Data Sheet
HDSP-2131, HDSP-2132, HDSP-2133,
HDSP-2179
Eight-Character 5.0-mm (0.2-in.) Glass/Ceramic
Intelligent 5 × 7 Alphanumeric Displays for
Military Applications
Description
Features
The Broadcom® HDSP-2131 (yellow), HDSP-2179
(orange), HDSP-2132 (high efficiency red) and the
HDSP-2133 (green) are eight-digit, 5 × 7 dot matrix,
alphanumeric displays. The 5.0-mm (0.2-in.) high
characters are packaged in a standard 7.64-mm (0.30-in.)
32-pin DIP. The on-board CMOS IC can decode 128 ASCII
characters, which are permanently stored in ROM. In
addition, 16 programmable symbols may be stored in an
on-board RAM. Seven brightness levels provide versatility
in adjusting the display intensity and power consumption.
The HDSP-213x and HDSP-2179 are designed for standard
microprocessor interface techniques. The display and
special features are accessed through a bidirectional 8-bit
data bus. These features make the HDSP-213x and
HDSP-2179 ideally suited for applications where a
hermetic, low power alphanumeric display is required.
Devices
Yellow
High
Efficiency
Red
High
Performance
Green
Orange
HDSP-2131
HDSP-2132
HDSP-2133
HDSP-2179
Wide operating temperature range: –55°C to +85°C
Smart alphanumeric display
– On-board CMOS IC
– Built-in RAM
– ASCII decoder
– LED drive circuitry
128 ASCII character set
16 user-definable characters
Programmable features:
– Individual character flashing
– Full display blinking
– Multilevel dimming and blanking
– Self-test
– Clear function
Read/write capability
Full TTL compatibility
HDSP-2131, HDSP-2133, and HDSP-2179 are usable
in night vision lighting applications
Categorized for luminous intensity
HDSP-2131 and HDSP-2133 are categorized for color
Excellent ESD protection
Wave solderable
X-Y stackable
RoHS compliant
CAUTION! Observe standard CMOS handling precautions with the HDSP-2131, HDSP-2132, HDSP-2133, and
HDSP-2179.
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Package Dimensions
42.72 (1.68)
5.33 TYP.
(0.210)
5.18 REF.
(0.204)
2.67 TYP.
(0.105)
9.91
(0.39)
0.38 TYP.
(0.015)
PIN 17
4.83
(0.190)
4.96
(0.195)
7.62
(0.300)
2.85
(0.112)
PART NUMBER
DATE CODE
LIGHT INTENSITY CATEGORY
COLOR BIN (NOTE 3)
PIN #1
IDENTIFIER
6.35 MAX.
(0.250)
HDSP-XXXX
YYWW
X
1.78 TYP.
(0.070)
Z
SEATING
PLANE
6.00
(0.24)
12.70
(0.50)
2.29 TYP.
(0.090)
0.51 TYP.
(0.020)
1.27 TYP.
(0.050)
2.54 TYP.
(0.100)
NON-ACCUM.
HDSP-213X/2179
PIN #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
FUNCTION
CLS
CLK
WR
CE
RST
RD
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
D0
D1
D2
D3
NC
VDD
PIN #
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
FUNCTION
GND (SUPPLY)
GND (LOGIC)
D4
D5
D6
D7
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
NO PIN
FL
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN mm (INCHES).
2. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TOLERANCE ISr 0.30 mm (0.015 INCH).
3. FOR GREEN AND YELLOW DEVICES ONLY.
4. LEADS ARE COPPER ALLOY, SOLDER DIPPED.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage, VDD to
Grounda
Values
–0.3V to 7.0V
Operating Voltage, VDD to Groundb
5.5V
Input Voltage, Any Pin to Ground
–0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
Free Air Operating Temperature Range, TA
–55°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature, TS
–55°C to +100°C
CMOS IC Junction Temperature, TJ (IC)
Soldering Temperature (1.59 mm [0.063 in.] below Body)
+150°C
Solder Dipping
260°C for 5 seconds
Wave Soldering
250°C for 3 seconds
ESD Protection at 1.5 kΩ, 100 pF
VZ = 4 kV (each pin)
a. Maximum voltage is with no LEDs illuminated.
b. 20 dots ON in all locations at full brightness.
