AZ DISPLAYS

SPECIFICATIONS FOR
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

CUSTOMER APPROVAL

※ PART NO. : ACM2004D-RN-GBH-D (AZ DISPLAYS) VER 1.0

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REVISION RECORD
REVISION REVISION DATE PAGE CONTENTS

VER1.0 02/08-2011 FIRST ISSUE

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※ CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL SPECS

2.0 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
3.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
4.0 OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
5.0 BLOCK DIAGRAM
6.0 PIN ASSIGNMENT
7.0 POWER SUPPLY
8.0 TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
9.0 MECHANICAL DIAGRAM
10.0 RELIABILITY TEST
11.0 DISPLAY INSTRUCTION TABLE
12.0 STANDARD CHARACTER PATTERNS
13.0 PRECAUTION FOR USING LCM

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1.0 GENERAL SPECS

1. Display Format 20*4 Character

2. Power Supply 5.0V
3. Module Outline Dimension 98.0mm(W) x 60.0mm(H) x max 9.5mm(D)
4. Viewing Area(W*H) 76.0mm(W) x 25.2mm(H)
5. Dot Size (W*H) 0.55mm(W) x 0.55mm(H)
6. Dot Pitch (W*H) 0.60mm(W) x 0.60mm(H)
7. Character Size (W*H) 2.95mm(W) x 4.75mm(H)
8. Character Pitch (W*H) 3.55mm(W) x 5.35mm(H)
9. Viewing Direction 6:00 O’Clock
10. Driving Method 1/16Duty,1/5Bias
11. Control IC ST7066U-0A or compatible
12. Display Mode STN(Y-G)/ Positive / Reflective
13. Backlight NC
14. Operating Temperature -20ºC ~ 70ºC
15. Storage Temperature -30ºC ~ 80ºC
16. RoHS RoHS compliant

2.0 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Item Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

Operating temperature Top -20 -- 70 ºC
Storage temperature Tst -30 -- 80 ºC
Input voltage Vin Vss-0.3 -- Vdd+0.3 V
Supply voltage for logic Vdd- Vss 2.7 -- 5.5 V
Supply voltage for LCD driving Vdd- V0 3.0 -- 8.0 V

3.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.1 Electrical Characteristics Of LCM

Item Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit

Power Supply Voltage Vdd 25ºC 4.8 5.0 5.2 V
Power Supply Current Idd Vdd=5.0V, fosc=270kHz -- 1.5 2.0 mA
Input voltage (high) Vih Pins:(E,RS,R/W,DB0-DB7) 2.5 -- Vdd V
Input voltage (low) Vil VDD=5V -0.3 -- 0.6 V
-20ºC 4.6 4.8 5.0
Recommended LC
Vdd –V0 25ºC 4.3 4.5 4.7 V
Driving Voltage
70ºC 4.0 4.2 4.4

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4.0 OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Ta=25ºC)

Item Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit

Viewing angle (Left - right) θ2 Cr ≥ 2.0 -35 - 35 deg

Viewing angle (Up-down) θ1 Cr ≥ 2.0 -25 - 40 deg

Contrast Ratio Cr θ1=0°, θ2=0° - 6.5 -

Response time (rise) Tr θ1=0°, θ2=0° - 180 300 ms

Response time (fall) Tf θ1=0°, θ2=0° - 150 250 ms

(1). Definition of Optical Response Time

(2). Definition of Contrast Ratio

(3). Definition of Viewing Angle θ2 and θ1

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5.0 BLOCK DIAGRAM

1.VSS
2.VDD
3.V0
4.RS
5.R /W U2 U3
6.E
S EG 1-40 S EG 41-120 S EG 121-200
7.D B0
8
U1 40 80 80
~~

14.DB7 S EG 1 S EG 200
COM1

C O M 1-16 16
LC D 20X4
CO M 16

15.(B L+) NC

16.(B L-) NC

6.0 PIN ASSIGNMENT

Pin No. Symbol Function

1 Vss Ground
2 Vdd +5.0V
3 V0 LCD contrast adjust
4 RS Register select
5 R/W Read / Write Signal
6 E Enable Signal
7 DB0 Data bit 0
8 DB1 Data bit 1
9 DB2 Data bit 2
10 DB3 Data bit 3
11 DB4 Data bit 4
12 DB5 Data bit 5
13 DB6 Data bit 6
14 DB7 Data bit 7
15 BL+ NC
16 BL- NC

