First Edition Jul 3, 2002 OPTREX LCD Module Technical Specification Final Revision ****** Type No. C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG Approved by (Production Div.) Checked by (Quality Assurance Div.) Checked by (Design Engineering Div.) Prepared by (Production Div.) Table of Contents 1. General Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 2 2. Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 3 3. Optical Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 7 4. I/O Terminal ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 5. Test ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 6. Appearance Standards ................................................................................................................................ 12 7. Code System of Production Lot ............................................................................................................... 16 8. Type Number.................................................................................................................................................. 16 9. Applying Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 16 10. Precautions Relating Product Handling................................................................................................ 17 11. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 Revision History Rev. Date Page C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 Comment OPTREX CORPORATION Page 1/18 1. General Specifications Operating Temp. : min. -20°C ~ max. 70°C Storage Temp. : min. -20°C ~ max. 70°C Display Format : 20 characters × 2 lines Display Fonts : 5 × 8 dots ( 1 character ) Viewing Area : 83.0 (W) × 18.6 (H) mm Outline Dimensions : 116.0 (W) × 37.0 (H) × (15.6) (D) mm Weight : 42.9g max. LCD Type : NTD-21333 ( STN / Color-mode / Transmissive) Viewing Angle : 6:00 Data Transfer : 8-bit parallel data transfer Backlight : LED Backlight / Red Additional Spec : Vivid Color Display Specification (High Performance Color Film is Used) Drawings : Dimensional Outline C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 UE-311044 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 2/18 2. Electrical Specifications 2.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings VSS=0V Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Max. Units Supply Voltage VCC -V SS - -0.3 7.0 V VCC -V EE - -0.3 13.5 V VI - -0.3 VCC +0.3 V (Logic) Supply Voltage (LCD Drive) Input Voltage 2.2. DC Characteristics Ta=25°C, VCC =5V, VSS=VEE=0V Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Supply Voltage VCC -V SS - 4.5 - 5.5 V (Logic) Supply Voltage VCC -V EE Shown in 3.1 V (LCD Drive) High Level VIH - 2.2 - VCC V VIL - -0.3 - 0.8 V 2.4 - - V Input Voltage Low Level Input Voltage High Level VOH IOH =-0.25mA VOL IOL=1.2mA - - 0.4 V ICC VCC -V SS=5.3V - 2.0 3.0 mA Output Voltage Low Level Output Voltage Supply Current All voltage values are referenced to VSS =0V V1 to V5 must maintain VDD ≥ V1 ≥ V2 ≥ V3 ≥ V4 ≥V5. C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 3/18 2.3. AC Characteristic Read Operation VCC =5.0V±10% Parameter Enable Cycle Time Enable “H” Level Pulse Width Enable Rise/Fall Time Symbol Min. Max. Units tCYCE twHE tRE, tFE 500 - ns 300 - ns - 25 ns - ns RS,R/W Setup Time (8-bit operation mode) 60 tAS (4-bit operation mode) 100 RS,R/W Address Hold Time tAH 10 - ns Read Data Output Delay tRD - 190 ns tDHR 20 - ns Read Data Hold Time RS VIH VIH VIL VIL tAS R/W tAH VIL VIL tWHE tRE E tFE VIH VIH VIL VIL tRD VIH DB0~DB7 VIL VIL tDHR Valid Data VIH VIL tCYCE Read Operation Timing C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 4/18 Write Operation VCC =5.0V±10% Parameter Enable Cycle Time Enable “H” Level Pulse Width Enable Rise/Fall Time Symbol Min. Max. Units tCYCE twHE tRE, tFE 500 - ns 300 - ns - 25 ns - ns RS,R/W Setup Time (8-bit operation mode) 60 tAS (4-bit operation mode) 100 RS,R/W Address Hold Time tAH 10 - ns Data Output Delay tDS - - ns tDHR 10 - ns Data Hold Time RS V IH VIL VIH VIL tAS R/W tAH V IH V IH tWHE tRE E t FE V IH VIH VIL V IL t DS V OH DB0~DB7 V OL VIL tDHW Valid Data VOH V OL tCYCE Write Operation Timing C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 5/18 2.4. Lighting Specifications 2.4.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Ta=25°C Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Forward Voltage VF Note 1 - - 6.0 V LED Power Dissipation PD - - - 0.125 mW Reverse Voltage VR - - - 5.0 V Note 1 : VF is defined as the voltage between ANODE and CATHODE as shown below. ANODE VF R CATHODE 2.4.2. Operating Characteristics Ta=25°C Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Foward Current IF VF =5.0V - 11 13 mA Luminance of L VF =5.0V 24 - - cd/m2 Backlight Surface C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 6/18 3. Optical Specifications 3.1. LCD Driving Voltage Parameter Symbol Recommended LCD Driving Voltage VCC -V EE Note 1 Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units Ta= -20°C - - 5.5 V Ta=25°C 4.9 5.3 5.5 V Ta=70°C 4.7 - - V Note 1 : Voltage (Applied actual waveform to LCD Module) for the best contrast. The range of minimum and maximum shows tolerance of the operating voltage. The specified contrast ratio and response time are not guaranteed over the entire range. 