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ML9204
5 x 7 Dot Character x 24-Digit x 2-Line Display Controller/Driver with Character RAM (Built-in Key Scan)
 

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»  PDF of this Data Sheet (314 KB) is available. ML9204.pdf
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Description

The ML9204-xx is a 5 x 7 dot matrix type vacuum fluorescent display tube controller driver IC which displays characters, numerics and symbols of a maximum of 24 digits x 2 lines. Dot matrix vacuum fluorescent display tube drive signals are generated by serial data sent from a micro-controller. A display system is easily realized by internal ROM and RAM for character display. Built-in key scan for 3-channel encoder type rotary switch and 5 x 6 matrix key switch allow the user to receive each switch input. The ML9204-xx has low power consumption since it is made by CMOS process technology. -01 is available as a general-purpose code. Custom codes are provided on customer's request.

   

Features

»  Logic power supply (VDD) : 3.3 V±10% or 5.0 V±10%
»  VFD tube drive power supply (VSEG, VCOM) : 20 to 60 V
»  VFD driver output current
(VFD driver output can be connected directly to the VFD tube. No pull-down resistor is required.)
»  Segment driver (SEGA1 to A35, SEGB1 to B35)
Only one driver output is high : -5 mA (VSEG = 60 V)
All the driver outputs are high : -350 mA (VSEG = 60 V)
»  Segment driver (ADA, ADB) : -15 mA (VSEG = 60 V)
»  Grid driver (COM1 to 24) : -25 mA (VCOM = 60 V
»  Content of display
SEGA1 to SEGA35 and ADA
»  CGROM_A : 5 x 7 dots 240 types (character data)
»  CGRAM_A : 5 x 7 dots 16 types (character data)
»  ADRAM_A : 24 (display digit)x 1 bit (symbol data; can be used for a cursor.)
»  DCRAM_A : 24 (display digit) x 8 bits (register for character data display)
SEGB1 to SEGB35 and ADB
»  CGROM_B : 5 x 7 dots 240 types (character data)
»  CGRAM_B : 5 x 7 dots 16 types (character data)
»  ADRAM_B : 24 (display digit)x 1 bit (symbol data; can be used for a cursor.)
»  DCRAM_B : 24 (display digit) x 8 bits (register for character data display)
»  Display control function
»  GCRAM : Simultaneous output of COM1 to 24 can be set in 1 grid.
»  Display digits : 1 to 24 digits (9- to 24-bit arbitrary setting)
»  Display duty (brightness adjustment) : 0/1024 to 960/1024 stages
»  All lights ON/OFF
»  5 interfaces with microcontroller:DI/O, *CS, *CP, *RESET, INT
»  Built-in key scan circuit for 5 x 6 matrix key switch
»  Built-in key scan circuit for 3-channel encoder type rotary switch
»  Built-in oscillation circuit
Crystal oscillation or ceramic oscillation: 4.0 MHz (Typ)
»  Standby function
Inhibiting the oscillator circuit provides low power consumption.
»  Package options:
128-pin plastic QFP (QFP128-P-1420-0.50-K) (ML9204-xxGA)