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7.0 POWER SUPPLY

Vdd

LCD VR

MODULE V0 10K-20K Vdd

Vss

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8.0 TIMING CHARACTERISTICS

Write mode (Writing Data from MPU to ST7066U)

Read mode (Reading Data from ST7066U to MPU)

For more details, please refer to IC specification.

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9.0 MECHANICAL DIAGRAM

F

A
8

8
DISPLAY PATTERN
7

7
6

6
5

5
4

4
16
3

3
1
2

2
1

1
F

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10.0 RELIABILITY TEST

NO Test Item Description Test Condition Remark
Applying the high storage
High temperature 80 ºC
1 temperature Under normal humidity for a
storage 96hrs
long time Check normal performance
Applying the low storage temperature
2 Low temperature Under normal humidity for a long time -30ºC
storage Check normal performance 96hrs
Apply the electric stress(Voltage and
High temperature 70 ºC
3 current) Under high temperature for a Note1
Operation 96hrs
long time
Low temperature Apply the electric stress Under low -20ºC Note1
4 Environmental
Operation temperature for a long time 96hrs Note2
Test
High Apply high temperature and high
90% RH
5 temperature/High 40ºC Note2
humidity storage for a long time
Humidity Storage 96hrs
Apply the low and high temperature cycle
-30ºC＜＞25ºC＜＞80ºC ＜＞25ºC
30min 10min 30min 10min -30ºC/80ºC
6 Temperature Cycle
10 cycle
1 cycle
Check normal performance
Freq:10~55~10Hz
Amplitude:0.75mm
Vibration
Applying vibration to product check 1cycle time:1min
7 test(Package
normal performance X.Y.Z every
state)
Mechanical direction for 15
Test cycles
Drop them through
Applying shock to product check normal
Shock test(package 70cm height to
8 performance
state) strike horizontal
plane
9 Other

Remark
Note1:Normal operations condition (25ºC±5ºC).
Note2:Pay attention to keep dewdrops from the module during this test.

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11.0 DISPLAY INSTRUCTION TABLE

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12.0 STANDARD CHARACTER PATTERNS

Note: The character generator RAM is the RAM with which the user can rewrite character patterns by program.

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13.0 PRECAUTION FOR USING LCM

