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SC204A
VER2.1
1. General description
SC204A, a dot-matrix character LCD module, design for displaying 4 line 20 row characters. Character font
is 5X7 dots with cursor. The SC204A provides two types of interfaces to MPU: 4-bit and 8-bit interfaces.
SC204A can includes EL or LED backlight for custom design. The custom can design for color of EL or LED
backlight, viewing angle and LCD type.
2. Maximum absolute limit
Characteristics
Symbol
Ratings
Remark
Operating Voltage
VDD
-0.3V to +7.0V
Driver Supply Voltage
VLCD
VDD - 12V to VDD + 0.3V
Input Voltage Range
VIN
-0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
TA1
0°C to+50°C
Normal temperature LCM
Operating Temperature
Ta2
-20°C to+60°C
Wide temperature LCM
Storage Temperature
TSTO
-25°C to+70°C
Note: Stresses beyond those given in the Absolute Maximum Rating table may cause operational errors or
damage to the device.
3. Mechanical characteristics
a) Physical data
ITEM
Standard value
Unit
Remark
Number of characters
20×4
Module size
98.0×60.0×14.0
mm
Viewing area
76.0×26.0
mm
Active area
70.4×20.80
mm
Character size
4.75×2.95
mm
Character pith
5.35×3.55
mm
Approx. weight
g
Drive method
1/5bias
1/16 duty
b) External dimensions
P2.54x15=38.10
0.55
0.60
2.95
3.55
1.60
70.40
76.00±
0.3 (V.A.)
97.00±
0.3
MAX 14.00
93.00±0.3
98.00±
0.5
10.00
16-R0.5
116
UNIT:mm
4-R1.5
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