TM204A (20 Chars X 4 Row) LCD Datasheet

TIANMA
SPECIFICATION
FOR LCD MODULE
MODEL NO: TM204ABCWVBYA

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TIANMA MODULE No.:TM204ABCWVBYA V1.0
REVISION RECORD
Version Page Revision Items Name Date
1.0 First release for new IC Chenrong 2008.1.15
TIANMA MICROELECTRONICS CO., LTD www.tianma.eu 1 / 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
2. Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
3. Absolute maximum ratings --------------------------------------------------------------------------4
4. Mechanical Characteristics---------------------------------------------------------------------------4
5. Circuit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
6. Interface description -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
7. Instruction Code & Timing characteristics -----------------------------------------------------9
8. Electrical Specifications-----------------------------------------------------------------------------14
9.LED backlight characteristics---------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
10.Optical Characteristics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
11.Reliability------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
12. Quality level ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
13 Precautions for Use of LCD Modules ----------------------------------------------------------- 27
14. LCD Module Part Numbering System ---------------------------------------------------------- 29

1 Description
The TM204ABCWVBYA, Character LCM unit consists of 20-character×4-line dot-matrix(5×8 dot) LCD
panel, LCD driver, controller LSI on a single PCB. Incorporating mask ROM-based character generator and
display data RAM in the controller LSI, the unit can efficiently display the desired character under
microprocessor control.
Wide viewing direction.
Wide Operating temperature.
Requirements on environmental protection: RoHS.
2 Features
Item Contents
STN
LCD type
Positive
LCD Duty 1/16
LCD Bias 1/5
Polarizer Transflective
LCD background color Yellow-Green
Segment color Blue-Black
Backlighting LED
Backlighting type Area
Backlighting color Yellow-Green
Backlighting drive 240mA
View direction 6:00(Wide view direction)
Operating temperature -20℃~+70℃
Storage temperature -30℃~＋80℃
Controller ST7066U
Frame SPCC(Black)
Technology COB
Power supply VDD=5.0V
Data Transfer 8 -Bit Parallel

Notes:
Color tone can slightly change with temperature and driving voltage.
Color tone will be changed by backlight.

3 Absolute maximum ratings (Without LED backlighting ,Ta=25℃)

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit Remark
Logic circuit supply
VCC -0.3 +7.0 V
voltage
LCD driving
VLCD VCC-10.0 VCC+0.3 V
voltage
Operating
Top -20 +70 ℃
temperature range No
Storage Condensation
Tst -30 +80 ℃
temperature range
Note :
LCD operating voltage VLCD=VCC –Vee
If the module is above these absolute maximum ratings. It may become permanently damaged.
VCC >VSS must be maintained.
4 Mechanical Characteristics
4.1 Mechanical features
Parameter Standard Value Unit
Display type Character Module --
Character size(W×H) 2.95×4.75 mm
Number of dots/characters (W×H) 20×4(5×8) --
View area (W×H) 76.00 × 25.20 mm
Active Area (W×H) 70.40 × 20.80 mm
Dot Size (W×H) 0.55 × 0.55 mm
Dot Pitch (W×H) 0.60 × 0.60 mm
Module size(W×H×D) 98.00 × 60.00 × 14.50(MAX) mm
Module total weight (approx) 80 g
Module outline dimensions Refer to page 5-“Outline drawing” --

4.2 Mechanical drawing.

5 Circuit
5.1 Block Diagram

5.2 Recommend power supply circuit
Note:
You can control the contrast of module outside by add a VR（the third driving method, please
remove R11 on PCB）
You can use fixed current or 4.2VDC to drive the backlight

6 Interface description .
Pin No. Symbol I/O Description
1 VSS 0V Ground
2 VCC 5.0V Power supply voltage for logic and LCD(+)
3 VEE 0.3V Power supply voltage for LCD(-)
4 RS I/O Selects registers (H: Data L: Instruction)
5 R/W I/O Selects read or write
6 E I/O Data read/write enable signal
7 DB0 I/O Data bit0
8 DB1 I/O Data bit1
9 DB2 I/O Data bit2
10 DB3 I/O Data bit3
15 A Power supply voltage for LED(+)
240mA
16 K Power supply voltage for LED(-)

