DATE SPEC No.

S H A R P
ISSUED JUN. ,12,1996
APPROVED BY: DATE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PAGE 24 Pages
SHARP CORPORATION APPLICABLE DIVISION
■ DUTY PANEL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
❑ ITFT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
❑ ILCD PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT
S P E C I F I C A T I O N CENTER
❑ IEL PRODUCTION DEPT.

Device specification for Passive Matrix LCD

Model No.
4 9

❑ iCUSTOMER’S APPROVAL

DATE

Y.
Department General Manager
Engineering Department 2
DUTY Panel Development center
LCD GROUP
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LC96608 LM 6 4 P8 9 L 1

1. Application
This data sheet is to introduce the specification of LM64P89L,Passive Matrix type
LCD Module
2. Construction and Outline
dots display unit consisting of an LCD panel,
PWB(printed wiring board) with electric components
mounted onto,TCP(tape carrier Package) to connect the LCD panel
and PWB electrically, and plastic chassis with CCFT backlight
and bezels to fix them mechanically.

BEZEL LSI

LCD

LIGHT PIPE
BACKLIGHT HOLDER

PLASTIC CHASSIS

Outline : See Fig. 10

Connection : See Fig. 10 and Table 6
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3. Mechanical Specif cations

Table 1

Parameter Specifications Module

Outline dimensions 268 mm
Effective viewing Area 215.2 (W) X162.4 (H) mm
Display format 640(W) X480(H) full dot
-
Dot-size 0 .3 0 mm
Dot spacing 0.03 mm
Black *3
White * 3
Weight 340

*2 Due to the characteristics of the material, the colors vary

with environmental temperature.

Displayed data “H”: Dots ON :

Displayed data “L”: Dots OFF: White

4. Absolute Maximum Ratings

4-1 Electrical absolute maximum ratings

Table 2

Parameter Symbol MIN. MAX Unit Remark

Supply voltage (Logic) o 6.0 v “C
Supply voltage (LCD drive) o 30.0 v Ta=25 “C
Input voltage o v
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4-2 Environmental ons

Table 3
I tern Topr Remark
MIN. MIN. MAX.
Ambient -25 “C O 4
Humidity Note I Note No condensation
Vibration Note 2 Note 2 3 directions (X/Y/Z)
-
Shock Note 3 Note 3 6 directions

Note 1 ) “C . . . ..95 Max

Ta>40 “C..... Absolute humidity shall be less than “C/95 RH.

Note 2) These test condition are in accordance with 68-2-6”.

Frequency 10 57
Vibration level – 9.8 (1 G)
Vibration width 0.075 mm —
I Interval

2 hours for each direction of X/Y/Z (6 hours as total)

Note 3) : 490
Pulse width : 11
3 times for each direction of

Note 4) Care should be taken so that the LCD Module may not be subjected to the
temperature out of this specification.
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5. Electrical Specifications
5-1 Electrical characteristics
4 “C

Parameter Symbol Conditions TYP . Max. Unit

SupPlY voltage (Logic) Note 1) Note 2) 4.75 5.0 5.5
voltage (LCD drive) Vote 5 20.1 23.9 28.2 v
–
Input signal voltage “H” level v

.
“L” level o - 0.2 v ’
Input leakage current “H” level A
“L” level
current (Logic)
S U P Pl Y 6)
Power consumption Pd 680
Note to be applied according to the specifications be
and sudden fluctuation of even the fluctuation is the
specifications, shall be strictly avoided.
Note 2) is ground potential.
Note 3) The viewing at the optimum contrast is
by adjusting Refer to for the definition
Note 4) Max. and values are specified as the Max. and Min. voltage
within the condition of operational temperature (O-45 “C).
TYP . values are specified as the typical voltage at 25 “C.
Note 5) is
Note 6) Display high frequency pattern.
5 V, 23.9 V, Frame frequency 85 pattern bit checker
display
pattern
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5-2 Input capacitance

Table 5
Signal Input capacitance
s 40 PF TYP
250 PF TYP
CP2 200 TYP
200 TYP
200 TYP
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L C 9 6 6 0 8 5

5-3 Interface signals

Table 6
OLCD
Pin Symbol Description Level
1 s Scan start-up signal “ H“
2 Input data latch signal
3 CP2 Data input clock signal
4 DISP Display control signal Display on ..’’H”
off..’’L”-
5 VDD Power supply for logic and LCD(+)
6 Vss Ground potential
7 Power supply for LCD (-)

Display data signal (Upper half)

10 DU2
11 DU3
12 DLO
13 DL1 Display data signal (Lower half)
14 DL2
15 DL3

Pin No Symbol Description Level

1 GND Ground line (from
2 NC
3 NC
4 HV High voltage
Note) Pin No. and its location are shown in Fig. 10.
OLCD
Used connector: 5326 -1510
Mating connector: 5102 -1500
OCCFT
Used connector: )
Mating connector: )
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\ COLUMN
ROW \ ldot 2dot 3dot

2dot

240. 1 240.640
1 241.640

I
480dot

Note) means row 2nd column dot.

