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LCD Module Technical Specification
C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG
Table of Contents
1. General Specifications
.................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Electrical Specifications
............................................................................................................................... 3
3. Optical Specifications
................................................................................................................................... 7
4. I/O Terminal
...................................................................................................................................................... 9
5. Test
................................................................................................................................................................... 11
6. Appearance Standards
................................................................................................................................ 12
7. Code System of Production Lot
............................................................................................................... 16
8. Type Number
.................................................................................................................................................. 16
9. Applying Precautions
.................................................................................................................................. 16
10. Precautions Relating Product Handling
................................................................................................ 17
11. Warranty
........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Checked by (Design Engineering Div.)
Checked by (Quality Assurance Div.)
Approved by (Production Div.)
Prepared by (Production Div.)
Revision History
Rev.
Date
Page
Comment
Type No.
Jul 3, 2002
O P T R E X
First Edition
Final Revision
******
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1. General Specifications
Operating Temp.
:
min. -20
C ~ max. 70
C
Storage Temp.
:
min. -20
C ~ max. 70
C
Display Format
:
20 characters
2 lines
Display Fonts
:
5
8 dots ( 1 character )
Viewing Area
:
83.0 (W)
18.6 (H) mm
Outline Dimensions
:
116.0 (W)
37.0 (H)
(15.6) (D) mm
Weight
:
42.9g max.
LCD Type
:
NTD-21333
( STN / Color-mode / Transmissive)
Viewing Angle
:
6:00
Data Transfer
:
8-bit parallel data transfer
Backlight
:
LED Backlight / Red
Additional Spec
:
Vivid Color Display Specification
(High Performance Color Film is Used)
Drawings
:
Dimensional Outline
UE-311044
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2. Electrical Specifications
2.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
V
SS
=0V
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Max.
Units
Supply Voltage
(Logic)
V
CC
-V
SS
-
-0.3
7.0
V
Supply Voltage
(LCD Drive)
V
CC
-V
EE
-
-0.3
13.5
V
Input Voltage
V
I
-
-0.3
V
CC
+0.3
V
2.2. DC Characteristics
Ta=25
C, V
CC
=5V, V
SS
=V
EE
=0V
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Supply Voltage
(Logic)
V
CC
-V
SS
-
4.5
-
5.5
V
Supply Voltage
(LCD Drive)
V
CC
-V
EE
Shown in 3.1
V
High Level
Input Voltage
V
IH
-
2.2
-
V
CC
V
Low Level
Input Voltage
V
IL
-
-0.3
-
0.8
V
High Level
Output Voltage
V
OH
I
OH
=-0.25mA
2.4
-
-
V
Low Level
Output Voltage
V
OL
I
OL
=1.2mA
-
-
0.4
V
Supply Current
I
CC
V
CC
-V
SS
=5.3V
-
2.0
3.0
mA
All voltage values are referenced to V
SS
=0V
V
1
to V
5
must maintain V
DD
V
1
V
2
V
3
V
4
V
5.