7 Instruction Code & Timing characteristics

7.1 COMMAND
The module TM204ABCWVBYA include the controller-ST7066U. The table below lists the types of
commands, including the code of each command. more details refer to ST7066U data sheet please.
Command Code Execution
Command Command Description time (fsoc=
RS R/W DB7 DB6 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0
270kHz)
Write "20H" to DDRAM. and set

Clear Display 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1.52ms
DDRAM address to "00H" from AC.
Set DDRAM address to "00H" from

AC and return cursor to its original
Return Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 1.52ms
position if shifted. The contents of
DDRAM are not changed.
Sets cursor move direction and

Entry Mode specifies display shift.These
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 I/D S 37us
Set operations are performed during data
write and read.
Display D=1:entire display on

ON/OFF 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 D C B C=1:cursor on 37us
Control B=1:cursor position on
Set cursor moving and display shift

Cursor or
0 0 0 0 0 1 S/C R/L X X control bit, and the direction, without 37us
Display Shift
changing DDRAM data.
Set interface data length (DL : 4-

bit/8-bit), numbers of display line
Function Set 0 0 0 0 1 DL N F X X 37us
(N : 1-line/2-line), display font
type(F : 5 X 8 dots/ 5 X 11 dots)
Set CGRAM AC AC AC AC AC AC Set CGRAM address in address

0 0 0 1 37us
Address 5 4 3 2 1 0 counter.
Set DDRAM AC AC AC AC AC AC AC Set DDRAM address in address

0 0 1 37us
Address 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 counter.
Whether during internal operation or

Read Busy
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC not can be known by reading BF. The
Flag and 0 1 BF 0us
6 5 4 3 2 1 0 contents of address counter can also
Address
be read.
Write Data to Write data into internal RAM

1 0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 37 us
RAM (DDRAM/CGRAM).
Read Data Read data from internal RAM

1 1 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 37 us
from RAM (DDRAM/CGRAM).
Be sure the ST7066U is not in the busy state(BF=0) before sending an instruction from the MPU to the

ST7066U.If an instruction is sent without checking the busy flag, the time between the first instruction and
next instruction will take much longer than the instruction time itself. Refer to instruction Table for the list of
each instruction execution time.
7.2 Interface Timing characteristics

Note: Please refer to IC: ST7066U data sheet for more details.
(VCC = 5V, TA =25℃)
Mode Characteristics Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

Enable Cycle Time TC 1200 - -
Enable Rise / Fall Time TR, TF - - 25
Write Mode Enable Pulse Width TPW 140 - -
(refer to Address Setup Time TAS 0 - - ns
Figure-1) Address Hold Time TAH 10 - -
Data Setup Time TDSW 40 - -
Data Hold Time TH 10 - -
Figure 1. Write Mode Timing Diagram

(VCC = 5V, Ta = 25℃)
Mode Characteristics Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

Enable Cycle Time TC 1200 - -
Enable Rise / Fall Time TR, TF - - 25
Read Mode Enable Pulse Width TPW 140 - -
(refer to Address Setup Time TAS 0 - - ns
Figure-2) Address Hold Time TAH 10 - -
Data Setup Time TDDR - - 100
Data Hold Time TH 10 - -
Figure2. Read Mode Timing Diagram

7.3 character generator code map (Please refer to ST7066U datasheet for other character code map)

7.4 Initialization flow map

(For 8-Bit Interface FOSC=270KHz)

8 Electrical characteristics VCC=5.0V，VSS=0V, Ta=25℃
Parameter Symbol Condition MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Logic circuit supply voltage VCC -- 4.8 5.0 5.2
Power supply LCD VLCD -- 4.4 4.7 5.0
Input voltage for logic “H”level VIH 0.7VCC -- VCC

