HT16C21A

RAM Mapping 20×4 / 16×8 LCD Driver Controller

General Information

(HT16C21A 20SSOP Package Restricted Products. Notification Date : 2025/09/23 Effective Date : 2025/12/23)

The HT16C21A device is a memory mapping and multi-function LCD controller/driver. The display segments of the device are 80 patterns (20 segments and 4 commons) or 128 patterns (16 segments and 8 commons). The software configuration feature of the HT16C21A device makes it suitable for multiple LCD applications including LCD modules and display subsystems. The HT16C21A device communicates with most microprocessors/microcontrollers via a two-line bidirectional I²C interface.

 

Feature Details

Operating voltage

2.4V~5.5V

Internal 32kHz RC oscillatorAvailable
Bias

1/3 or 1/4; Duty: 1/4 or 1/8

Internal LCD bias generation with voltage-follower buffersAvailable
I²C interfaceAvailable
Two selectable LCD frame frequencies

80Hz or 160Hz

Up to 16×8 bits RAM for display data storageAvailable
Display patterns:
  • 20×4 patterns: 20 segments and 4 commons
  • 16×8 patterns: 16 segments and 8 commons
Versatile blinking modesAvailable
R/W address auto incrementAvailable
Internal 16-step voltage adjustment to adjust LCD operating voltageAvailable
Low power consumptionAvailable
Provides the VLCD pin to adjust LCD operating voltageAvailable
Manufactured in silicon gate CMOS processAvailable
Package types

20/24/28-pin SOP/SSOP and 16-pin NSOP

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