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2.3. AC Characteristic
Read Operation
V
CC
=5.0V
10%
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Units
Enable Cycle Time
t
CYCE
500
-
ns
Enable "H" Level Pulse Width
t
w
HE
300
-
ns
Enable Rise/Fall Time
t
RE
,
t
FE
-
25
ns
RS,R/W Setup Time (8-bit operation mode)
(4-bit operation mode)
t
AS
60
100
-
ns
RS,R/W Address Hold Time
t
AH
10
-
ns
Read Data Output Delay
t
RD
-
190
ns
Read Data Hold Time
t
DHR
20
-
ns
Read Operation Timing
E
R/W
V
IH
V
IL
tWHE
V
IL
t
CYCE
t
RE
t
FE
t
RD
t
DHR
t
AH
t
AS
V
IL
RS
DB0~DB7
Valid Data
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
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Write Operation
V
CC
=5.0V
10%
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Units
Enable Cycle Time
t
CYCE
500
-
ns
Enable "H" Level Pulse Width
t
w
HE
300
-
ns
Enable Rise/Fall Time
t
RE
,
t
FE
-
25
ns
RS,R/W Setup Time (8-bit operation mode)
(4-bit operation mode)
t
AS
60
100
-
ns
RS,R/W Address Hold Time
t
AH
10
-
ns
Data Output Delay
t
DS
-
-
ns
Data Hold Time
t
DHR
10
-
ns
Write Operation Timing
E
R/W
V
IH
V
IH
V
IH
t
WHE
t
DS
t
FE
t
CYCE
t
DHW
t
RE
t
AH
t
AS
V
IL
RS
DB0~DB7
Valid Data
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IL
V
OH
V
OL
V
OH
V
OL
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2.4. Lighting Specifications
2.4.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Ta=25
C
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Forward Voltage
V
F
Note 1
-
-
6.0
V
LED Power Dissipation
P
D
-
-
-
0.125
mW
Reverse Voltage
V
R
-
-
-
5.0
V
Note 1 : V
F
is defined as the voltage between ANODE and CATHODE as shown below.
2.4.2. Operating Characteristics
Ta=25
C
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Foward Current
I
F
V
F
=5.0V
-
11
13
mA
Luminance of
Backlight Surface
L
V
F
=5.0V
24
-
-
cd/m
2
ANODE
CATHODE
R
VF
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3. Optical Specifications
3.1. LCD Driving Voltage
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Recommended
Ta= -20
C
-
-
5.5
V
LCD Driving Voltage
V
CC
-V
EE
Ta=25
C
4.9
5.3
5.5
V
Note 1
Ta=70
C
4.7
-
-
V
Note 1 : Voltage (Applied actual waveform to LCD Module) for the best contrast. The
range of minimum and maximum shows tolerance of the operating voltage. The
specified contrast ratio and response time are not guaranteed over the entire range.
3.2. Optical Characteristics
Ta=25
C, 1/16 Duty, 1/5 Bias, V
OD
=5.5V (Note 4),
= 0
C,
=-
Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Contrast Ratio
Note 1
CR
= 0
C ,
=-
-
80
-
Viewing Angle
Shown in 3.3
Response
Rise
Note 2
T
ON
-
-
45
90
ms
Time
Decay
Note 3
T
OFF
-
-
200
300
ms
Note 1 :Contrast ratio is definded as follows. (CR = L
ON
/ L
OFF
)
L
ON
: Luminance of the ON segments
L
OFF
: Luminance of the OFF segments
Measuring Spot:0.9mm
Note 2 :The time that the luminance level reaches 90% of the saturation level from 0%
when ON signal is applied.
Note 3 :The time that the luminance level reaches 10% of the saturation level from
100% when OFF signal is applied.
Note 4 :Definition of Driving Voltage V
OD
Assuming that the typical driving waveforms shown below are applied to the LCD
Panel at 1/A Duty - 1/B Bias (A: Duty Number, B: Bias Number). Driving voltage
V
OD
is definded as the voltage V
O-P
when the contrast ratio (CR=L
ON
/ L
OFF
) is at its
maximum.
V
O-P
1 /
f
F
( B-2 )
V
O-P
/ B
1 / (
f
F
A )
<OFF SIGNAL>
<ON SIGNAL>
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3.3. Definition of Viewing Angle and Optimum Viewing Area
*Point
shows the point where contrast ratio is measured. :
= 0
,
= -
*Driving condition : 1/16 Duty, 1/5 Bias, V
OD
=5.5V,
f
F
=84.3Hz
270
0
90
180
270
135
315
225
45
180
90
(
= 0
)
10
20
30
40
50
*Area
shows typ. CR
2 (Measuring Spot:0.9mm
)
3.4. System Block Diagram
Halogen bulb
Computer
Rotation Table (
,
)
Temperature Chamber
LCD
Optical Fiber
Waveform Generator
Control Unit &
#1980A WB
Photometer
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4. I/O Terminal
4.1. Pin Assignment
CN1
No.
