1-By-16 PLED Drops In To Replace LCD Units

Feb. 15, 2007

The OSD1601-D is a one-line by 16-character polymetric LED (PLED) display module from OSD Displays. The module's high-contrast yellow-green characters measure 4.51 by 8.6 mm, creating a display active area of 84.31 by 8.6 mm. The display's total over

John Novellino

The OSD1601-D (see figure) is a one-line by 16-character polymetric LED (PLED) display module from OSD Displays. The module's high-contrast yellow-green characters measure 4.51 by 8.6 mm, creating a display active area of 84.31 by 8.6 mm. The display's total overall mechanical dimension is 122 by 33 by 8.9 mm deep.

Compared to negative-mode LCD modules, the OSD1601-D saves significant power. The typical current consumption with 25% pixel use and a full screen of characters at 40 nits is less than 30 mA. And since the PLED material is a solid-state light emitter, its response time is unaffected by changes in ambient temperature. As a result, the module offers a wide operating temperature range. Unlike LCDs, response time (40 µs) and contrast (greater than 100 to 1) are the same at –20°C as they are at 70°C. Storage temperature is rated at –30°C to 80°C.

The module's interface is fully compatible with the HD44780 controller, allowing designers to easily integrate the OSD1601-D into existing LCD designs. Contact the company for prices.

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DISPLAYS
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