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AA DOCUMENT CREATED AND RELEASED PER PNR P00-0109 SJD 6/27/00 RWT 6/28/2000

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.1 PURCHASING - THIS IS A SOURCE CONTROLLED COMPONENT. REFER TO THE APPROVED

COMPONENT LISTING (ACL) FOR AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURERS. IF A SPECIFICATION CONFLICT
EXISTS, THIS COMPONENT DRAWING HAS PRIORITY OVER OTHER DOCUMENTS.

1.2 MANUFACTURER TESTING - MANUFACTURER SHALL GUARANTEE DEVICES SUPPLIED TO THIS

DRAWING ARE CAPABLE OF MEETING THE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STATED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT. BUT, MANUFACTURER DOES NOT NEED TO TEST TO THESE
REQUIREMENTS UNLESS REQUESTED BY OEM.

1.3 ESD PROTECTION - ALL OEM COMPONENTS ARE TREATED AS ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE
COMPONENTS. COMPONENTS SHALL BE WRAPPED OR PACKAGED TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE DURING TRANSIT AND HANDLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI/EIA
625 SECTION 8.

1.4 PART IDENTIFICATION - MANUFACTURER’S STANDARD MARKING (EXAMPLE, PART NUMBER AND
DATE CODE) SHALL BE PERMANENT AND LEGIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EIA-327-A, UNLESS
WAIVED BY PURCHASE ORDER.

1.5 SHIPPING - IN ANY ONE SHIPMENT OF ANY PURCHASED ORDER, ALL DEVICES MUST BE OF ONLY
ONE TYPE OF PACKAGE. EACH SHIPPING CONTAINER MUST HAVE A BAR CODE, CONFORMING
TO ANSI / EIA-556 STANDARD, AND HUMAN READABLE DATA MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE
CONTAINER. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE LABEL WILL CONFORM TO DOCUMENT
#M0101, (OEM PACKAGING SPECIFICATION).
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2 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS:
2.1 PACKAGING - The modules shall be supplied in an external box containing 40 units. Each
module shall be protected from physical and electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. A label on
each external package shall include OEM’s name, OEM’s P/N, Manufacturer’s P/N, quantity,
and production lot number.
2.2 MODULE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND MARKING
2.2.1 Physical Dimensions - The module’s physical dimensions shall be as shown on the
following page.
2.2.2 Module Connectors – The CN1 LCD interface connector shall be equivalent to Molex
P/N 52746-2090. The CN2 CCFT interface connector shall be equivalent to
JST P/N BHR-03VS-1.
2.2.3 Module Marking – The following marking shall be stamped or labeled on each module
with the Manufacturer’s name, Manufacturer’s P/N, OEM’s P/N, Manufacturing lot date
code, serial number, and black high voltage caution.

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2.3 PINOUT AND SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS - The pinout and signal descriptions of the module shall be as
shown below.

CN1 LCD INTERFACE

PIN NUMBER SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 D7 Display data
2 D6 Display data
3 D5 Display data
4 D4 Display data
5 VSS GND (0V)
6 D3 Display data
7 D2 Display data
8 D1 Display data
9 D0 Display data
10 VDD Power supply for logic
11 VDD Power supply for logic
12 CP Data shift clock
13 VDD Power supply for logic
14 LOAD Data latch signal
15 GND GND (0V)
16 DISPON Display control signal (H:on/L:off)
17 VSS GND (0V)
18 VCON Power supply for LCD driving (whiter at lower voltages)
19 VSS GND (0V)
20 FRM Frame initialize signal

CN2 CCFT INTERFACE

PIN NUMBER SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 HIGH Power supply for cold cathode tube (high voltage)
2 N.C. No connect
3 GND Power supply for cold cathode tube (ground)

TTP INTERFACE

PIN NUMBER SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 X2
2 Y1
3 X1
4 Y2

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3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION - This module is a 7.8 inch STN colored passive matrix type liquid
crystal display (LCD) with a transparent touch panel (TTP). The display consists of 640 x 3(RGB) x
480 dots. The display is the transmissive type with a cold cathode fluorescent tube (CCFT)
backlight.

