Electronic Assembly has introduced a display unit with the EA DIPS082-HN. Measuring 40x20mm, the dot-matrix module can display up to eight numbers, letters, or symbols per line. A single-line version is also available as is one with LED background illumination.
The base version displays information in dark blue against a neutral background. When available with the LED background illumination, this information appears in black against a yellow or green background. The integrated display controller is HD-44780 compatible.
The display can be operated using a single 5V power supply as well as a ±2.7 or ±3.3V supply. Connection occurs via a 4 or 8bit data bus with RS, R/W (read or write), and E control lines. Power consumption is 2mA; the version with LED background illumination requires 50mA. According to the company, assembly is not required, since the display units can be soldered directly to the circuit board. Their operating temperature range of -20 to +70°C allows the units to be used in many industrial applications.
