Dot Graphic VFD Module
140x16 Dot Graphic
Single 5V Supply
High Brightness Blue Green Display
Operating Temp -40°C to +85°C
2 ASCII Fonts (5x7, 6x8)
Async. & Sync. Serial Interface
GU140x16G-7040
The module includes the Vacuum Fluorescent Display glass, VF
drivers and micro-controller ICs with refresh RAM, character
generator and interface logic. The asynchronous serial
interface accepts baud rates up to 115,200 with none parity. The
module is ready to receive ASCII characters without
initialization commands.
CN1
11.45 29.0 37.0
Pin 1
8.775
Pin 1
17.575
CN2
69.85
108.0
116.0
96.0
1.6 8.8 max
2.0 max
Dimensions in mm & subject to tolerances. Mounting holes 3.5mm dia.
4.0
4.0
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Parameter
Symbol
Power Supply Voltage
VCC
Power Supply Current
ICC
Logic High Input
VIH
Logic Low Input
VIL
Logic High Output
VOH
Logic Low Output
VOL
Value
5.0VDC +/- 5%
290mADC typ.
0.8VDC min. Vcc max.
0VDC min. 0.2VDC max.
3.8VDC min. Vcc max.
0VDC min. 0.6VDC max.
Condition
GND=0V
VCC=5V
VCC=5V
VCC=5V
IOH = -1.5mA
IOL =1.6mA
COMMON FONT
INTERNATIONAL FONTS
(n=0)
(n=19)
The power on rise time should be less than 100ms. Inrush current at power on can be 2 x ICC.
OPTICAL and ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
Value
Display Area (XxY mm)
69.85 x 11.45
Dot Size/Pitch (XxY mm)
0.35 x 0.575 / 0.5 x 0.725
Luminance
700 cd/m
2
Typ.
Colour of Illumination
Blue-Green (Filter for colours)
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Operating Humidity (non condensing) 20 to 80% RH @ 25°C
SOFTWARE COMMANDS
– Popular codes, more included
Command
Code
Write Character to Display
20H-FFH
BS, HT, LF, CR, Display Clear
08H, 09H, 0AH, 0DH, 0CH
Initialize Display
1BH 40H
Specify International Font
1BH 52H n
Vertical Scroll Mode
1FH 02H
Horizontal Scroll Mode
1FH 03H
Cursor Set
1FH 24H xL xH yL yH
Scroll Display Action
1FH 28H 61H 10H wL wH cL cH s
Display Blank
1FH 28H 61H 11H p t1 t2 c
Screen Saver
1FH 28H 61H 40H p
Bit Image Display Group
1FH 28H 66H 11H xL xH
Font Magnified Display
1FH 28H 67H 40H x y
Brightness Level Setting
1FH 58H n
The module defaults to 5x7 font, cursor top left at power on.
CN1 is not used on this module.
Full specification available on request.
CONTACT
SERIAL INTERFACE – CN2
(select with J2)
Pin
Async. Sig
Sync. Sig
1
VCC (5V)
VCC (5V)
2
SIN
SIN
3
GND
GND
4
SBUSY
SBUSY
5
NC
SCK
6
/RESET
/RESET
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Subject to change without notice.
IUK Doc Ref:03857 Iss:2 30July03
NORITAKE ITRON VFD MODULES
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