RoHS Compliant - By Exemption (see page 15)
Yellow IPD2131
High Efficiency Red IPD2132
High Efficiency Green IPD2133
0.200’’ 8-Character 5x7 Dot Matrix X-Y Stackable
Alphanumeric Programmable Display™
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DESCRIPTION
The IPD2131 (yellow), IPD2132 (High Efficiency Red)
and IPD2133 (High Efficien cy Green) are eig ht- digit high
reliability 5 x 7 dot matrix Programmable Displays that
are aimed at satisfying the most demandin g di splay
requirements. They are designed for use in extremely
harsh environment s where only the most reliable parts
are acceptable. The devices are constructed in ceramic
packages with eight 4.85 mm (0.200’’) high 5 x 7 dot
matrix digits. The de vices incorporate the latest in CMOS
technology which is the heart of the device intelligence.
The CMOS IC is controlled by a user supplied eight-bit
data word on a bidirectional BUS. The ASCI I data and
attribute data ar e w ord driven. This approach allows the
displays to interface using similar techniques as a micro-
processor peripheral.
Applications include: control panels, night viewing applica-
tions, cockpit monitors, portable and vehicle technology as
well as industrial controllers.
ESD Warning: Standard precautions for CMOS
handling should be observed.
FEATURES
Eight 4.85 mm (0.200") Dot Matrix Characters in a
Ceramic Package
True Hermetic Glass Flat Seal for all Colors
Internal ROM with 128 ASCII Characters
Internal RAM for up to 16 User Defina ble Characte rs
Programmable Control W ord Allows User to Select
from 8 Brightness Levels, Display Blink, Character
Flash, Self Test, or Clear Funct i ons
Internal or External Clock Capability
8 Bit Bidirectional Data Bus Allows for Read/Write
Capability
Contains all Display Drive and Multiplexing Circuitry
Reset Pin for Display Initialization, Multiple Display
Blinking and Flashing Synchronization
TTL Compatible
Operating Temperature Range: –55° to +100°C
Storage Temperature: –65° to +125°C
Categorized for Luminous Intensity and Color
X-Y Stackable
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Package Outlines Dimensions in mm (inch)
Ordering Information
Type Color of Emission Character Height
mm (inch) Ordering Code
IPD2131 yellow 4.85 (0.200) Q68000A8904
IPD2132 high efficiency red Q68000A8836
IPD2133 high efficiency green Q68000A8906
IDOD5204
OSRAM
IPD213X YYWW V Z
2.7 (0.105) 5.3 (0.210) 2.8 (0.111)
42.7 (1.680) max.
42.4 (1.669) min.
0.8 (0.030)
4.8 (0.191)
4.9 (0.195)
1.1 (0.045)
9.9 (0.390)
Intensity Code
EIA Date Code
Hue Category
2.3 (0.090) typ. 2.54 (0.100) typ.
Non cum.
12.7 (0.500) 0.5 (0.020) typ.
1.3 (0.050) typ.
6.3 (0.250) max.
1.8 (0.070) typ.
6.0 (0.240)
Seating
Plane
5.3 (0.210) ref.
4.6 (0.180)
0.4 (0.015) typ.
7.6 (0.300)
Tolerance: ±0.30 (0.015)
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Maximum Ratings (TA=25°C)
Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Operating temperatur e range Top – 55 … + 100 °C
Storage temperature range Tstg – 65 … + 125 °C
DC Supply Voltage, VCC to GND
(max. voltage with no LEDs on) VCC -0.3 to + 7.0 V
Input Voltage Levels, All Inputs -0.3 to (VCC + 0.3) V
Operating Voltage, VCC to GND
(max. voltage with 20 dots/digits on) 5.5 V
Solder Temperature
1.59 mm (0.063“) below seating plane, t < 5.0 s TS260 °C
Relative Humidity (non-condensing) 85 %
ESD (100 pF, 1.5 k), each pin VZ4.0 kV
Optical Characteristics at 25°C
(VCC=5.0 V at 100% brightness level
Description Symbol Values Unit
Yellow
IPD2131
High
Efficiency
Red
IPD2132
High
Efficiency
Green
IPD2133
Luminous Intensity (min.)
(typ.) IV125
205 125
350 150
500 µcd/dot
µcd/dot
Peak Wavelength (typ.) λpeak 583 635 568 nm
Dominant Wavelength (typ.) λdom 585 626 574 nm
Notes:
1) ICC is an average value.
2) ICC is measured with the display at full brightness. Peak ICC= 28/15 ICC average (#displayed).