\ COLUMN
ROW \ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 640

1
2dot 1
3dot

240dot DUO DU2 1

IL3 DL DLO DL2 DL1

480dot-

1 Dot chart of display area

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CP1

CP2

DU3

DU2

DUO Invalid 4

DL3

DL2

DL1

DLO

CP2 x 640/4 pulses

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R
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d DUO-3
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c 241.(1-640) 241”( 1-640)
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d s

‘ -
240 pulses
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Data input timing

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CP1

CP2 x (640/4) pulses

>

-16.9 .
<

\
first second 240th
line’ s line’ s line’ s
Reduce data data data
transfer transfer
.

s
CP1 x 240 pulses

See table 7

Interface timing chart

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Table 7 Interface timing ratings

Item Symbo 1 Rating Unit

MIN. TYP . .
81
Frame cycle 8.0 16.9 -
clock cycle 152 ns
“H” level clock width
“L” level clock width “ ns
“H” level latch clock width
Data set up time 50 ns
Data hold time ns
S set up time 100
S hold time 100 ns
clock allowance time from o ns
clock allowance time from o ns
Clock rise/fall time
: LCD Module functions at the minimum frame cycle of 8 ms (Maximum frame
frequency of Owing to the characteristics of LCD Module, “shadowing”
will become more eminent as frame frequency goes up, while flicker will be
reduced.

According to our experiments, frame cycle of 11.7 ms Min. or frame

frequency of 85 Hz Max. will demonstrate optimum display quality in terms
of flicker and “shadowing”. But since judgement of display quality is
subjective and display quality such as “shadowing” is pattern dependent, it
is recommended that decision of frame cycle or frame frequency, to which
power consumption of the LCD Module is propotional,be made based on your own
through testing on the LCD Module with every possible patterns displayed
on it.

: =50 in case 50
= in case 50
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6. Module Driving Method

6.1 Circuit configuration
Fig.9 shows the block diagram of the Module’s circuitry.

6.2 Display Face Configuration

The display face electrically consists of two (upper and lower) display segments
so that the unit may offer higher contrast by reducing drive duty ratio. Each
display segment (640x240 dots) is driven at 1/240 duty ratio.

6.3 Data and Control Signal

The LCD driver is 80 bits LSI, consisting of shift registers, latch circuits and
LCD driver circuits.

Display data which are externally divided into data for each row will
be sequentially transferred in the form of 4-bit parallel data through shift
registers by Clock Signal CP2 from the left top of the display face.

When data of one row have been input, they will be latched in the form
of parallel data for 640 lines of signal electrodes by latch signal CP1. Then the
corresponding drive signal will be transmitted to the 640 lines of column electro-
des of the LCD panel by the LCD drive circuits.

this time, scan start-up signal S has been transferred from the scan signal
driver to the 1st row of scan electrodes, and the contents of the data signals are
displayed on the rows of upper and lower half of the display face according to
the combinations of voltages applied to the scan and signal electrodes of the LCD

While the 1st rows of data are being displayed, the 2nd rows of data are entered
When 640 dots of data have been transferred then latched on the falling edge of
CP1 clock, the display face proceeds to the 2nd rows of display.

Such data input will be repeated up to the 240th row of each display
upper to lower complete one frame of display by time sharing method. The
data input proceeds to the next display face.

Scan start-up signal S generates scan signal to drive horizontal electrodes.

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Since DC voltage, if applied to LCD panel, causes chemical reaction which

deteriorate LCD panel, drive waveform shall be inverted at every display frame to
prevent the generation of such DC voltage. Control Signal M plays such role.

Because of the characteristics of the CMOS driver LSI, the power consumption of
the Module goes up as the operating frequency CP2 increases. Thus the driver LSI
applies the system of transferring 4-bits parallel data through the 4 lines of
shift registers to reduce the data transfer speed CP2. Thanks to the LSI, the
power consumption of the Module will be minimized.
.
In this circuit configuration, 4-bit display data shall be therefore input to
data input pins of display segment) and display segment).