V
circuit “L”level VIL -0.3 -- 0.6
VCC=5.0V
Output voltage for “H”level VOH 3.9 -- VCC
logic circuit “L”level VOL -- -- 0.4
FOSC
Logic power supply current
ICC =270KHz -- -- 3.0 mA
(Without backlighting)
VCC=5.0V
Used driver IC ST7066U OF SITRONIX
9 LED backlight characteristics Ta=25℃
Circuit diagram (LED 2x24=48 dies)
Item Symbol Condition MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Forward voltage Vf If =240mA 3.85 4.05 4.25 V
Luminous intensity* Bp 150 210 -- cd/m2
Luminous Uniformity* △Bp If =240mA 70 -- -- %

Peak Wave length λp 569 572 575 nm
Note:
Measured at the bare LED backlight unit.
If the backlight is above these maximum ratings for long time, the service life of the LED backlight

will reduce or it will cause poor reliability.
There is a pair of resistors on LCM PCB for adjusting backlight voltage.
10 Optical Characteristics
10.1 Optical Characteristics Ta=25
Ratings Measuring
Parameter Symbol Unit Reference
Min Type Max. Temp.
Operating voltage Vo 4.5 4.7 4.9 V 25°C 〔Note10-1〕
Frame frequency f 70 -- Hz -- 〔Note10-2〕
Cr(θ=20°,
Contrast ratio -- 10 -- -- 25°C 〔Note10-3〕
Ф=90° or 270°)
-- -- 250 25°C
Turn on ton ms
Response -- -- 0°C
〔Note10-4〕
time -- -- 200 25°C
Turn off toff ms
-- -- -- 0°C
θ1
Viewing Up-down -- -45~60 -- deg 25°C
(Ф=90° or 270°)
angle 〔Note10-5〕
θ2
(Cr≥2) Left-right -- -35~35 -- deg 25°C
(Ф=0° or 180°)
〔Note10-1〕The maximum and minimum ratings don’t mean the LCD works well in the whole range of Vo. Vo
must be adjusted to optimize the viewing angle and contrast. Refer to definition of drive voltage, refer to 10.2.
〔Note10-2〕The frequency shouldn’t be too low to avoid flicker. Refer to definition of drive voltage, refer to
10.2.
〔Note10-3〕Refer to 10.2/10.3/10.4/10.5.
〔Note10-4〕The selected state is dark and non-selected state is white( or bright) with positive type, reversely
the selected state is white (or bright) and non-selected state is dark with negative type. Refer to 10.6
definition of response time.
〔Note10-5〕Generally the viewing direction is 6:00 or12:00, sometimes 3:00 or 9:00. The range of left to right
and up to down based on Cr=2 show the viewing angle. Viewing angle range isn’t the range of defects
inspection. Refer to 10.4.

10.2 Definition of drive voltage
(1) Definition of drive voltage and waveform
Fig.1 Definition of drive voltage and waveform
Operating voltage：Vo Frame frequency: f=1/T

Duty: 1/N Bias: 1/a
(2) Operating voltage: Vo

TIANMA can evaluate whether the LCD can be redesigned to obtain customer preferable performance if
customer’s LCD drive voltage isn’t adjustable.
10.3 Optical characteristics measurement equipment and method

The setup and test method are showed in fig.2. Test methods are different according to different
illumination mode.
Transmissive mode: light resource is placed at the back of LCD.
Reflective mode and transflective mode: light resource is placed at the front side of LCD.
Fig.2 Optical characteristics measurement equipment

The chamber temperature, light resource and driving signal should be stable before testing. If test the
characteristics under high or low temperature, the test system should be stable for more than 10 minutes
before testing.
10.4 Definition of viewing direction

Refer to the graph below marked by θ and Ф
Fig.3 Definition of viewing direction
10.5 Definition of contrast ratio

Contrast ratio can be calculated by the formula (10-1) below for positive type. If the LCD is negative type,
Cr (θ, Ф) is equal to luminance (θ, Ф, non-selected state) divided by luminance (θ, Ф, selected state). Note3-4
shows the relationship between selected state, non-selected state and bright state, dark state.
L
Cr (θ , φ ) = 2 = Luminance(θ , φ ) (Bright state) (10-1)
L Luminance(θ , φ ) (Dark state)
1
Fig.4 Electro-optical characteristic (EOC) graph (positive type)
10.6 Definition of response time

Turn on time (rise time): ton= td + tr (from non-selected state to selected state)
Turn off time (fall time): toff=tD + tR (from selected state to non-selected state)

Fig.5 Definition of response time (positive type)
10.7 Definition of viewing angle
Fig 6 Definition of viewing angle
θ1 ――range of viewing angle from up to down

θ2 ――range of viewing angle from left to right.