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Enlarged Character Font Dimensions in inch (mm)
Maximum Power Dissipation vs. Ambient
Temperature Derating Based on TJ
max=125°C
IDOD5205
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
2.85 (0.112)
0.76 (0.030) typ.
0.65 (0.026) typ.
4.81 (0.189)
IDDG5322
25
0
P
W
˚C
T
35 45 55 65 75 85 105
A
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
θ
R
J-A = 30 ˚C/W
D
Switching Specifications
(over operating temperature range and VCC=4.5V to 5.5V)
Symbol Description Min. Units
Tacc Display Access Time—Write 210 ns
Tacc Display Access Time—Read 230 ns
Tacs Address Setup Time to CE 10 ns
Tce Chip Enable Active Time—Write 140 ns
Tce Chip Enable Active Time—Read 160 ns
Tach Address Hold Time to CE 20 ns
Tcer Chip Enable Recovery Time 60 ns
Tces Chip Enable Active Prior to
Rising Edge—Write 140 ns
Tces Chip Enable Active Prior to
Rising Edge—Read 160 ns
Tceh Chip Enable Hold to Rising Edge of
Read/Wri te Si gn al 0ns
TwWrite Active Time 100 ns
Twd Data Valid Prior to
Rising Edge of Write Signal 50 ns
Tdh Data Write Time 20 ns
TrChip Enable Active Prior to Valid Data 160 ns
Trd Read Active Prior to Valid Data 95 ns
Tdf Read Data Float Delay 10 ns
Trc Reset Active Time 300 ns
Oscillator, Refresh, Flash and Self Test Characteristics
Parameters Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions
Clock I/O Frequency 28 57.34 81.14 kHz VCC=4.5 V to 5.5 V
External Clock Frequency 25 640 kHz VCC=4.5 V to 5.5 V
FM, Digit Multiplex Frequency 125 256 362.5 Hz VCC=4.5 V to 5.5 V
Blinking Rate 0.98 2.0 2.83 Hz
Clock I/O Bus Loading 2.40 pF
Clock Out Rise Time 500 nsec VCC=4.5 V, VOH=2.4 V
Clock Out Fall Time 500 nsec VCC=4.5 V, VOH=0.4 V
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Write Cycle Timing Diagram
Read Cycle Timing Diagram
Tacc
Twd Tdh
Tw
Tces
Tcer
Tceh
Tacs Tach Tacs
A
0-A3
F
L
Tce
C
E
W
R
D
0-D7
I
nput pulse levels —0.6 V to 2.4 v
Tacc
Trd Tdf
TrTces
Tcer
Tceh
Tacs Tach Tacs
A
0-A3
F
L
Tce
C
E
R
D
D
0-D7
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Electrical Characteristics at 25°C
Parameters Limits Conditions
Min. Typ. Max. Units
VCC 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
ICC Blank 0.5 1.0 mA VCC=5.0 V, VIN=5.0 V
ICC 12 dots/digit on (1) (2) 200 255 mA VCC=5.0 V, “V” in all 8 digits
ICC 20 dots/digit on (1) (2) 300 370 mA VCC=5.0 V, “#” in all 8 digits
IILP (with pull-up)
Input Leakage –1.0 –11 –18 µAVCC=5.0 V, VN=0 V to VCC
(WR, CE, FL, RST, RD, CLKSEL)
IIL (no pull-up)
Input Leakage –1.0 +1.0 µAVCC=5.0 V, VIN=0–5.0 V
(CLK, A0–A4, D0–D7)
VIH
Input Voltage High 2.0 VCC
+0.3 VVCC=4.5 V to 5.5 V
VIL
Input Voltage Low GND
–0.3 0.8 VVCC=4.5 V to 5.5 V
VOL (D0–D7), Output Voltage Low ——0.4 VVCC=4.5 V, IOL=1.6 mA
VOL (CLK), Output Voltag e Low ——0.4 VVCC=4.5 V, IOL=40 µA
VOH Output Voltage High 2.4 ——V VCC=4.5 V, IOH=–40 µA
θJC Thermal Resistance,
Junction to Case 15 °C/W
Recommended Operating Conditions (TA= – 55°C to + 100°C)
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units
Supply Voltage VCC 4.5 5.5 V
Input Voltage Low VIL 0.8 V
Input Voltage High VIH 2.0 V
Output Voltage Low VOL 0.4 V
Output Voltage High VOH 2.4 V
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Pin Description
Pin No. Function Description Explanation
1CLS Clock Select Selects an internal or external clock source. CLS=1 the internal clock selected
(master clock), CLS=0 then external clock selected (slave operation).
