Is a SPI interace on a segment LCD more expensive than 4:1?

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pcbdesigns
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Is a SPI interace on a segment LCD more expensive than 4:1?

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Is it more expensive to build a custom segment LCD with a spi interface?
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Re: Is a SPI interace on a segment LCD more expensive than 4:1?

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Yes, on a segment LCD. SPI requires a chip to be added and increases the cost by about $1. 4:1 mux means that there is four segments tied to one I/O pin
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