3.2. Optical Characteristics Ta=25°C, 1/16 Duty, 1/5 Bias, VOD =5.5V (Note 4), θ= 0°C, φ=-° Parameter Contrast Ratio Note 1 Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. CR θ= 0°C , φ=-° - 80 - Viewing Angle Response Time Units Shown in 3.3 Rise Note 2 TON - - 45 90 ms Decay Note 3 TOFF - - 200 300 ms Note 1 :Contrast ratio is definded as follows. (CR = LON / LOFF) LON : Luminance of the ON segments LOFF: Luminance of the OFF segments Measuring Spot:0.9mmφ Note 2 :The time that the luminance level reaches 90% of the saturation level from 0% when ON signal is applied. Note 3 :The time that the luminance level reaches 10% of the saturation level from 100% when OFF signal is applied. Note 4 :Definition of Driving Voltage VOD Assuming that the typical driving waveforms shown below are applied to the LCD Panel at 1/A Duty - 1/B Bias (A: Duty Number, B: Bias Number). Driving voltage VOD is definded as the voltage VO-P when the contrast ratio (CR=LON / LOFF) is at its maximum. VO-P ( B-2 )×VO-P / B 1 / ( f F× A ) <ON SIGNAL> C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 1 / fF <OFF SIGNAL> OPTREX CORPORATION Page 7/18 3.3. Definition of Viewing Angle and Optimum Viewing Area *Point • shows the point where contrast ratio is measured. : θ= 0°, φ= -° *Driving condition : 1/16 Duty, 1/5 Bias, VOD =5.5V, fF =84.3Hz 90° 45° 135° θ φ 180° 10 20 30 40 50 90° ( φ = 0°) θ φ 180° 225° 0° 315° 270° 270° *Area shows typ. CR≥2 (Measuring Spot:0.9mmφ) 3.4. System Block Diagram Temperature Chamber Rotation Table ( θ,φ ) Photometer #1980A WB φ LCD Optical Fiber θ Computer Control Unit & Waveform Generator Halogen bulb C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 8/18 4. I/O Terminal 4.1. Pin Assignment CN1 No. Symbol Function 1 LED (A) LED Anode Terminal 2 LED (K) LED Cathode Terminal 3 VSS Power Supply (0V, GND) 4 VCC Power Supply for Logic 5 VEE Power Supply for LCD Drive 6 RS Register Select Signal 7 R/W 8 E 9 DB0 Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation 10 DB1 Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation 11 DB2 Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation 12 DB3 Data Bus Line / Non-connection at 4-bit operation 13 DB4 Data Bus Line 14 DB5 Data Bus Line 15 DB6 Data Bus Line 16 DB7 Data Bus Line Read/Write Select Signal H : Read L : Write Enable Signal (No pull-up Resister) CN2 No. Symbol Function 1 LED (A) LED Anode Terminal 2 LED (K) LED Cathode Terminal 4.2. Example of Power Supply It is recommended to apply a potentiometer for the contrast adjust due to the tolerance of the driving voltage and its temperature dependence. VCC VCC (+Voltage) VR MODULE VSS VSS (0V) VEE VR=10~20KΩ C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 9/18 4.3. Block Diagram COM 16 8 ~ DB7 20 characters × 2 lines DB0 E LCDP Control LSI SEG 40 SEG 60 NT3881D R/W RS 4 Column Driver NT3883H × 1 VCC VSS Bias Circuit To LSI VEE LED (A) LED Backlight LED (K) C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 10/18 5. Test No change on display and in operation under the following test condition. Conditions: No. Unless otherwise specified, tests will be conducted under the following condition. Temperature: 20±5°C Humidity : 65±5%RH tests will be not conducted under functioning state. Parameter Conditions Notes 1 High Temperature Operating 70°C±2°C, 96hrs (operation state) 2 Low Temperature Operating -20°C±2°C, 96hrs (operation state) 1 3 High Temperature Storage 70°C±2°C, 96hrs 2 4 Low Temperature Storage -20°C±2°C, 96hrs 1,2 5 Damp Proof Test 40°C±2°C,90~95%RH, 96hrs 1,2 6 Vibration Test Total fixed amplitude : 1.5mm 3 Vibration Frequency : 10~55Hz One cycle 60 seconds to 3 directions of X, Y, Z for each 15 minutes 7 Shock Test To be measured after dropping from 60cm high on the concrete surface in packing state. Dropping method corner dropping F E G B D A corner : once Edge dropping C A 60cm B,C,D edge : once Face dropping E,F,G face : once Concrete Surface Note 1 :No dew condensation to be observed. Note 2 :The function test shall be conducted after 4 hours storage at the normal Temperature and humidity after removed from the test chamber. Note 3 :Vibration test will be conducted to the product itself without putting it in a container. C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 11/18 6. Appearance Standards 6.1. Inspection