2CLK Clock I/O Inputs or outputs the clock as determined by the CLS pin.
3WR Write Writes data into the display when WR=0 and CE=0.
4CE Chip Enable Enables the read/write access when low.
5RST Reset Initializes the display; clears the Character RAM (20 Hex), Flash RAM
(00 Hex), Control Word (00 Hex) and resets the internal counters. UDC Address
Register and UDC RAM are unaffected.
6RD Read Outputs data from the display when RD=0 and CE=0.
7No Pin
8
9
10
11 D0 Data Bus 8 bit bidirectional data bus. Character RAM and Control Word uses D7–D0, UDC
Address Register uses D3–D0, UDC RAM uses D4–D0, and Flash RAM uses D0.
12 D1
13 D2
14 D3
15 NC
16 VCC Positive power supply.
17 GND Supply Analog ground for the LED drivers.
18 GND Logic Digital ground for the logic circuitry.
19 D4 Data Bus 8 bit bidirectional data bus. Character RAM and Control Word uses D7-D0, UDC
Address Register uses D3-D0, UDC RAM uses D4-D0, and Flash RAM uses D0.
20 D5
21 D6
22 D7
23 No Pin
24
25
26
27 FL Flash Accesses the Flash RAM. Address inputs, A2–A0, select the digit address while
data bit D0 sets (D0=1) or resets (D0=0) the Flash bit. A4 and A3 are ignored.
28 A0 Address Inputs A4 and A3 select a section of the display’s memory. A2–A0 select specific locations
in the different sections. If FL is low the Flash RAM is accessed regardless of the
status of A4 and A3.
29 A1
30 A2
31 A3
32 A4
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Character Set
Notes: 1. Upon power up, the device will initialize in a random state. 2. X=don’t care.
Cascading Diagram
Cascading Displays
The display’s oscillator is designed to drive up to 16 other display’s with input loading of 15 pF each.
The following are the gen eral requirements for cascading 16 displays together:
• Determine the correct address for each display.
• Use CE from an address decoder t o select the correct display.
• Select one of the Displays to provide the Clock for the other
displa ys. Connect CLKSEL to VCC for this display.
• Tie CLKSEL to ground on other displays.
• Use RST to synchronize the blinking between the displays.
IDCS5086
ASCII
CODE
D0
D1
D2
D3
HEX
D4D5D7
LLL
0
1
HLL
2
LHL
3
LHH
4
LLL
5
LLH
6
LHL
7
LHH
L
L
L
L
01
L
L
H
L
2
L
L
L
H
3
L
L
H
H
4
L
H
L
L
5
L
H
H
L
6
L
H
L
H
7
L
H
H
H
8
H
L
L
L
9
H
L
H
L
A
H
L
L
H
B
H
L
H
H
C
H
H
L
L
D
H
H
H
L
E
H
H
L
H
F
H
H
H
H
D6
L
L
L
L
H
H
H
H
HXXX
8UDC
0UDC
1UDC
2UDC
3UDC
4UDC
5UDC
6UDC
7UDC
8UDC
9UDC
10 UDC
11 UDC
12 UDC
14 UDC
1513
UDC
IDCD5031
RD WR FL CLK CLK
Display
CC
V
D0-D7 A0-A4 CE
Up to 14 more
displays in between
I/O SEL
CE
Display
D0-D7 A0-A4
Data I/O
Address
Decoder
Address Address Decode Chip 1 to 14
A6
A7
A9
WR
FL
RST
RST
0
15
RD
RSTRD WR FL CLK
SEL
CLK
I/O
A8
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Block Diagram
Functional Description
The displa y's user inte rface is orga ni zed into fiv e memory areas.
They are accessed using the Flash Input, FL , and address lines,
A3 and A4. All the listed RAMs and Registers may be read or writ-
ten through the data bus. See Table „Memory Selection“
(page 10). Each input pin is described in Pin Definitions.
RST can be used to initialize display operation upon power up or
during normal operati on . Wh en ac ti vated, RST will clear the Flash
RAM and Control Word Register (00H) and reset the internal
counter. All eight display memory locations will be set to 20H to
show blanks in all digits.
FL pin enables access to the Fl ash R AM. Th e Flash RAM will set
(D0=1) or reset (D0 =0) fla shi n g of the ch aracter addresse d by A0–
A2.
The 1 x 8 bit Contr ol W or d Register is loaded with attribu te data if
A3=0.
