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vfd_driver [2016/01/28 09:24] – [micro-controller] kingkevinvfd_driver [2016/02/01 14:55] – [pinout] kingkevin
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 They each can driver 32 channels (up to 90V). They each can driver 32 channels (up to 90V).
-The VFD segments start already to be visible at 5V, but to get them bright you need higher voltages (I use 60V).+The VFD segments start already to be visible at 5V, but to get them bright you need higher voltages (I use 50V).
 This is particularly important because you have to drive the digits and matrix one after each other. This is particularly important because you have to drive the digits and matrix one after each other.
 If you do it fast enough, thanks to the persistence of vision they will not appear as flickering. If you do it fast enough, thanks to the persistence of vision they will not appear as flickering.
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   - DIN: to shift the data in   - DIN: to shift the data in
   - CLK: clock to shift the data, on the clock rise   - CLK: clock to shift the data, on the clock rise
-  - NLE: enable latch on low+  - #LE: enable latch on low (aka. negative LE, or NLE)
   - STR: strobe the shifted data   - STR: strobe the shifted data
-  - GNDground+  - NCnot connected
  
 {{  :vfd_driver:cn1_jumper.jpg?200|CN1 short}} {{  :vfd_driver:cn1_jumper.jpg?200|CN1 short}}
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