1. When design the product with this LCD Module, make sure the viewing angle matches to its purpose of usage.
2. As LCD panel is made of glass substrate, Dropping the LCD module or banging it against hard objects may
cause cracking or fragmentation. Especially at corners and edges.
3. Although the polarizer of this LCD Module has the anti-glare coating, always be careful not to scratch its
surface. Use of a plastic cover is recommended to protect the surface of polarizer.
4. If the LCD module is stored at below specified temperature, the LC material may freeze and be deteriorated. If
it is stored at above specified temperature, the molecular orientation of the LC material may change to Liquid
state and it may not revert to its original state. Excessive temperature and humidity could cause polarizer peel
off or bubble. Therefore, the LCD module should always be stored within specified temperature range.
5. Saliva or water droplets must be wiped off immediately as those may leave stains or cause color changes if
remained for a long time. Water vapor will cause corrosion of ITO electrodes.
6. If the surface of LCD panel needs to be cleaned, wipe it swiftly with cotton or other soft cloth. If it is not still
clean enough, blow a breath on the surface and wipe again.
7. The module should be driven according to the specified ratings to avoid malfunction and permanent damage.
Applying DC voltage cause a rapid deterioration of LC material. Make sure to apply alternating waveform by
continuous application of the M signal. Especially the power ON/OFF sequence should be kept to avoid latch-
up of driver LSIs and DC charge up to LCD panel.
8. Mechanical Considerations
a) LCM are assembled and adjusted with a high degree of precision. Avoid excessive shocks and do not
make any alterations or modifications. The following should be noted.
b) Do not tamper in any way with the tabs on the metal frame.
c) Do not modify the PCB by drilling extra holes, changing its outline, moving its components or modifying
its pattern.
d) Do not touch the elastomer connector; especially insert a backlight panel (for example, EL).
e) When mounting a LCM makes sure that the PCB is not under any stress such as bending or twisting.
Elastomer contacts are very delicate and missing pixels could result from slight dislocation of any of the
elements.
f) Avoid pressing on the metal bezel, otherwise the elastomer connector could be deformed and lose
contact, resulting in missing pixels.
9. Static Electricity
a) Operator
Ware the electrostatics shielded clothes because human body may be statically charged if not ware shielded clothes.
Never touch any of the conductive parts such as the LSI pads; the copper leads on the PCB and the interface terminals
with any parts of the human body.
b) Equipment
There is a possibility that the static electricity is charged to the equipment, which has a function of peeling or
friction action (ex: conveyer, soldering iron, working table). Earth the equipment through proper resistance
(electrostatic earth: 1x108 ohm).
Only properly grounded soldering irons should be used.
If an electric screwdriver is used, it should be well grounded and shielded from commutator sparks.
The normal static prevention measures should be observed for work clothes and working benches; for the latter
conductive (rubber) mat is recommended.
c) Floor
Floor is the important part to drain static electricity, which is generated by operators or equipment.
There is a possibility that charged static electricity is not properly drained in case of insulating floor. Set the
electrostatic earth (electrostatic earth: 1x108 ohm).
d) Humidity
Proper humidity helps in reducing the chance of generating electrostatic charges. Humidity should be kept over
50%RH.
e) Transportation/storage
The storage materials also need to be anti-static treated because there is a possibility that the human body or storage
materials such as containers may be statically charged by friction or peeling.
The modules should be kept in antistatic bags or other containers resistant to static for storage.
f) Soldering
Solder only to the I/O terminals. Use only soldering irons with proper grounding and no leakage.
Soldering temperature : 280°C ± 10°C

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Soldering time: 3 to 4 sec.
Use eutectic solder with resin flux fill.
If flux is used, the LCD surface should be covered to avoid flux spatters. Flux residue should be removed
afterwards.
g) Others
The laminator (protective film) is attached on the surface of LCD panel to prevent it from scratches or stains. It should
be peeled off slowly using static eliminator.
Static eliminator should also be installed to the workbench to prevent LCD module from static charge.
10. Operation
a) Driving voltage should be kept within specified range; excess voltage shortens display life.
b) Response time increases with decrease in temperature.
c) Display may turn black or dark blue at temperatures above its operational range; this is (however not
pressing on the viewing area) may cause the segments to appear “fractured”.
d) Mechanical disturbance during operation (such as pressing on the viewing area) may cause the
segments to appear “fractured”.
11. If any fluid leaks out of a damaged glass cell, wash off any human part that comes into contact with soap and
water. The toxicity is extremely low but caution should be exercised at all the time.
12. Disassembling the LCD module can cause permanent damage and it should be strictly avoided.
13. LCD retains the display pattern when it is applied for long time (Image retention). To prevent image retention,
do not apply the fixed pattern for a long time. Image retention is not a deterioration of LCD. It will be removed
after display pattern is changed.
14. Do not use any materials, which emit gas from epoxy resin (hardener for amine) and silicone adhesive agent
(dealcohol or deoxym) to prevent discoloration of polarizer due to gas.
15. Avoid the exposure of the module to the direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for a long time.

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