The Control Word Logic decodes attribute data for proper imple-
mentation.
Character ROM is designed for 128 ASCII characters. The ROM
is Mask Programmable for custom fonts.
The Cloc k Source could either be the internal oscillator
(CLKSEL=1) of the device or an external clock (CLKSEL=0) could
be an input from another IPD213X display for synchronizing blink-
ing for multiple displays.
The Displa y Multiplexer controls the Row Drivers so no additional
logic is required for a display system.
The Display has eight digits. Each digit has 35 LEDs.
IDBD5064
OSC
32
Counter Counter
7
8 Digit Display
Drivers
Counter
128
Counter
3
Decode
RAM
Character
Character
RAM
D Latch
Holding
Register Decode
Word
ROM
for Display
Decode
Character
(Read/Write)
Character
Decode
Register
Address
UDC
Bus
Row
ROM
4
64
4RAM
16
16 UDC
Column
Latch
Master
Slave
5 25
5
and
Controls
Cursor
Display
MUX
25
Word
Register
Control
Test
Self Flash
RAM
Drivers
Column
Data
Five Basic Memory Areas
Character RAM Stores either ASCII (Katakana)
character data or an UDC RAM
address
Flash RAM 1 x 8 RAM which stores Flash data
User-Defined
Character RAM
(UDC RAM)
Stores dot pattern for custom
characters
User-Defined Address
Register (UDC Address
Register)
Provides addr ess to UDC RAM
when user is writing or reading
custom character
Control Word
Register Enables adjustment of display
brightness, flash individual charac-
ters, blink, self test or clearing
the display
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Theory of Operation
The IPD213X Display is designed to work with all major micropro-
cessors. Data entry is via an eight bit parallel bus. Three bits of
address route the data to the proper digit location in the RAM.
Standard control signals like WR and CE allow the data to be writ-
ten into the display.
D0–D7 data bits are used for both Character RAM and control
word data input. A3 acts as the mode selector.
If A3=1, character RAM is selected. Then input data bit D7 will
determine whether input data bits D0–D6 is ASCII coded data
(D7=0) or UDC data (D7=1 ). See section on „UDC Address Regi s-
ter and UDC RAM“ (page 11).
For normal operation FL pin should be held high. When FL is held
low, Flash RAM is accessed to set character blinking.
The seven bit ASCII code is de coded by the Characte r ROM to
generate Column data. Twenty columns worth of data is sent out
each display cycle , and it tak es f ourteen display cycles to write into
eight digits.
The rows are multiplexed in two sets of seven rows each. The
inter nal t imi ng an d co ntro l lo gic sy nc hron izes th e tu rning on o f
rows and presentation of column data to assure proper display
operation.
Power Up Sequence
Upon power up the display will come on at random. Thus the dis-
play should be reset on power-up. Reset will clear the Flash
RAM, Control Word Register and reset the internal counter. All
the digits will show blanks and display brightness level will be
100%.
The display must not be accesse d un til three clock pulses (110 µs
minimum using the internal clock) after the rising edge of the reset
line.
Microprocessor Interface
The interface to a microprocessor is through the 8-bit data bus
(D0–D7), the 4-bit address bus (A0–A3) and control lines FL , CE
and WR.
To write data (ASCII/ Co ntr o l Word ) i nt o the display CE should be
held low, address and data signals stable and WR should be
brought low. The data is written on the low to high transition of
WR.
The Control Word is decoded by the Control Word Decode Logic.
Each code has a d iff erent functi on. The code f or displa y brightness
changes the duty cycle for the column drivers. The peak LED cur-
rent stays the same but the average LED current diminishes
depending on the intensity level.
The character Flash Enable causes 2.0 Hz coming out of the
counter to be ANDED with the column drive signal to make the col-
umn driver cycle at 2.0 Hz. Thus the character flashes at 2.0 Hz.
The display Blink works the same way as the Flash Enable but
causes all twen ty column driv ers to cycle at 2.0 Hz th ereb y making
all eight digits blink at 2.0 Hz.
The Self Test function of the IC consists of two internal routines
which exercise major portions of the IC and illuminates all the
LEDs.
Clear bit clears the character RAM and writes a blank into the dis-
play memory. It however does not clear the control word.
ASCII Data or Control Word Data can be written into the display
at this point. For multiple display operation, CLK I/O must be
properly selected. CLK I/O will output t he internal clock if CLK-
SEL=1, or will allow input from an external clock if CLKSEL=0.