Symbol
Function
1
LED (A)
LED Anode Terminal
2
LED (K)
LED Cathode Terminal
3
V
SS
Power Supply (0V, GND)
4
V
CC
Power Supply for Logic
5
V
EE
Power Supply for LCD Drive
6
RS
Register Select Signal
7
R/W
Read/Write Select Signal H : Read L : Write
8
E
Enable Signal (No pull-up Resister)
9
DB0
Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation
10
DB1
Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation
11
DB2
Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation
12
DB3
Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation
13
DB4
Data Bus Line
14
DB5
Data Bus Line
15
DB6
Data Bus Line
16
DB7
Data Bus Line
CN2
No.
Symbol
Function
1
LED (A)
LED Anode Terminal
2
LED (K)
LED Cathode Terminal
4.2. Example of Power Supply
It is recommended to apply a potentiometer for the contrast adjust due to the
tolerance of the driving voltage and its temperature dependence.
MODULE
VCC
VEE
VSS
VCC (+Voltage)
VR=10~20K
VSS (0V)
VR
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4.3. Block Diagram
~
E
R/W
RS
Control LSI
NT3881D
L C D P
20 characters
2 lines
Column Driver
LED Backlight
NT3883H
1
DB7
DB0
4
SEG 40
SEG 60
COM 16
LED (K)
LED (A)
8
VEE
VSS
VCC
To LSI
Bias Circuit
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5. Test
No change on display and in operation under the following test condition.
Conditions: Unless otherwise specified, tests will be conducted under the following condition.
Temperature: 20
5
C
Humidity : 65
5%RH
tests will be not conducted under functioning state.
No.
Parameter
Conditions
Notes
1
High Temperature Operating
70
C
2
C, 96hrs (operation state)
2
Low Temperature Operating
-20
C
2
C, 96hrs (operation state)
1
3
High Temperature Storage
70
C
2
C, 96hrs
2
4
Low Temperature Storage
-20
C
2
C, 96hrs
1,2
5
Damp Proof Test
40
C
2
C,90~95%RH, 96hrs
1,2
6
Vibration Test
Total fixed amplitude : 1.5mm
3
Vibration Frequency : 10~55Hz
One cycle 60 seconds to 3 directions of X, Y, Z for
each 15 minutes
7
Shock Test
To be measured after dropping from 60cm high on
the concrete surface in packing state.
Note 1 :No dew condensation to be observed.
Note 2 :The function test shall be conducted after 4 hours storage at the normal
Temperature and humidity after removed from the test chamber.
Note 3 :Vibration test will be conducted to the product itself without putting it in a container.
E
A
G
D
C
F
60cm
Concrete Surface
Dropping method corner dropping
E,F,G face : once
B,C,D edge : once
A corner : once
Face dropping
Edge dropping
B
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6. Appearance Standards
6.1. Inspection conditions
The LCD shall be inspected under 40W white fluorescent light.
The distance between the eyes and the sample shall be more than 30cm.
All directions for inspecting the sample should be within 45
against perpendicular line.
6.2. Definition of applicable Zones
A Zone : Active display area
B Zone : Out of active display area ~ Maximum seal line
C Zone : Rest parts
A Zone + B Zone = Validity viewing area
45
X : Maximum Seal Line
X
X
X
X
A Zone
B Zone
C Zone
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6.3. Standards(E rank, LED)
D = ( Long + Short ) / 2 * : Disregard Units : mm
No.