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Character Set
D7
D6
0
0
0
D5
BIT
S
D3
0
0
0
0
D4
D2
D1
D0
COLUMN
ROW
Broadcom
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
1
0
1
3
0
1
0
0
4
0
1
1
1
5
1
X
1
0
6
X
1
7
X
8–F
0000
0
16
0001
1
U
S
E
R
0010
2
0011
3
0100
4
0101
5
0110
6
0111
7
1000
8
1001
9
1010
A
1011
B
1100
C
1101
D
1110
E
1111
F
D
E
F
I
N
E
D
C
H
A
R
A
C
T
E
R
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Symbol
Minimum
Nominal
Maximum
Units
VDD
4.5
5.0
5.5
V
Supply Voltage
Electrical Characteristics over Operating Temperature Range
4.5V < VDD < 5.5V (unless otherwise specified).
Max.b
Units
Test Conditions
—
+10.0
µA
VIN = 0 to VDD, pins CLK,
D0 to D7, A0 to A4
11
18
30
µA
VIN = 0 to VDD, pins RST,
CLS, WR, RD, CE, FL
—
0.5
1.5
2.0
mA
VIN = VDD
IDD(V)
—
200
255
330
mA
"V" on in all 8 locations
IDD(#)
—
300
370
430
mA
"#" on in all 8 locations
Input Voltage High
VIH
2.0
—
—
VDD + 0.3V
V
VDD = 5.5V
Input Voltage Low
VIL
GND – 0.3V
—
—
0.8
V
VDD = 4.5V
Output Voltage High
VOH
2.4
—
—
V
VDD = 4.5V, IOH = –40 µA
Output Voltage Low
D0 to D7
VOL
—
—
—
0.4
V
VDD = 4.5V, IOL = 1.6 mA
—
—
—
0.4
V
VDD = 4.5V, IOL = 40 µA
—
11
—
Parameter
25°C Typ.a 25°C Max.a
Symbol
Min.
Input Leakage
(Input without Pullup)
II
–10.0
—
Input Current
(Input with Pullup)
IIP
–30.0
IDD (BLK)
IDD Blank
IDD 8 digits
12
Dots/Characterc
IDD 8 digits
20
Dots/Characterc
Output Voltage Low CLK
Thermal Resistance IC
Junction-to-Pin
RθJ-PIN
°C/W
a. VDD = 5.0V.
b. Maximum IDD occurs at –55°C.
c. Average IDD measured at full brightness. See Table 2 for IDD at lower brightness levels. Peak IDD = 28/15 × Average IDD (#).
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Optical Characteristics at 25°C1
VDD = 5.0V at full brightness.
High Efficiency Red HDSP-2132
Description
Luminous Intensity Character Average (#)
Peak Wavelength
Dominant Wavelength
Symbol
Minimum
Typical
Units
IV
2.5
7.5
mcd
PEAK
—
635
nm
d
—
626
nm
Symbol
Minimum
Typical
Units
IV
2.5
7.5
mcd
PEAK
—
600
nm
d
—
602
nm
Symbol
Minimum
Typical
Units
IV
2.5
7.5
mcd
PEAK
—
583
nm
d
—
585
nm
Symbol
Minimum
Typical
Units
IV
2.5
7.5
mcd
PEAK
—
568
nm
d
—
574
nm
Orange HDSP-2179
Description
Luminous Intensity Character Average (#)
Peak Wavelength
Dominant Wavelength
Yellow HDSP-2131
Description
Luminous Intensity Character Average (#)
Peak Wavelength
Dominant Wavelength
High Performance Green HDSP-2133
Description
Luminous Intensity Character Average (#)
Peak Wavelength
Dominant Wavelength
1.
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AC Timing Characteristics over Temperature Range
VDD = 4.5V to 5.5V unless otherwise specified.
Reference
Number
1
Symbol
tACC
Min.a
Description
Display Access Time
ns
Write
210
Read
230
2
tACS
Address Setup Time to Chip Enable
3
tCE
Chip Enable Active Timeb, c
Units
10
ns
ns
Write
140
Read
160
4
tACH
Address Hold Time to Chip Enable
20
ns
5
tCER
Chip Enable Recovery Time
60
ns
6
tCES
Chip Enable Active Prior to Rising Edge ofa, b
ns
Write
140
Read
7
tCEH
Chip Enable Hold Time to Rising Edge of Read/Write
8
tW
9
160
0
ns
Write Active Timeb, c
100
ns
tWD
Data Valid Prior to Rising Edge of Write Signal
50
ns
10
tDH
Data Write Hold Time
20
ns
11
tR
Chip Enable Active Prior to Valid Data
160
ns
12
tRD
Read Active Prior to Valid Data
75
ns
13
tDF
Read Data Float Delay
10
ns
—
tRC
Reset Active Timed
300
ns
Signalb, c
a. Worst case values occur at an IC junction temperature of 150°C.
