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- Brand
- Philips
- Model
- PCF2104X
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-07-04
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Philips PCF2104x LCD Controller/Driver Datasheet
The Philips PCF2104x is a single-chip LCD controller and driver designed for chip-on-glass applications. It supports displays of 1 or 2 lines by 24 characters, or 2 or 4 lines by 12 characters, using a 5x7 or 5x8 dot format. The device includes on-chip generation of intermediate LCD bias voltages, eliminating the need for external resistive bias chains and reducing system power consumption.
Read onlinePhilips PCF2104X specifications
| Display capacity | 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 | 80 characters |
| Character generator ROM | 240 characters |
| Character generator RAM | 16 characters |
| Row and column outputs | 32 row, 60 column outputs |
| Logic supply voltage | 2.5 to 6 V |
| Display supply voltage | 3.5 to 9 V |
All Philips PCF2104X documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
Does the PCF2104x require external components for the oscillator?
No, the on-chip oscillator requires no external components, though an external clock is also possible.
Which character sets are available in the CGROM?
Two standard character sets are available, specified by the letters 'C' and 'L'.
What interfaces does the PCF2104x support?
The device supports a 4 or 8-bit parallel bus interface or a 2-wire I2C-bus interface.
Does the PCF2104x require external components for oscillation?
No, the on-chip oscillator requires no external components, though an external clock is also possible.
