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Seven Segment Display

These displays are logic compatible with a max drive current of 20mA and a forward voltage drop of about 2V.

 

Calculating LED Resistor Values

At an operating voltage of 5V, a series current limiting resistor of 150 ohm will provide max brightness if driving these displays in a static mode rather than in a a more typical multiplexing mode.

When you are using displays with multiple digits in a multiplexed mode where each digit is only lit for a portion of the time, the maximum allowable current can be greater than 20mA and can go up to as high as 60 mA.  In that case, you generally want to drive the display with more current since each digit in the display is on only a portion of the time and will therefore appear dimmer than if the digit was being driven constantly on.  For that application, a resistor value of 50 ohms will provide max brightness. Values in the range of 75-91 generally work pretty well when max brightness is not required.

 

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Display Type 7-Segment (x 4)
Color Red
Type Common Cathode (CC)
Maximum Ratings  
     IFMaximum Forward Current20mA (constant current per segment)
     VFMaximum Forward Voltage2V (Typical)
Package Type Encapsulated plastic body, 12-lead, through hole
Dimensions  
 Character Height14.2mm  (0.56″)
  Module (L x W x H)51 x 19 x 8mm  (2 x 0.75 x 0.31)

 

Project Example

 

 

0.56" 7- SEGMENT DISPLAY CA/CC

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