Furthermore the LCD Module adopts bus line system for data input to minimize the
power consumption. In this system data input terminal of each driver activated
only when relevant data input is fed.

Data input for column electrodes of both the upper and the lower display segment
and chip select of driver LSI are made as follows:

The driver LSI at the left end of the face is first selected, and the
adjacent driver LSI of the right side is selected when 80 dots data is
fed. This process is sequentially continued until data is fed to the driver LSI at
the right end of the display face.

This process is simultaneously followed at the column drivers of both the

upper and the lower display segments. Thus data input for both the upper and the
lower display segments must be fed through 4-bit bus line sequentially from the
left end of the display face.

Since this graphic display Module contains no RAM, it requires data and
timing pulse inputs even for static display.

The timing chart of input signals are shown in Fig. 3 and Table 7.
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7. Optical Characteristics
Table 8
Following spec are based upon the electrical ❑ easuring conditions,
on which the contrast of perpendicular direction “ ) will be MAX.
Parameter Symbol Condition MIN. TYP . MAX Unit Remark
Viewing angle range ey=o “ -25 - 25 dgr. Note 1
ex=o -lo - 20 dgr.
Contrast ratio co “ 10 18 - - Note 2
Response time Rise - 200 300 Note 3
Decay o 150 250 ms
Note The viewing angle range is defined as shown Fig. 4.
Note 2) Contrast ratio is defined as follows:
Luminance(brightness) all pixels ‘white” at Vmax
v-
“ Luminance(brightness) all p. xels “dark” at Vmax
Vmax is defined in Fig. 6.

Definition of Viewing Angle

Note 3) The response characteristics of photo-detector output are measured as

shown in assuming that input signals are applied so as to select
and deselect the dots to be measured, in the optical characteristics
test method shown in Fig.8.
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BM-7

Measuring
Field: 2 “

Measuring Spot Size :4 10 mm

from “normal”to viewing surface
rotated about the horizontal axis.
Angle from “normal”to viewing surface
rotated about the vertical axis.

Fig.5 Optical Characteristics Test Method I

Contrast

Vmax

Fig.6 Definition of Vmax

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(Response Measurement )
TEKTRONIX
Memory
Scope STORAGE
OSCILLOSCOPE

Photo-detecter

Measurement Spot Size mm

Polarizer panel

Light source

Optical Characteristics Test Method II

mode)
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(Response Measurement)
“C
In dark room

LCD
Control
circuit

LCD Module
.
. .

TOPCON BM7 + quartz fiber

Spot Size: 10.. ,
Measuring Field: 2 “ )

Optical Characteristics Test Method II

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[ Drive waveform ]

Non-select Select Non-select

waveform waveform waveform —

[ Responce waveform ]

: Rise time
Decay time

Fig.8 Definition of Response Time

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I I
Drivers

c
o
I M

D
640x480 LCD PANEL

I s

Inverter

MG: M GENERATOR CIRCUIT

BG: BIAS GENERATOR CIRCUIT
Circuit block diagram
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of Backlight
The ratings are given on condition that the owing condit ons
are satisfied.

Rating(NOTE)
Parameter Min Typ ax Unit 1
Brightness 60 75 -
2) Measurement circuit : LMOOOI06(SHARP) (at IL=5
3) Measurement equipment: BM-7 (’
Measurement conditions
4-1 Measurement circuit vo tage: V at primary side
4-2 LCD: All digits WHITE,
(refer (WHITE)
4-3 Ambient temperature: 25 “C
Measurement shall be executed 30 minutes after turning on.
5) Used lamp:
5-1
I Parameter Max. allowable value 1
1000 Vrms 1500 Vrms
Discharging tube current 5 TYP 6
Power
Discharging tube voltage 500 Vrms TYP -
B rightness(B ) 32500 TYP -
Within no conductor closed.

It is recommended that IL be not more than 5 so that heat radiation of

CCFT backlight may least affect the display quality.

5-2 Operating life time

Parameter Min. Typ . Max. Unit Conditions
operating life time 15 000 25 000 - hours IL= 5

invecter or equivalent)

The inverter should meet the following conditions;

waveform without spike in positive and
negative.
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–The voltage at the secondary side is 1,000 Vrms or more.

frequency is from 25kHz to 45kHz.

