GENERAL DESCRIPTION

SM16312 is a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) Controller driven on a 1/8 to 1/16 duty factor. Eleven segment output lines, 6 grid output lines, 5 segment/grid output drive lines, key scan, one display memory, IC control circuit are all incorporated in a single chip. It is pin to pin compatible with uPD16312(NEC). This SM16312 is ideal as a peripheral device of a single chip microcomputer.

FEATURES

* Multiple Display Modes

* High Voltage Output

* Key Scanning

* General Purpose Input Ports (4 bit)

* Dimming Circuitry (8 segment)

* LED Display Ports(4 outs, 20mA max)

* No external Resistors Needed for Driver Outputs

* Serial Interface for controller

APPLICATIONS

* Audio System

* Car Stereo

* VCD

* DVD

* VCR

* TV