Vacuum Fluorescent Display
Module Specification
Model: GU128X32-800B
Specification No: DS-1329-0000-01
Date of Issue: April 6, 2006
Revision: May 1, 2006
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PUBLISHED BY
NORITAKE ITRON CORP. / JAPAN
This specification is subject to change without prior notice.
RoHS 2002/95/EC
This product complies with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
GU128X32-800B
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Table of Contents
1. General Description ..............................................................................................................................................2
2. Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................................................2
3. Electrical Characteristics .....................................................................................................................................2
4. Optical Specifications...........................................................................................................................................2
5. Environmental Specifications ..............................................................................................................................2
6. Description of Bus and Signals ...........................................................................................................................3
6.1 Parallel Interface .........................................................................................................................................3
6.2 Serial Interface ...........................................................................................................................................3
7. Block Diagram ...................................................................................................................................................3
8. Display Screen and Initialize Set ..........................................................................................................................4
8.1 Graphic Display (GRAM) .............................................................................................................................5
9. Function.................................................................................................................................................................7
9.1 Commands ..................................................................................................................................................7
9.2 Display On/Off (C/D= "1")..........................................................................................................................8
9.3 Brightness Set (C/D= "1") ..............................................................................................................................8
9.4 Display Clear (C/D= "1") This command clears the GRAM. ....................................................................9
9.5 Display Area Set (C/D="1", only used for Initialize Set)...........................................................................10
9.6 GRAM Data Write position Address Set (Graphic Display) (C/D="1")........................................................ 11
9.6.1 GRAM Data Write Position X Address Set ..........................................................................................11
9.6.2 GRAM Data Write Position Y Address Set ..........................................................................................11
9.7 GRAM Display Start Position Address Set (C/D="1")................................................................................11
9.7.1 Horizontal Shift......................................................................................................................................11
9.7.2 Vertical Shift .......................................................................................................................................... 11
9.8 Address Mode SetC/D="1" ................................................................................................................12
9.9 Address Read C/D ="1"...................................................................................................................12
9.10 Data Write to Graphic Display(GRAM) (C/D="0") ....................................................................................13
9.11 Default Status at Reset ..............................................................................................................................14
9.12 FRP (Frame Pulse).................................................................................................................................14
10. Interface ................................................................................................................................................................15
10.1 Parallel Interface (Parallel #1) ...................................................................................................................15
10.1.1 Command Write operation ..................................................................................................................15
10.1.2 Command Read operation ..............................................................................................................15
10.1.3 Data Write operation .......................................................................................................................15
10.2 Parallel Interface(Parallel #2) ....................................................................................................................16
10.2.1 Command Write operation ..................................................................................................................16
10.2.2 Command Read operation ..................................................................................................................16
10.2.3 Data Write operation ...........................................................................................................................16
10.3.1 Timing .................................................................................................................................................17
11. Jumper ..................................................................................................................................................................18
11.1 Jumper Position .........................................................................................................................................18
11.2 Jumper Setting (Must be done when power is OFF)................................................................................18
12. Pin Assignment (See connector diagrams below) ..........................................................................................19
12.1 Signal Connection .....................................................................................................................................19
12.2 Connectors ..............................................................................................................................................19
13. Outline Dimension .............................................................................................................................................20
Notice for the Cautious Handling VFD Modules......................................................................................................21
GU128X32-800B
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1. General Description
1.1 Construction: A 128X32 dot BD-VFD single board display module consisting of an 8 bit
micro-computer, and a DC/DC converter.
1.2 Features: Simultaneous display of graphic.
Flexible Display and Editing Functions.
Compact design due to the application of a BD-VFD tube.
1.3 Dimensions: See attached drawings.
2. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition
Logic Input Voltage VI -0.5 Vcc +0.3 V
Power Supply Voltage Vcc 0 6.5 VDC
3. Electrical Characteristics
Measurement Conditions: 25°C / Vcc=5.0V
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition
"H" VIH 4.0 IIH= 2μA
Logic Input Voltage
"L" VIL 1.0
VDC
IIL= 600μA
"H" VOH 4.7 IOH=300μA
Logic Output Voltage
"L" VOL 0.3
VDC
IOL= 300μA
"H" VRH 4.0 VDC IRH= 5μA
Reset Input Voltage
"L" VRL 0.6 VDC IRL= 600μA
Power Supply Voltage Vcc 4.75 5.00 5.25 VDC
450 600 VCC=+5V, All dots ON
Power Supply Current Icc
350 450
mA
VCC=+5V, All dots OFF
Notes:
The rise time of Vcc should not exceed 100 ms.
Icc may peak at power up may be more than twice the normal operating current
4. Optical Specifications
Number of dots: 4096 (128X32)
Display area: 83.05 mm x 20.65 mm (X x Y)
Dot size: 0.5 mm x 0.5 mm (X x Y)
Dot pitch: 0.65 mm x 0.65 mm (X x Y)
Luminance: 350cd/m
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(Min.)
Color of illumination: Green (Blue Green)
5. Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: -40 to +85°C
Storage temperature: -40 to +85°C
Storage humidity: 20 to 80 % R.H(Non Condensation)
Vibration: 10-55-10Hz, all amplitude 1mm, 30Min., X-Y-Z (Non operating)
Shock: 539m/s
2
10mS (Non operating)

GU128X32-800B

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
Noritake
Description:
Vacuum Fluorescent Displays - VFD 800 SERIES 128X32 83.05 X 20.65 DISP
Lifecycle:
New from this manufacturer.
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