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20x4 Character Enclosed LCD Module

Part Number: XES635BK-TFE-KU

USB LCD 20x4, Keypad, External Enclosure, White Edge LED Backlight, RoHS compliant, FSTN Positive, Transflective, 0°C to +50°C, 12:00 viewing angle. Includes ~9 foot black low-drop captive USB "A" cable.

  • LED backlit 20x4 LCD
  • Integrated LED backlit 6-button translucent silicon keypad with screened legend
  • Four bicolor (red + green) LEDs. The LEDs’ brightness can controlled by the host software, which allows mixing the LEDs to produce other colors (yellow and orange)
  • Three color options:
    • Yellow-green backlit positive mode LCD, yellow/green keypad backlight ("YYE")
    • White backlit negative mode LCD, blue keypad backlight ("TMF")
    • White backlit positive mode LCD, white keypad backlight ("TFE")
  • Fully decoded keypad: any key combination is valid and unique
  • LCD characters are contiguous in both X and Y directions to allow the host software to display "gapless" bar graphs in horizontal or vertical directions
  • USB interface for both power and data (115200 baud equivalent throughput)
  • Robust packet based communications protocol with 16-bit CRC
  • Built-in microcontroller
  • RoHS Compliant
  • Non-volatile memory capability ("EEPROM"):
    • Customize the "power-on" display and LED settings
    • 16-byte "scratch" register for storing IP, netmask, system serial number
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    Physical Characteristics

    Characters x Lines 20 x 4
    Module Overall width height depth
    millimeters 146 39.3 20.55
    inches 5.748 1.547 0.809
    *depth doesn't include Keypad
    Diagonal Dimension 3.19"
    Viewing Area Width Height
    millimeters 80.95 25.5
    inches 3.187 1.004
    Active Area Width Height
    millimeters 77.95 22.35
    inches 3.069 0.880
    Character Size Width Height
    millimeters 3.85 5.55
    inches 0.152 0.219
    Character Pitch Width Height
    millimeters 3.9 5.6
    inches 0.154 0.220
    Dot Size Width Height
    millimeters 0.6 0.65
    inches 0.024 0.026
    Dot Pitch Width Height
    millimeters 0.65 0.7
    inches 0.026 0.028
    Weight 339.3g
    Keystroke Travel 2.4mm
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    Optical Characteristics

    Glass Type/Glass Color FSTN/Light Gray
    Polarizer Transflective
    View Direction 12 o'clock
    Sunlight Readable Yes
    Backlight Color White
    Backlight Type LED
    Mode Positive
    Foreground Color Dark
    Background Color Light Gray
  • electric_bolt Electrical Specification

    Electrical Specifications

    Module Connector Pitch 2.54mm
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    Environmental

    Operating Temperatures min max
    Celsius 50°
    Fahrenheit 32° 122°
    Storage Temperatures min max
    Celsius -10° 60°
    Fahrenheit 14° 140°
    Humidity min max
    Non-condensing 0% 90%
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    Electronics

    Interface USB
  • picture_as_pdf Datasheets
    Previous Versions of Datasheets
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    XES635BK-xxx-KU Data Sheet 2012-12-07.pdf
    (Datasheet V 2012-12-07, Hardware 3.1, Firmware u2v0)
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    XES635BK-TFE-KU Data Sheet v2.0.pdf
    (Datasheet V 2.0, Hardware 3.1, Firmware 1.6)
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    XES635BKTFEKU v1.0.pdf
    (Datasheet V 1.0, Hardware 1.0, Firmware 1.4)
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    Part Change Notice #10853: CFA635 series Firmware revision 2.1.
    Products Affected: CFA635-YYE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KS, CFA635-TFE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KL, CFA635-TFE-KU, CFA635-YYE-KL, XES635BK-TFE-KU, XES635BK-TMF-KU, XES635BK-YYE-KU, CFA635-TMF-KU, CFA635-YYE-KU
    Date Issued: May 3, 2017
    Summary: CFA635 series Firmware revision 2.1.
    Last revision: 2.0
    Description: The CFA635 series of advanced display modules will be changing from the previous firmware revision of 2.0 to the new firmware revision 2.1.
    Reason: As part of our continuous improvement, the firmware has been updated for use with the hardware v1.5.
    Impact: The new firmware is designed with a priority of backward compatibility. The following commands will differ from earlier versions:

    Command 1 (0x01) - Get Hardware and Firmware Version
    This command will report the following strings:
    Serial Versions (KS) - CFA635: h1.5,f2.1
    USB Versions (KU) - CFA635: h1.5 f2v1

    Commands 18,19 and 20, which control the temperature sensors on the FBSCAB, have been limited to support the FBSCAB's maximum of 16 temperature sensors.
    Recommendation: Design changes have been made to maximize backward compatibility. For most applications, the CFA635 hardware revision 1.5 will be a form and fit replacement.

    If your application uses ATX power supply control, fan control, or temperature measurement through the SCAB, you will need change to the equivalent FBSCAB components.

    We recommend testing the new version CFA635 in your system to verify compatibility.
    Availability: CFA635 firmware version 2.1 will begin shipping installed in hardware version 1.5 in the second quarter of 2017 after the inventory of hardware version 1.2 is depleted.
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    Part Change Notice #10852: CFA635 series Hardware revision 1.5
    Products Affected: CFA635-YYE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KS, CFA635-TFE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KL, CFA635-TFE-KU, CFA635-YYE-KL, XES635BK-TFE-KU, XES635BK-TMF-KU, XES635BK-YYE-KU, CFA635-TMF-KU, CFA635-YYE-KU
    Date Issued: May 3, 2017
    Summary: CFA635 series Hardware revision 1.5
    Last revision: 1.2
    Description: The CFA635 series of advanced display modules will be changing from the previous hardware revision 1.2 to the new hardware revision 1.5.
    Reason: As part of our continuous improvement, the processor and PCB layout have been changed to improve availability, manufacturability, and quality
    Impact: The revised CFA635 series has Wide Temperature (-20°C to +70°C) operating range. Part numbers have changed accordingly:
    TMF series modules will become TML series.
    TFE series modules will become TFK series.
    YYE series modules will become YYK series.

    The CFA635 series now supports a single FBSCAB. The SCAB is no longer supported:

    All four fans may be used on serial (-KS) and logic level (-KL) modules.
    Maximum temperature sensors is 16.

    ATX power supply control functions previously supported by J8 on the SCAB are now supported by H1 on the CFA-635.

    The power supply and backlight circuits have been improved:
    The backlight driver is a constant current design-the backlight current and brightness are now insensitive to supply voltage variations.

    The incoming power supply range is 2.5v to 5.5v, so the CFA635 can easily be used in 3.3v systems.

    The yellow backlight of the CFA635-YYK series is redesigned to improve brightness.

    ATX functions supported by J8 on the SCAB are now supported by H1.

    Command 1 (0x01) - Get Hardware and Firmware Version
    This command will report the following strings:
    Serial Versions (KS) - CFA635 h1.5,f2.1
    USB Versions (KU) - CFA635 h1.5,f2.1

    The command set, fan electrical specifications, temperature electrical specifications and mechanical dimensions are unchanged.
    Recommendation: Design changes have been made to maximize backward compatibility.

    If your application uses ATX power supply control, fan control, or temperature measurement through the SCAB, you will need to change to the equivalent FBSCAB components.