b. For designers who do not need to read from the display, the Read line can be tied to VDD and the Write and Chip Enable lines can be tied
together.
c. Changing the logic levels of the Address lines when CE = "0" may cause erroneous data to be entered into the Character RAM, regardless
of the logic levels of the WR and RD lines.
d. The display must not be accessed until after three clock pulses (110 µs minimum using the internal refresh clock) after the rising edge of the
reset line.
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AC Timing Characteristics Over Temperature Range
VDD = 4.5V to 5.5V unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Description
25°C Typical
Minimum
Units
FOSC
Oscillator Frequency
57
28
kHz
FRFa
Display Refresh Rate
256
128
Hz
FFLb
Character Flash Rate
2
1
Hz
tSTc
Self Test Cycle Time
4.6
9.2
Sec
a. FRF = FOSC/224.
b. FFL = FOSC/28,672.
c. tST = 262,144/FOSC.
Write Cycle Timing Diagram
1
A0 -A 4
FL
4
2
3
2
5
CE
6
7
8
WR
10
9
D0 -D 7
INPUT PULSE LEVELS: 0.6 V to 2.4 V
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Read Cycle Timing Diagram
1
A0 -A 4
FL
4
2
2
5
3
CE
6
7
11
RD
12
13
D0 -D 7
INPUT PULSE LEVELS: 0.6 V to 2.4 V
OUTPUT REFERENCE LEVELS: 0.6 V to 2.2 V
OUTPUT LOADING = 1 TTL LOAD AND 100 pF
Character Font
Relative Luminous Intensity vs.
Temperature
2.85 TYP.
(0.112)
C2
0.76 TYP.
(0.030)
C3
C4
4.0
C5
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
0.254 TYP.
(0.010)
R7
0.65 TYP.
(0.026)
NOTE: NOT TO SCALE
Broadcom
4.83 TYP.
(0.190)
RELATIVE LUMINOUS INTENSITY
(NORMALIZED TO 1 AT 25 qC)
C1
3.5
HDSP-2132 (HER) -2179 (ORANGE)
HDSP-2131 (YELLOW)
HDSP-2133 (GREEN)
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
-55
-35
-15
5
25
45
65
85
105
TA – AMBIENT TEMPERATURE – qC
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Electrical Description
Pin Function
Description
RESET (RST, Pin 5)
Reset initializes the display.
FLASH (FL, Pin 27)
FL low indicates an access to the Flash RAM and is unaffected by the state of address lines
A3 to A4.
ADDRESS INPUTS
(A0 to A4, Pins 28 to 32)
Each location in memory has a distinct address. Address inputs (A0 to A2) select a specific
location in the Character RAM, the Flash RAM, or a particular row in the UDC (User-Defined
Character) RAM. A3 to A4 select which section of memory is accessed. See Table 1 for the logic
levels needed to access each section of memory.
CLOCK SELECT (CLS, Pin 1)
This input select s either an internal (CLS = 1) or external (CLS = 0) clock source.
CLOCK INPUT/OUTPUT (CLK, Pin 2)
Outputs the master clock (CLS = 1) or inputs a clock (CLS = 0) for slave displays.
WRITE (WR, Pin 3)
Data is written into the display when the WR input is low and the CE input is low.
CHIP ENABLE (CE, Pin 4)
This input must be at a logic low to read data from or write data to the display and must go high
between each read and write cycle.
READ (RD, Pin 6)
Data is read from the display when the RD input is low and the CE input is low.
DATA Bus
(D0 to D7, Pins 11 to 14, 19 to 22)
The Data bus reads from or writes to the display.
GND(SUPPLY) (Pin 17)
This is the analog ground for the LED drivers.
GND(LOGIC) (Pin 18)
This is the digital round for internal logic.
VDD(POWER) (Pin 16)
This is the positive power supply input.
