PHILIPS PCA8576CH/Q900/1

PCA8576C
Universal LCD driver for low multiplex rates
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1. General description
The PCA8576C is a peripheral device which interfaces to almost any Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD)1 with low multiplex rates. It generates the drive signals for any static or
multiplexed LCD containing up to four backplanes and up to 40 segments and can easily
be cascaded for larger LCD applications. The PCA8576C is compatible with most
microprocessors or microcontrollers and communicates via a two-line bidirectional
I2C-bus. Communication overheads are minimized by a display RAM with
auto-incremented addressing and by hardware subaddressing.
AEC-Q100 compliant for automotive applications.
2. Features and benefits
„ Single-chip LCD controller and driver
„ 40 segment drives:
‹ Up to twenty 7-segment alphanumeric characters
‹ Up to ten 14-segment alphanumeric characters
‹ Any graphics of up to 160 elements
„ Versatile blinking modes
„ No external components required (even in multiple device applications)
„ Selectable backplane drive configuration: static, 2, 3, or 4 backplane multiplexing
„ Selectable display bias configuration: static, 1⁄2, or 1⁄3
„ Internal LCD bias generation with voltage-follower buffers
„ 40 × 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
„ Wide logic LCD supply range:
‹ From 2 V for low-threshold LCDs
‹ Up to 6 V for guest-host LCDs and high-threshold twisted nematic LCDs
„ Low power consumption
„ May be cascaded for large LCD applications (up to 2560 segments possible)
„ No external components
„ Separate or combined LCD and logic supplies
„ Optimized pinning for plane wiring in both and multiple PCA8576C applications
„ Power-saving mode for extremely low power consumption in battery-operated and
telephone applications
1.
The definition of the abbreviations and acronyms used in this data sheet can be found in Section 16.
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3. Ordering information
Table 1.
Ordering information
Type number
Package
PCA8576CH/Q900/1
Name
Description
Version
LQFP64
plastic low profile quad flat package;
64 leads; body 10 × 10 × 1.4 mm
SOT314-2
4. Marking
Table 2.
Marking codes
Type number
Marking code
PCA8576CH/Q900/1
PCA8576CQ900
5. Block diagram
BP0 BP2 BP1 BP3
S0 to S39
40
VDD
BACKPLANE
OUTPUTS
DISPLAY SEGMENT OUTPUTS
LCD
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
DISPLAY LATCH
LCD BIAS
GENERATOR
VLCD
SHIFT REGISTER
PCA8576C
CLK
TIMING
INPUT
BANK
SELECTOR
BLINKER
SYNC
DISPLAY
RAM
40 × 4 BITS
OUTPUT
BANK
SELECTOR
DISPLAY
CONTROLLER
OSC
OSCILLATOR
POWERON
RESET
DATA
POINTER
COMMAND
DECODER
VSS
SCL
SDA
INPUT
FILTERS
SUBADDRESS
COUNTER
I2C-BUS
CONTROLLER
A0
SA0
A1
A2
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6. Pinning information
49 S18
50 S19
51 S20
52 S21
53 S22
54 S23
55 S24
56 S25
57 S26
58 S27
59 S28
60 S29
61 S30
62 S31
63 S32
64 S33
6.1 Pinning
n.c.
1
48 n.c.
S34
2
47 S17
S35
3
46 S16
S36
4
45 S15
S37
5
44 S14
S38
6
43 S13
S39
7
42 S12
n.c.
8
n.c.
9
41 S11
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40 S10
SDA 10
39 S9
SCL 11
38 S8
SYNC 12
37 S7
13
36 S6
VDD 14
35 S5
OSC 15
34 S4
CLK
A0 16
S3 32
S2 31
S1 30
S0 29
BP3 28
BP1 27
BP2 26
BP0 25
n.c. 24
n.c. 23
n.c. 22
VLCD 21
VSS 20
SA0 19
A2 18
A1 17
33 n.c.
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Top view. For mechanical details, see Figure 29.
Fig 2.
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Pin configuration for LQFP64 (PCA8576CH/Q900/1)
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6.2 Pin description
Table 3.
Symbol
Pin description
Pin
Description
LQFP64
(PCA8576CH/Q900/1)
Type
SDA
10
input/output
I2C-bus serial data input and output
SCL
11
input
I2C-bus serial clock input
SYNC
12
input/output
cascade synchronization input and output
CLK
13
input/output
external clock input/output
VDD
14
supply
supply voltage
OSC
15
input
internal oscillator enable input
A0 to A2
16 to 18
input
subaddress inputs
SA0
19
input
I2C-bus address input; bit 0
VSS
20
supply
ground supply voltage
VLCD
21
supply
LCD supply voltage
output
LCD backplane outputs
BP0, BP2, 25 to 28
BP1, BP3
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S0 to S39
2 to 7, 29 to 32, 34 to 47, output
49 to 64
LCD segment outputs
n.c.
1, 8, 9, 22 to 24, 33, 48
not connected; do not connect and do not
use as feed through
-
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7. Functional description
The PCA8576C is a versatile peripheral device designed to interface between any
microprocessor or microcontroller to a wide variety of LCD segment or dot matrix displays
(see Figure 3). It can directly drive any static or multiplexed LCD containing up to four
backplanes and up to 40 segments.
dot matrix
7-segment with dot
14-segment with dot and accent
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Fig 3.
Example of displays suitable for PCA8576C
The possible display configurations of the PCA8576C depend on the number of active
backplane outputs required. A selection of display configurations is shown in Table 4. All
of these configurations can be implemented in the typical system shown in Figure 4.
Table 4.
Selection of possible display configurations
Number of
Backplanes
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Icons
Digits/Characters
7-segment
14-segment
Dot matrix/
Elements
4
160
20
10
160 dots (4 × 40)
3
120
15
7
120 dots (3 × 40)
2
80
10
5
80 dots (2 × 40)
1
40
5
2
40 dots (1 × 40)
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VDD
R≤
tr
2CB
VDD
VLCD
40 segment drives
SDA
HOST
MICROPROCESSOR/
MICROCONTROLLER
LCD PANEL
SCL
PCA8576C
4 backplanes
OSC
A0
A1
A2
SA0 V
SS
(up to 160
elements)
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VSS
Fig 4.
Typical system configuration
The host microprocessor or microcontroller maintains the 2-line I2C-bus communication
channel with the PCA8576C.
Biasing voltages for the multiplexed LCD waveforms are generated internally, removing
the need for an external bias generator. The internal oscillator is selected by connecting
pin OSC to VSS. The only other connections required to complete the system are the
power supplies (pins VDD, VSS, and VLCD) and the LCD panel selected for the application.
7.1 Power-On-Reset (POR)
At power-on the PCA8576C resets to the following starting conditions:
•
•
•
•
•
•
All backplane and segment outputs are set to VDD
The selected drive mode is 1:4 multiplex with 1⁄3 bias
Blinking is switched off
Input and output bank selectors are reset (as defined in Table 8)
The I2C-bus interface is initialized
The data pointer and the subaddress counter are cleared
Remark: Do not transfer data on the I2C-bus for at least 1 ms after a power-on to allow
the reset action to complete.
7.2 LCD bias generator
The full-scale LCD voltage (Voper) is obtained from VDD − VLCD. The LCD voltage may be
temperature compensated externally through the VLCD supply to pin VLCD.