Parameter
Criteria
1
The Shape of Dot
(1) Pin Hole
Dimension
Acceptable Number
D
0.10
*
1 pc / dot(only segment)or less
0.10
<
D
0.15
2 pcs / cell or less
(2) Pattern Shift
|
A B
|
0.15
(3) Breakage or Chips / Deformation
1.Segment Type
Dimension
Acceptable Number
A
0.10
*
B
0.10
*
2.Dot Type
Dimension
Acceptable Number
A
0.10
*
(Should not be connected to next dot)
1 pc / dot(only segment)or less
2 pcs / cell or less
0.10<A
0.15
(Should not be connected to next dot)
B
0.10
*
3.Defective type extends over multiple numbers of dots
Dimension
Acceptable Number
D
0.10
*
1 pc / dot(only segment)or less
2 pcs / cell or less
(Individual dot must secure 1/2 area
0.10<D
0.15
or more)
A
B
A
B
A
B
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D = ( Long + Short ) / 2 * : Disregard Units : mm
No.
Parameter
Criteria
2
Black and
(1) Round Shape
White Spots,
Zone
Acceptable Number
Foreign Substances
Dimension
A
B
C
D
0.10
*
*
*
0.10< D
0.20
6
6
*
0.20< D
0.30
2
2
*
Individual dot must secure 1/2 area or more.
(2) Line Shape
Zone
Acceptable Number
Length Width
A
B
C
L
2.0 W
0.03
*
*
*
L
2.0
0.03<W
0.05
4
4
*
*
0.05<W
In the same way (1)
*
No more than 7pcs as total.
(Refer to "Complex Foreign Substance Defects")
3
Color Variation
Not to be conspicuous defects.
4
Air Bubbles
(between glass
Zone
Acceptable Number
& polarizer)
Dimension
A
B
C
D
0.15
*
*
*
0.15< D
0.30
2
3
*
0.30< D
0.50
1
2
*
0.50< D
1.00
0
1
*
No more than 3pcs as total.
(Refer to "Complex Foreign Substance Defects")
5
Polarizer Scratches
Not to be conspicuous defects.
6
Polarizer Dirts
If the stains are removed easily from LCDP surface, the module is
not defective.
7
Complex Foreign
Black spots, line shaped foreign substances or air bubbles between
Substance Defects
glass & polarizer should be 7pcs maximum in total.
8
Distance between
20mm or more
Different Foreign
Substance Defects
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D = ( Long + Short ) / 2 * : Disregard Units : mm
No.
Parameter
Criteria
9
Chipped Glass
(1) Other than electrode pad areas and corner areas
"A" size:0.82or more
"A" size:Less than 0.82
X
Y
Z
X
Y
Z
*
0.4
*
*
0.3
*
2.5
0.7
=t
2.0
0.5
=t
3.5
1.0
1/2t
3.0
0.5
1/2t
5.5
1.5
1/3t
4.5
1.2
1/3t
(2) Corner Areas
1.Lead Areas
"A" size
"A" size
0.82or more
Less than 0.82
X+Y
X+Y
4.0
3.0
2.Other than electrode pad Areas
"A" size
"A" size
0.82or more
Less than 0.82
X+Y
X+Y
3.0
2.0
The total number of chipped glass defects shall be up to 5 spots.
The chipped glass shall be judged only from the size of the defect.
If the chipped area touches the seal line, the LCD is not acceptable.
Z
X
Y
t
X
Y
X
Y
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7. Code System of Production Lot
The production lot of module is specified as follows.
Factory Number (Numeral)
Factory Code (Alphabet)
Production Week (1~5)
Production Month (1~9, X, Y, Z)
Production Year (Lower 2 digits)
8. Type Number
The type number of module is specified as follows.
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9. Applying Precautions
Please contact us when questions and/or new problems not specified in this
specificationsarise.
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10. Precautions Relating Product Handling
The Following precautions will guide you in handling our product correctly.
1) Liquid crystal display devices
1. The liquid crystal display device panel used in the liquid crystal display module is
made of plate glass. Avoid any strong mechanical shock. Should the glass break
handle it with care.
2. The polarizer adhering to the surface of the LCD is made of a soft material.
Guard against scratching it.
2) Care of the liquid crystal display module against static electricity discharge.
1. When working with the module, be sure to ground your body and any electrical
equipment you may be using. We strongly recommend the use of anti static mats
( made of rubber ), to protect work tables against the hazards of electrical shock.
