Figure 2. Peak column current vs. column voltage at T
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ESD Susceptibility
The display has an ESD susceptibility ratings of CLASS 3 of
MIL-STD-883E, HBM. It is recommended that normal CMOS
handling precautions be observed with these devices.
Soldering and Post Solder Cleaning
These displays may be soldered with a standard wave
solder process using either an RMA ux and solvent clean-
ing or an OA ux and aqueous cleaning. For optimum
soldering, the solder wave temperature should be 245
°
C
and the dwell time for any display lead passing through
the wave should be 1.5 to 2 seconds. For more detailed
information, refer to Application Note 1027, Soldering
LED Components.
Contrast Enhancement
When used with the proper contrast enhancement lters,
the display is readable in sunlight.
Refer to Application Note 1029, Luminous Contrast and
Sunlight Readability of the HDSP-235X Series Alpha-
numeric Displays for Sunlight Viewable Applications, for
information on contrast enhancement for sun-light and
daylight ambient. Refer to Application Note 1015, Contrast
Enhancement Techniques for LED Displays, for information
on contrast enhancement in moderate ambients
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Night Vision Lighting
When used with the proper NVG/DV lters, HCMS-235x
display may be used in night vision lighting applications.
For a list of NVG/DV lters and a discussion on night vi-
sion lighting technology, refer to Application Note 1030,
LED Displays and Indicators and Night Vision Imaging
System Lighting.
Controller Circuits, Power Calculations, and Display Dimming
Refer to Application Note 1016, Using the HDSP-2000 Al-
phanumeric Display Family, for information on controller
circuits to drive these displays, how to do power calcula-
tions, and a technique for display dimming.