This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Display Drivers category on DigiKey.com
Display drivers are integrated circuits (ICs) that provide translation, interface and control between a microprocessor (MPU), microcontroller (MCU) or other circuitry system for displays such as LCD, LED, OLED, DLP, vacuum fluorescent and AMOLED. Possible interfaces and protocols for communication include analog, BCD, I2C, parallel, serial, SMBus, SPI and QSPI.
SelectionCharacteristics
Display Type: Indicates the type or style of the display the driver is intended to function with
Configuration: Indicates the display configuration the device is designed to drive.
Interface: Indication of which interface(s) or protocol(s) are used by the device to communicate with other components in the system.
Digits or Characters: Indicates the number of segmented-display characters, digits, or individual display segments that the device is able to control.
Current - Supply: This represents the maximum current to which a device will meet its given specifications. Exceeding this current may damage the device and/or other system components.
Voltage - Supply: Typically represented by a range, this indicates the low and high voltage limits which one can expect standard operation. Voltages outside this range may damage the device and other system components.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
Mounting Type: Indicates how the device is attached.
Package / Case: Indicates the type of protective case used on an electronic component to allow easy handling, installation, and protection. This selection was determined to be the closest industry standard applicable to the supplier device packaging. Typically it is best to check the actual dimensions from the datasheet rather than depend on this terminology when designing your circuit.
Supplier Device Package: This is what the manufacturer calls the package of this device. They are manufacturer specific. It is typically best to use the actual dimensions from the datasheets rather than to go by this terminology when designing your circuit.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | MAX6922AQH+TD |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | MAX6922AQH+TDTR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated |
| DESCRIPTION | Vacuum Fluorescent (VF) Driver 44-PLCC (16.59x16.59) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | MC14511BDG |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | MC14511BDGOS-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | onsemi |
| DESCRIPTION | LED, LCD, Vacuum Fluorescent (VF) Driver 16-SOIC |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | HV5812P-G |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | HV5812P-G-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Microchip Technology |
| DESCRIPTION | Vacuum Fluorescent (VF) Driver 28-PDIP |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | PCA8561AHN/AY |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 568-13032-2-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | NXP USA Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | LCD Driver 32-HVQFN (5x5) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
Videos On Display Drivers
Articles
Articles on Display Drivers
Product Training Modules
Simple LED Drivers- MAX7219 and MAX7221 - Maxim | DigiKey
Blogs
Selecting the Right Display for My Project
TechForum
7-Segment Display Driver for Multiple Digits (VHDL)
TechForum Posts on Display Drivers
MediaLinks
Product Training Modules
CP240x LCD Driver Family - Silicon Labs
Simple LED Drivers- MAX7219 and MAX7221 - Maxim