Display Interface Controller via USB for VFD and LCD modules Features

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Compact 84x16 Graphic VFD Display targets market in Oven Applications

Features
° High Temperature Operation 105C
° High Brightness 2000cd/m2
° Text and Graphic Commands
° 5x7 and 10x14 ASCII fonts
° Place Cursor on any Pixel
° Bi-directional SPI logic interface
° Single 5V supply
° 4 push button key option
° Semi Custom options

part number	interfaces	spec
GU84X16D-K609A1	SPI + keys
GU84X16D-K610A1	SPI

These modules use a high brightness VFD capable of 2000cd/m2 brightness to provide the 3mm high 5x7 characters a reading distance of more than two metres.
The module has been tested to provide T105 capability in oven and other high temperature applications.
The SPI serial port provides a high speed clock serial interface with the output byte showing the real time status of the key-switches.
Custom multi-language fonts can be programmed to suit your local requirements.

Miniature 128x64 VFD Display targets market in Compact Applications

Features
° SPI / I2C / Async
° Text and Graphic Commands
° 5 Built In ASCII fonts
° Multi Language Character Sets
° Powerful Command Set
° Place Cursor on any Pixel
° Horizontal / Vertical Scroll
° Graphic Draw capability
° Selectable 3.3 or 5V logic interface
° Single 5V supply

Drive from a USB port using our

KBR38A-USB2 with the ModMaster
development software.

Sampling now, production end Q3.

part number	interfaces	spec
GU128X64C-K610A7	SPI/I2C/Async

The GU128X64C uses a high brightness VFD capable of 2.1mm high 5x7 characters which can be read at more than one metre. Larger built in ASCII fonts provide 4mm and 8mm high characters with the cursor capable of pixel resolution placement allowing applications to make full use of the display area.The graphic draw and screen editing commands reduce host processing time via the bi-directional asynchronous, SPI and I2C serial interfaces with user selectable 3.3VDC or 5VDC logic.Eight user ports provide semi-custom onboard key-scan capability for resistive touch and conventional contact switch push buttons on the user front panel. The compact design measures 75x36mm with a thickness of only 10mm due to the low profile transformer-less DC converter system used in Noritake Itron VFD modules. The wide environmental specification includes a temperature range of -40C to +85C and shock in excess of 14G XYZ.

Slim Sign Displays - applications
only limited by your imagination

Features
° USB 2.0 compatible
° RS232 / RS485 options
° Uses built in Windows drivers
° IR keyboard interface mode
° HID / Generic Printer emulation
° 5V Power derived from host / PC
° 8000 character memory
° ASCII + European fonts
° Program from a Text Editor / Email
° Easy Networking as a Printer
° Scratch resistant Polycarbonate
° Powerful command set
° Smooth Scroll - all directions

Sampling now, production end Q3.
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Message Sign
The ideal product for locating on office or reception desks, exhibition display panels, leaflet holders and product dispensers to get your message across to customers or visitors.

Remote Display Terminal
Use as a remote display for system status indication capable of IR keyboard communication back to host

These compact, eye catching bright VFD displays feature an attractive ‘D’ shaped curved enclosure suitable for fixing to any flat surface and can be plugged into the USB port of any PC or a suitable USB charger or power adaptor for RS232/485 models.

Display Interface Controllers
via USB for VFD and LCD modules

Features
° USB 2.0 compatible
° Uses built in Windows drivers
° serial COM port mode
° IR keyboard interface mode
° new Generic Printer emulation mode
° parallel and serial output interfaces
i80, M68 bi-directional bus.
SPI, async, RS232, RS485
° Power and data from USB port
° ideal for development/testing
° external 5V supply option

part number	interfaces	spec
KBR38A-USB3 (above)	Parallel + Serial
KBR38A-USB2	Serial

These 2.0 USB interface controllers support 8 bit parallel, SPI and asynchronous serial interfaces at various baud rates in a small PCB footprint. The USB3 on board potentiometer enables the bias voltage to be set for most 5x7 character LCDs and an IR receiver compatible with the low cost KBC56A keyboard allows remote set up and control. They can be configured on the fly as one of 3 USB devices, a bi-directional COM port, a combined PC keyboard and mouse and a generic printer for use with existing software print routines. These products support our Modmaster development system which provides rapid display demonstration capability for management presentation and firmware development.
Tests show that many displays requiring up to 450mA at 5VDC can be directly powered from the USB supply.

USB3 Guide Price 1+ ~US$13, Eu10, £9 +F&T
USB2 Guide Price 1+ ~US$10, Eu8, £7 +F&T

Compact Text + Graphic modules
with infra-red control

Features
° SPI and Async interfaces
° 20mm high module
° 5V power supply
° IR keyboard interface
° smooth scroll
° Multi-addressing capability
° Virtual terminal / user edit mode

part number	format	spec
GU128x8F-K660A7	128x8
GU256x8F-K660A7	256x8

Noritake Itron has released the new 660 series VFD display modules with integrated IR receiver for use with low cost IR keyboards. The first 660 series modules are just 20mm high with single line 21 and 42 character capability in graphic format providing bold 5mm characters capable of smooth horizontal scroll aimed at low profile and rack mounted equipments. The display module can operate as a virtual terminal in which the host sends and receives text fields which can be edited by the user using an IR keyboard. SPI and asynchronous interfaces are provided with RS232 and RS485 options available.

Pixel Flexible 600 series VFD Modules
with selectable 3.3V/5V logic

Features
° pixel flexible cursor placement
° parallel and serial interfaces
° SPI, async, RS232, RS485 options
° selectable 3.3V and 5V logic
° 4 font sizes + custom options
° ASCII, European, Russian

part number	format	spec
GU160x32D-K610A8	160x32
GU160X64D-K610A8	160x64
GU160X64D-K612A8	160x64
GU240X64D-K612A8	240x64

The three formats extend the mid range product line up for instruments and detailed graphic application.
The modules include a jumper option to switch the interfaces to 3.3V or 5V logic operation. SPI, I2C, parallel and asynchronous communication is provided.

These 600 series products include an extensive command set plus ASCII, European and Cyrillic fonts with character formats 5x5, 5x7, 7x15 and 10x14.
The 240X64 module has provision for a USB interface. Custom software options are readily available and affordable.

Double the Character Rows
in the same LCD module size

Features
° Compatible footprint / interface
° 6 simultaneous font sizes
° LCD compatible commands
° extended Graphic commands
° parallel and serial interfaces
° i80, M68 bi-directional bus.
° SPI, async, RS232
° European, Katakana, Russian
° Custom commands and fonts

part number	rows/ch height		view spec
part number	existing	new	view spec
GU128X32D-7806A	2x16/5	4x16
GU160X32D-7806A	2x20/5	4x20
GU160X64D-7806A	4x20/5	8x20
GU280X32D-7806A	2x40/5	4x40
GU128X32F-7806A	2x16/9	4x16
GU160X32F-7806A	2x20/9	4x20

The high brightness of VFD allows six new designs of popular LCD formats to provide users with more text lines in the existing size module. The modules are backward compatible with 2x16, 2x20, 4x20 and 2x40 formats and expand to 4x16, 4x20, 8x20 and 4x40 with a single software command. A new 7x7 dot font maintains readability through increased character width.

Additional graphic commands allow mono-spaced or proportional multi sized fonts 5x5, 5x7, 7x7, 7x15, 10x14 and 20x28 with graphic image upload. Draw commands allow outlines and boxes to be created on screen. Russian (Cyrillic) and European font options are available. 9mm character equivalents are to be released in Q3/08 with 128x32 and 160x32 displays supporting the larger 2x16 and 2x20 sizes.