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What is better for segment LCD: spi or 4:1

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:06 pm
by Redesign
What is a better interface for a segment LCD?

Re: What is better for segment LCD: spi or 4:1

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:56 pm
by LCD_Designs
SPI and 4:1 is both good. one is not better than the other.

4:1 is lower cost, but cannot drive as many segments
SPI requires a controller/driver chip that increases its cost, but allows more segments to be driven and at a faster refresh rate than 4:1.