Memory Selection
FL A4 A3 Section of Memory A2–A0 Data Bits Used
0XX Flash RAM Character Address D0
100 UDC Address Register Don’t Care D3–D0
101 UDC RAM Row Address D4–D0
111 Character RAM Character Address D7–D0
110 Control Word Register Don’t Care D7–D0
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Character RAM
The Character RAM is selected when FL , A4 and A3 are set to
1,1,1 during a read or write cycle. The Character RAM is a 8 by 8
bit RAM wit h each of th e eight lo cations correspo nding to a digit on
the displa y. Digit 0 is on the left side of the display and digit 7 is on
the right side of t he display. Address lines, A2–A0 select the digit
address with A2 being the most significant bit and A0 being the
least significant bit. The two types of data stored in the Character
RAM are the ASCII coded data and the UDC Address Data. The
type of data stored in the Character R AM is determined by da ta bit,
D7. If D7 is low, then ASCII coded data is stored in data bits D6–
D0. If D7 is high, then UDC Address Data is stored in data bit D3–
D0.
The ASCII coded data is a 7 bit code used to select one of 128
ASCII characters permanently stored in the ASCII ROM.
The UDC Addres s data is a 4 bit c ode used to se lect one of the
UDC characters in the UDC RAM. Ther e are up to 16 characters
available. See Table „Character RAM Access Logic“ (page 11).
UDC Address Register and UDC RAM
The UDC Address Registe r and UD C RA M al lows the user to gen -
erate and store up to 16 custom characters. Each custom charac-
ter is defined in 5 x 7 dot matrix pattern. It takes 8 write cycles to
define a custom character, one cycle to load the UDC Address
Register and 7 cycles to define the character. The contents of the
UDC Address Registe r will store the 4 bit addre ss for on e of the 16
UDC RAM locations. The UDC RAM is used to store the custom
character.
UDC Address Register
The UDC Address Register is selected by setting FL=1, A4=0,
A3=0. It is a 4 bit register and uses data bits, D3–D0 to store the
4 bit address code (D7–D4 are ignored). The address code
selects one of 16 UDC RAM locations for custom character gen-
eration.
UDC RAM
The UDC RAM is selected b y setting FL=1, A4=0, A3=1. The RAM
is comprised of a 7 x 5 bit RAM. As shown in Table „UDC Charac-
ter Map“ (page 12), address lines, A2-A0 select one of the 7 rows
of the custom character. Data bits, D4-D0 determine the 5 bits of
column data in each row. Each data bit corresponds to a LED. If
the data bit is high, then the LED is on. If the data bit is low, the
LED is off. To create a character, each of the 7 rows of column
data need to be defined. See Tables „UDC Address Register and
UDC RAM“ (page 11) and „UDC Character Map“ (page 12) for
logic.
Flash RAM
The Flash RAM all ows the d isplay to flash one o r more of the cha r-
acters being displayed. The Fla s h Ram is acce ssed b y settin g FL
low. A4 and A3 are ignored. The Flash R AM is a 8 x 1 bit R AM with
each bit correspo nd i ng to a di g i t ad dr ess. Digit 0 is o n t he left side
of the displa y an d digit 7 is on th e right side of the di spla y. Address
lines, A2–A 0 select the digit ad dress wi th A2 bein g the most si gnif -
icant digit and A0 being the least significant digit. Data bit, D0, sets
and resets the fl ash bit f or each di git. When D0 is high, th e flash bit
is set; and when D0 is low, it is reset. See Table „Flash RAM
Access Logic“ (page 12).
Character RAM Access Logic
RST CE WR RD FL A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1 0 0 1 1 1 1 Character Address for
Digits 0–7 0 7 bit ASCII code for a Write Cycle
1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Character Address for
Digits 0–7 0 7 bit ASCII co de read durin g a Read Cycle
1 0 0 1 1 0 0 Character Address for
Digits 0–7 1 D3–D0=UDC address for a Write Cycle
1 0 1 0 1 0 0 Character Address for
Digits 0–7 1 D3–D0=UDC address for Read Data
UDC Address Register and UDC Character RAM
RST CE WR RD FL A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1 0 0 1 1 0 0 Not used for UDC
Address Register D3–D0=UDC RAM Address Code
for Write Cycle
UDC
Address
Register
1 0 1 0 1 0 0 Not used for UDC
Address Register D3–D0=UDC RAM Address Code
for Read Cycle
1 0 0 1 1 0 1 A2–A0=Character
Row Address D4–D0=Character Co lumn Data
for Write Cycle
UDC
RAM
1 0 1 0 1 0 1 A2–A0=Character
Row Address D4–D0=Character Co lumn Data
read during a Read Cycle
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Control Word
The Control Word is used to set up the attributes required by the
user. It is addressed by setting FL=1, A4=1, A3=0. The Control
Word i s a n 8 b it r egiste r an d i s a ccesse d usi ng da ta bi ts, D7–D0.