conditions The LCD shall be inspected under 40W white fluorescent light. The distance between the eyes and the sample shall be more than 30cm. All directions for inspecting the sample should be within 45°against perpendicular line. 45° 6.2. Definition of applicable Zones X X X A Zone B Zone X C Zone X : Maximum Seal Line A Zone : Active display area B Zone : Out of active display area ~ Maximum seal line C Zone : Rest parts A Zone + B Zone = Validity viewing area C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 12/18 6.3. Standards(E rank, LED) D = ( Long + Short ) / 2 No. 1 Parameter The Shape of Dot * : Disregard Units : mm Criteria (1) Pin Hole Dimension Acceptable Number D ≤ 0.10 0.10 < D ≤ 0.15 * 1 pc / dot(only segment)or less 2 pcs / cell or less (2) Pattern Shift A B | A – B | ≤ 0.15 (3) Breakage or Chips / Deformation A 1.Segment Type Dimension Acceptable Number A ≤ 0.10 * B ≤ 0.10 * B 2.Dot Type Dimension A Acceptable Number A≤0.10 * (Should not be connected to next dot) 1 pc / dot(only segment)or less B 0.10<A≤0.15 2 pcs / cell or less (Should not be connected to next dot) B ≤ 0.10 * 3.Defective type extends over multiple numbers of dots Dimension Acceptable Number D≤0.10 * 1 pc / dot(only segment)or less 0.10<D≤0.15 2 pcs / cell or less (Individual dot must secure 1/2 area or more) C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 13/18 D = ( Long + Short ) / 2 No. 2 Parameter Black and Criteria (1) Round Shape White Spots, Foreign Substances * : Disregard Units : mm Zone Dimension Acceptable Number A B C D ≤ 0.10 * * * 0.10< D ≤ 0.20 6 6 * 0.20< D ≤ 0.30 2 2 * Individual dot must secure 1/2 area or more. (2) Line Shape Zone Length Width Acceptable Number A B C L ≤2.0 W≤0.03 * * * L ≤2.0 0.03<W≤0.05 4 4 * * 0.05<W In the same way (1) * No more than 7pcs as total. (Refer to “Complex Foreign Substance Defects”) 3 Color Variation 4 Air Bubbles Not to be conspicuous defects. (between glass & polarizer) Zone Dimension Acceptable Number A B C D ≤ 0.15 * * * 0.15< D ≤ 0.30 2 3 * 0.30< D ≤ 0.50 1 2 * 0.50< D ≤ 1.00 0 1 * No more than 3pcs as total. (Refer to “Complex Foreign Substance Defects”) 5 Polarizer Scratches Not to be conspicuous defects. 6 Polarizer Dirts If the stains are removed easily from LCDP surface, the module is not defective. 7 8 Complex Foreign Black spots, line shaped foreign substances or air bubbles between Substance Defects glass & polarizer should be 7pcs maximum in total. Distance between 20mm or more Different Foreign Substance Defects C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 14/18 D = ( Long + Short ) / 2 No. 9 Parameter Chipped Glass * : Disregard Units : mm Criteria (1) Other than electrode pad areas and corner areas Y Z X t “A” size:0.82or more “A” size:Less than 0.82 X Y Z X Y Z * ≤0.4 * * ≤0.3 * ≤2.5 ≤0.7 =t ≤2.0 ≤0.5 =t ≤3.5 ≤1.0 ≤1/2t ≤3.0 ≤0.5 ≤1/2t ≤5.5 ≤1.5 ≤1/3t ≤4.5 ≤1.2 ≤1/3t (2) Corner Areas 1.Lead Areas “A” size X Y “A” size 0.82or more Less than 0.82 X+Y X+Y ≤4.0 ≤3.0 2.Other than electrode pad Areas “A” size X “A” size Y 0.82or more Less than 0.82 X+Y X+Y ≤3.0 ≤2.0 The total number of chipped glass defects shall be up to 5 spots. The chipped glass shall be judged only from the size of the defect. If the chipped area touches the seal line, the LCD is not acceptable. C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 15/18 7. Code System of Production Lot The production lot of module is specified as follows. Factory Number (Numeral) Factory Code (Alphabet) Production Week (1~5) Production Month (1~9, X, Y, Z) Production Year (Lower 2 digits) 8. Type Number The type number of module is specified as follows. C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG 9. Applying Precautions Please contact us when questions and/or new problems not specified in this specificationsarise. C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 16/18 10. Precautions Relating Product Handling The Following precautions will guide you in handling our product correctly. 1) Liquid crystal display devices 1. The liquid crystal display device panel used in the liquid crystal display module is made of plate glass. Avoid any strong mechanical shock. Should the glass break handle it with care. 2. The polarizer adhering to the surface of the LCD is made of a soft material. Guard against scratching it. 2) Care of the liquid crystal display module against static electricity discharge. 1. When working with the module, be sure to ground your body and any electrical equipment you may be using. We strongly recommend the use of anti static mats ( made of rubber ), to protect work tables against the hazards of electrical shock. 2. Avoid the use of work clothing made of synthetic fibers. We recommend cotton clothing or other conductivity-treated fibers. 