Table 1: Logic Levels to Access Memory
FL
A4
A3
Section o f Memory
A2
A1
A0
0
X
X
Flash RAM
Character Address
1
0
0
UDC Address register
Don't Care
1
0
1
UDC RAM
Row Address
1
1
0
Control Word register
Don't Care
1
1
1
Character RAM
Character Address
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Figure 1: HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179 Internal Block Diagram
A3
A4
FL
CE
UDC ADDR REGI STER
EN
RD
WR
D 0- D 7
U DC
ADDR
CLR
PRE SET
A3
A4
FL
CE
UDC RAM
A3
A4
FL
CE
RD
WR
D 0- D 7
A 0- A 2
A3
A4
FL
CE
8x8
EN CHARACTER
RD
D 0- D 6
RAM
WR
D7
D 0- D 7
A 0- A 2
RESET
CHAR ADDR
FL
CE
A3
A4
FL
CE
RST
EN
FLASH
RD
DATA
WR
FLASH
D0
RAM
A 0- A 2
RESET
CHAR ADDR
RESET
CON TROL W ORD
REGI STER
EN
0
I N TEN SI TY
RD
1
WR
2
FLASH
D 0- D 7
3
BLI N K
4
RESET
SELF TEST
6
SELF TEST
7
RESULT
CLR1
OCS
Broadcom
DECODER( *)
EN
D 0- D 6
ROW
SEL
SELF
TEST
DOT
DATA
DOT
DATA
DOT
DRI VERS
8 5x 7
LED
CHARACTERS
TI M I N G
ROW DRI VERS
SELF TEST
SELF
TEST
IN
VI SUAL
TEST
ROM
TEST
SELF
TEST
CLR
START
TI M I N G
TEST OK
FLASH
TEST OK
CLR2
CLK
CLS
EN
RD
WR
DOT
D 0- D 4
A0- A2 DATA
U DC ADDR
ROW SET
EN
D 0- D 4
I N TEN SI TY
FLASH
BLI N K
RESET
CLOCK
CHAR
ADDR
TI M I N G
AN D
CON TROL
ROW SET
TI M I N G
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Eight-Character 5.0-mm (0.2-in.) Glass/Ceramic Intelligent 5 × 7 Alphanumeric Displays for
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Display Internal Block Diagram
Figure 1 shows the internal block diagram of the HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179 display. The CMOS IC consists of an 8-byte
Character RAM, an 8-bit Flash RAM, a 128-character ASCII decoder, a 16-character UDC RAM, a UDC Address register, a
Control Word register, and the refresh circuitry necessary to synchronize the decoding and driving of eight 5 × 7 dot matrix
characters. The major user accessible portions of the display are listed below.
Character RAM
This RAM stores either ASCII character data or a UDC RAM address.
Flash RAM
This is a 1 × 8 RAM which stores Flash data.
User-Defined Character RAM
(UDC RAM)
This RAM stores the dot pattern for custom characters.
User-Defined Character Address
register (UDC Address register)
This register is used to provide the address to the UDC RAM when the user is writing or reading a
custom character.
Control Word register
This register allows the user to adjust the display brightness, flash individual characters, blink, self
test, or clear the display.
Character RAM
Figure 2 shows the logic levels needed to access the
HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179 Character RAM. During a normal
access, the CE = "0" and either RD = "0" or WR = "0".
However, erroneous data may be written into the Character
RAM if the address lines are unstable when CE = "0"
regardless of the logic levels of the RD or WR lines. Address
lines A0 to A2 select the location in the Character RAM. Two
types of data can be stored in each Character RAM location:
an ASCII code or a UDC RAM address. Data bit D7
differentiates between an ASCII character and a UDC RAM
address. D7 = 0 enables the ASCII decoder and D7 = 1
enables the UDC RAM. D0 to D6 are used to input ASCII
data and D0 to D3 are used to input a UDC address.
Figure 2: Logic Levels to Access the Character RAM
RST
1
CE
0
WR
0
0
1
1
RD
0
1
0
1
UNDEFINED
WRITE TO DISPLAY
READ FROM DISPLAY
UNDEFINED
CONTROL SIGNALS
FL
1
A4
1
A3
A2
A1
A0
CHARACTER
ADDRESS
1
000 = LEFT MOST
111 = RIGHT MOST
CHARACTER RAM ADDRESS
D7
D6
D5
0
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
128 ASCII CODE
1
X
X
X
UDC CODE
CHARACTER RAM DATA FORMAT
DIG 0
DIG 1
DIG 2
DIG 3
DIG 4
DIG 5
DIG 6
DIG 7
000
001
010
011
100
101
110
111
SYMBOL IS ACCESSED IN LOCATION
SPECIFIED BY THE CHARACTER ADDRESS ABOVE
DISPLAY
0 = LOGIC 0; 1 = LOGIC 1; X = DO NOT CARE
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UDC RAM and UDC Address Register
Figure 3 shows the logic levels needed to access the UDC
RAM and the UDC Address register. The UDC Address
register is 8 bits wide. The lower four bits (D0 to D3) select
one of the 16 UDC locations. The upper four bits (D4 to D7)
are not used. When the UDC address has been stored in the
UDC Address register, the UDC RAM can be accessed.