Fractional LCD biasing voltages are obtained from an internal voltage divider comprising
three series resistors connected between VDD and VLCD. The center resistor can be
switched out of the circuit to provide a 1⁄2 bias voltage level for the 1:2 multiplex
configuration.
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7.3 LCD voltage selector
The LCD voltage selector coordinates the multiplexing of the LCD in accordance with the
selected LCD drive configuration. The operation of the voltage selector is controlled by the
mode-set command from the command decoder. The biasing configurations that apply to
the preferred modes of operation, together with the biasing characteristics as functions of
VLCD and the resulting discrimination ratios (D) are given in Table 5.
Table 5.
Biasing characteristics
LCD drive
mode
Number of:
LCD bias
Backplanes Levels configuration
V off ( RMS )
------------------------V LCD
V on ( RMS )
----------------------V LCD
static
V on ( RMS )
D = -----------------------V off ( RMS )
1
2
static
0
1
∞
1:2 multiplex 2
3
1⁄
2
0.354
0.791
2.236
1:2 multiplex 2
4
1⁄
3
0.333
0.745
2.236
4
1⁄
3
0.333
0.638
1.915
4
1⁄
3
0.333
0.577
1.732
1:3 multiplex 3
1:4 multiplex 4
A practical value for VLCD is determined by equating Voff(RMS) with a defined LCD
threshold voltage (Vth), typically when the LCD exhibits approximately 10 % contrast. In
the static drive mode a suitable choice is VLCD > 3Vth.
Multiplex drive modes of 1:3 and 1:4 with 1⁄2 bias are possible but the discrimination and
hence the contrast ratios are smaller.
1
Bias is calculated by ------------- , where the values for a are
1+a
a = 1 for 1⁄2 bias
a = 2 for 1⁄3 bias
The RMS on-state voltage (Von(RMS)) for the LCD is calculated with Equation 1:
V on ( RMS ) =
V LCD
a 2 + 2a + n
-----------------------------2
n × (1 + a)
(1)
where the values for n are
n = 1 for static drive mode
n = 2 for 1:2 multiplex drive mode
n = 3 for 1:3 multiplex drive mode
n = 4 for 1:4 multiplex drive mode
The RMS off-state voltage (Voff(RMS)) for the LCD is calculated with Equation 2:
V off ( RMS ) =
V LCD
a 2 – 2a + n
-----------------------------2
n × (1 + a)
(2)
Discrimination is the ratio of Von(RMS) to Voff(RMS) and is determined from Equation 3:
V on ( RMS )
D = ----------------------- =
V off ( RMS )
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(a + 1) + (n – 1)
-------------------------------------------2
(a – 1) + (n – 1)
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Using Equation 3, the discrimination for an LCD drive mode of 1:3 multiplex with
1⁄
2
bias is
1⁄
2
21
bias is ---------- = 1.528 .
3
3 = 1.732 and the discrimination for an LCD drive mode of 1:4 multiplex with
The advantage of these LCD drive modes is a reduction of the LCD full scale voltage VLCD
as follows:
• 1:3 multiplex (1⁄2 bias): V LCD =
6 × V off ( RMS ) = 2.449V off ( RMS )
4 × 3)
- = 2.309V off ( RMS )
• 1:4 multiplex (1⁄2 bias): V LCD = (--------------------3
These compare with V LCD = 3V off ( RMS ) when 1⁄3 bias is used.
It should be noted that VLCD is sometimes referred as the LCD operating voltage.
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7.4 LCD drive mode waveforms
7.4.1 Static drive mode
The static LCD drive mode is used when a single backplane is provided in the LCD.
Backplane and segment drive waveforms for this mode are shown in Figure 5.
Tfr
LCD segments
VLCD
BP0
VSS
state 1
(on)
VLCD
state 2
(off)
Sn
VSS
VLCD
Sn+1
VSS
(a) Waveforms at driver.
VLCD
state 1
0V
−VLCD
VLCD
state 2
0V
−VLCD
(b) Resultant waveforms
at LCD segment.
mgl745
Vstate1(t) = VSn(t) − VBP0(t).
Von(RMS) = VLCD.
Vstate2(t) = VSn+1(t) − VBP0(t).
Voff(RMS) = 0 V.
Fig 5.
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Static drive mode waveforms
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7.4.2 1:2 Multiplex drive mode
When two backplanes are provided in the LCD, the 1:2 multiplex mode applies. The
PCA8576C allows the use of 1⁄2 bias or 1⁄3 bias (see Figure 6 and Figure 7).
Tfr
VLCD
BP0
LCD segments
VLCD / 2
VSS
state 1
VLCD
BP1
state 2
VLCD / 2
VSS
VLCD
Sn
VSS
VLCD
Sn+1
VSS
(a) Waveforms at driver.
VLCD
VLCD / 2
state 1
0V
−VLCD / 2
−VLCD
VLCD
VLCD / 2
state 2
0V
−VLCD / 2
−VLCD
(b) Resultant waveforms
at LCD segment.
mgl746
Vstate1(t) = VSn(t) − VBP0(t).
Von(RMS) = 0.791VLCD.
Vstate2(t) = VSn(t) − VBP1(t).
Voff(RMS) = 0.354VLCD
Fig 6.
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Waveforms for the 1:2 multiplex drive mode with 1⁄2 bias
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Tfr
VLCD
BP0
LCD segments
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
state 1
VLCD
BP1
state 2
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
Sn
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
2VLCD / 3
Sn+1
VLCD / 3
VSS
(a) Waveforms at driver.
VLCD
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
state 1
0V
−VLCD / 3
−2VLCD / 3
−VLCD
VLCD
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
state 2
0V
−VLCD / 3
−2VLCD / 3
−VLCD
(b) Resultant waveforms
at LCD segment.
mgl747
Vstate1(t) = VSn(t) − VBP0(t).
Von(RMS) = 0.745VLCD
Vstate2(t) = VSn(t) − VBP1(t)
Voff(RMS) = 0.333VLCD.
Fig 7.
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Waveforms for the 1:2 multiplex drive mode with 1⁄3 bias
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7.4.3 1:3 Multiplex drive mode
When three backplanes are provided in the LCD, the 1:3 multiplex drive mode applies as
shown in Figure 8.
Tfr
VLCD
BP0
LCD segments
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
state 1
VLCD
BP1
state 2
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
BP2
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
Sn
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
Sn+1
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
Sn+2
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
(a) Waveforms at driver.
VLCD
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
state 1
0V
−VLCD / 3
−2VLCD / 3
−VLCD
VLCD
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
state 2
0V
−VLCD / 3
−2VLCD / 3
−VLCD
(b) Resultant waveforms
at LCD segment.
mgl748
Vstate1(t) = VSn(t) − VBP0(t).
Von(RMS) = 0.638VLCD.
Vstate2(t) = VSn(t) − VBP1(t).
Voff(RMS) = 0.333VLCD.
Fig 8.
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Waveforms for the 1:3 multiplex drive mode with 1⁄3 bias
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7.4.4 1:4 multiplex drive mode
When four backplanes are provided in the LCD, the 1:4 multiplex drive mode applies, as
shown in Figure 9.
Tfr
VLCD
BP0
LCD segments
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
state 1
VLCD
BP1
state 2
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
BP2
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
BP3
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
Sn
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
Sn+1
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
Sn+2
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
VLCD
Sn+3
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
VSS
(a) Waveforms at driver.
