CU-U Series LCD Compatible VFD Modules
Product concept of CU-U Series
VFD Features in popular LCD sizes
Easy to use :
More Features
LCD HD44780 commands and more useful features built-in
Easy to read :
Bright and clear, providing wide viewing angles
Easier to read from short and long distances
Reliable :Easier to read from short and long distances
Quick display response even in -40°C to +85°C temperatures
Withstand the most demanding environmental conditions
Noritake offers long term supply and engineering support
Withstand the most demanding environmental conditions
Noritake offers long term supply and engineering support
Serial Interface
SPI connection in addition to 4/8bit Parallel interface Brightness control settings High speed response time Provided Code Library and Tools
SPI connection in addition to 4/8bit Parallel interface Brightness control settings High speed response time Provided Code Library and Tools
Featured Models
Drop-in Replacement Models
Same LCD Footprint | Same PCB size and mount holes available:
16x2, 20x2, 24x2, 20x4, 40x2, 40x4
16x2, 20x2, 24x2, 20x4, 40x2, 40x4
3.3V power supply and logic level
CU16025-UW30J
Brightness boost Model
Great in high ambient light conditions
Brightness boost up to 200%
CU16025-UX6J, CU16025-UX6A, and CU20025-UX1J
Brightness boost up to 200%
CU16025-UX6J, CU16025-UX6A, and CU20025-UX1J
Compact Model
Compact size + brightness boost
Space-saving models for your enclosure/front panel
Slim PCB height (Less than 1")
CU16024-UX3J and CU20024-UX3J
Space-saving models for your enclosure/front panel
Slim PCB height (Less than 1")
CU16024-UX3J and CU20024-UX3J
CU-U Product Line-up
Various Size available -- Link to Size comparison
Flexible Solution: Built-in Controller VFD(BC-VFD)
Space and Cost saver
VFD: Built in HD44780 controller without PCB
Synchronous Serial IF
Brightness Level:16
Selectable Font table
VFD: Built in HD44780 controller without PCB
Synchronous Serial IF
Brightness Level:16
Selectable Font table
Selection Guide
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| Features | CU16025-UW30J | CU16025-UW2J | CU16025-UW6J | CU16025-UW6A | CU16025-UX6J | CU16025-UX6A | CU16029-UW1J |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.3 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| PCB Size | 80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
84.00 x 44.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
122.00 x 44.00 4.80 x 1.73 |
| Font Table | LCD | LCD or International Selectable by jumper |
LCD | International | LCD | International | LCD or International Selectable by jumper |
| Brightness Boost | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Character Height | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 9 mm |
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| Features | CU20025-UW1J | CU20025ECPB-W1J | CU20029-UW1J | CU20029ECPB-W1J |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Character Height | 4.70 mm 0.19 in |
4.70 mm 0.19 in |
9.20 mm 0.36 in |
9.20 mm 0.36 in |
| Interface | TTL 4/8 bit parallel CMOS synchronous serial |
TTL 4/8 bit parallel |
TTL 4/8 bit parallel CMOS synchronous serial |
TTL 4/8 bit parallel |
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| Features | CU20045-UW4J | CU20045-UW5J | CU20045-UW5A | CU20045-UW7J | CU20049-UW2J | CU20049-UW2A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Character Height | 4.70 mm 0.19 in |
4.70 mm 0.19 in |
4.70 mm 0.19 in |
4.84 mm 0.19 in |
8.8 mm 0.35 mm |
8.8 mm 0.35 mm |
| Font Table | LCD | LCD | International | LCD | LCD | International |
| Part Number | DDRAM Address | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| CU20045-UW4J |
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CU20045-UW5A CU20045-UW5J CU20045-UW7J CU20049-UW2J |
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| Features | CU24025-UW1J | CU24025ECPB-W1J |
|---|---|---|
| PCB Size | 118.00 x 36.00 4.65 x 1.42 |
125.00 x 36.00 4.92 x 1.42 |
| Power Typical | 5V / 165 mA | 5V / 155 mA |
| Interface | TTL 4/8 bit parallel CMOS synchronous serial |
TTL 4/8 bit parallel |
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| Features | CU40025-UW6A | CU40025-UW6J |
|---|---|---|
| Font Table | International | LCD |
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| Part Number | Compatible models |