To completely specify a 5 × 7 character requires eight write
cycles. One cycle stores the UDC RAM address in the UDC
Address register. Seven cycles store dot data in the UDC
RAM. Data is entered by rows. One cycle is needed to
access each row. Figure 4 shows the organization of a UDC
character assuming the symbol to be stored is an "F." A0 to
A2 select the row to be accessed, and D0 to D4 transmit the
row dot data. The upper three bits (D5 to D7) are ignored. D0
(least significant bit) corresponds to the right most column
of the 5×7 matrix and D4 (most significant bit) corresponds
to the left most column of the 5 × 7 matrix.
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Figure 3: Logic Levels to Access a UDC Character
RST
CE
1
0
WR
0
0
1
1
RD
0
1
0
1
UNDEFINED
WRITE TO DISPLAY
READ FROM DISPLAY
UNDEFINED
CONTROL SIGNALS
FL
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
1
0
0
X
X
X
UDC ADDRESS REGISTER ADDRESS
D7
D6
D5
D4
X
X
X
X
D3
D2
D1
D0
UDC CODE
UDC ADDRESS REGISTER DATA FORMAT
RST
CE
1
0
WR
0
0
1
1
RD
0
1
0
1
UNDEFINED
WRITE TO DISPLAY
READ FROM DISPLAY
UNDEFINED
CONTROL SIGNALS
FL
A4
A3
1
0
1
A2
A1
A0
ROW SELECT
000 = ROW 1
110 = ROW 7
UDC RAM ADDRESS
D7
D6
D5
X
X
X
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
DOT DATA
UDC RAM
DATA FORM AT
C
O
L
1
0 = LOGIC 0; 1 = LOGIC 1; X = DO NOT CARE
C
O
L
5
Figure 4: Data to Load "F" into the UDC RAM
C C C
O O O
L L L
1 2 3
D4 D3 D2
1 1 1
1 0 0
1 0 0
1 1 1
1 0 0
1 0 0
1 0 0
IGNORED
C
O
L
4
D1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
C
O
L
5
D0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
ROW 1
ROW 2
ROW 3
ROW 4
ROW 5
ROW 6
ROW 7
UDC CHARACTER
• • • • •
•
•
• • • •
•
•
•
HEX CODE
1F
10
10
1D
10
10
10
0 = LOGIC 0; 1 = LOGIC 1; * = ILLUMINATED LED
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Flash RAM
Control Word Register
Figure 5 shows the logic levels needed to access the Flash
RAM. The Flash RAM has one bit associated with each
location of the Character RAM. The Flash input selects the
Flash RAM. Address lines A3 to A4 are ignored. Address
lines A0 to A2 select the location in the Flash RAM to store
the attribute. D0 stores or removes the flash attribute.
D0 = "1" stores the attribute, and D0 = "0" removes the
attribute.
Figure 6 shows how to access the Control Word register.
This is an eight bit register that performs five functions. They
are brightness control, Flash RAM control, blinking, self-test
and clear. Each function is independent of the others.
However, all bits are updated during each Control Word
write cycle.
When the attribute is enabled through bit 3 of the Control
Word and a "1" is stored in the Flash RAM, the
corresponding character will flash at approximately 2 Hz.
The actual rate is dependent on the clock frequency. For an
external clock, the flash rate can be calculated by dividing
the clock frequency by 28,672.
Figure 5: Logic Levels to Access the Flash RAM
RST
CE
1
0
WR
0
0
1
1
RD
0
1
0
1
UNDEFINED
WRITE TO DISPLAY
READ FROM DISPLAY
UNDEFINED
A4
A3
0
X
X
A2
A1
A0
CHARACTER
ADDRESS
Bits 0 to 2 of the Control Word adjust the brightness of the
display. Bits 0 to 2 are interpreted as a three bit binary code
with code (000) corresponding to maximum brightness and
code (111) corresponding to a blanked display. In addition to
varying the display brightness, bits 0 to 2 also vary the
average value of IDD. IDD can be calculated at any
brightness level by multiplying the percent brightness level
by the value of IDD at the 100% brightness level. These
values of IDD are shown in Table 2.
