The Philips PCF2104x is an integrated circuit designed to drive split-screen dot matrix LCD displays. It supports configurations of 1 or 2 lines by up to 24 characters per line, or 2 or 4 lines by up to 12 characters per line, using a 5x7 character format plus cursor.
| Display lines and characters | 1 or 2-line display of up to 24 characters per line, or 2 or 4 lines of up to 12 characters per line |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Logic supply voltage range | 2.5 to 6 V |
| Display supply voltage range | 3.5 to 9 V |
The device supports a 4 or 8-bit parallel bus interface or a 2-wire I2C-bus interface.
No, the on-chip oscillator requires no external components, though an external clock is also possible.
Two standard character sets, 'C' and 'L', are currently available, with others on request.