In order to keep this display in production over the long term; we have revised it to the CFAG12864T3-TFH. The dimensions are slightly smaller, please contact sales@crystalfontz.com with any questions.

[EOL] SPI 128x64 Graphic LCD Display

Part Number: CFAG12864T2-TFH

This 128x64 graphic LCD display module (CFAG12864T2-TFH) is thin, light, low-power, and LED backlit. This display is visible in all lighting situations, from darkness, normal office lighting, and up to bright sunlight, making it an excellent sunlight/daylight readable LCD solution.

This graphic LCD is a transflective, positive-mode display, the backlight may be turned off when there is sufficient ambient light to read the display. Turning the backlight off will further reduce the already low power consumption. This display is well suited for compact hand-held devices, or any application where a lot of display in a very small area is needed.

This LCD display has an integrated controller and voltage generating components mounted on the flexible tail. The tail connects to a standard 18-conductor 0.5mm pitch ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) connector:

  • Typical top contact: TE Connectivity 1-1734839-8 (DigiKey P/N A100297TR-ND)
  • Typical bottom contact: TE Connectivity 1-1734592-8 (DigiKey P/N A100286TR-ND)
    This type of connector is mounted like any normal SMT component during your board's standard reflow cycle. The display can then be connected to the PCB at final assembly without soldering or tools.

This monochrome graphic LCD display is also available in a non-backlit version (CFAG12864T2-NFH).

  • Thin and light TAB construction with white LED backlight
  • Wide temperature range: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
  • Built-in Sitronix ST7565P controller
  • Ultra-Low power consumption
  • Perfect for handheld, battery operated devices
  • Simple 4-wire, 8-bit SPI or 8-bit parallel interface

Is this tiny display just a little too small? We have the CFAG12864U2-TFH, which is a similar display, only larger physical dimensions.

This display is a direct replacement for the CFAX12864T-TFH and CFAX12864T1-TFH which are no longer in production.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Physical Characteristics

Column Dots x Row Dots 128 x 64
Module Overall width height depth
millimeters 38 67.18 9.3
inches 1.496 2.645 0.366
*width / height does not include Foldable Tab
Diagonal Dimension 1.19"
Viewing Area width height
millimeters 29.58 17.98
inches 1.165 0.708
Active Area width height
millimeters 25.58 15.98
inches 1.007 0.629
Dot Size width height
millimeters 0.23 0.18
inches 0.009 0.007
Dot Pitch width height
millimeters 0.25 0.2
inches 0.010 0.008
Flexible Cable (FFC/FPC) length
millimeters 40.76
inches 1.605
Weight 5.5g

Optical Characteristics

Glass Type/Glass Color FSTN/Light-Gray
Polarizer Transflective
View Direction 6 o'clock
View Angle 60°
Sunlight Readable Yes
Backlight Color White
Backlight Type LED
Mode Positive
Foreground Color Dark
Background Color Light Gray

Electrical Specifications

Supply Voltage for Logic Minimum 3V
Supply Voltage for Logic Maximum 3.6V
Supply Voltage for Logic Typical 3.3V
Supply Voltage for Driving Panel Typical 9V
Supply Current Maximum 0.5mA
Supply Current Typical 0.28mA

Backlight Electrical Specifications

Forward Voltage Typical 3.5V
Forward Current Typical 32mA

Environmental

Operating Temperatures min max
Celsius -20° 70°
Fahrenheit -4° 158°
Storage Temperatures min max
Celsius -30° 80°
Fahrenheit -22° 176°

Electronics

Controller Documents Sitronix ST7565P
ST7565P is a single-chip dot matrix LCD driver which incorporates LCD controller and common/segment drivers.
Interface 8-bit Parallel, SPI

Miscellaneous

Foldable Tab Yes

Part Change Notice

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Part Change Notice #11033: The parts listed are being set to End of Life Status

Products Affected: CFAG12864T2-NFH, CFAG12864T2-TFH, CFAG12864U2-NFH, CFAG12864U2-TFH
Date Issued: January 23, 2019
Summary: The parts listed are being set to End of Life Status
Reason: The controller chip used on these parts is a TAB (Tape-Automated-Bonding) chip. The manufacturer of that chip has discontinued the chip.
Impact: The parts will not be available after Q1 2019. The last time buy is available, but the orders must be placed no later than January 28, 2019.

Recommendation: Drop-in replacements for the parts listed will be available. The replacement parts will use the same controller chip mounted on the glass. The replacements part numbers will be:

CFAG12864U3-TFH
CFAG12864T3-TFH
CFAG12864U3-NFH
CFAG12864T3-NFH

The CFAG12864U3-TFH and CFAG12864U3-NFH will be drop-in replacements. All dimensions and function will not change.

The CFAGF12864T3-TFH and CFAG12864T3-NFH will have the same overall dimensions and function, but the Active area height will decrease by 1.84mm.
Availability: The current parts may not be available after the deadline for the last time buy. The replacement parts should be available by Q2 2019
Response: Customers should take advantage of the last time buy offer to ensure that they will have sufficient stock through Q1 2019.

Product Update #11005: The tape carrier of the LCD controller chip has changed from the previous series of parts. This changes the areas where bends in the assembly are allowed.

Products Affected: CFAG12864T2-NFH, CFAG12864T2-TFH
Date Issued: September 13, 2018
Summary: The tape carrier of the LCD controller chip has changed from the previous series of parts. This changes the areas where bends in the assembly are allowed.
Reason: The LCD controller chip for the CFAX12864T/CFAX12864U family was discontinued by the chip manufacturer.

Crystalfontz created the CFAG12864T2/CFAG12864U2 family as replacements.

The new LCD controller chip used in the CFAG12864T2/CFAG12864U2 is mechanically different compared to the original controller.

This difference changes the areas where bends in the assembly are allowed.

The bendable area of the tail is marked by 3 green lines. On the old parts, the controller chip was mounted 5.5mm from the third green line. On the new tail, the controller chip is mounted 2.5mm from the third green line.
Impact: For many applications, this change will not affect production. Please ensure that your application does not put undue force on the connection between the flex and the LCD glass. Please ensure that there is not undue bending or force on the flex in the area of the hard, inflexible chip.
Recommendation: If your application does not put undue force on the connection or chip, then no change is needed.
Availability: N/A
Price Change: N/A
Attachment: CFAG12864T2_Tail_Bend_Areas.pdf (354KB)

Product Update #10891: (New Product) CFAG12864T2-TFH

New Product: CFAG12864T2-TFH
Date Issued: November 1, 2017
Summary: (New Product) CFAG12864T2-TFH
Description: Standard Graphic Modules: Low power 128x64 graphic LCD display module, 8080 / 6800 or SPI interface, connects with standard 0.5 mm ZIF socket.
For reference only. For design purposes, please use the specifications in the datasheet.