VNCLO-SHLD-1A FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd, VNCLO-SHLD-1A Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: VNCLO-SHLD-1A
• Description: MOD VINCULO PIGGYBACK BOARD
• Manufacturer: FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd
• Series: Vinculor

Specifications of VNCLO-SHLD-1A

• Accessory Type: Expansion Module
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• For Use With/related Products: VNCLO-MB1A
• Other names: 768-1090

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This block diagram, Figure 2.1, shows the interconnect required for the Vinco to drive the LCD display.
The Vinco debug port is used to load the firmware onto the module. (Note that this requires a VNC2
DEBUG MODULE
)
The interconnect between the two modules is used to transfer the text to be displayed on the LCD.
Figure 2.1 – Vinco Sign Writer Demo Block Diagram
Block Diagram
VINCO
CN1
J8
DEBUG PORT
+9V DC POWER
ADAPTER
http://ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/Modules/DS_V2Debug_Module.pdf
J3-2
J3-1
J3-3
J3-4
J3-5
J3-6
J1-5
J1-6
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GND
DB4
DB5
DB6
DB7
RS
5V
E
11
12
13
14
4
6
2
1
16 CHAR x 2 LINE
LCD DISPLAY
TOPWAY
10k
10
3
7
8
9
R/W
BLA
BLK
AN_153 Vinco LCD Interface Example
V0 – CONTRAST
CONTROL
Document Reference No.: FT_000332
UNUSED DB0-DB3
GND
GND
5V
Clearance No.: FTDI# 177
(ONLY WRITING)
BACKLIGHT
Version
4
2.0