    We recommend testing the new version CFA635 in your system to verify compatibility.
    Availability: CFA635 hardware version 1.5 will begin shipping in the second quarter of 2017, after the inventory of version 1.2 is depleted.
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    Part Change Notice #10406: Supporting firmware for the reactivation of the CFA635 family of modules.
    Products Affected: CFA635-YYE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KS, CFA635-TFE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KL, CFA635-TFE-KL, CFA635-TFE-KU, CFA635-YYE-KL, XES635BK-TFE-KU, XES635BK-TMF-KU, XES635BK-YYE-KU, CFA635-TMF-KU, CFA635-YYE-KU
    Date Issued: March 20, 2012
    Summary: Supporting firmware for the reactivation of the CFA635 family of modules.
    Last revision: 1v6
    Description: The CFA635 family of modules is being reactivated with a new LCD controller chip, the Rockworks RW1067. The majority of the changes to the firmware have been in support of the RW1067 LCD controller and are transparent to the user interface. The changes to the CFA635 2v0 firmware:

    For hardware changes related to this firmware update, please see PCN #10405

    Updates
    Command 1 (0x01): Get Hardware & Firmware Version
    Modules with the serial interface, -KL and -KS suffix, will report: CFA635:h1v2,s2v0
    Modules with the USB interface, -KU suffix, will report: CFA635:h1v2, u2v0

    Command 12 (0x0C): Set LCD Cursor Style
    Option 4 = inverting, blinking block is no longer supported. This option will result in a blinking underscore.

    Command 22 (0x16): Send Command Directly to the LCD Controller
    Any command sent specifically to the Samsung S6A0073 will need to be reviewed / modified for the commands / registers of the Rockworks RW1067. Please contact the Crystalfontz Engineering Support Team at support@crystalfontz.com for the RW1067 datasheet.

    Enhancements
    Command 28 (0x1C): Set ATX Power Switch Functionality
    Added auto polarity switch.
    Improved pulse length functionality.
    Added feature to hold until system off during power down.

    Fixes
    Updates to timings and sequence of Serial interface power up to prevent possible corruption of data displayed
    Reason: When the CFA635 family was scheduled for End of Life (see PCN #10365) there was no replacement available for the Samsung S6A0073 LCD controller. The CFA735 family was designed as replacement for the CFA635, allowing a path for improved performance, graphics, and the ability for end users to write their own firmware to take advantage of the capabilities of the enhanced hardware.

    After the development of the CFA735 family, the RW1067 was developed as a replacement for the Samsung S6A0073 LCD controller for Crystalfontz America, Inc by Rockworks (China).
    Impact: This announcement impacts all variants, interfaces, and part numbers that currently use the CFA635 family of modules. The CFA635 can continue to be used in current and future designs.
    Recommendation: Continue to order and build with the CFA635 as required by production schedules. Transition to the CFA635 1v2 hardware and supporting firmware should be a seamless process. Engineering samples for qualification for the revised CFA635 are scheduled to be available Q3 of 2012.
    Availability: Q2 2012
    Review / Update customer Defined Part custom firmware

    Q3 2012
    New hardware and supporting firmware available for engineering samples
    Estimated - Begin transition to 1v2 hardware as 1v1 hardware inventory is depleted
    NOTE: We will not ship production orders of 1v2 hardware until the 1v1 inventory is depleted

    Q4 2012
    Estimated - CFA635 1v1 hardware to be exhausted, transition to CFA635 1v2 hardware complete
    Price Change: No scheduled price change at this time.
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    Part Change Notice #10405: Reactivation of the CFA635 family of modules with 1v2 hardware and supporting firmware.
    Products Affected: CFA635-YYE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KS, CFA635-TFE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KL, CFA635-TFE-KL, CFA635-TFE-KU, CFA635-YYE-KL, XES635BK-TFE-KU, XES635BK-TMF-KU, XES635BK-YYE-KU, CFA635-TMF-KU, CFA635-YYE-KU
    Date Issued: March 20, 2012
    Summary: Reactivation of the CFA635 family of modules with 1v2 hardware and supporting firmware.
    Last revision: 1v1
    Description: The CFA635 family of modules is being reactivated with a new LCD controller chip, the Rockworks RW1067. The changes to the CFA635 1v2 hardware are as follows:

    1. LCD controller changing from Samsung S6A0073 to Rockworks RW1067

    2. Supporting driving circuitry between the LCD controller and the LCD glass has been updated to support the Rockworks RW1067

    3. The PCB layout has been updated to support the Rockworks RW1067

    4. Firmware updates to support the Rockworks RW1067 and functional improvements – See PCN #10406


    The only changes to the CFA635 family are to support the Rockworks RW1067 controller. There are no other physical changes to the CFA635.
    Reason: When the CFA635 family was scheduled for End of Life (see PCN #10365) there was no replacement available for the Samsung S6A0073 LCD controller. The CFA735 family was designed as replacement for the CFA635, allowing a path for improved performance, graphics, and the ability for end users to write their own firmware to take advantage of the capabilities of the enhanced hardware.

    After the development of the CFA735 family, the RW1067 was developed as a replacement for the Samsung S6A0073 LCD controller for Crystalfontz America, Inc by Rockworks (China).
    Impact: This announcement impacts all variants, interfaces, and part numbers that currently use the CFA635 family of modules. The CFA635 can continue to be used in current and future designs.
    Recommendation: Continue to order and build with the CFA635 as required by production schedules. Transition to the CFA635 1v2 hardware and supporting firmware should be a seamless process. Engineering samples for qualification for the revised CFA635 are scheduled to be available Q3 of 2012.
    Availability: Q2 2012
    Review / Update customer Defined Part custom firmware

    Q3 2012
    New hardware and supporting firmware available for engineering samples

    Estimated - Begin transition to 1v2 hardware as 1v1 hardware inventory is depleted

    NOTE: We will not ship production orders of 1v2 hardware until the 1v1 inventory is depleted

    Q4 2012
    Estimated - CFA635 1v1 hardware to be exhausted, transition to CFA635 1v2 hardware complete
    Price Change: No scheduled price change at this time.
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    Part Change Notice #10365: End of Life announcement: CFA635 family of Intelligent Modules.
    Products Affected: CFA635-YYE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KS, CFA635-TFE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KL, CFA635-TFE-KL, CFA635-TFE-KU, CFA635-YYE-KL, XES635BK-TFE-KU, XES635BK-TMF-KU, XES635BK-YYE-KU, CFA635-TMF-KU, CFA635-YYE-KU
    Date Issued: October 6, 2011
    Summary: End of Life announcement: CFA635 family of Intelligent Modules.
    Last revision: HW: v1.1, FW: v1.6
    Description:

    Effective 2012-03-19:

    The CFA635 family of modules is no longer End of Life and is recommended for new designs.

    For a hardware changes please see PCN #10405

    For a firmware changes please see PCN #10406




    2011-10-06:
    Effective immediately, Crystalfontz America, Inc is announcing the End of Life (EOL) for the CFA635 family of modules.

    The CFA635 is a character based intelligent LCD module built around a Cypress PSoC® micro-controller and a Samsung S6A0073 LCD controller. Samsung announced the EOL of the S6A0073 at the end of 2007. After the announcement, Crystalfontz America, Inc began designing a replacement module and planned for continuing to manufacture and support the CFA635 family until a compatible replacement module was designed and available.

    REVISED: 2011-12-15
    REVISED: 2012-03-19
    Reason: As part of our continuous improvement process, the engineering services group at Crystalfontz America Inc. is announcing the End of Life (EOL) to our CFA635 family of modules. This end of life is scheduled to take place at the end of 2012 Q2.

    The CFA635 is being replaced with the first of a new generation of intelligent modules from Crystalfontz America, Inc. This new module is the CFA735 family. The CFA735 family has been primarily designed to be a replacement for the CFA635 family with a number of enhancements / improvements.
    Impact: This announcement impacts all variants, interfaces, and part numbers that currently use the CFA635 family of modules.

