Overview
The PCF8566TS/1,118 is a universal LCD driver designed by NXP USA Inc. to interface with a wide variety of Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) that operate at low multiplex rates. This single-chip LCD controller/driver is capable of generating drive signals for both static and multiplexed LCDs, making it highly versatile for various display configurations. It is compatible with most microprocessors and microcontrollers and communicates via a two-line bidirectional I2C-bus, minimizing communication overheads through features like display RAM with auto-incremented addressing and hardware subaddressing.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Package | 40-VSOP (Very Small Outline Package) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Interface | I2C-bus |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Segments | Up to 24 segments |
| Characters | Up to twelve 7-segment numeric characters, up to six 14-segment alphanumeric characters |
| Graphics | Up to 96 elements |
| Power Consumption | Low power consumption, power-saving mode for extremely low power in battery-operated applications |
Key Features
- Single-chip LCD controller/driver
- Supports up to four backplanes and up to 24 segments
- Versatile blinking modes
- No external components required, even in multiple device applications
- Selectable backplane drive configuration: static or 2, 3, 4 backplane multiplexing
- Selectable display bias configuration: static, 1/2 or 1/3
- Internal LCD bias generation with voltage-follower buffers
- 24 × 4-bit RAM for display data storage
- Auto-incremented display data loading across device subaddress boundaries
- Display memory bank switching in static and duplex drive modes
- Compatible with any 4, 8 or 16-bit microprocessor or microcontroller
- Cascadable for large LCD applications (up to 1536 segments possible)
Applications
The PCF8566TS/1,118 is suitable for a wide range of applications that require LCD displays, including:
- Battery-operated devices and telephones due to its low power consumption
- Industrial control panels and displays
- Consumer electronics such as clocks, calculators, and other handheld devices
- Automotive displays and instrument clusters
- Medical devices and equipment
Q & A
- What is the PCF8566TS/1,118 used for?
The PCF8566TS/1,118 is a universal LCD driver used to interface with various Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) that operate at low multiplex rates.
- What is the package type of the PCF8566TS/1,118?
The PCF8566TS/1,118 comes in a 40-VSOP (Very Small Outline Package).
- What is the operating voltage range of the PCF8566TS/1,118?
The operating voltage range is from 2.5 V to 6 V.
- What interface does the PCF8566TS/1,118 use for communication?
The PCF8566TS/1,118 communicates via a two-line bidirectional I2C-bus.
- How many segments can the PCF8566TS/1,118 drive?
The PCF8566TS/1,118 can drive up to 24 segments.
- Can the PCF8566TS/1,118 be cascaded for larger LCD applications?
- What are the power consumption characteristics of the PCF8566TS/1,118?
The PCF8566TS/1,118 has low power consumption and a power-saving mode for extremely low power in battery-operated applications.
- Does the PCF8566TS/1,118 require external components for operation?
No, the PCF8566TS/1,118 does not require external components, even in multiple device applications.
- What types of display configurations are supported by the PCF8566TS/1,118?
The PCF8566TS/1,118 supports static or multiplexed LCD configurations with up to four backplanes and up to 24 segments.
- Is the PCF8566TS/1,118 compatible with various microprocessors and microcontrollers?
- What is the operating temperature range of the PCF8566TS/1,118?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C.
