Micrel MIC10937 V.F. Alphanumeric Display Controller Datasheet

The MIC10937 is a MOS/LSI general purpose display controller designed to drive segmented displays with 14 or 16 segments. It supports displays with up to 16 characters and provides internal ASCII character set decoding. The MIC10937 can directly drive displays that operate on 20mA of drive current up to 50V and is compatible with vacuum fluorescent or LED displays.


Micrel MIC10937 V.F. Alphanumeric Display Controller Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Micrel
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
8
File format
PDF
File size
328 KB
Published
03 August, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
0C845D3F6131B22012F01545CA467B95

About this manual

The MIC10937 is a MOS/LSI general-purpose alphanumeric display controller designed to interface with segmented displays, specifically vacuum fluorescent or LED types. It supports displays with up to 16 characters, each having 14 or 16 segments, and includes a built-in 64 x 16-bit PLA for ASCII character set decoding (uppercase only). The device drives displays directly with up to 20mA of drive current at voltages up to 50V, eliminating the need for external driver circuitry.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Features
  • Ordering Information
  • Interface Description
  • Pin Configuration
  • Specifications
  • Functional Description
  • Input Control Data Words
  • Input Display Data Words

Specifications

Display Capacity16 characters
Segments per character14 or 16 segments
Max Data Rate66kHz
Drive Current20mA
Max Operating Voltage50V
Package Types40-pin DIP or 44-pin PLCC

Frequently asked questions

What types of displays does the MIC10937 support?

It supports vacuum fluorescent or LED displays.

Does the MIC10937 require external driver circuitry?

No, no external driver circuitry is required for displays operating on 20mA at 50V.

What is the maximum data rate of the MIC10937?

The maximum data rate is up to 66kHz.

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