VLCD
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
state 1
0V
−VLCD / 3
−2VLCD / 3
−VLCD
VLCD
2VLCD / 3
VLCD / 3
state 2
0V
−VLCD / 3
−2VLCD / 3
−VLCD
(b) Resultant waveforms
at LCD segment.
mgl749
Vstate1(t) = VSn(t) − VBP0(t).
Von(RMS) = 0.577VLCD.
Vstate2(t) = VSn(t) − VBP1(t).
Voff(RMS) = 0.333VLCD.
Fig 9.
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Waveforms for the 1:4 multiplex mode with 1⁄3 bias
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7.5 Oscillator
The internal logic and the LCD drive signals of the PCA8576C are timed by the frequency
fclk, which equals either the built-in oscillator frequency fosc or the external clock frequency
fclk(ext).
The clock frequency (fclk) determines the LCD frame frequency (ffr) and the maximum rate
for data reception from the I2C-bus. To allow I2C-bus transmissions at their maximum data
rate of 100 kHz, fclk should be chosen to be above 125 kHz.
7.5.1 Internal clock
The internal oscillator is enabled by connecting pin OSC to pin VSS. In this case, the
output from pin CLK is the clock signal for any cascaded PCA8576C in the system.
7.5.2 External clock
Connecting pin OSC to VDD enables an external clock source. Pin CLK then becomes the
external clock input.
Remark: A clock signal must always be supplied to the device. Removing the clock,
freezes the LCD in a DC state, which is not suitable for the liquid crystal.
7.6 Timing
The timing of the PCA8576C sequences the internal data flow of the device. This includes
the transfer of display data from the display RAM to the display segment outputs. In
cascaded applications, the synchronization signal (SYNC) maintains the correct timing
relationship between the PCA8576Cs in the system. The timing also generates the LCD
frame frequency which is derived as an integer division of the clock frequency (see
Table 6). The frame frequency is set by the mode-set command (see Table 9) when an
internal clock is used or by the frequency applied to the pin CLK when an external clock is
used.
Table 6.
LCD frame frequencies [1]
PCA8576C mode
Frame frequency
Nominal frame frequency (Hz)
Normal-power mode
f clk
f fr = ------------2880
69 [2]
Power-saving mode
f clk
f fr = ---------480
65 [3]
[1]
The possible values for fclk see Table 16.
[2]
For fclk = 200 kHz.
[3]
For fclk = 31 kHz.
The ratio between the clock frequency and the LCD frame frequency depends on the
power mode in which the device is operating. In the power-saving mode the reduction
ratio is six times smaller; this allows the clock frequency to be reduced by a factor of six.
The reduced clock frequency results in a significant reduction in power consumption.
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The lower clock frequency has the disadvantage of increasing the response time when
large amounts of display data are transmitted on the I2C-bus. When a device is unable to
process a display data byte before the next one arrives, it holds the SCL line LOW until
the first display data byte is stored. This slows down the transmission rate of the I2C-bus
but no data loss occurs.
7.7 Display register
The display register holds the display data while the corresponding multiplex signals are
generated.
7.8 Shift register
The shift register transfers display information from the display RAM to the display register
while previous data is displayed.
7.9 Segment outputs
The LCD drive section includes 40 segment outputs, S0 to S39, which must be connected
directly to the LCD. The segment output signals are generated based on the multiplexed
backplane signals and with data residing in the display register. When less than
40 segment outputs are required, the unused segment outputs should be left open-circuit.
7.10 Backplane outputs
The LCD drive section includes four backplane outputs: BP0 to BP3. The backplane
output signals are generated based on the selected LCD drive mode.
• In 1:4 multiplex drive mode: BP0 to BP3 must be connected directly to the LCD.
If less than four backplane outputs are required the unused outputs can be left as an
open-circuit.
• In 1:3 multiplex drive mode: BP3 carries the same signal as BP1, therefore these two
adjacent outputs can be tied together to give enhanced drive capabilities.
• In 1:2 multiplex drive mode: BP0 and BP2, BP1 and BP3 respectively carry the same
signals and can also be paired to increase the drive capabilities.
• In static drive mode: the same signal is carried by all four backplane outputs and they
can be connected in parallel for very high drive requirements.
7.11 Display RAM
The display RAM is a static 40 × 4-bit RAM which stores LCD data.
There is a one-to-one correspondence between
• the bits in the RAM bitmap and the LCD elements
• the RAM columns and the segment outputs
• the RAM rows and the backplane outputs.
A logic 1 in the RAM bitmap indicates the on-state of the corresponding LCD element;
similarly, a logic 0 indicates the off-state.
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The display RAM bit map Figure 10 shows the rows 0 to 3 which correspond with the
backplane outputs BP0 to BP3, and the columns 0 to 39 which correspond with the
segment outputs S0 to S39. In multiplexed LCD applications the segment data of the first,
second, third and fourth row of the display RAM are time-multiplexed with BP0, BP1, BP2,
and BP3 respectively.
display RAM addresses (columns)/segment outputs (S)
0
1
2
3
4
35
36
37
38
39
0
display RAM bits
1
(rows)/
backplane outputs
2
(BP)
3
mbe525
The display RAM bitmap shows the direct relationship between the display RAM column and the
segment outputs; and between the bits in a RAM row and the backplane outputs.
Fig 10. Display RAM bit map
When display data is transmitted to the PCA8576C, the display bytes received are stored
in the display RAM in accordance with the selected LCD drive mode. The data is stored as
it arrives and does not wait for an acknowledge cycle as with the commands. Depending
on the current multiplex drive mode, data is stored singularly, in pairs, triples or
quadruples. To illustrate the filling order, an example of a 7-segment numeric display
showing all drive modes is given in Figure 11; the RAM filling organization depicted
applies equally to other LCD types.
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LCD segments
Sn+2
Sn+3
static
display RAM filling order
b
f
Sn+1
BP0
rows
display RAM 0
rows/backplane
1
outputs (BP)
2
3
g
e
Sn+6
Sn
Sn+7
c
DP
d
n
n+1
n+2
n+3
n+4
n+5
n+6
n+7
c
x
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1 DP
outputs (BP)
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3 x
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3 DP
n+1
f
e
g
d
MSB
a c b DP f
LSB
e g d
001aaj646
x = data bit unchanged.
Fig 11. Relationship between LCD layout, drive mode, display RAM filling order, and display data transmitted over the I2C-bus
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multiplex
e
f
columns
display RAM address/segment outputs (s)
byte1
byte2
byte3
byte4
byte5
a
Sn
1:4
BP2
DP
d
c b a
columns
display RAM address/segment outputs (s)
byte1
byte2
byte3
g
e
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rows/backplane
1
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2
3
BP0
f
LSB
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columns
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byte1
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BP0
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transmitted display byte
columns
display RAM address/segment outputs (s)
byte1
a
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The following applies to Figure 11:
• In the static drive mode, the eight transmitted data bits are placed in row 0 of eight
successive 4-bit RAM words.
• In the 1:2 multiplex mode, the eight transmitted data bits are placed in pairs into
row 0 and 1 of four successive 4-bit RAM words.