3.2 LCD TYPE AND DISPLAY PATTERN – The LCD type and display pattern characteristics shall be as
shown in the table below.

LCD Type Super twisted nematic (STN) colored

passive matrix

Dot Format 640 x 3(RGB) x 480 Dots

Dot Gap 0.020 x 0.020 mm

Dot Pitch 0.082 x 0.246 mm

Dot Size 0.062 x 0.226 mm

LCD Active Area 118.06 x 157.42 mm

LCD Visible Area 120.5 x 159.8 mm

TTP Active Area 120.2 x 159.6 mm

TTP Boundary of Transparent Insulation 121 x 161 mm

TTP Boundary of Green Insulation 124 x 164.8 mm

Viewing Direction 6 O’clock

Viewing Mode Transmissive

Backlight Type One cold cathode fluorescent tube

(CCFT)

Surface Polarizer Glare

Surface Hardness 2H

Weight 230g typical

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3.3 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM - The functional block diagram is given below.

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3.4 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DATA AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY – The relationship between data

and the liquid crystal display is illustrated below.

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3.5 DRIVING METHOD OF LCD MODULE – The driving method of the LCD module is provided below.

3.5.1 Connection of Power Supply and Signal Line – This module requires VDD and power
supply for LCD drive (VCON). VCON must be adjustable. Select proper variable
resistance to avoid big change of VCON by a little change of voltage. To avoid
problems such as latch-up of circuit, minimize ripple of power supply and keep ratings
below maximum including overshoot. For signal line, release signals in a way described
in 3.4. However, AC converting signal is not necessary for the module.

3.5.2 ON/OFF of Power Supply and Signal - Driving liquid crystal molecular by DC current may
cause serious damages to LCD including disorder of alignment and electrical
decomposition. This module converts signals to AC using LOAD and FRM signals in driver
signals. Therefore, regarding the timing of power ON/OFF and signal release, make sure
to strictly comply with precautions in sequence for power supply described in 3.6.3.

3.5.3 Structure of LCD Screen - This module consists of I screen of 640 x 3(RGB) x 480 dots. The
640 x 3(RGB) side is called SEG (segment), and there are 8 LSI’s in the positioning of lower
screens. The 480 side is called COM (common), and there are 4 LSI’s.

3.5.4 Signals and Driving Principles (Refer to 3.4) - Data is transferred using 8-bit parallel. Each
LSI for SEG has an internal 240 ÷ 8 = 30 clock counter. When the LSI becomes disabled
after 30 clocks, it functions to output the enable signal to next LSI. When the counter
circuit is cleared by fall of LOAD signal, the first LSI (X1) becomes enabled.

FRM signal is the scanning signal that selects COM line. The signal shifts to the next line at
fall of LOAD signal. This module is designed for 1/484 duty. Therefore, FRM signal is
released every 1-frame time (1/70 Hz : 14. 3 ms), and LOAD signal is required of the time
(1H = 14.3 ms/484) per each 484 divided equal time of 1 frame time. If the time division is
unbalanced, I/484 duty cannot be carried out. This may degrade current consumption
and display quality.

The 8-bit data is taken into XI LSI shift register at fall of CP signal. Then, the next CP signal
shifts the data and takes in the next 8-bit data simultaneously. In this manner, after the
total of 240 bits, which is equal to 30 clocks, XI becomes disabled and the enable signal
is output to X2. In the same way, data of 640 x 3(RGB) dots is taken into the shift register.
If this data is for the 1st line, FRM signal turns to H, and LOAD signal is input. By the fall of
LOAD signal, the 1st line is selected and simultaneously the data of 640 x 3(RGB) dots is
latched by latch circuit of XI to X8 LSI. Through the level shift circuit and analog switch
circuit inside LSI, proper waveform of each data is output to LCD panel. At this time, lines
other than 1st line has scanning signal of L. Therefore, non-selective waveform is applied
to LCD panel although these lines have latch data in XI to X8. Then, when FRM signal
turns to L, the above display data of the 2nd line is transferred to XI to X8 LSI as
mentioned above. When LOAD signal is input, H data of FRM signal shifts to the 2nd line
and selected. At the same time, display data is latched and displayed on LCD panel.
The same mechanism repeats until 484th line to complete 1 frame. (Data of 481st line to
484th lines are not displayed.)