Figure 6: Logic Levels to Access the Control Word Register
CONTROL SIGNALS
FL
Brightness (Bits 0 to 2)
000 = LEFT MOST
111 = RIGHT MOST
RST
CE
1
0
WR
0
0
1
1
RD
0
1
0
1
UNDEFINED
WRITE TO DISPLAY
READ FROM DISPLAY
UNDEFINED
CONTROL SIGNALS
FLASH RAM ADDRESS
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0
1
FLASH RAM DATA FORMAT
0 = LOGIC 0; 1 = LOGIC 1; X = DO NOT CARE
REMOVE FLASH AT
SPECIFIED DIGIT LOCATION
STORE FLASH AT
SPECIFIED DIGIT LOCATION
FL
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
1
1
0
X
X
X
CONTROL WORD ADDRESS
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
C
S
S
BL
F
B
B
B
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0 DISABLE FLASH
1 ENABLE FLASH
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
100%
80%
53% BRIGHTNESS
40% CONTROL
27% LEVELS
20%
13%
0%
0 DISABLE BLINKING
1 ENABLE BLINKING
0
1
X NORMAL OPERATION; X IS IGNORED
X START SELF TEST; RESULT GIVEN IN X
X = 0 FAILED X = 1 PASSED
0 NORMAL OPERATION
1 CLEAR FLASH AND CHARACTER RAMS
CONTROL WORD DATA FORMAT
0 = LOGIC 0; 1 = LOGIC 1; X = DO NOT CARE
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Table 2: Current Requirements at Different Brightness Levels
Symbol
IDD (V)
D2
D1
D0
% Brightness
Units
0
0
0
100
200
mA
0
0
1
80
160
mA
0
1
0
53
106
mA
0
1
1
40
80
mA
1
0
0
27
54
mA
1
0
1
20
40
mA
1
1
0
13
26
mA
Flash Function (Bit 3)
Bit 3 determines whether the flashing character attribute is
on or off. When bit 3 is a "1," the output of the Flash RAM is
checked. If the content of a location in the Flash RAM is a
"1," the associated digit will flash at approximately 2 Hz. For
an external clock, the blink rate can be calculated by driving
the clock frequency by 28,672. If the flash enable bit of the
Control Word is a "0," the content of the Flash RAM is
ignored. To use this function with multiple display systems,
see Display Reset.
Blink Function (Bit 4)
Bit 4 of the Control Word is used to synchronize blinking of
all eight digits of the display. When this bit is a "1", all eight
digits of the display will blink at approximately 2 Hz. The
actual rate is dependent on the clock frequency. For an
external clock, the blink rate can be calculated by dividing
the clock frequency by 28,672. This function will override the
Flash function when it is active. To use this function with
multiple display systems see Display Reset.
Self-Test Function (Bits 5, 6)
Bit 6 of the Control Word register initiates the self-test
function. Results of the internal self-test are stored in bit 5 of
the Control Word. Bit 5 is a read only bit where bit 5 = "1"
indicates a passed self test, and bit 5 = "0" indicates a failed
self-test.
Setting bit 6 to a logic 1 will start the self-test function. The
built-in self-test function of the IC consists of two internal
routines that exercise major portions of the IC and
illuminates all of the LEDs. The first routine cycles the ASCII
decoder ROM through all states and performs a checksum
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on the output. If the checksum agrees with the correct value,
bit 5 is set to "1." The second routine provides a visual test
of the LEDs using the drive circuitry. This is accomplished
by writing checkered and inverse checkered patterns to the
display. Each pattern is displayed for approximately 2
seconds.
During the self-test function, the display must not be
accessed. The time needed to execute the self test function
is calculated by multiplying the clock period by 262,144. For
example, assume a clock frequency of 58 kHz, then the time
to execute the self-test function frequency is equal to
(262,144/58,000) = 4.5 second duration.
At the end of the self-test function, the Character RAM is
loaded with blanks, the Control Word register is set to zeros
except for bit 5, and the Flash RAM is cleared and the UDC
Address register is set to all ones.