• In the 1:3 multiplex mode, the eight bits are placed in triples into row 0, 1, and 2 to
three successive 3-bit RAM words, with bit 3 of the third address left unchanged. It is
not recommended to use this bit in a display because of the difficult addressing. This
last bit may, if necessary, be controlled by an additional transfer to this address but
care should be taken to avoid overwriting adjacent data because always full bytes are
transmitted.
• In the 1:4 multiplex mode, the eight transmitted data bits are placed in quadruples into
row 0, 1, 2, and 3 of two successive 4-bit RAM words.
7.12 Data pointer
The addressing mechanism for the display RAM is realized using the data pointer. This
allows the loading of an individual display data byte or a series of display data bytes, into
any location of the display RAM. The sequence commences with the initialization of the
data pointer by the load-data-pointer command (see Table 10). After this, the data byte is
stored starting at the display RAM address indicated by the data pointer (see Figure 11).
Once each byte is stored, the data pointer is automatically incremented based on the
selected LCD configuration.
The contents of the data pointer are incremented as follows:
•
•
•
•
In static drive mode by eight.
In 1:2 multiplex drive mode by four.
In 1:3 multiplex drive mode by three.
In 1:4 multiplex drive mode by two.
If an I2C-bus data access terminates early, the state of the data pointer is unknown.
Consequently, the data pointer must be rewritten prior to further RAM accesses.
7.13 Sub-address counter
The storage of display data is conditioned by the contents of the subaddress counter.
Storage is allowed to take place only when the contents of the subaddress counter match
with the hardware subaddress applied to A0, A1 and A2. The subaddress counter value is
defined by the device-select command (see Table 11). If the contents of the subaddress
counter and the hardware subaddress do not match then data storage is blocked but the
data pointer will be incremented as if data storage had taken place. The subaddress
counter is also incremented when the data pointer overflows.
The storage arrangements described lead to extremely efficient data loading in cascaded
applications. When a series of display bytes are sent to the display RAM, automatic
wrap-over to the next PCA8576C occurs when the last RAM address is exceeded.
Subaddressing across device boundaries is successful even if the change to the next
device in the cascade occurs within a transmitted character.
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7.14 Bank selector
7.14.1 Output bank selector
The output bank selector (see Table 12), selects one of the four rows per display RAM
address for transfer to the display register. The actual row selected depends on the LCD
drive mode in operation and on the instant in the multiplex sequence.
• In 1:4 multiplex mode: all RAM addresses of row 0 are selected, followed sequentially
by the contents of row 1, row 2, and then row 3.
• In 1:3 multiplex mode: rows 0, 1, and 2 are selected sequentially.
• In 1:2 multiplex mode: rows 0 and 1 are selected.
• In the static mode: row 0 is selected.
The PCA8576C includes a RAM bank switching feature in the static and 1:2 multiplex
drive modes. In the static drive mode, the bank-select command may request the contents
of row 2 to be selected for display instead of the contents of row 0. In 1:2 multiplex drive
mode, the contents of rows 2 and 3 may be selected instead of rows 0 and 1. This
enables preparation of display information in an alternative bank and the ability to switch
to it once it has been assembled.
7.14.2 Input bank selector
The input bank selector (see Table 12) loads display data into the display RAM based on
the selected LCD drive configuration. Using the bank-select command, display data can
be loaded in row 2 into static drive mode or in rows 2 and 3 into 1:2 multiplex drive mode.
The input bank selector functions independently of the output bank selector.
7.15 Blinker
The display blinking capabilities of the PCA8576C are very versatile. The whole display
can be blinked at frequencies selected by the blink-select command. The blinking
frequencies are integer fractions of the clock frequency; the ratios between the clock and
blinking frequencies depend on the mode in which the device is operating (see Table 7).
Table 7.
Blink frequencies
Blinking mode
Normal-power mode
ratio
Power-saving mode
ratio
Blink frequency
off
-
-
blinking off
1
f clk
f blink = ---------------92160
f clk
f blink = ---------------15360
2 Hz
2
f clk
f blink = -------------------184320
f clk
f blink = ---------------30720
1 Hz
3
f clk
f blink = -------------------368640
f clk
f blink = ---------------61440
0.5 Hz
An additional feature is for an arbitrary selection of LCD segments to be blinked. This
applies to the static and 1:2 multiplex drive modes and can be implemented without any
communication overheads. Using the output bank selector, the displayed RAM banks are
exchanged with alternate RAM banks at the blinking frequency. This mode can also be
specified by the blink-select command (see Table 13).
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In the 1:3 and 1:4 multiplex modes, where no alternate RAM bank is available, groups of
LCD segments can be blinked by selectively changing the display RAM data at fixed time
intervals.
If the entire display needs to be blinked at a frequency other than the nominal blink
frequency, this can be done using the mode-set command to set and reset the display
enable bit E at the required rate (see Table 9).
7.16 Characteristics of the I2C-bus
The I2C-bus is for bidirectional, two-line communication between different ICs or modules.
The two lines are a Serial DAta line (SDA) and a Serial Clock Line (SCL). Both lines must
be connected to a positive supply via a pull-up resistor when connected to the output
stages of a device. Data transfer may be initiated only when the bus is not busy.
7.16.1 Bit transfer
One data bit is transferred during each clock pulse. The data on the SDA line must remain
stable during the HIGH period of the clock pulse. Changes in the data line at this time will
be interpreted as a control signal. Bit transfer is illustrated in Figure 12.
SDA
SCL
data line
stable;
data valid
change
of data
allowed
mba607
Fig 12. Bit transfer
7.16.2 START and STOP conditions
Both data and clock lines remain HIGH when the bus is not busy. A HIGH-to-LOW change
of the data line, while the clock is HIGH, is defined as the START condition (S).
A LOW-to-HIGH change of the data line, while the clock is HIGH, is defined as the STOP
condition (P). The START and STOP conditions are illustrated in Figure 13.
SDA
SDA
SCL
SCL
S
P
START condition
STOP condition
mbc622
Fig 13. Definition of START and STOP conditions
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7.16.3 System configuration
A device generating a message is a transmitter and a device receiving a message is the
receiver. The device that controls the message is the master and the devices which are
controlled by the master are the slaves. The system configuration is illustrated in
Figure 14.
MASTER
TRANSMITTER/
RECEIVER
SLAVE
RECEIVER
SLAVE
TRANSMITTER/
RECEIVER
MASTER
TRANSMITTER
MASTER
TRANSMITTER/
RECEIVER
SDA
SCL
mga807
Fig 14. System configuration
7.16.4 Acknowledge
The number of data bytes transferred between the START and STOP conditions from
transmitter to receiver is unlimited. Each byte of eight bits is followed by an acknowledge
cycle.
• A slave receiver, which is addressed, must generate an acknowledge after the
reception of each byte.
• A master receiver must generate an acknowledge after the reception of each byte that
has been clocked out of the slave transmitter.
• The device that acknowledges must pull-down the SDA line during the acknowledge
clock pulse, so that the SDA line is stable LOW during the HIGH period of the
acknowledge related clock pulse (set-up and hold times must be taken into
consideration).
• A master receiver must signal an end of data to the transmitter by not generating an
acknowledge on the last byte that has been clocked out of the slave. In this event, the
transmitter must leave the data line HIGH to enable the master to generate a STOP
condition.
Acknowledgement on the I2C-bus is illustrated in Figure 15.