2. Avoid the use of work clothing made of synthetic fibers. We recommend cotton
clothing or other conductivity-treated fibers.
3. Slowly and carefully remove the protective film from the LCD module, since this
operation can generate static electricity.
3) When the LCD module alone must be stored for long periods of time:
1. Protect the modules from high temperature and humidity.
2. Keep the modules out of direct sunlight or direct exposure to ultraviolet rays.
3. Protect the modules from excessive external forces.
4) Use the module with a power supply that is equipped with an overcurrent protector
circuit, since the module is not provided with this protective feature.
5) Do not ingest the LCD fluid itself should it leak out of a damaged LCD module.
Should hands or clothing come in contact with LCD fluid, wash immediately with soap.
6) Conductivity is not guaranteed for models that use metal holders where solder
connections between the metal holder and the PCB are not used. Please contact
us to discuss appropriate ways to assure conductivity.
7) For models which use CFL:
1. High voltage of 1000V or greater is applied to the CFL cable connector area.
Care should be taken not to touch connection areas to avoid burns.
2. Protect CFL cables from rubbing against the unit and thus causing the wire jacket
to become worn.
3. The use of CFLs for extended periods of time at low temperatures will significantly
shorten their service life.
8) For models which use touch panels:
1. Do not stack up modules since they can be damaged by components on neighboring
modules.
2. Do not place heavy objects on top of the product. This could cause glass breakage.
9) For models which use COG,TAB,or COF:
1. The mechanical strength of the product is low since the IC chip faces out
unprotected from the rear.
Be sure to protect the rear of the IC chip from external forces.
2. Given the fact that the rear of the IC chip is left exposed, in order to protect the unit
from electrical damage, avoid installation configurations in which the rear of the IC
chip runs the risk of making any electrical contact.
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10) Models which use flexible cable, heat seal, or TAB:
1. In order to maintain reliability, do not touch or hold by the connector area.
2. Avoid any bending, pulling, or other excessive force, which can result in broken
connections.
11) In case of buffer material such as cushion / gasket is assembled into LCD module,
it may have an adverse effect on connecting parts ( LCD panel-TCP / HEAT SEAL /
FPC / etc., PCB-TCP / HEAT SEAL / FPC etc., TCP-HEAT SEAL, TCP-FPC, HEAT
SEAL-FPC, etc.,) depending on its materials.
Please check and evaluate these materials carefully before use.
12) In case of acrylic plate is attached to front side of LCD panel, cloudiness ( very
small cracks ) can occur on acrylic plate, being influenced by some components
generated from polarizer film.. Please check and evaluate those acrylic materials
carefully before use.
11. Warranty
This product has been manufactured to your company's specifications as a part for use
in your company's general electronic products. It is guaranteed to perform according to
delivery specifications. For any other use apart from general electronic equipment, we
cannot take responsibility if the product is used in medical devices, nuclear power
control equipment, aerospace equipment, fire and security systems, or any other
applications in which there is a direct risk to human life and where extremely high levels
of reliability are required. If the product is to be used in any of the above applications,
we will need to enter into a separate product liability agreement.
1. We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise from additional
manufacturing of the product (including disassembly and reassembly), after product
delivery.
2. We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise after the application
of strong external force to the product.
3. We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise due to the application
of static electricity after the product has passed your company's acceptance
inspection procedures.
4. When the product is in CFL models, CFL service life and brightness will vary according
to the performance of the inverter used, leaks, etc. We cannot accept responsibility
for product performance, reliability, or defect, which may arise.
5. We cannot accept responsibility for intellectual property of a third party, which may
arise through the application of our product to your assembly with exception to those
issues relating directly to the structure or method of manufacturing of our product.
6. Optrex will not be held responsible for any quality guarantee issue for defect products
judged as Optrex-origin longer than 2 (two) years from Optrex production or 1(one)
year from Optrex, Optrex America, Optrex Europe delivery which ever comes later.
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