX.
PIN FUNCTION
ASSIGNMENT TABLE
2.67 (0.105) SYM.
2.54 (0.100) TYP.
PIN #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
FUNCTION
DATA OUT
OSC
V LED
DATA IN
RS
CLK
CE
BLANK
GND
SEL
V LOGIC
RESET
4.57
TYP.
(0.180)
0
1
2
3
11.43 (0.450) MAX.
5.36 (0.211) TYP.
PIN # 1 IDENTIFIER
DATE CODE (YEAR, WEEK)
INTENSITY CATEGORY
COLOR BIN
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
X Z
COO
PART NUMBER
0.25
(0.010)
HCMS-396x
YYWW
5.31
(0.209)
3.71
(0.146) TYP.
0.169
SYM.
(4.28)
0.51 ± 0.13
(0.020 ± 0.005) TYP.
2.54 ± 0.13 TYP.
(0.100 ± 0.005)
0.50
(0.020)
0.072
(1.83)SYM.
7.62
(0.300)
Figure 3. HCMS-396X Package dimensions
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 #
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
FUNCTION
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
5.31
(0.209)
3.71
(0.146)TYP.
6.22
(0.245) SYM.
1.90
(0.075) SYM.
7.62
(0.300)
PART NUMBER
0.25
(0.010)
0.51
(0.020)
HCMS-397x
YYWW
X Z
COO
0.51 ± 0.13
(0.020 ± 0.005) TYP.
2.54 ± 0.13 TYP.
(0.100 ± 0.005)
(NON ACCUM.)
Figure 4. HCMS-397X Package dimensions
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.
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Device Selection Guide
Description
1 x 4 0.15” Character
1 x 8 0.15” Character
1 x 4 0.20” Character
1 x 8 0.20” Character
Yellow
HCMS-3901
HCMS-3911
HCMS-3961
HCMS-3971
Red
HCMS-3902
HCMS-3912
HCMS-3962
HCMS-3972
Green
HCMS-3903
HCMS-3913
HCMS-3963
HCMS-3973
Orange
HCMS-3904
HCMS-3914
HCMS-3964
HCMS-3974
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Logic Supply Voltage, V
LOGIC
to GND
LOGIC
..................................... -0.3 V to 7.0 V
LED Supply Voltage, V
LED
to GND
LED
................................................ -0.3 V to 5.5 V
Input Voltage, Any Pin to GND ........................................................... -0.3 V to V
LOGIC
+0.3 V
Free Air Operating Temperature Range T
A[1]
................................ -40°C to +85°C
Relative Humidity (non-condensing) ................................................ 85%
Storage Temperature, T
S
. ...................................................................... -55°C to 100°C
Soldering Temperature [1.59 mm (0.063 in.) below body]
Solder Dipping ....................................................................................... 260°C for 5 secs
Wave Soldering ...................................................................................... 250°C for 3 secs
ESD Protection @ 1.5 kΩ, 100 pF (each pin) ................................... Class 1, 0-1999 V
TOTAL Package Power Dissipation at T
A
= 25°C
[1]
4 character ............................................................................................. 0.766 W
8 character .............................................................................................. .1.532 W
16 character ............................................................................................. 3.064 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
[1]
LED Supply Voltage
[1]
GND
LED
to GND
LOGIC[1]
Symbol
V
LOGIC
V
LED
–
Min.
3.1
3.1
-0.3
Max.
5.5
5.5
+0.3
Units
V
V
V
Note:
1. For further description, see Appendix B, Electrical Considerations, “VLOGIC and VLED
Considerations”.
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Electrical Characteristics over Operating Temperature Range (-40°C to +85°C)
T
A
= 25°C -40°C < T
A
< 85°C
V
LOGIC
= 3.3 V
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 5.5 V
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Max.
+7.5
+15
I
LOGIC
(OPT)
0.4
0.8
I
LOGIC
(SLP)
5
10
I
LED
(BL)
2.0
4.0
I
LED
(SLP)
7.5
15
I
PIXEL
14.0
20
40
15.9
50
100
17.1
mA
V
LED
= 5.5 V. All
pixels ON, average
value per pixel
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 5.5 V
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 5.5 V
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 5.5 V
3.0 V < V
LOGIC
< 5.5 V
o
C/W
Parameter
Input Leakage Current
HCMS-390X/396X (4 char)
HCMS-391X/397X (8 char)
I
LOGIC
OPERATING
HCMS-390X/396X (4 char)
HCMS-391X/397X (8 char)
I
LOGIC
SLEEP
[1]
HCMS-390X/396X (4 char)
HCMS-391X/397X (8 char)
I
LED
BLANK
HCMS-390X/396X (4 char)
HCMS-391X/397X (8 char)
I
LED
SLEEP
[1]
HCMS-390X/396X (4 char)
HCMS-391X/397X (8 char)
Peak Pixel Current
[2]
Symbol
I
I
Units
μA
Test Conditions
V
IN
= 0 V to V
LOGIC
-2.5
-5.0
+50
+100
mA
V
IN
= V
LOGIC
5
10
μA
V
IN
= V
LOGIC
25
50
mA
BL = 0 V
4.0
8.0
μA
2.5
5
15
30
4.0
8.0
HIGH level input voltage
LOW level input voltage
HIGH level output voltage
LOW level output voltage
Thermal Resistance
V
IH
V
IL
V
OH
V
OL
Rθ
J-P
70
2.4
0.4
2.4
0.4
V
V
V
V
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.
Optical Characteristics at 25°C ±1°C[1]
VLED = 3.3 V, 100% Peak Current, 100% Pulse Width[2]
Luminous
Intensity per LED
[3]
Character Average (μcd)
Minimum
Typ.
30
30
70
77
128
128
148
252
Display Color
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Peak Wavelength
λPeak (nm)
Typ.
641
592
583
568
Dominant Wavelength
λd
[4]
(nm)
Typ.
628
588
585
574
Notes:
1. Refers to the initial case temperature of the device immediately prior to measurement.
2. For comparison purpose with existing HCMS-29xx 5 V devices. The Typical and Minimum Luminous Intensity per LED Character Average can be
calculated by dividing the values in the table by two for the test condition 50% Peak Current, 100% Pulse Width and V
LED
= 3.3 V.
3. Measured with all LEDs illuminated in a digit.
4. Dominant wavelength, λ
d
, is derived from the CIE chromaticity diagram and represents the single wavelength which defines the perceived
LED color.
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