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data output
by transmitter
not acknowledge
data output
by receiver
acknowledge
SCL from
master
1
2
8
9
S
START
condition
clock pulse for
acknowledgement
mbc602
Fig 15. Acknowledgement of the I2C-bus
7.16.5 PCA8576C I2C-bus controller
The PCA8576C acts as an I2C-bus slave receiver. It does not initiate I2C-bus transfers or
transmit data to an I2C-bus master receiver. The only data output from the PCA8576C are
the acknowledge signals of the selected devices. Device selection depends on the
I2C-bus slave address, the transferred command data and the hardware subaddress.
In single device application, the hardware subaddress inputs A0, A1, and A2 are normally
tied to VSS which defines the hardware subaddress 0. In multiple device applications
A0, A1, and A2 are tied to VSS or VDD using a binary coding scheme so that no two
devices with a common I2C-bus slave address have the same hardware subaddress.
In the power-saving mode it is possible that the PCA8576C is not able to keep up with the
highest transmission rates when large amounts of display data are transmitted. If this
situation occurs, the PCA8576C forces the SCL line LOW until its internal operations are
completed. This is known as the clock synchronization feature of the I2C-bus and serves
to slow down fast transmitters. Data loss does not occur.
7.16.6 Input filter
To enhance noise immunity in electrically adverse environments, RC low-pass filters are
provided on the SDA and SCL lines.
7.17 I2C-bus protocol
Two I2C-bus slave addresses (0111000 and 0111001) are reserved for the PCA8576C.
The least significant bit of the slave address that a PCA8576C responds to is defined by
the level tied at its input SA0. Therefore, two types of PCA8576C can be distinguished on
the same I2C-bus which allows:
• Up to 16 PCA8576Cs on the same I2C-bus for very large LCD applications.
• The use of two types of LCD multiplex on the same I2C-bus.
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The I2C-bus protocol is shown in Figure 16. The sequence is initiated with a START
condition (S) from the I2C-bus master which is followed by one of the two PCA8576C
slave addresses available. All PCA8576Cs with the corresponding SA0 level
acknowledge in parallel with the slave address but all PCA8576Cs with the alternative
SA0 level ignore the whole I2C-bus transfer.
After acknowledgement, one or more command bytes follow which define the status of the
addressed PCA8576Cs.
The last command byte is tagged with a cleared most significant bit, the continuation bit C.
The command bytes are also acknowledged by all addressed PCA8576Cs on the bus.
After the last command byte, a series of display data bytes may follow. These display
bytes are stored in the display RAM at the address specified by the data pointer and the
subaddress counter. Both data pointer and subaddress counter are automatically updated
and the data is directed to the intended PCA8576C device. The acknowledgement after
each byte is made only by the (A0, A1, and A2) addressed PCA8576C. After the last
display byte, the I2C-bus master issues a STOP condition (P).
acknowledge
by A0, A1 and A2
selected
PCA8576C only
acknowledge by
all addressed
PCA8576Cs
R/W
slave address
S
S
0 1 1 1 0 0 A 0 A C
0
COMMAND
A
n ≥ 1 byte(s)
1 byte
DISPLAY DATA
A
P
n ≥ 0 byte(s)
update data pointers
and if necessary,
subaddress counter
013aaa276
Fig 16. I2C-bus protocol
7.18 Command decoder
The command decoder identifies command bytes that arrive on the I2C-bus. All available
commands carry a continuation bit C in their most significant bit position as shown in
Figure 17. When this bit is set logic 1, it indicates that the next byte of the transfer to arrive
will also represent a command. If this bit is set logic 0, it indicates that the command byte
is the last in the transfer. Further bytes will be regarded as display data.
MSB
C
LSB
REST OF OPCODE
msa833
(1) C = 0; last command
(2) C = 1; commands continue
Fig 17. General format of the command byte
The five commands available to the PCA8576C are defined in Table 8.
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Table 8.
Definition of PCA8576C commands
Command
Operation Code
Reference
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
LP
E
B
M[1:0]
0
mode-set
C
1
0
load-data-pointer
C
0
P[5:0]
Section 7.18.1
device-select
C
1
1
0
0
A[2:0]
bank-select
C
1
1
1
1
0
I
blink-select
C
1
1
1
0
AB
BF[1:0]
Section 7.18.2
Section 7.18.3
O
Section 7.18.4
Section 7.18.5
7.18.1 Mode-set command
Table 9.
Mode-set command bit description
Bit
Symbol
Value
Description
7
C
0, 1
see Figure 17
6 to 5
-
10
fixed value
4
LP
power dissipation (see Table 6)
0
normal-power mode
1
3
power-saving mode
E
2
display status
0
disabled[1]
1
enabled
LCD bias configuration[2]
B
1 to 0
0
1⁄
3
bias
1
1⁄
2
bias
M[1:0]
LCD drive mode selection
01
static; BP0
10
1:2 multiplex; BP0, BP1
11
1:3 multiplex; BP0, BP1, BP2
00
1:4 multiplex; BP0, BP1, BP2, BP3
[1]
The possibility to disable the display allows implementation of blinking under external control.
[2]
Bit B is not applicable for the static LCD drive mode.
7.18.2 Load-data-pointer command
Table 10.
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Load-data-pointer command bit description
Bit
Symbol
Value
Description
7
C
0, 1
see Figure 17
6
-
0
fixed value
5 to 0
P[5:0]
000000 to
100111
6 bit binary value, 0 to 39; transferred to the data pointer to
define one of forty display RAM addresses
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7.18.3 Device-select command
Table 11.
Device-select command bit description
Bit
Symbol
Value
Description
7
C
0, 1
see Figure 17
6 to 4
-
1100
fixed value
3 to 0
A[2:0]
000 to 111
3 bit binary value, 0 to 7; transferred to the subaddress
counter to define one of eight hardware subaddresses
7.18.4 Bank-select command
Table 12.
Bank-select command bit description
Bit
Symbol
Value
Description
Static
7
C
0, 1
see Figure 17
6 to 2
-
11110
fixed value
1
I
0
[1]
1:2 multiplex[1]
input bank selection; storage of arriving display data
0
RAM bit 0
RAM bits 0 and 1
1
RAM bit 2
RAM bits 2 and 3
O
output bank selection; retrieval of LCD display data
0
RAM bit 0
RAM bits 0 and 1
1
RAM bit 2
RAM bits 2 and 3
The bank-select command has no effect in 1:3 and 1:4 multiplex drive modes.
7.18.5 Blink-select command
Table 13.
Blink-select command bit description
Bit
Symbol
Value
Description
7
C
0, 1
see Figure 17
6 to 3
-
1110
fixed value
2
AB
1 to 0
blink mode selection
0
normal blinking[1]
1
alternate RAM bank blinking[2]
BF[1:0]
blink frequency selection
00
off
01
1
10
2
11
3
[1]
Normal blinking is assumed when the LCD multiplex drive modes 1:3 or 1:4 are selected.
[2]
Alternate RAM bank blinking does not apply in 1:3 and 1:4 multiplex drive modes.
7.19 Display controller
The display controller executes the commands identified by the command decoder. It
contains the status registers of the PCA8576C and coordinates their effects. The
controller is also responsible for loading display data into the display RAM as required by
the filling order.