Clear Function (Bit 7)
Bit 7 of the Control Word will clear the Character RAM and
the Flash RAM. Setting bit 7 to a “1” will start the clear
function. Three clock cycles (110 µs minimum. using the
internal refresh clock) are required to complete the clear
function. The display must not be accessed while the
display is being cleared. When the clear function has been
completed, bit 7 will be reset to a "0." The ASCII character
code for a space (20H) will be loaded into the Character
RAM to blank the display and the Flash RAM will be loaded
with "0"s. The UDC RAM, UDC Address register, and the
remainder of the Control Word are unaffected.
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Display Reset
Figure 7 shows the logic levels needed to reset the display.
The display should be reset on power- up. The external
reset clears the Character RAM, Flash RAM, and Control
Word and resets the internal counters. After the rising edge
of the Reset signal, three clock cycles (110 µs minimum
using the internal refresh clock) are required to complete the
reset sequence. The display must not be accessed while the
display is being reset. The ASCII Character code for a
space (20H) will be loaded into the Character RAM to blank
the display. The Flash RAM and Control Word register are
loaded with all "0"s. The UDC RAM and UDC Address
register are unaffected. All displays that operate with the
same clock source must be simultaneously reset to
synchronize the flashing and blinking functions.
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The inputs to the CMOS IC are protected against static
discharge and input current latchup. However, for best
results, use standard CMOS handling precautions. Prior to
use, the HDSP-213X should be stored in antistatic
packages or conductive material. During assembly, a
grounded conductive work area should be used and
assembly personnel should wear conductive wrist straps.
Lab coats made of synthetic material should be avoided
because they are prone to static charge buildup. Input
current latchup is caused when the CMOS inputs are
subjected to either a voltage below ground (VIN < ground) or
to a voltage higher than VDD (VIN > VDD) and when a high
current is forced into the input. To prevent input current
latchup and ESD damage, connect unused inputs either to
ground or to VDD. Voltages should not be applied to the
inputs until VDD has been applied to the display. Transient
input voltages should be eliminated.
Figure 7: Logic Levels to Reset the Display
CE
WR
RD
FL
0
1
X
X
X
A4 -A 0 D7 -D 0
X
Figure 8: Maximum Power Dissipation vs. Ambient
Temperature Derating Based on TJMAX = 125°C
X
0 = LOGIC 0; 1 = LOGIC 1; X = DO NOT CARE
NOTE:
IF RST, CE, AND WR ARE LOW, UNKNOWN
DATA MAY BE WRITTEN INTO THE DISPLAY.
Mechanical and Electrical
Considerations
The HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179 is a 32-pin dual-inline
package with 24 external pins, that can be stacked
horizontally and vertically to create arrays of any size. The
HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179 is designed to operate
continuously from –55° to +85°C with a maximum of 20 dots
ON per character. Illuminating all 35 dots at full brightness is
not recommended.
The HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179 is assembled by die attaching
and wire bonding 280 LED chips and a CMOS IC to a
ceramic sub-strate. A glass window is placed over the
ceramic substrate creating an air gap over the LED wire
bonds. A second glass window creates an air gap over the
CMOS IC. This package construction makes the display
highly tolerant to temperature cycling and allows wave
soldering and visual inspection of the IC.
4.0
PD – POWER DISSIPATION – W
RST
3.0
2.0
RTJ-A = 30 qC/W
1.0
0
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
105
TA – AMBIENT TEMPERATURE – qC
Thermal Considerations
The HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179 has been designed to provide
a low thermal resistance path from the CMOS IC to the
24 package pins. This heat is then typically conducted
through the traces of the user's printed circuit board to free
air. For most applications, no additional heatsinking is
required.
The maximum operating IC junction temperature is 150°C.
The maximum IC junction temperature can be calculated
using the following equation:
TJ(IC) MAX = TA
+ (PDMAX) (RθJ-PIN + RθPIN-A)
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Where
PDMAX = (VDDMAX) × (IDDMAX)
IDDMAX = 370 mA with 20 dots ON in eight character
locations at 25°C ambient. This value is from the Electrical
Characteristics table.
PDMAX = (5.5V) × (0.370A)
= 2.04 W
Ground Connections
Two ground pins are provided to keep the internal IC logic
ground clean. The designer can, when necessary, route the
analog ground for the LED drivers separately from the logic
ground until an appropriate ground plane is available. On
long interconnects between the display and the host
system, the designer can keep voltage drops on the analog
ground from affecting the display logic levels by isolating the
two grounds.