3. Slowly and carefully remove the protective film from the LCD module, since this operation can generate static electricity. 3) 1. 2. 3. When the LCD module alone must be stored for long periods of time: Protect the modules from high temperature and humidity. Keep the modules out of direct sunlight or direct exposure to ultraviolet rays. Protect the modules from excessive external forces. 4) Use the module with a power supply that is equipped with an overcurrent protector circuit, since the module is not provided with this protective feature. 5) Do not ingest the LCD fluid itself should it leak out of a damaged LCD module. Should hands or clothing come in contact with LCD fluid, wash immediately with soap. 6) Conductivity is not guaranteed for models that use metal holders where solder connections between the metal holder and the PCB are not used. Please contact us to discuss appropriate ways to assure conductivity. 7) For models which use CFL: 1. High voltage of 1000V or greater is applied to the CFL cable connector area. Care should be taken not to touch connection areas to avoid burns. 2. Protect CFL cables from rubbing against the unit and thus causing the wire jacket to become worn. 3. The use of CFLs for extended periods of time at low temperatures will significantly shorten their service life. 8) For models which use touch panels: 1. Do not stack up modules since they can be damaged by components on neighboring modules. 2. Do not place heavy objects on top of the product. This could cause glass breakage. 9) For models which use COG,TAB,or COF: 1. The mechanical strength of the product is low since the IC chip faces out unprotected from the rear. Be sure to protect the rear of the IC chip from external forces. 2. Given the fact that the rear of the IC chip is left exposed, in order to protect the unit from electrical damage, avoid installation configurations in which the rear of the IC chip runs the risk of making any electrical contact. C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 17/18 10) Models which use flexible cable, heat seal, or TAB: 1. In order to maintain reliability, do not touch or hold by the connector area. 2. Avoid any bending, pulling, or other excessive force, which can result in broken connections. 11) In case of buffer material such as cushion / gasket is assembled into LCD module, it may have an adverse effect on connecting parts ( LCD panel-TCP / HEAT SEAL / FPC / etc., PCB-TCP / HEAT SEAL / FPC etc., TCP-HEAT SEAL, TCP-FPC, HEAT SEAL-FPC, etc.,) depending on its materials. Please check and evaluate these materials carefully before use. 12) In case of acrylic plate is attached to front side of LCD panel, cloudiness ( very small cracks ) can occur on acrylic plate, being influenced by some components generated from polarizer film.. Please check and evaluate those acrylic materials carefully before use. 11. Warranty This product has been manufactured to your company’s specifications as a part for use in your company’s general electronic products. It is guaranteed to perform according to delivery specifications. For any other use apart from general electronic equipment, we cannot take responsibility if the product is used in medical devices, nuclear power control equipment, aerospace equipment, fire and security systems, or any other applications in which there is a direct risk to human life and where extremely high levels of reliability are required. If the product is to be used in any of the above applications, we will need to enter into a separate product liability agreement. 1. We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise from additional manufacturing of the product (including disassembly and reassembly), after product delivery. 2. We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise after the application of strong external force to the product. 3. We cannot accept responsibility for any defect, which may arise due to the application of static electricity after the product has passed your company’s acceptance inspection procedures. 4. When the product is in CFL models, CFL service life and brightness will vary according to the performance of the inverter used, leaks, etc. We cannot accept responsibility for product performance, reliability, or defect, which may arise. 5. We cannot accept responsibility for intellectual property of a third party, which may arise through the application of our product to your assembly with exception to those issues relating directly to the structure or method of manufacturing of our product. 6. Optrex will not be held responsible for any quality guarantee issue for defect products judged as Optrex-origin longer than 2 (two) years from Optrex production or 1(one) year from Optrex, Optrex America, Optrex Europe delivery which ever comes later. C-51505NFQJ-LR-AG (AG) No. 2002-0185 OPTREX CORPORATION Page 18/18