See Table „Control Word Access Logic“ (page 12) and Figure
„Control Word Data Definition“ ( page 13) for the logic and attrib-
uted control. The Control Word has 5 functions. They are bright-
ness control, flashing character enable, blinking character
enable, self test, and clear (Flash and Character RAMS only).
Brightness Control
Control Word bits, D2–D0, control the brightness of the display
with a binary code of 000 being 100% brightness and 111 being
display blank. See Figure „Control Word Data Definition“
(page 13) f o r brightness le vel v ersus binary code. The a v er age ICC
can be calculated by multiplying the 100% brightness level ICC
value by the display’s brightness level. For example, a display set
to 80% brightness with a 100% aver a ge ICC value of 200 mA will
have an average ICC val ue of 200 mA x 80%=160 mA.
Flash Fu nc tion
Control Word bit, D3, enables or disables the Flash Function.
When D3 is 1, the Flash Function is enabled and any digit with its
corresponding bit set in the Flash RAM will flash at approximately
2.0 Hz. When using an external clock, the flash rate can be deter-
mined by dividing the clock rate by 28,672. When D3 is 0, the
Flash Function is disabled and the contents of the Fl ash RAM is
ignored. For synchronized flashing on mul tipl e di splays , see the
Reset Section (page 13).
Blink Function
Control W ord bit, D4, enable s or disab les the Blink Funct ion. When
D4 is 1, the Blin k Functi on is e nab led and al l char acte rs on th e di s-
play will blink at approximately 2.0 Hz. The Blink Function will over-
ride the Flash Function if both functions are enabled. When D4 is
0, the Blink Function is d isabled. Whe n using an e xternal clock, the
blink rate can be determined by dividing the clock rate by 28,672.
For synchronized blinking on multiple displays, see the Reset Sec-
tion (page 13).
Self Test
Control Word bits, D6 and D5, are used for the Self Test Function.
When D6 is 1, the Self Test is initiated. Results of the Self Test are
stored in bit D5. Control Word bit, D5, is a read only bit. When D5
is 1, Self Test has passed. When D5 is 0, Self Test failed is indi-
cated. The Self Test function of the IC consists of two internal rou-
tines which exercise major portions of the IC and illuminates all of
the LEDs. The first routine cycles the ASCII de coder ROM through
all states and performs a check sum on the out-put. If the check
sum is correct, D5 is set to a 1 (Pass).
The second routine provides a visual test of the LEDs. This is
accomplished by writing checkered and inversed checkered pat-
terns to the display. Each pattern is displayed for approximately
2.0 sec. During the self test function the display must not be
accessed. The time needed to execute the self test function is cal-
culated by multiplying the clock time by 262,144 (typical
time 4.6 sec.). At the end of the self test, the Character RAM is
loaded with blanks; the Control Word Register is set to zeroes
except D 5; th e Flash RA M is clear e d an d the UD C Ad dr ess R eg is-
ter is set to all 1.0s.
UDC Character Map
Row Data
A2 A1 A0 Row #
Column Data
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
0001
5 x 7
Dot Matrix
Pattern
0012
0103
0114
1005
1016
1107
Flash RAM Access Logic
RST CE WR RD FL A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1 0 0 1 0 X X Flash RAM Address
for Digits 0–7 D0=Flash Data, 0=Flash Off and 1=Flash On
(Write Cycle)
1 0 1 0 0 X X Flash RAM Address
for Digits 0–7 D0=Flash Data, 0=Flash Off and 1=Flash On
(Read Cycle)
Control Word Access Logic
RST CE WR RD FL A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
1 0 0 1 1 1 0 Not used for Control
Word Control Word data for a Write Cycle,
see Figure „Control Word Data Definition“
(page 13)
1 0 1 0 1 1 0 Not used for Control
Word Control Word data for a Read during a
Read Cycle
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Clear Function (see Figure „Control Word Data Definition“
(page 13) and Table „Clear Function“ (page 13))
Control Word bit, D7 clears the character RAM to 20 hex and the
flash RAM to all zeroes. The RAMs are cleared within three clock
cycles (110 µs minimum, using the internal clock) when D7 is set
to 1. During the clear time the display must not be accessed.