11 Reliability
11.1 Content of Reliability Test Ta=25
No Test Item Test condition Criterion

80℃±2℃ 120H
1 High Temperature Storage Restore 2H at 25℃
Power off
-30℃±2℃ 120H
2 Low Temperature Storage Restore 2H at 25℃
Power off
70℃±2℃ 120H
3 High Temperature Operation Restore 2H at 25℃
Power on
-20℃±2℃ 120H
4 Low Temperature Operation Restore 4H at 25℃ After testing, cosmetic
Power on and electrical defects
40℃±2℃ 90%RH 120H should not happen.
5 High Temperature & Humidity Operation
Power on
--30℃←→25℃←→80℃
30min 5min 30min
6 Temperature Cycle
after 10cycle, Restore 2H at 25℃
Power off
7 Vibration Test 10Hz~150Hz, 100m/s2, 120min
8 Shock Test Half-sine wave,300m/s2,11ms
1.After testing,
cosmetic and electrical
defects should not
happen.
800mm, concrete floor,1corner,
9 Drop Test(package state) 2.the product should
3edges, 6 sides each time
remain at initial place
3.Product uncovered
or package broken is
not permitted.
Notes:
1. Each test item applies for a test sample only once, The test sample can not be used again in any other
test item.
2. The test sample is inspected after 2 hours or more storing at room temperature and room humidity after
each test item is finished.
3. The criteria refer to 11.2.

11.2 Inspection of criteria
Remark
Content
NO.
Functional test is OK.
1 Missing Segment, shorts, unclear segment, nondisplay, display abnormally, liquid crystal leak
are unallowable.
After testing, cosmetic defects should not happen, no low temperature bubbles, seal loose and
2
fall, frame rainbow, ACF bubble growing are unallowable in the appearance test.
3 Total current consumption should not be over 10% of initial value.

After tests being executed, Contrast must be larger than 70% of its initial value prior to the
4
tests.
5 No glass crack, chipped glass, end seal loose frame crack and so on.
6 No structure loose and fall.

12 Quality level
12.1 Classification of defects
Major defects (MA): A major defect refers to a defect that may substantially degrade usability for product
applications. All functional defects：no display、display abnormally、open or missing segment、short circuit，
missing component，outline dimension beyond the drawing，and progressive defects and those affecting
reliability.
Miner defects (MI): A minor defect refers to a defect which is not considered to be able substantially
degrade the product application or a defect that deviates from existing standards almost unrelated to the
effective use of the product or its operation. Black spot, White spot, Bright spot, Pinhole, Black line, White line,
Contrast variation, Bubble(Bubble in the cell is not included),Glass defect, and Polarizer defect beyond the
standard as follows.
12.2 Definition of inspection range
For dot defect of TFT LCD which is not smaller X1 X2
than 3 inches, dividing three areas to make a judgment B Area

Y2
(according to figure 1).
A zone : center of viewing area
B zone : periphery of viewing area Active Area(AA)
C zone : Outside viewing area
Y1
For other defects, dividing two areas to make a Viewing Area
judgment (according figure 2).

Viewing Area(VA)
A zone : Inside Viewing area
Figure 1 Figure 2
B zone : Outside Viewing area
X1(A.A~V.A): 2mm X2(A.A~V.A): 2mm
Y1(A.A~V.A): 2mm Y2(A.A~V.A): 2mm
12.3 Inspection items and general notes
Should any defects which are not specified in this standard happen, additional standard shall
be determined by mutual agreement between customer and TIANMA.
Viewing area should be the area which TIANMA guarantees.
Limited sample should be prior to this Inspection standard.
General
Viewing judgment should be under static pattern.
notes
Inspection conditions
Inspection distance: 250 mm (from the sample) Temperature : 25±5 ºC
Inspection angle : 45 degrees in 12 o′clock direction (all defects in viewing area should be
inspected from this direction)
Pinhole, Bright spot, Black
spot, White spot, Black line, The color of a small area is different from the remainder. The
White Line, Foreign particle, phenomenon doesn’t change with voltage
Bubble
The color of a small area is different from the remainder. The
Inspection Contrast variation
phenomenon changes with voltage
items
Scratch, Dirt, Particle, Bubble on polarizer or between
Polarizer defect
polarizer and glass
Dot defect (TFT LCD) the pixel appears bright or dark abnormally when display.
no display, display abnormally, open or missing segment,
Functional defect
short circuit, False viewing direction