3.5.5 Recommendations – The frame frequency of this module is set to 70 Hz. Make sure to
determine driving frequency of the CCFT backlight that avoids flickering. Regarding
LOAD, make sure to keep constant intervals between rise and fall, and input without any
intermission.

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3.6 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings (VDD ≥ VCON ≥ VSS = 0V)

PARAMETER MNEMONIC MINIMUM TYPICAL MAXIMUM UNIT

Power Supply for Logic VDD - VSS 0 - 6.0 V

Power Supply for LCD Drive VCON - VSS 0 - VDD V

Input Logic Level VIN -0.3 - VDD + 0.3 V

3.6.2 Recommended Operating Range (VDD > VCON > VSS = 0V)

PARAMETER MNEMONIC MINIMUM TYPICAL MAXIMUM UNIT

Power Supply for VDD - VSS 4.75 5.00 5.25 V

Logic(VSS=0V)
3.15 3.30 3.45 V

Power Supply for LCD Drive VCON - VSS 0.80 1.95 2.80 V

Frame Frequency f(FRM) 60 70 120 Hz

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3.6.3 Electrical Characteristics – The electrical characteristics shall be as specified below.
(Ta = 0 to 40°C, VDD = 5.0V ± 0.25V, or VDD = 3.3V ± 0.15V, VSS = 0V)

PARAMETER MNEMONI CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNI

C T

Input High Voltage VIH 0.8VDD - VDD V

Input Low Voltage VIL 0 - 0.2VDD V

Current Consumption IDD VDD-VSS=5.0V - 100 150 mA

(Ta = 25°C)
VCON = VOPR IDD VDD-VSS=3.3V - 150 220 mA
f(FRM) = 70 HZ
Display pattern: IDD Rush Power On - - 1.5A(Peak) -
Checker Pattern x 10 ms

Shift Clock Frequency fcpx - - 20.0 MHz

Operating Voltage VOPR= Ta = 0°C 0.80 - - V

VCON–VSS
Ta = 25°C - 1.95 - V

Ta = 40°C - - 2.80 V

Notes: 1. Definition of VOPR: VCON – VSS at the time of setting VCON to get optimum
contrast under VSS = GND condition.

2. The power supply sequence shall comply with the figure below.

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3.6.4 Switching Characteristics – The switching characteristics shall be as specified below.
(Ta = 0 to 40°C, VDD = 5.0V ± 0.25V, or VDD = 3.3V ± 0.15V, VSS = 0V, VIH = 0.8VDD, and
VIL = 0.2VDD)

PARAMETER MNEMONI CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNI

C T

Clock Cycle Time tcyc 50 - - - ns

Clock Pulse Width tcwh2 16 - - - ns
(High Lebel)
Clock Pulse Width tcwl2 16 - - - ns
(Low Lebel)
Clock Hold Time thcl 110 - - - ns
Clock Set Up Time tscl 110 - - - ns
Rise/Fall Time tct - - - 25 ns
(See Note)
Load Pulse Width tcwh1 150 - - - ns
(High Lebel)
Data Set Up Time tdsu 15 - - - ns
Data Hold Time tdh 15 - - - ns
Frame Set Up Time tfsu 120 - - - ns
Frame Hold Time tfh 200 - - - ns
Load Set Up Time tpsd 10 - - - ns
Load Hold Time tphd 120 - - - ns

Notes: 1. tct < ½{tcyc – (tcwh2 + tcwl2)}

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3.6.5 CCFT Electrical Characteristics – The CCFT electrical characteristics shall be as specified
below. The measurement shall be conducted 10 minutes after CCFT is turned on in
windless environment.

