This document describes the Noritake Itron VFD modules, including their features and characteristics, such as 1 line x 16 characters, 13mm high 16 segment character, single 5V supply, high brightness blue-green display, etc.
The VAF1613-2SSB is a 16‑character, 13 mm high vacuum fluorescent display module with a blue‑green illumination. It integrates a DC/DC converter, VFD controller, refresh memory, and a character generator, offering an 8‑bit synchronous HCMOS buffered interface.
This manual details the electrical and environmental specifications, connector pin functions, software commands, and reset procedures. Example initialization sequences and jumper settings for different regions are also included to help users configure the module correctly.
| Supply Voltage | +4.5% VCC |
|---|---|
| Logic High Input | ≥2.4 VDC (VCC = 5 V) |
| Logic Low Input | ≤1.0 VDC (VCC = 5 V) |
| Character Size | 7.0 mm × 12.5 mm |
| Character Pitch | 11.0 mm |
| Minimum Luminance | 700 cd/m² (200 fL) |
| Illumination Colour | Blue‑Green (505 nm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -50 °C to +85 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % to 80 % RH (non‑condensing) |
The module operates from a supply voltage of +4.5 % VCC.
Logic high is recognized at 2.4 VDC minimum (VCC = 5 V) and logic low at 1.0 VDC maximum (VCC = 5 V).
The module can operate from –40 °C up to +85 °C.
The VAF1613-2SSB displays 16 alphanumeric characters.