Glass defect Glass crack, Shaved corner of glass, Surplus glass
Segment defect Pin holes or cracks in segment, Transformation of segment
PCB defect Components assembly defect
12.4 Outgoing Inspection level
Outgoing Inspection Inspection
Inspection conditions
standard Min. Max. Unit IL AQL
Major Defects See 13.3 general notes See 13.5 II 0.65
Minor Defects See 13.3 general notes See 13.5 II 1.5
Note：Sampling standard conforms to GB2828
12.5 Inspection Items and Criteria
Judgment standard
Inspection items Acceptable number
Category
A zone B zone
Black spot, A Φ≦0.10 Neglected
White spot, B 0.10<Φ≦0.15 2
Bright Spot,
b
C 0.15<Φ≦0.20 1
Pinhole, Foreign
1 a D 0.20<Φ 0 Neglected
Particle, Bubble
and Particle in or Φ=(a+b)/2(m
on glass, Total defective point(B,C) 3
Scratch on glass
W: A W≦0.01 Neglected
Black line, White Width B 0.01<W≦0.03 2
line, Bubble and
L≦3.0
Particle Between L:Length(mm)
2 C 0.03<W≦0.05 1 Neglected
Polarizer and
glass, Scratch L≦3.0
on glass D 0.05<W 0
Total defective point(B,C) 3
A Φ≦0.2 Neglected
b B 0.2<Φ≦0.3 2 Neglecte
Contrast
3 C 0.3<Φ≦0.4 1 d
variation a D 0.4<Φ 0
Φ=(a+b)/2(mm)
TFT LCD is smaller LCD Class Defect A zone B zone
than 3 inches Bright dot 1
A Dark dot 2
Total 2 Neglecte
Bright dot 2 d
Dot defect (if B Dark dot 3
TFT LCD is Total 4
4 TFT LCD between
used) LCD Class Defect A zone B zone C zone
3~10.4 inches Bright dot 1 1
A Dark dot 1 2
Total 4 Neglecte
Bright dot 2 2 d
B Dark dot 2 3
Total 6

Notes:
Bright dot: in R、G、B or dark display figure, the pixel appears bright.
Dark dot: in R、G、B or white display figure, the pixel appears dark.
Defect area must be less than an half size of the dot.
5 Bubble inside cell any size none none
Scratch ,damage on
Refer to item 1 and item 2.
polarizer, Particle on
polarizer or between
Polarizer defect polarizer and glass.
6 (if Polarizer is Bubble, dent and A Φ≦0.3 Neglected
used) convex B 0.3<Φ≦0.7 2 Neglecte
C 0.7<Φ 0 d
Stage surplus glass
b b≦0.3mm
Surplus
7 Surrounding surplus
glass
glass
Should not influence outline dimension and assembling.
8 Open segment or open common Not permitted

9 Short circuit Not permitted
10 False viewing direction Not permitted
11 Contrast ratio uneven According to the limit specimen
12 Crosstalk According to the limit specimen
13 Black /White spot(display) Refer to item 1
14 Black /White line(display) Refer to item 2
15
not counted Max.3 dots allowed
x<0.1mm 0.1mm≤x≤0.2mm
Pin holes x=(a+b)/2

Max.3
and cracks in
not counted Max.2 dots allowed dots
segment
allowed
0.1mm≤A≤0.2mm
A<0.1mm
D<0.25mm

