This document is a product specification for the PCF2116 family LCD controller/drivers, providing information on the features and applications of the product.
The Philips PCF2116 family consists of integrated circuits designed to drive split-screen dot matrix LCD displays. The family includes the PCF2116x, PCF2114x, and PCF2116K variants, supporting 1 or 2 lines by up to 24 characters per line (or 2 or 4 lines by 12 characters). These devices feature a 5x7 character format plus cursor, with support for alphanumeric and Japanese kana characters.
| Display configuration | 1 or 2-line display of up to 24 characters per line, or 2 or 4 lines of up to 12 characters per line |
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| Character format | 5x7 character format plus cursor; 5 x 8 for kana and user defined symbols |
| Display data RAM capacity | 80 characters |
| Character generator ROM capacity | 240 characters |
| Character generator RAM capacity | 16 characters |
| Interface types | 4 or 8-bit parallel bus or 2-wire I2C-bus interface |
| Row and column outputs | 32 row, 60 column outputs |
| Logic supply voltage range | 2.5 to 6 V |
| Display supply voltage range | 3.5 to 9 V |
The device is suitable for telecom equipment, portable instruments, and point-of-sale terminals.
The built-in character sets currently available are specified by the letters A, C, and G.
No, the oscillator requires no external components, though an external clock is also possible.