    The CFA635 family is not recommended for new designs.
    Recommendation: Continue to order and build with the CFA635 as required by schedules. Plan on making transition to the CFA735 family of modules when available.

    To obtain more information on the CFA635 family replacement, the CFA735 family, please send an email to support@crystalfontz.com. We will provide you the following when available:
    • preliminary datasheet

    • notification of the initial run of CFA735 modules

    • notice of any updates or changes to the CFA735

    Availability: Q4 2011:
    • Pilot run of CFA735 family available

    • CFA735 New product announcement


    Q1 2012:
    • Final shipments of CFA635 from partner factory


    Q2 2012:
    • CFA635 begins phase out and inventory draw down

    • Last CFA635 orders accepted

    • Production level shipments of CFA735 start


    Q3 2012:
    • CFA635 inventory purged

    • CFA735 fully replaces CFA635
    Price Change: There is no scheduled price change to the CFA635 family at this time. Pricing will be reviewed on a monthly basis.
    Attachment: CFA635_EOL_Notes.pdf (75KB)
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    Part Change Notice #10287: XES635BK Hardware v3.1 / Firmware v1.6
    Products Affected: XES635BK-TFE-KU, XES635BK-TMF-KU, XES635BK-YYE-KU
    Date Issued: October 12, 2010
    Summary: XES635BK Hardware v3.1 / Firmware v1.6
    Last revision: XES635BK Hardware v1.0 / Firmware v1.4
    Description: HARDWARE REVISION: v3.1 (2010-06-24)
    Changes since last revision (v1.0)

    By MET Laboratories:
    * Product complies with UL60950 CSA C22.2 No. 60950. Product safety certification for Canada, United States, and Europe.

    * Product complies to CE standards (European safety, health, and environmental standards).

    * Product passed EU ESD immunity (Electrostatic Discharge) and radiated immunity requirements with no anomalies.

    * Title 47 of the CFR, Part 15, Subpart B for a Class B Digital Device.

    * ICES-003 Issue 4, February 7, 2004, Class B.

    * Product materials are in compliance with the regulations related to the EU Directive 2006/121/EC for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).


    Also, by this date:
    * Cable meets requirements for demonstrating compliance with California Proposition 65.

    * Factories have ISO certification.

    * Improved backlight. Display is lit more evenly, contrast can be adjusted to higher, and lifetime is longer. (As of 2008/07/01).

    * Improved ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection for USB cable. Also improved cable strain relief.

    * We transitioned to an improved keypad from 10.5 millimeters to 12.00 millimeters high.


    FIRMWARE REVISION v1.6 (2010-05-01)
    Changes since last revision (v1.4)

    * Command 1 (0x01): Get Hardware & Firmware Version returns "CFA635:h1.1,v1.6".

    * Improved reset function to make module less sensitive to supply variations.

    * Fixed range checking for command 0 (0x00): Ping Command.

    Reason: Product improvement.
    Availability: Immediate
    Price Change: No
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    Part Change Notice #10280: Firmware change
    Products Affected: CFA635-YYE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KS, CFA635-TFE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KL, CFA635-TFE-KL, CFA635-TFE-KU, CFA635-YYE-KL, XES635BK-TFE-KU, XES635BK-TMF-KU, XES635BK-YYE-KU, CFA635-TMF-KU, CFA635-YYE-KU
    Date Issued: April 10, 2010
    Summary: Firmware change
    Description: Firmware / reset circuit change from v1.4 to v1.6
    Reason: To make LCD module less sensitive to supply variations
    Impact: Range checking on command 0 is corrected.
    Parameter checking on command 20 is corrected.
    Module will return "CFA635:h1.1,v1.6" for command 1.

    Customers who have customized part numbers will not be affected by this change unless they contact Crystalfontz to have their part definition changed.
    Availability: 2010/05/01
    Price Change: N/A