PARAMETER MNEMONI CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT

C

Starting Voltage (See Vs Ta = 25°C, - - 880 Vrms

Note 1) IL=6mA

Ta = 0°C, - - 1155
IL=6mA

Operating Voltage Es Ta = 25°C, - 430 - Vrms

IL=6mA

Lamp Current (See IL Max. Dimmer - - 6.0 mA

Note 2)
Min. Dimmer 2.0 - -

Power Consumption WL Ta = 25°C, - 2.58 - Vrms

IL=6mA

Discharge Stabilization Ts Ta = 25°C, - - 3 sec

Time IL=6mA

Current Life LT Ta = 25°C, 10,000 - - Hour

IL=6mA, 50%
of Initial
Chromaticity
(See Note 3)

Operating Frequency - 50 - 80 KHz

Range

Note:

1. Inverter should be designed to be matched with the lamp characteristics. (Inverter’s

output voltage without the load should be kept higher than the maximum value of
the CCFT’s starting voltage.)

2. The panel surface temperature should be kept less than 60°C when the lamp current
is at the maximum level. (Maximum lamp current should be less than 6 mA.)

3. For the current life specifications, there shall be no significant color temperature
change.

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3.6.6 Optical Characteristics – The optical characteristics shall be as specified below. (Ta =
25°C, Frame Frequency = 70 Hz)

PARAMETER MNEMONI CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT

C

Response Time ton θ = 0°, φ = 0°, - 200 300 ms

toff Vcon – Vss = Vmax - 150 200
(See Note Below)
Ta = 25°C, measure
at the center of
display
Vertical Viewing θ CR ≥ 1.5, -30 - +20 degree
Angle Vcon – Vss = Vmax
(See Note Below)
Ta = 25°C, measure
at the center of
display
Horizontal Viewing φ CR ≥ 1.5, -45 - +45 degree
Angle Vcon – Vss = Vmax
(See Note Below)
Ta = 25°C, measure
at the center of
display
Contrast Ratio CR θ = 0°, φ = 0°, 20 30 - -
Vcon – Vss = Vmax
(See Note Below)
Ta = 25°C, measure
at the center of
display
Brightness B θ = 0°, φ = 0°, 35 60 - cd/m2
Vcon – Vss = Vmax
(See Note Below)
IL = 4mA, measuring
distance = 40 cm
Brightness Uniformity ∆B θ = 0°, φ = 0°, 70 - - %
Vcon – Vss = Vmax
(See Note Below)
IL = 4mA, measuring
distance = 40 cm
Unit Color Tone White θ = 0°, φ = 0°, - X= - -
Vcon – Vss = Vmax 0.330
(See Note Below) Y=
Measure at the 0.330
center of display

Note: Definition of Vmax is Vcon – Vss at the time of setting Vcon to get maximum
contrast under Vss = GND condition. Measure the brightness after turning on the
module for 20 minutes. The brightness measurement is the average brightness

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from nine points on a grid of 49 mm, 0 mm, and –49 mm above/below the
horizontal center line and 68 mm, 0 mm, and –68 mm to the right/left of the
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3.7 TEST MEASUREMENT METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL AND OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.7.1 Measurement Condition – Before measuring characteristics, the module shall be kept
under the following conditions for 4 hours before and after each test. Temperature shall
be 25 ± 1°C, humidity shall be 40 to 70% RH, and altitude shall be 650 to 850 mmHg.

3.7.2 Measuring Points of Characteristics – Measure at the following points, turning ON/OFF
only the area of 15 to 20 mm from the center of the effective area.

3.7.3 Response Time (ton, toff) – Set the measuring equipment (LCD-7000) to 25°C, and place
the LCD module to the Normal (θ = 0°, φ = 0°). Apply the voltage at VMAX of 3.7.4 and
repeat display data = 1 (selective signal) and display data = 0 (non-selective signal)
continuously as shown below. Read the ton and toff from changes in brightness shown
on a memory-scope.

3.7.4 Measurement of Driving Voltage (VMAX) and Contrast Ratio (CR) – Set the measuring
equipment to 25°C, and place the LCD module at Normal position (θ = 0°, φ = 0°) against
color-difference meter (CS-100). Display selective data (Screen: White) and non-
selective data (Screen: Black) of specified duty ratio alternately, and measure brightness
at each data. Increase voltage gradually and measure brightness Y2 at selective state
and Y1 at non-selective state. Calculate contrast ratio {CR = (Y2 – Y0)/(Y1 – Y0)} at each
voltage and determine voltage which gives the maximum CR as VMAX = VCON – VSS.

