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July 6, 2017 11:47 amAt Crystalfontz we are always working hard to maintain and improve our current line of display modules and bring you... View Article
Categories for Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Difference Between Transmissive, Transflective, and Reflective Display Modules?
June 7, 2017 10:29 amWe’ve added 3 new terms to the Crystalfontz Glossary this week. Here is a quick intro about the main defining feature for... View Article
What is the Difference Between Passive STN Segment, Alphanumeric, and Graphic Displays?
April 11, 2017 10:33 amPassive STN (Super Twisted Nematic) displays come in three major types: 1) Segment 2) Alphanumeric / Character 3) Graphic Let’s... View Article
5 Advantages of OLED Modules
April 4, 2017 11:46 amOLED modules have a definite ‘wow factor.’ Reason enough to consider an OLED for your project, but there are also... View Article
A Closer Look: Crystalfontz ePaper 200×200 1.54″ Zero-Power Display
January 3, 2017 2:48 pmThis black and white 200×200 e-paper display module is a perfect size for small, low power electronic shelf labels. Once... View Article
FAQ: Why does the initialization code for a 20×4 LCD specify 2-line mode?
December 7, 2016 3:45 pmWhen working with a 20×4 character LCD, you might be surprised to see the controller set to 2-line mode: Write_To_LCD(COMMAND,0x38);... View Article
FAQ: What Is ISO 9001:2008 Certification?
November 29, 2016 2:56 pmWhat is involved in ISO certification (and annual recertification) and what does it mean for a company to be ISO certified? This post takes a deeper look at everything involved in ISO certification for our LCD electronics-based company.
FAQ: What is the Difference Between a TFT, LCD, and OLED?
October 31, 2016 5:14 pmConfused about the differences between TFTs, LCDs, and OLEDs? What Do They Stand For? TFT stands for Thin Film Transistor (shorthand... View Article
New: US Postal Shipping Options for Domestic LCD Sample Shipments
October 17, 2016 1:18 pmCrystalfontz ships via major domestic and international express carriers, on our account or yours. While we strive to provide the... View Article
A Look Back in Tech History: The HD44780 Controller Data Sheet
September 22, 2016 11:30 amSherman, set the wayback machine to 1985: We are going to take a look at the original HD44780 Data Sheet.... View Article