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8. Internal circuitry
VLCD
VSS
SDA, SCL
BP0 to BP3,
S0 to S39
CLK, OSC, A0 to A2,
SA0, SYNC
VDD
013aaa109
Fig 18. Device protection diagram
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9. Limiting values
CAUTION
Static voltages across the liquid crystal display can build up when the LCD supply voltage
(VLCD) is on while the IC supply voltage (VDD) is off, or vice versa. This may cause unwanted
display artifacts. To avoid such artifacts, VLCD and VDD must be applied or removed together.
Table 14. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter
Conditions
VDD
supply voltage
VLCD
LCD supply voltage
VI
input voltage
on each of the pins SCL, SDA,
CLK, SYNC, SA0, OSC and
A0 to A2
VO
output voltage
on each of the pins
S0 to S39 and BP0 to BP3
II
Unit
−0.5
+8.0
V
V
−0.5
+8.0
V
−0.5
+8.0
V
input current
−20
+20
mA
IO
output current
−25
+25
mA
IDD
supply current
−50
+50
mA
ISS
ground supply current
−50
+50
mA
IDD(LCD)
LCD supply current
−50
+50
mA
Ptot
total power dissipation
-
400
mW
Po
output power
-
100
mW
HBM
[2]
-
±4000
V
MM
[3]
-
±200
V
CDM
[4]
-
500
V
-
1000
V
-
150
mA
electrostatic discharge
voltage
[1]
[1]
all pins
corner pins
latch-up current
[5]
Tstg
storage temperature
[6]
Tamb
ambient temperature
Ilu
Product data sheet
Max
VDD − 8.0 VDD
VESD
PCA8576C
Min
operating device
−65
+150
°C
−40
+85
°C
[1]
Values with respect to VDD.
[2]
Pass level; Human Body Model (HBM), according to Ref. 5 “JESD22-A114”.
[3]
Pass level; Machine Model (MM), according to Ref. 6 “JESD22-A115”.
[4]
Pass level; Charged-Device Model (CDM), according to Ref. 7 “JESD22-C101”.
[5]
Pass level; latch-up testing according to Ref. 8 “JESD78” at maximum ambient temperature (Tamb(max)).
[6]
According to the NXP store and transport requirements (see Ref. 9 “NX3-00092”) the devices have to be
stored at a temperature of +8 °C to +45 °C and a humidity of 25 % to 75 %. For long term storage products
deviant conditions are described in that document.
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10. Static characteristics
Table 15. Static characteristics
VDD = 2.0 V to 6.0 V; VSS = 0 V; VLCD = VDD − 6.0 V; Tamb = −40 °C to +85 °C; unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
V
Supplies
VDD
supply voltage
VLCD
LCD supply voltage
2.0
-
6.0
[1]
VDD − 6.0
-
VDD − 2.0 V
IDD
supply current:
fclk = 200 kHz
[2]
-
-
120
μA
IDD(lp)
low-power mode supply
current
VDD = 3.5 V; VLCD = 0 V; fclk = 35 kHz;
A0, A1 and A2 connected to VSS
-
-
60
μA
VIL
LOW-level input voltage
on pins CLK, SYNC, OSC,
A0 to A2 and SA0
VSS
-
0.3VDD
V
VIH
HIGH-level input voltage
on pins CLK, SYNC, OSC,
A0 to A2 and SA0
0.7VDD
-
VDD
V
VOL
LOW-level output voltage
IOL = 0 mA
-
-
0.05
V
VOH
HIGH-level output voltage
IOH = 0 mA
VDD − 0.05 -
-
V
IOL
LOW-level output current
output sink current;
VOL = 1.0 V; VDD = 5.0 V;
on pins CLK and SYNC
1
-
-
mA
IL
leakage current
VI = VDD or VSS; on pins
CLK, SCL, SDA, A0 to A2 and SA0
−1
-
+1
μA
IL(OSC)
leakage current on pin OSC
VI = VDD
−1
-
+1
μA
Ipd
pull-down current
VI = 1.0 V; VDD = 5.0 V;
on pins A0 to A2 and OSC
15
50
150
μA
RSYNC_N
SYNC resistance
20
50
150
kΩ
VPOR
power-on reset voltage
[3]
-
1.0
1.6
V
CI
input capacitance
[4]
-
-
7
pF
Logic
I2C-bus;
pins SDA and SCL
VIL
LOW-level input voltage
VSS
-
0.3VDD
V
VIH
HIGH-level input voltage
0.7VDD
-
6.0
V
IOH(CLK)
HIGH-level output current on
pin CLK
output source current;
VOH = 4.0 V; VDD = 5.0 V
1
-
-
mA
IOL(SDA)
LOW-level output current on
pin SDA
output sink current;
VOL = 0.4 V; VDD = 5.0 V
3
-
-
mA
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Table 15. Static characteristics …continued
VDD = 2.0 V to 6.0 V; VSS = 0 V; VLCD = VDD − 6.0 V; Tamb = −40 °C to +85 °C; unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
−20
-
+20
mV
LCD outputs
VBP
voltage on pin BP
Cbpl = 35 nF; on pins BP0 to BP3
VS
voltage on pin S
Csgm = 5 nF; on pins S0 to S39
−20
-
+20
mV
RBP
resistance on pin BP
VLCD = VDD − 5 V; on pins BP0 to BP3
[5]
-
-
5
kΩ
resistance on pin S
VLCD = VDD − 5 V; on pins S0 to S39
[5]
-
-
7.5
kΩ
RS
[1]
VLCD ≤ VDD − 3 V for 1⁄3 bias.
[2]
LCD outputs are open-circuit; inputs at VSS or VDD; external clock with 50 % duty factor; I2C-bus inactive.
[3]
Resets all logic when VDD < VPOR.
[4]
Periodically sampled, not 100 % tested.
[5]
Outputs measured one at a time.