The operating life time is defined as having ended when any of

the following conditioned occur; ‘C)
-When the voltage required for initial discharge has reached
980 Vrms or when it has reached 10.8 V-DC when used an inverter.
-When the or quantity of light has decreased to
50 % of the initial value.

NOTE) Rating are defined as the average brightness inside the viewing
area specified in

160 320 480 dot

I I

1
120 o 0
240 0
4 5
360 0 0

dot

Measuring
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9. Precautions

of the product in which this LCD Module will be

incorporated must be so made that the viewing angle characteristics of the
LCD maybe optimized.
This Module’s viewing angle is illustrated in Fig.12.
0
viewing angle “ )
(For the specific of to the table 8.)
Please consider the optimum viewing conditions according to the purpose
when installing the Module.

Dot matrix LCD viewing angle

2) This Module is installed using mounting tabs at the four corners of PCB or
bezel.
When installing the unit, pay attention and handle carefully not to allow
any undue stress such as twist or bend.
A transparent acrylic resin board or other type of protective panel should
be attached to the front of the Module to protect the polarizer, LCD
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3) Since the front polarizer is easily damaged, please pay attention not to
scratch on its face.
4) If the surface of the LCD cells needs to be cleaned, wipe it swiftly with
cotton or other soft cloth. If still not completely clear, blow on its and
wipe.
Water droplets, etc. must be wiped off immediately since they may cause
color changes, staining, etc. if remained for a long time.
6) Since LCD is made of glass plates, dropping the Module or banging it against
hard may cause cracking or fragmentation.
7) CMOS LSIS are equipped in this Module, so care must be taken to avoid the
charge, by earthing human body, etc. Take the following
measures, to protect the unit from the electric discharge via mounting
tabs from the main system the electrified with static electricity.
(1) Earth the metallic case of the main system (contact of the unit and
main system).
Insulate the Module and main system by attaching insulating washers made
of or nylon, etc.
8) The should be driven according to the specified ratings to avoid
malfunction of parmanent damage. DC voltage drive leads to rapid deterio-
ration of LC, so ensure that the drive is alternating waveform by continous
application of the M. Especially the power ON/OFF sequence shown on
next page shall be followed to avoid latch-up of driver LSIS and
application of DC voltage to LCD panel.
9) Avoid to expose the Module to the direct sun-light, strong ultra-violet
light, etc. for a long time.
10) If stored at temperatures below specified storage temperature, the LC may
freeze and be deteriorated. If storage temperature exceed the specified
rating, the molecular orientation of the LC may change to that of a liquid,
and they may not return to their original state.
11) Disassembling the LCD Module can cause permanent damege and should be strictly
avoided.
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SUPPlY voltage sequence condition

I 500 ms MIN. (NOTE 1)

>

Interface timing active: operation I

DATA I
I I

POWER ON POWER OFF

c o n t r o l Without DISP control DISP DISP control
a O O ms h O O ms MIN.
20 ms MAX. 20 ms MAX.
b O ms 20 MIN. i O 20
c 20 MIN. 20 MIN.
d Oms MIN. k O ms MIN.
e O ms MIN. 1 0 MIN.
f O ms MIN. ( ) m O MIN.
O ms MIN. n 100 ms MIN.
100 MAX.
(NOTE time. All signals and power line shall be in accordance with
above sequence in case of power ON/OFF.
VEE to be set at level” or “open”. should be in accordance with the dotted
line when control signal) is not used.
(NOTE 3) Connection of (pin.
DISP control OWithout DISP control
Input DISP control signal shown on this page. DISP to be connected with VDD.

Control Circuit LCD Module Control Circuit LCD Module

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10. Lot number

Lot number is at the position mentioned in in accordance with the
following numbering rule.

96 B 00001 ( )
Factory Identification Code. (Alphabet)
Serial number exist)
Production month JAN., )

I Model number

I Serial

11. Applicable inspection standard

The LCD Module shall meet the following inspection standard
: S-U-012 -01

12. This specification describes display quality in case of no gray scale.

Since display quality can be affectedly gray scale methods, display quality
shall be carefully evaluated for the usability of the LCD Module in case gray
scale is displayed on the LCD Module.

WARNING
DON’ T USE ANY MATERIALS WHICH EMIT GAS FROM EPOXY RESIN (AMINES’ HARDENER)
AND SILICONE ADHESIVE AGENT OR TO PREVENT CHANGE POLARIZER
COLOR OWING TO GAS.