3.7.5 Measurement of Vertical Viewing Angle (φ = 0°) – Set the measuring equipment (LCD-
7000) to 25°C, and apply the above VMAX to the LCD module. Then change the θ
angle ( φ = 0°) against the color-difference meter (CS-100) measure brightness at
selective state Y2 and non-selective state Y1 and calculate CR = (Y2 – Y0)/(Y1 – Y0).
Angles above CR ≥ 1.5 is defined as the vertical viewing angle.

3.7.6 Measurement of Horizontal Viewing Angle (θ = 0°) – Set the measuring equipment (LCD-
7000) to 25°C, and apply the above VMAX to the LCD module. Then change the φ
angle (θ= 0°) against the color-difference meter (CS-100), measure brightness at
selective state Y2 and non-selective state Y1, and calculate CR = (Y2 – Y0)/(Y1 – Y0).
Angles above CR ≥ 1.5 is defined as the horizontal viewing angle.

3.7.7 Measurement of Color Tones – Set the measuring equipment to 25°C, and place the LCD
module at Normal (θ= 0°) against color-difference meter (CS-100). Turn on the backlight
applying specified current. Measure color tone with color-difference meter (CS-100)
applying VMAX, 60 minutes after turning on the backlight.

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4 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The environmental ratings shall be as specified below.

MNEMONIC PARAMETER MINIMUM MAXIMUM UNIT

TSTG Storage Temperature Range -20 60 ºC

Ta Operating Ambient 0 45 ºC
Temperature Range

RH Relative Humidity (no dew 5 90 %

condensation)

Notes: 1. When the display is moved from storage temperature to operating temperature, it
shall recover normal display characteristics within 4 hours.
2. Display quality degrades when operating temperature exceeds 40°C.

3. The LCD module does not expose to sunshine.

5 QUALITY and RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS: The quality and reliability requirements are listed below. Unless
otherwise specified, the module shall operate normally after each test, Ta = 25°C, Frame Frequency =
70 Hz, absolute humidity shall never exceed 40°C, 95%RH, and VOPR is the best voltage at high contrast
at every temperature.

5.1 LOAD LIFE – In the thermal chamber at 40 ± 2 ºC, display the black/white checkered pattern under
VDD = 5 ± 0.25 V, V = VOPR for 500 ± 24 hours.

5.2 HIGH TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE – In the thermal chamber at 60 +0ºC, -4ºC, expose the module
without applying any load for 240 + 24hr, -0hr.

5.3 LOW TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE - In the thermal chamber at -20 +4ºC, -0ºC, expose the module
without applying any load for 240 + 24hr, -0hr.

5.4 HUMIDITY EXPOSURE - In the thermal chamber at 40 +0ºC, -4ºC, 85 to 90% RH, expose the module
without applying any load for 240 + 24hr, -0hr.

5.5 HEAT SHOCK - In the thermal chamber, expose the module without applying any load for 1 hr each
at -20 ± 2ºC and 60 ± 2ºC (1 cycle). Conduct 50 cycles.

5.6 VIBRATION – 10 to 100 Hz, 0.4 G peak. Conduct the vibration test 1 Hr/cycle in each of 3 axes.

5.7 SHOCK – 50 G, 6 ms half-sine pulse. Conduct the shock test 3 times for each of 3 axes. Make sure
to conduct the test on the complete set.

5.8 CCFT LIGHTING LIFE AT NORMAL TEMPERATURE – Continuous lighting for 10000 hr or longer at normal
temperature under 6 mA tube current. The module’s final luminance shall be at least ½ the initial.

5.9 CCFT LIGHTING LIFE AT LOW TEMPERATURE – Continuous lighting for 350 hr or longer at 0ºC
temperature under 6 mA tube current. The module’s final luminance shall be at least ½ the initial.

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