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PICDEM™ LCD 2 Demonstration Kit User’s Guide
DS51662C-page 26 2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
A.2 LCD DISPLAY
A custom-made segmented LCD glass, manufactured by the Varitronix Corporation, is
provided as shown in Figure A-2. This LCD has 4 commons and 32 segments.
Table A-2 provides a few of the specifics for the display. Refer to the Varitronix
specification sheet (VL_5573_V00) for additional details.
FIGURE A-2: PICDEM™ LCD 2 DISPLAY
Since the glass used on the PICDEM LCD 2 operates at 3V, there is a voltage protec-
tion circuit on the LCDBIAS3 pin, which is enabled in the default configuration. When
enabled, even if the V
DD is greater than 3V, it regulates the LCDBIAS3 voltage such
that it always maintains the value to 3V. This is not necessary for operation of the LCD
module, but it is a protection circuit to prevent accidentally applying voltages higher
than 3V to the LCD glass present on the board.
40
N.C.
21
N.C.
20
N.C.
1
N.C.
COM1
SEG15
SEG14
SEG13
SEG12
SEG11
SEG10
SEG9
SEG8
SEG7
SEG6
SEG5
SEG4
SEG3
SEG2
SEG1
SEG0
COM0
COM2
SEG16
SEG17
SEG18
SEG19
SEG20
SEG21
SEG22
SEG23
SEG24
SEG25
SEG26
SEG27
SEG28
SEG29
SEG30
SEG31
COM3
Legend: N.C. = No connection
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TABLE A-2: LCD GLASS SPECIFICATIONS
Type Specification
P.I.D. VL_5573_V00
Mode/Color/Type Positive / -- / TN
Viewing Direction 6:00 O’Clock
Driving Scheme 1/4 Duty, 1/3 Bias
Drive Voltage (VLCD) ~3.0 Volt (p-p), +20°C
Operating Temperature 0°C - +50°C
Storage Temperature -10°C - +60°C
Polarizer – Front STD.Transmissive
Polarizer – Back STD.Reflective