16 Transformation Max.1 defects allowed
not counted
of segment each segment
x<0.1mm 0.1mm≤x≤0.2mm
Max.3
x=(a+b)/2
defects
Max.1 defects allowed allowed
not counted
each segment
0.1mm≤a≤0.2mm
a<0.1mm
D>0
0.8W≤a≤1.2W Max.2
a=measured value of width defects
W=nominal value of width allowed
Judgment standard
Inspection items
Category(application: B zone)
The front of lead terminals A If a t and b 1.0, c is not limited
B a t, 1 b 2mm, c 3mm
C If glass crack cover alignment mark

b
and patterns, b 0.5mm.
b D Crack at two sides of lead terminals
should not cover patterns and
c
w alignment mark
a
t
Glass
17 defect
②Surrounding crack―non-contact side
crack
seal
t
c b a
b < Inner borderline of the seal
Inner border line of the seal

Outer border line of the seal

③ Surrounding crack― contact side
seal
t
c b a
b < Outer borderline of the seal
Inner border line of the seal

Outer border line of the seal
④Corner A a t, b 3.0, c 3.0
*Glass crack should not cover patterns u and

a t alignment mark and patterns.
w b
c
Component soldering:
No cold soldering、short、open circuit、
burr、tin ball
The flat encapsulation component
position deviation must be less than 1/3
Component
width of the pin (Pic.1)； Soldering pad Lead
the sheet component deviation:
Pin deviates from the pad and contact
L1>0
with the near components is not
L2>0
PCB permitted（Pic.2）
18
defect lead defect:
The lead lack must be less than 1/3 of its
width;
The lead burr must be less than 1/3 of
the seam;
Impurities connect with the near leads is
not permitted

Connector soldering:
Soldering tin is at contact position of the head Base Board
plug and socket is not permitted
Soldering tin is not permit in this area
No foundation is scald
Serious cave distortion on plug and
socket contact pin is not permitted Soldering tin is not permit in this area
socket
Base Board
Glue on root of the speaker receiver and

motor lead:
The insulative coat of the lead must join
Glue Lead
into the PCB; the protected glue must
envelop to the insulative coat.
PCB
Insulative coat

13 Precautions for Use of LCD Modules

13.1 Handling Precautions
13.1.1 The display panel is made of glass. Do not subject it to a mechanical shock by dropping it from a high
place, etc.
13.1.2 Liquid in LCD is hazardous substance, if the display panel is damaged and the liquid crystal substance
inside it leaks out, be sure not to get any in your mouth, if the substance comes into contact with your
skin or clothes, thoroughly and promptly wash it off using soap and water.
13.1.3 Do not apply excessive force to the display surface or the adjoining areas since this may cause the
color tone to vary.
13.1.4 Don’t touch, push or rub the exposed polarizer covering the display surface of the LCD module with
anything harder than an HB pencil lead, the polarizer is soft and easily scratched, handle it carefully.
13.1.5 Don’t put or attach anything on the display area to avoid leaving any marks on.
13.1.6 If the display surface is contaminated or becomes dusty, breathe on the surface and gently wipe it with
a soft dry cloth. do not scrub hard to avoid damage the surface. If still not completely clear, moisten
cloth with one of the following solvents:
— Isopropyl alcohol
— Ethyl alcohol
Solvents other than those mentioned above may damage the polarizer. Especially, do not use the
following:
— Water
— Ketone
— Aromatic solvents
13.1.7 Do not attempt to disassemble the LCD Module.
13.1.8 If the logic circuit power is off, do not apply the input signals.
13.1.9 Avoid using the same display pattern long time ( continous ON segment).Software must be prepared
so that the pattern will be changed
13.1.10 To prevent destruction of the elements by static electricity, be careful to maintain an optimum work
environment.
a. Be sure to ground the body and electric appliances when handling the LCD Modules. It is preferable
to use conductive mat on table and wear cotton clothes or conductive processed fibre. Synthetic fibre
is not recommended.
b. Tools required for assembly, such as soldering irons, must be properly ground.
c. To reduce the amount of static electricity generated, do not conduct assembly and other work under
dry conditions.
d. The LCD Module is coated with a film to protect the display surface. Be careful and slow when
peeling off this protective film since static electricity may be generated. It is recommended to use ionic
fan or machine when operating. It is recommended to remove the protection foil slowly (> 3 sec.).
e. It is preferable to wear gloves etc, to avoid damaging the LCD. Please do not touch electrodes with
bare hands or avoid any other contamination.