10.1 Typical supply current characteristics
mbe530
50
mbe529
50
−IDD(LCD)
(μA)
ISS
(μA)
normal
mode
40
40
30
30
20
20
power-saving
mode
10
10
0
0
0
100
200
0
VDD = 5 V; VLCD = 0 V; Tamb = 25 °C
Fig 19. ISS as a function of ffr
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200
ffr (Hz)
ffr (Hz)
VDD = 5 V; VLCD = 0 V; Tamb = 25 °C
Fig 20. −IDD(LCD) as a function of ffr
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mbe528
50
mbe527
50
−IDD(LCD)
(μA)
ISS
(μA)
40
40
normal mode
fclk = 200 kHz
85 °C
30
30
20
20
−40 °C
power-saving mode
fclk = 35 kHz
10
25 °C
10
0
0
0
5
0
10
VDD (V)
VLCD = 0 V; external clock; Tamb = 25 °C
5
10
VDD (V)
VLCD = 0 V; external clock; Tamb = 25 °C
Fig 22. −IDD(LCD) as a function of VDD
Fig 21. ISS as a function of VDD
10.2 Typical LCD output characteristics
mbe532
10
mbe526
2.5
RS
RO(max)
(kΩ)
RO(max)
(kΩ)
2.0
RS
1.5
RBP
1
RBP
1.0
0.5
10−1
0
3
VDD (V)
6
0
−40
VLCD = 0 V; Tamb = 25 °C
Fig 23. RO(max) as a function of VDD
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40
80
120
Tamb (°C)
VDD = 5 V; VLCD = 0 V
Fig 24. RO(max) as a function of Tamb
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11. Dynamic characteristics
Table 16. Dynamic characteristics
VDD = 1.8 V to 5.5 V; VSS = 0 V; VLCD = 2.5 V to 6.5 V; Tamb = −40 °C to +85 °C; unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
125
200
315
kHz
21
31
48
kHz
Timing characteristics: driver timing waveforms (see Figure 25)
clock frequency
fclk
normal-power mode;
VDD = 5 V
[1]
power-saving mode;
VDD = 3 V
tclk(H)
clock HIGH time
1
-
-
μs
tclk(L)
clock LOW time
1
-
-
μs
-
-
400
ns
1
-
-
μs
-
-
30
μs
4.7
-
-
μs
tPD(SYNC_N) SYNC propagation delay
tSYNC_NL
SYNC LOW time
tPD(drv)
driver propagation delay
VLCD = 5 V
Timing characteristics: I2C-bus (see Figure 26)
[2]
tBUF
bus free time between a STOP and START
condition
tHD;STA
hold time (repeated) START condition
4.0
-
-
μs
tSU;STA
set-up time for a repeated START condition
4.7
-
-
μs
tLOW
LOW period of the SCL clock
4.7
-
-
μs
tHIGH
HIGH period of the SCL clock
4.0
-
-
μs
tr
rise time of both SDA and SCL signals
-
-
1
μs
tf
fall time of both SDA and SCL signals
-
-
0.3
μs
Cb
capacitive load for each bus line
-
-
400
pF
tSU;DAT
data set-up time
250
-
-
ns
tHD;DAT
data hold time
0
-
-
ns
tSU;STO
set-up time for STOP condition
4.0
-
-
μs
[1]
fclk < 125 kHz, I2C-bus maximum transmission speed is derated.
[2]
All timing values are valid within the operating supply voltage and ambient temperature range and are referenced to VIL and VIH with an
input voltage swing of VSS to VDD.
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1/fCLK
tclk(H)
tclk(L)
0.7VDD
CLK
0.3VDD
0.7VDD
SYNC
0.3VDD
tPD(SYNC_N)
tPD(SYNC_N)
tSYNC_NL
0.5 V
BP0 to BP3,
and S0 to S39
(VDD = 5 V)
0.5 V
tPD(drv)
mce424
Fig 25. Driver timing waveforms
SDA
tBUF
tLOW
tf
SCL
tHD;STA
tr
tHD;DAT
tHIGH
tSU;DAT
SDA
tSU;STA
tSU;STO
mga728
Fig 26. I2C-bus timing waveforms
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12. Application information
12.1 Cascaded operation
In large display configurations, up to 16 PCA8576Cs can be recognized on the same
I2C-bus by using the 3-bit hardware subaddress (A0, A1 and A2) and the programmable
I2C-bus slave address (SA0).
Table 17.
Addressing cascaded PCA8576C
Cluster
Bit SA0
Pin A2
Pin A1
Pin A0
Device
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
2
0
1
1
3
1
0
0
4
1
0
1
5
1
1
0
6
2
1
1
1
1
7
0
0
0
8
0
0
1
9
0
1
0
10
0
1
1
11
1
0
0
12
1
0
1
13
1
1
0
14
1
1
1
15
Cascaded PCA8576Cs are synchronized. They can share the backplane signals from one
of the devices in the cascade. Such an arrangement is cost-effective in large LCD
applications since the backplane outputs of only one device need to be through-plated to
the backplane electrodes of the display. The other PCA8576Cs of the cascade contribute
additional segment outputs but their backplane outputs are left open-circuit (see
Figure 27).
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VDD
VLCD
SDA
40 segment drives
SCL
LCD PANEL
SYNC
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CLK
BP0 to BP3
(open-circuit)
OSC
A0
A1
A2
(up to 2560
elements)
SAO VSS
VLCD
VDD
R≤
HOST
MICROPROCESSOR/
MICROCONTROLLER
tr
2Cb
VLCD
VDD
40 segment drives
SDA
SCL
PCA8576C
SYNC
BP0 to BP3
OSC
VSS
4 backplanes
CLK
A0
A1
A2
SA0 VSS
013aaa277
Fig 27. Cascaded PCA8576C configuration
The SYNC line is provided to maintain the correct synchronization between all cascaded
PCA8576Cs. This synchronization is guaranteed after the power-on reset. The only time
that SYNC is likely to be needed is if synchronization is accidentally lost (e.g. by noise in
adverse electrical environments; or by the defining a multiplex mode when PCA8576Cs
with differing SA0 levels are cascaded).
SYNC is organized as an input/output pin; the output selection being realized as an
open-drain driver with an internal pull-up resistor. A PCA8576C asserts the SYNC line and
monitors the SYNC line at all other times. If synchronization in the cascade is lost, it is
restored by the first PCA8576C to assert SYNC. The timing relationship between the
backplane waveforms and the SYNC signal for the various drive modes of the PCA8576C
are shown in Figure 28.
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Tfr =
1
ffr
BP0
SYNC
(a) static drive mode.
BP0
(1/2 bias)
BP0
(1/3 bias)
SYNC
(b) 1:2 multiplex drive mode.
BP0
(1/3 bias)
SYNC
(c) 1:3 multiplex drive mode.
BP0
(1/3 bias)
SYNC
(d) 1:4 multiplex drive mode.
mgl755
Excessive capacitive coupling between SCL or CLK and SYNC will cause erroneous
synchronization. If this is a problem you can increase the capacitance of the SYNC line (e.g. by an
external capacitor between SYNC and VDD.) Degradation of the positive edge of the SYNC pulse
can be countered by an external pull-up resistor.
Fig 28. Synchronization of the cascade for the various PCA8576C drive modes
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13. Package outline
LQFP64: plastic low profile quad flat package; 64 leads; body 10 x 10 x 1.4 mm
SOT314-2
c
y
X
A
48
33
49
32
ZE
e
E HE
A
A2
(A 3)
A1
wM
θ
bp
pin 1 index
64
Lp
L
17
detail X
16
1
ZD
e
v M A
wM
bp
D
B
HD
v M B
0
2.5
5 mm
scale
DIMENSIONS (mm are the original dimensions)
UNIT
A
max.
A1
A2
A3
bp
c
D (1)
E (1)
e
mm
1.6
0.20
0.05
1.45
1.35
0.25
0.27
0.17
0.18
0.12
10.1
9.9
10.1
9.9
0.5
HD
HE
12.15 12.15
11.85 11.85
L
Lp
v
w
y
1
0.75
0.45
0.2
0.12
0.1
Z D (1) Z E (1)
1.45
1.05
1.45
1.05
θ
7o
o
0
Note
1. Plastic or metal protrusions of 0.25 mm maximum per side are not included.
REFERENCES
OUTLINE
VERSION
IEC
JEDEC
SOT314-2
136E10
MS-026
JEITA
EUROPEAN
PROJECTION
ISSUE DATE
00-01-19
03-02-25
Fig 29. Package outline SOT314-2 (LQFP64) of PCA8576CH
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14. Handling information
All input and output pins are protected against ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) under
normal handling. When handling Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) devices ensure that
all normal precautions are taken as described in JESD625-A, IEC 61340-5 or equivalent
standards.
15. Soldering of SMD packages
This text provides a very brief insight into a complex technology. A more in-depth account
of soldering ICs can be found in Application Note AN10365 “Surface mount reflow
soldering description”.
