CMOS 5x7 Alphanumeric Displays - HCMS-200X/HCMS-230X Series - Data Sheet

Q: What are the main differences between the HCMS-200X and HCMS-230X series?

HCMS-200X uses a 3.8 mm character height, while HCMS-230X uses a 5.0 mm character height. They also differ in viewing distance and stackability style as described in the sheet.

Q: Which LED colors and character set are supported by these displays?

The series are available in five LED colors (standard red, high efficiency red, orange, yellow, high performance green) and support a 5 x 7 LED matrix full ASCII set.

Q: Are HCMS-200X/HCMS-230X CMOS displays compatible with HDSP-200X/230X TTL displays?

Yes. The sheet states they are “drop-in” replacements with identical 12-pin package configuration, four digit character matrix, and pin functions.

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HCMS-200X and HCMS-230X series are 5x7 LED four-character alphanumeric displays in 12-pin dual-in-line packages with on-board CMOS ICs for low-power operation. Two character heights are offered (3.8 mm for HCMS-200X and 5.0 mm for HCMS-230X) across five LED colors, supporting a full ASCII set and wide viewing angles. The displays use a constant-current LED driver architecture with serial-in/parallel-out shifting, provide long viewing distances, and are drop-in compatible with equivalent HDSP-200X/230X TTL IC display versions. The sheet details selection, features, absolute maximum ratings, and electrical characteristics.

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Display Description

Display Selection Table

Features

Typical Applications

Electrical and Timing Information

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Recommended Operating Conditions

Electrical Characteristics

HCMS-200X Series HCMS-230X Series CMOS 5x 7 Alphanumeric Displays Data Sheet Description The HCMS-200XandHCMS-230Xseries are 5x7 LED four character displays contained in 12 pin dual-in-line packages designed for displaying alphanumeric information. The character height for the HCMS-200X series displays is 3.8mm (0.15 inch), and for the HCMS-230X series displays the character height is 5.0mm (0.20 inch). These displays are available in five LED colors: standard red, high efficiency red, orange, yellow and high performance green. The HCMS-200X series displays are end stackable and the HCMS-230X series displays are end/row stackable. Display Selection Table | Part Number | Character Size | LED Color | | --- | --- | --- | | HCMS-2000 | 3.8 mm (0.15 inch) | Standard Red | | HCMS-2001 | 3.8 mm (0.15 inch) | Yellow | | HCMS-2002 | 3.8 mm (0.15 inch) | High-Efficiency Red | | HCMS-2003 | 3.8 mm (0.15 inch) | High-Performance Green | | HCMS-2004 | 3.8 mm (0.15 inch) | Orange | | HCMS-2300 | 5.0 mm (0.20 inch) | Standard Red | | HCMS-2301 | 5.0 mm (0.20 inch) | Yellow | | HCMS-2302 | 5.0 mm (0.20 inch) | High-Efficiency Red | | HCMS-2303 | 5.0 mm (0.20 inch) | High-Performance Green | | HCMS-2304 | 5.0 mm (0.20 inch) | Orange | Features • On-Board Low Power CMOS IC: Integrated Shift Register with Constant Current LED Drivers • Wide Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C • Compact Glass Ceramic 4 Character Package: HCMS-200X Series End Stackable HCMS-230X Series X-Y Stackable • Five Colors: Standard Red High Efficiency Red Orange Yellow High Performance Green • 5 X 7 LED Matrix Displays Full ASCII Set • Two Character Heights: 3.8mm (0.15 inch) 5.0mm (0.20 inch) • Wide Viewing Angle: X Axis = + 50° Y Axis = + 65° • Long Viewing Distance: HCMS-200X Series to 2.6 Meters (8.6 Feet) HCMS-230X Series to 3.5 Meters (11.5 Feet) • Categorized for Luminous Intensity • HCMS-2001/-2003, HCMS-2301/-2303: Categorized for Color Typical Applications • Commercial Avionics • Instrumentation • Medical Instruments • Business Machines ESD WARNING: STANDARD CMOS HANDLING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED. These displays are designed with on-board CMOS integrated circuits for use in applications where conservation of power is important. The two CMOS ICs form anon-board serial-in-parallel-out 28-bit shift register with constant current output LED row drivers. Decoded column data is clocked into the on-board shift register for Package Dimensions each refresh cycle. Full character display is achieved with external column strobing. Compatibility with HDSP- 200X/230X TTL IC Series Displays The HCMS-200X, HCMS-230XCMOS IC displays are “drop-in”replacements for the equivalent HDSP-200X, HDSP-230XTTL IC displays. The 12 pin glass/ ceramic package configuration, four digit character matrix and pin functions are identical. HCMS-200X Series HCMS-230X Series Absolute Maximum Ratings Supply Voltage VDD to Ground ......................................... -0.3 V to 7.0 V Data Input, Data Output, VB .................................................................................... -0.3 V to VDD Column Input Voltage,VCOL ........................................................................................ -0.3 V to VDD Free Air Operating Temperature Range, TA .................................... -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature Range, TS ............................................................... -55°C to +100°C Maximum Allowable Package Power Dissipation, PD[1,2] HCMS-2000/-2001/-2002/-2003/-2004 at TA = 78°C ............. 0.79 Watts HCMS-2300 at TA = 85°C ...................................................... 0.79 Watts HCMS-2301/-2302/-2303/-2304 at TA = 85°C ........................ 0.92 Watts Maximum Solder Temperature 1.59 mm (0.063") Below Seating Plane, t < 5 sec ......................... 260°C ESD Protection @ 1.5 kΩ, 100 pF ......................... VZ = 4

FAQs

What are the main differences between the HCMS-200X and HCMS-230X series?

HCMS-200X uses a 3.8 mm character height, while HCMS-230X uses a 5.0 mm character height. They also differ in viewing distance and stackability style as described in the sheet.

Which LED colors and character set are supported by these displays?

The series are available in five LED colors (standard red, high efficiency red, orange, yellow, high performance green) and support a 5 x 7 LED matrix full ASCII set.

Are HCMS-200X/HCMS-230X CMOS displays compatible with HDSP-200X/230X TTL displays?

Yes. The sheet states they are “drop-in” replacements with identical 12-pin package configuration, four digit character matrix, and pin functions.

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