13.2 Storage precautions
13.2.1 When storing the LCD modules, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or to the light of fluorescent lamps.
13.2.2 The LCD modules should be stored under the storage temperature range. If the LCD modules will be
stored for a long time, the recommend condition is:
Temperature : 5℃ ～ 40℃
Relatively humidity: ≤80%
13.2.3 The LCD modules should be stored in a clean environment or room, free from acid, alkali and harmful
gas.
13.2.4 Store the module in anti-static electricity container and without any physical load.
13.3 Transportation precautions

The LCD modules should be no falling and violent shocking during transportation, and also should avoid
excessive press, water, damp and sunshine.
13.4 Soldering
13.4.1 Use the high quality solders, only solder the I/O terminals.
13.4.2 No higher than 280℃ and time less than 3-4 second during soldering.
13.4.3 Rewiring: no more than 3 times.
13.4.4 when you remove connector or cable soldered to I/O terminals, please confirm that solder is fully
melted. If you remove by force, electrodes at I/O terminals may be damaged (or stripped off). It is
recommended to use solder suction machine.

14. LCD Module Part Numbering System
TM 204 A B C W V B Y A
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩
NO. Explanation
① TIANMA module indicating
② Module type: 3 DIGITS, 20-Character × 4-Line,
③ TIANMA module series (A,B,C,D…)

LCD type
④ B Positive, Yellow-Green mode, STN
Backlight type
⑤ C Transflective, LED
Temperature range
⑥ W Wide temperature
Viewing Angle
⑦ V Wide viewing direction
Technology
⑧ B COB (including SMT)
The color of backlight
⑨ Y Yellow-green
Function choice
⑩ A Basic function


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TM204A (20 Chars X 4 Row) LCD Datasheet

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TIANMA

MODEL NO: TM204ABCWVBYA

Tianma Europe GmbH

TIANMA MICROELECTRONICS CO., LTD

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1.0 First release for new IC Chenrong 2008.1.15

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3. Absolute maximum ratings --------------------------------------------------------------------------4

6. Interface description -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8

7. Instruction Code & Timing characteristics -----------------------------------------------------9

9.LED backlight characteristics---------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

10.Optical Characteristics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------15

12. Quality level ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21

13 Precautions for Use of LCD Modules ----------------------------------------------------------- 27

14. LCD Module Part Numbering System ---------------------------------------------------------- 29

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Data Transfer 8 -Bit Parallel

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3 Absolute maximum ratings (Without LED backlighting ,Ta=25℃)

Character size(W×H) 2.95×4.75 mm

Number of dots/characters (W×H) 20×4(5×8) --

View area (W×H) 76.00 × 25.20 mm

Active Area (W×H) 70.40 × 20.80 mm

Dot Size (W×H) 0.55 × 0.55 mm

Dot Pitch (W×H) 0.60 × 0.60 mm

Module size(W×H×D) 98.00 × 60.00 × 14.50(MAX) mm

Module total weight (approx) 80 g

Module outline dimensions Refer to page 5-“Outline drawing” --

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Pin No. Symbol I/O Description

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7 Instruction Code & Timing characteristics

Write "20H" to DDRAM. and set

Set DDRAM address to "00H" from

Sets cursor move direction and

Display D=1:entire display on

Set cursor moving and display shift

Set interface data length (DL : 4-

Set CGRAM AC AC AC AC AC AC Set CGRAM address in address

Set DDRAM AC AC AC AC AC AC AC Set DDRAM address in address

Whether during internal operation or

Write Data to Write data into internal RAM

Read Data Read data from internal RAM

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7.2 Interface Timing characteristics

Mode Characteristics Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

Figure 1. Write Mode Timing Diagram

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(VCC = 5V, Ta = 25℃)

Mode Characteristics Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

Figure2. Read Mode Timing Diagram

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7.4 Initialization flow map

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8 Electrical characteristics VCC=5.0V，VSS=0V, Ta=25℃