Key facts
- Brand
- Philips
- Model
- PCF2119X
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-07-04
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Philips PCF2119X LCD Controller/Driver Datasheet
The Philips PCF2119X is a low-power CMOS integrated circuit designed to drive dot matrix LCD displays with 2 lines of 16 characters or 1 line of 32 characters. It features an extended instruction set, on-chip character generator ROM (CGROM) and RAM (CGRAM), and supports both parallel and I²C-bus interfaces.
Read onlinePhilips PCF2119X specifications
| Display capacity (2-line) | 16 characters + 160 icons |
|---|---|
| Display capacity (1-line) | 32 characters + 160 icons |
| Character format | 5x7 or 5 x 8 dot format |
| Display Data RAM size | 80 characters |
| Character Generator ROM capacity | 240, 5 x 8 characters |
| Logic supply voltage range | 1.5 to 5.5 V |
| Display supply voltage range | 2.2 to 6.5 V |
All Philips PCF2119X documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What are the applications for the PCF2119X?
The device is designed for use in telecom equipment, portable instruments, and point-of-sale terminals.
Does the chip require external components for the oscillator?
No, the on-chip oscillator requires no external components, though an external clock is also possible.
What is the maximum number of characters and icons this controller can display?
It supports a 2-line display with up to 16 characters plus 160 icons, or a 1-line display with up to 32 characters plus 160 icons.
What is the logic supply voltage range for this chip?
The device operates with a logic supply voltage between 1.5 and 5.5 V.
How many characters and icons can the PCF2119X display?
It can display up to 16 characters per line on a 2‑line display or 32 characters on a 1‑line display, plus up to 160 icons.
What is the current consumption in low‑power modes?
In leon mode the current is less than 25 pA, and in power‑down mode it is less than 2 µA.