When the clear function is finished, bit 7 of the Co ntrol Word RAM
will be reset to a “0”.
Control Word Data Definition
Reset Function
The display should be reset on power up of the display
(RST=LO W). When th e displa y i s reset, the Char acter RAM , Flash
RAM, and Control Word Register are cleared.
The display's internal counters are reset. Reset cycle takes three
clock cycles (110 µs minimum using the internal clock). The dis-
play must not be accessed dur ing this ti me.
To synchronize the flashing and blinking of multiple displays, it is
necessary for the display to use a commo n cloc k source and reset
all the displays at the same time to start the internal counters at
the same place.
While RST is low, the display must not be accessed by RD nor
WR.
Key
C C l e ar F u nction
ST Self test
BL Blink function
FL Flash function
Br Brightness control
IDCW5161
Function
Blink
Self Test
Function Brightness Control
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
D1 D0 Brightness Control
100% Brightness0080% Brightness01
1 53% Brightness0
1 40% Brightness1
Disabled
Flash FunctionD3
0Enabled1
Enabled (overrides Flash Function)
Disabled
Blink Function
D4
1
0
Normal Operation (X = bit ignored)
R
D5
XRun Self Test, R = Test Result (1 = pass, 0 = fail)
Self Test
Clear Flash RAM & Character RAM (Character RAM = 20 Hex)
Normal Operation0
1
Clear FunctionD7
Clear Flash
Function
D2
0
0
0
0
27% Brightness
Blank Display11
1
11
0
10
1
0
0 20% Brightness
13% Brightness
0
0
1
D6
Clear Function
CE WR FL A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Operation
0
00
01
10
0X
XX
XX
X0
1X
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XClear disabled
Clear user RAM, flash RAM
and display
X=don’t care
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IPD2131, IPD2132, IPD2133
Display Cycle Using Built -in RO M Exa mple
Display message “Showtime.” Dig it 0 is leftmost—closest to pin 1.
Logic levels: 0=Low, 1=High, X=Don’t care.
RST CE WR RD FL A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Operation Display
0 X1 11XXXXXXXXXXXXXReset. No
Read/Write
Within 3 Clock
Cycles
All Blank
1 00 1110XXX00X0001153% Brightness
Selected All Blank
1 00 111100001010011Write “S” to Digit 0 S
1 00 111100101001000Write “H” to Digit 1 SH
1 00 111101001001111Write “O” to Digit 2 SHO
1 00 111101101010111Write “W” to Digit 3 SHOW
1 00 111110001010100Write “T” to Digit 4 SHOWT
1 00 111110101001001Write “I” to Digit 5 SHOWTI
1 00 111111001001101Write “M” to Digit 6 SHOWTIM
1 00 111111101000101Write “E” to Digit 7 SHOWTIME
Displaying User Defined Char act e r Example
Load character “A” into UDC-5 and then display it in digit 2.
Logic levels: 0=Low, 1=High, X=Don‘t care
RST CE WR RD FL A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Operation Display
0 X1 11XXXXXXXXXXXXXReset. No
Read/Write
Within 3 Clock
Cycles
All Blank
1 0 0 1 1 0 0 X X X X X X X 0 1 0 1 Select UDC-5 All Blank
1 00 1101000XXX01110Write into Row 1 of
UDC-5 All Blank
1 00 1101001XXX10001Write into Row 2 of
UDC-5 All Blank
1 00 1101010XXX10001Write into Row 3 of
UDC-5 All Blank
1 00 1101011XXX11111Write into Row 4 of
UDC-5 All Blank
1 00 1101100XXX10001Write into Row 5 of
UDC-5 All Blank
1 00 1101101XXX10001Write into Row 6 of
UDC-5 All Blank
1 00 1101110XXX10001Write into Row 7 of
UDC-5 All Blank
1 00 11110101XXX0101Write UDC-5 into
Digit 2 (Digit 2) A
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Electrical and Mechanical Considerations
Voltage Transient Suppression
For best results power the display and the components that inter-
face with the display to avoid logic inputs higher than VCC. Addi-
tionally, the LEDs may cause transients in the power supply line
while they change display states. The common practice is to place
a parallel combin ation of a 0.01 µF an d a 22 µF capacitor between
VCC and GND for all display packages.
ESD Protection
The input protection structure of the IPD2131X provides significant
protection against ESD damage. It is capable of withstanding dis-
charges greater than 4.0 kV. Take all the sta ndard pr ecaut io ns nor -
mal for CMOS components. These include properly grounding
personnel, tools, tables, and transport carriers that come in con-
tact with unshi elded parts. If these condi tions are not, or cannot be
met, keep the leads of the device shorted together or the parts in
anti-static packaging.