15.1 Introduction to soldering
Soldering is one of the most common methods through which packages are attached to
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), to form electrical circuits. The soldered joint provides both
the mechanical and the electrical connection. There is no single soldering method that is
ideal for all IC packages. Wave soldering is often preferred when through-hole and
Surface Mount Devices (SMDs) are mixed on one printed wiring board; however, it is not
suitable for fine pitch SMDs. Reflow soldering is ideal for the small pitches and high
densities that come with increased miniaturization.
15.2 Wave and reflow soldering
Wave soldering is a joining technology in which the joints are made by solder coming from
a standing wave of liquid solder. The wave soldering process is suitable for the following:
• Through-hole components
• Leaded or leadless SMDs, which are glued to the surface of the printed circuit board
Not all SMDs can be wave soldered. Packages with solder balls, and some leadless
packages which have solder lands underneath the body, cannot be wave soldered. Also,
leaded SMDs with leads having a pitch smaller than ~0.6 mm cannot be wave soldered,
due to an increased probability of bridging.
The reflow soldering process involves applying solder paste to a board, followed by
component placement and exposure to a temperature profile. Leaded packages,
packages with solder balls, and leadless packages are all reflow solderable.
Key characteristics in both wave and reflow soldering are:
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Board specifications, including the board finish, solder masks and vias
Package footprints, including solder thieves and orientation
The moisture sensitivity level of the packages
Package placement
Inspection and repair
Lead-free soldering versus SnPb soldering
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15.3 Wave soldering
Key characteristics in wave soldering are:
• Process issues, such as application of adhesive and flux, clinching of leads, board
transport, the solder wave parameters, and the time during which components are
exposed to the wave
• Solder bath specifications, including temperature and impurities
15.4 Reflow soldering
Key characteristics in reflow soldering are:
• Lead-free versus SnPb soldering; note that a lead-free reflow process usually leads to
higher minimum peak temperatures (see Figure 30) than a SnPb process, thus
reducing the process window
• Solder paste printing issues including smearing, release, and adjusting the process
window for a mix of large and small components on one board
• Reflow temperature profile; this profile includes preheat, reflow (in which the board is
heated to the peak temperature) and cooling down. It is imperative that the peak
temperature is high enough for the solder to make reliable solder joints (a solder paste
characteristic). In addition, the peak temperature must be low enough that the
packages and/or boards are not damaged. The peak temperature of the package
depends on package thickness and volume and is classified in accordance with
Table 18 and 19
Table 18.
SnPb eutectic process (from J-STD-020C)
Package thickness (mm)
Package reflow temperature (°C)
Volume (mm3)
< 350
≥ 350
< 2.5
235
220
≥ 2.5
220
220
Table 19.
Lead-free process (from J-STD-020C)
Package thickness (mm)
Package reflow temperature (°C)
Volume (mm3)
< 350
350 to 2000
> 2000
< 1.6
260
260
260
1.6 to 2.5
260
250
245
> 2.5
250
245
245
Moisture sensitivity precautions, as indicated on the packing, must be respected at all
times.
Studies have shown that small packages reach higher temperatures during reflow
soldering, see Figure 30.
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temperature
maximum peak temperature
= MSL limit, damage level
minimum peak temperature
= minimum soldering temperature
peak
temperature
time
001aac844
MSL: Moisture Sensitivity Level
Fig 30. Temperature profiles for large and small components
For further information on temperature profiles, refer to Application Note AN10365
“Surface mount reflow soldering description”.
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16. Abbreviations
Table 20.
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Abbreviations
Acronym
Description
AEC
Automotive Electronics Council
CDM
Charged-Device Model
DC
Direct Current
HBM
Human Body Model
I2C
Inter-Integrated Circuit
IC
Integrated Circuit
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LSB
Least Significant Bit
MM
Machine Model
MOS
Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
MSB
Most Significant Bit
MSL
Moisture Sensitivity Level
PCB
Printed-Circuit Board
POR
Power-On Reset
RC
Resistance-Capacitance
RAM
Random Access Memory
RMS
Root Mean Square
SCL
Serial Clock Line
SDA
Serial DAta line
SMD
Surface-Mount Device
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17. References
[1]
AN10365 — Surface mount reflow soldering description
[2]
IEC 60134 — Rating systems for electronic tubes and valves and analogous
semiconductor devices
[3]
IEC 61340-5 — Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena
[4]
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D — Moisture/Reflow Sensitivity Classification for
Nonhermetic Solid State Surface Mount Devices
[5]
JESD22-A114 — Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity Testing Human Body
Model (HBM)
[6]
JESD22-A115 — Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity Testing Machine Model
(MM)
[7]
JESD22-C101 — Field-Induced Charged-Device Model Test Method for
Electrostatic-Discharge-Withstand Thresholds of Microelectronic Components
[8]
JESD78 — IC Latch-Up Test
[9]
NX3-00092 — NXP store and transport requirements
[10] SNV-FA-01-02 — Marking Formats Integrated Circuits
[11] UM10204 — I2C-bus specification and user manual
18. Revision history
Table 21.
Revision history
Document ID
Release date
Data sheet status
Change notice
Supersedes
PCA8576C v.1
20100722
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Document status[1][2]
Product status[3]
Definition
Objective [short] data sheet
Development
This document contains data from the objective specification for product development.
Preliminary [short] data sheet
Qualification
This document contains data from the preliminary specification.
Product [short] data sheet
Production
This document contains the product specification.
[1]
Please consult the most recently issued document before initiating or completing a design.
[2]
The term ‘short data sheet’ is explained in section “Definitions”.
[3]
The product status of device(s) described in this document may have changed since this document was published and may differ in case of multiple devices. The latest product status
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Characteristics sections of this document is not warranted. Constant or
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Rev. 1 — 22 July 2010
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PCA8576C
NXP Semiconductors
Universal LCD driver for low multiplex rates
21. Contents
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2
3
4
5
6
6.1
6.2
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
7.4.4
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.2
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
7.13
7.14
7.14.1
7.14.2
7.15
7.16
7.16.1
7.16.2
7.16.3
7.16.4
7.16.5
7.16.6
7.17
7.18
7.18.1
7.18.2
7.18.3
7.18.4
7.18.5
7.19
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pin description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power-On-Reset (POR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LCD bias generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LCD voltage selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LCD drive mode waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Static drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1:2 Multiplex drive mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1:3 Multiplex drive mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1:4 multiplex drive mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Oscillator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Internal clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
External clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Shift register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Segment outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Backplane outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Display RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Data pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sub-address counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Bank selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Output bank selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Input bank selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Blinker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Characteristics of the I2C-bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bit transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
START and STOP conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Acknowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PCA8576C I2C-bus controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Input filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
I2C-bus protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Command decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mode-set command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Load-data-pointer command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Device-select command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bank-select command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Blink-select command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Display controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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10
10.1
10.2
11
12
12.1
13
14
15
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
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19
19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
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Internal circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limiting values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Static characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical supply current characteristics . . . . . .
Typical LCD output characteristics. . . . . . . . .
Dynamic characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cascaded operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soldering of SMD packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to soldering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave and reflow soldering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reflow soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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© NXP B.V. 2010.
All rights reserved.
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Date of release: 22 July 2010
Document identifier: PCA8576C