The logic ground should be connected to the same ground
potential as the logic interface circuitry. The analog ground
and the logic ground should be connected at a common
ground that can withstand the current introduced by the
switching LED drivers. When separate ground connections
are used, the analog ground can vary from –0.3V to +0.3V
with respect to the logic ground. Voltage below –0.3V can
cause all dots to be on. Voltage above +0.3V can cause
dimming and dot mismatch.
ESD Susceptibility
These displays have ESD susceptibility ratings of CLASS 3
per DOD-STD-1686 and CLASS B per MIL-STD-883C.
Soldering and Post Solder
Cleaning Instructions for the
HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179
The HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179 may be hand soldered or
wave soldered with lead-free solder. When hand soldering,
use an electronically temperature-controlled and securely
grounded soldering iron. For best results, the iron tip
temperature should be set at 315°C (600°F). For wave
soldering, a rosin-based RMA flux can be used. The solder
wave temperature should be set at 245°C ± 5°C (473°F ±
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9°F), and dwell in the wave should be set between 1½ to 3
seconds for optimum soldering. The preheat temperature
should not exceed 105°C (221°F) as measured on the
solder side of the PC board.
Proper handling is imperative to avoid excessive thermal
stresses to component when heated. Therefore, the solder
PCB must be allowed to cool to room temperature, 25°C,
before handling.
For further information on soldering and post solder
cleaning, refer to Application Note 1027, Soldering LED
Components.
Figure 9: Recommended Wave Soldering Profile for LeadFree Smart Display
LAMINAR WAVE
HOT AIR KNIFE
TURBULENT WAVE
250
TEMPERATURE – °C
HDSP-2131, HDSP-2132, HDSP-2133, HDSP-2179 Data Sheet
BOTTOM SIDE
OF PC BOARD
TOP SIDE OF
PC BOARD
200
CONVEYOR SPEED = 1.83 M/MIN (6 FT/MIN)
PREHEAT SETTING = 150°C (100°C PCB)
SOLDER WAVE TEMPERATURE = 245°C
AIR KNIFE AIR TEMPERATURE = 390°C
AIR KNIFE DISTANCE = 1.91 mm (0.25 IN.)
AIR KNIFE ANGLE = 40°
150
FLUXING
100
50
30
0
NOTE: ALLOW FOR BOARDS TO BE
SUFFICIENTLY COOLED BEFORE
EXERTING MECHANICAL FORCE.
PREHEAT
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
TIME – SECONDS
Contrast Enhancement
When used with the proper contrast enhancement filters,
the HDSP-213x/HDSP-2179 series displays are readable
daylight ambients. Refer to Application Note 1029,
Luminous Contrast and Sunlight Readability of the HDSP235x Series Alphanumeric Displays for Military
Applications, for information on contrast enhancement for
daylight ambients. Refer to Application Note 1015, Contrast
Enhancement Techniques for LED Displays, for information
on contrast enhancement in moderate ambients.
Night Vision Lighting
When used with the proper NVG/ DV filters, the HDSP2131, HDSP-2179, and HDSP-2133 may be used in night
vision lighting applications. The HDSP-2131 (yellow) and
HDSP-2179 (orange) displays are used as master caution
and warning indicators. The HDSP-2133 (high performance
green) displays are used for general instrumentation. For a
list of NVG/DV filters and a discussion on night vision
lighting technology, refer to Application Note 1030, LED
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Displays and Indicators and Night Vision Imaging System
Lighting. An external dimming circuit must be used to dim
these displays to night vision lighting levels to meet NVIS
radiance requirements. Refer to AN 1039, Dimming HDSP213x Displays to Meet Night Vision Lighting Levels.
Color Bin Limits
Color Range (nm)
Color
Green
Intensity Bin Limits
Intensity Range (mcd)
NOTE:
Yellow
Bin
Min.
Max.
1
576.0
580.0
2
573.0
577.0
3
570.0
574.0
4
567.0
571.5
3
581.5
585.0
4
584.0
587.5
Bin
Min.
Max.
G
2.50
4.00
5
586.5
590.0
H
3.41
6.01
6
589.0
592.5
I
5.12
9.01
J
7.68
13.52
K
11.52
20.28
NOTE:
Test conditions as specified in the Optical
Characteristics table.
Test conditions as specified in the Optical
Characteristics table.
Option Code Definition
HDSP-213x- x y z xx
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Color Bin Range Identifier
A
Color Bin 2 or 3
B
Color Bin 4 or 5
C
Color Bin 5 or 6
D
Color Bin 3 or 4
Iv bin Range Identifier
x
Minimum Iv bin
y
Maximum Iv bin
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