What is the max number of segments on a static LCD?

Post Reply
proto
Posts: 26
Joined: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:07 pm

What is the max number of segments on a static LCD?

Post by proto »

What is the max number of segements a static LCD can support?
LCD_Designs
Posts: 262
Joined: Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:49 pm

Re: What is the max number of segments on a static LCD?

Post by LCD_Designs »

There is no set number that should be exceeded. The more segments, the more I/Os required to drive them. Part of the design question is what type of interface? Spi? I2C, 4:1 multiplex, static drive?

Static drive will give a really good contrast, but cannot support to many pins due to the number of leads coming off the LCD.
4:1 has less contrast, but can handle more segments.
If you are going over say 80 segments, it is best to go with Spi.
Post Reply