Soldering Considerations
The IPD213X can be hand soldered with SN63 solder using a
grounded iron set to 260°C.
Wave soldering is also possible. Use water soluble organic acid
flux or resin based RMA flux.
A wave temperature of 245°C ±5°C with a dwell between 1.5 sec.
to 3.0 sec. can be used. Exposure to the wave should not exceed
temperatures above 260°C for five seconds at 1.59 mm (0.063")
below the seating plane. The packages should not be immersed in
the wave.
Po st Solder Cl eaning Procedures
The least offensive cleaning solution is hot D.I. water (60 °C) for
less than 15 minutes. Addition of mild saponifiers is acceptable.
Do not use commercial dishwasher detergents.
For faster cleaning, solvents may be used. Suggested solvents
include Genesolv DE-15, Genesolv DI-15, and Genesolv DES.
An alternative to soldering and cleaning the display modules is to
use sockets. Multiple display assemblies are best handled by
longer SIP sockets or DIP so ckets when available for uniform
package alignment. Socket manufacturers are Aries Electronics,
Inc., Frenchtown, NJ; Garry Manufacturing, New Brunsw i ck, NJ;
Robinson-Nugent, New Albany, IN; and Samtec Electronic Hard-
ward, New Albany, IN.
For furth er information refer to Appnote 22 at www.osram-os.com
Optical Considerations
The 4.85 m m (0.2 0 0" ) hig h ch aract er of the IP D213 X gives read-
ability up to e ight f eet. Proper filter selection en hances read ability
over this distance.
Using filters emphasizes the contrast ratio between a lit LED and
the character background. This will increase the discriminati on of
different characters. The only limitation is cost. Take into consider-
ation the ambient lighting environment for the best cost/benefit
ratio for filters .
Incandescent (with almost no green) or fluorescent (with almost no
red) lights do not have the flat spectral response of sunlight. Plas-
tic band-pass filters are an inexpensive and effective way to
strengthen contrast ratios. The high efficiency red displays should
be matched with a long wavelength pass filter in the 570 nm to
590 nm range. The IPD2133 should be matched with a yel-
low-green band-pass filter that peaks at 565 nm. For displays of
multiple colors, neutral density grey filters offer the best compro-
mise.
Additional contrast enhancement is gained by shading the dis-
plays. Plastic band-pass filters with built-in louvers offer the next
step up in contrast improvement. Plastic filters can be improved
further with anti-refle ctive coatings to re duce glare . The trad e-off is
fuzzy characters. Mounting the filters close to the display reduces
this effect. Take care not to ov erheat the plastic filter by allowing f or
proper air flow.
Optimal filter enhancements are gained by using circular polarized,
anti-reflecti ve, band-pass filters. The circula r polarizing further
enhances contr ast b y red ucing th e light that t ra v els th rough t he filter
and reflects bac k o ff t he display to le ss than 1%.
Several filter manufacturers supply quality filter materials. Some of
them are: Panelgraphic Corporation, W. Caldwell, NJ; SGL Homa-
lite, Wilmington, DE; 3M Company, Visual Products Division, St.
Paul, MN; Polaroid Corporation, Polarizer Division, Cambridge,
MA; Marks Polarized Corporation, Deer Park, NY, Hoya Optics,
Inc., Fremont, CA.
One last note on mounting filters: recessing displays and bezel
assemblies is an inexpensive way to provide a shading effect in
overhead lighting situations. Several bezel manufacturers are:
R.M.F. Products, Batavia, IL; Nobex Components, Griffith Plastic
Corp., Burlingame, CA; Photo Chemical Prod ucts of Califor nia,
Santa Monica, CA; I.E.E.-Atlas, Van Nuys, CA.
RoHS Compliance
The IPD2132, IPD2131, IPD2133 Intelligent DisplaysTM are her-
metically sealed displays using a ceramic and glass con structio n.
These compone nts are n ot lead (Pb) free but are RoHS C omplia nt
based on the RoHS Compliance Directive's Annex, paragraphs 5
and 7. These exemption s all ow for lea d (Pb) in glass a nd ceram ic
electronic components. Refer to the following excerpts from the
RoHS Compliance Directive Annex:
Applications of lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium,
which are ex empted fr om the requirements of Article 4(1)
5. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components and
fluorescent tubes.
7. Lead in electronic ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
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