|---|---|
| CU16025-UW2J | CU16025ECPB-W2J |
| CU16025-UW6J | CU16025ECPB-W6J, CU16025ECPB-W1J, CU16025ECPB-U5J |
| CU16025-UW30J | CU16025ECPB-W30J |
| CU16029-UW1J | CU16029ECPB-W1J |
| CU20025-UW1J | CU20025ECPB-W1J |
| CU20029-UW1J | CU20029ECPB-W1J |
| CU20045-UW4J | CU20045SCPB-W4J, CU20045SCPB-U1J, CU20045SCPB-W1J |
| CU20045-UW5J | CU20045SCPB-W5J, CU20045SCPB-U2J, CU20045SCPB-W2J |
| CU24025-UW1J | CU24025ECPB-W1J |
| CU20049-UW2J | CU20049SCPB-W2J |
| CU40025-UW6J | CU40025SCPB-W6J, CU40025SCPB-U1J, CU40025SCPB-W1J |
| CU40045-UW1J | CU40045SCPB-W1J |
1U Rack Height Models
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| Part Number | Character Number | PCB Size (mm) (in) |
Power Typical |
Font Table | Brightness Boost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CU16025-UW2J | 16x2 | 84.00 x 44.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 150 mA | LCD | - |
| CU16025-UW6J | 16x2 | 80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 150 mA | LCD | - |
| CU16025-UW6A | 16x2 | 80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 150 mA | International | - |
| CU16025-UX6J | 16x2 | 80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 180 mA | LCD | Yes |
| CU16025-UX6A | 16x2 | 80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 180 mA | International | Yes |
| CU16025-UW30J | 16x2 | 80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
3.3 V / 200 mA | LCD | - |
| CU20025ECPB-W1J | 20x2 | 116.00 x 37.00 4.57 x 1.46 |
5 V / 130 mA | LCD | - |
| CU24025ECPB-W1J | 24x2 | 125.00 x 36.00 4.92 x 1.42 |
5 V / 400 mA | LCD | - |
| CU40025-UW6J | 40x2 | 182.00 x 33.50 7.17 x 1.32 |
5 V / 300 mA | LCD | - |
| CU40025-UW6A | 40x2 | 182.00 x 33.50 7.17 x 1.32 |
5 V / 300 mA | International | - |
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Compare U Version VFD modules with other series
Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) module selection guide ►
Discontinue Notice
| Will be discontinued | Replacement |
|---|---|
| CU16029ECPB-W1J |
CU16029-UW1J |
| CU20029ECPB-W1J |
CU20029-UW1J |
| CU24025ECPB-W1J |
CU24025-UW1J |
Technical Specifications
Change Units: mm | in g | lb
| Part Number | Char. No. |
Char. Format |
Character Size (mm) (in) |
Display Area (mm) (in) |
PCB Size (mm) (in) |
Power Typical |
Weight (g) (lb) |
Online Shop |
Data sheet |
Code Library |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CU16025-UW30J |
16x2 |  |
2.27 x 4.75 0.09 x 0.19 |
51.40 x 11.40 2.02 x 0.45 |
80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
3.3 V / 200 mA | 35.00 0.08 |
- |
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- |
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CU16025-UW2J |
16x2 | |
2.28 x 4.76 0.09 x 0.19 |
51.40 x 11.40 2.02 x 0.45 |
84.00 x 44.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 150 mA | 35.00 0.08 |
- |
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Yes |
| CU16025-UW6J |
16x2 | |
2.27 x 4.75 0.09 x 0.19 |
51.40 x 11.40 2.02 x 0.45 |
80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 150 mA | 35.00 0.08 |
Sample |
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Yes |
| New CU16025-UW6A |
16x2 | |
2.27 x 4.75 0.09 x 0.19 |
51.40 x 11.40 2.02 x 0.45 |
80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 150 mA | 35.00 0.08 |
- |
|
Yes |
| CU16025-UX6J |
16x2 | |
2.27 x 4.75 0.09 x 0.19 |
51.40 x 11.40 2.02 x 0.45 |
80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 180 mA | 35.00 0.08 |
- |
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Yes |
| New CU16025-UX6A |
16x2 | |
2.27 x 4.75 0.09 x 0.19 |
51.40 x 11.40 2.02 x 0.45 |
80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 180 mA | 35.00 0.08 |
- |
|
Yes |
| New CU16029-UW1J |
16x2 | |
3.85 x 8.00 0.15 x 0.31 |
82.70 x 19.00 3.26 x 0.75 |
122.00 x 44.00 4.80 x 1.73 |
5 V / 340 mA | 61.00 0.13* |
- |
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Yes |
| New CU20025-UW1J |
20x2 | |
2.40 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
70.80 x 11.50 2.79 x 0.45 |
116.00 x 37.00 4.57 x 1.46 |
5 V / 150 mA | 40.00 0.09 |
Sample |
|
Yes |
| New CU20025-UX1J |
20x2 | |
2.40 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
70.80 x 11.50 2.79 x 0.45 |
116.00 x 37.00 4.57 x 1.46 |
5 V / 210 mA | 40.00 0.09 |
- |
|
Yes |
| CU20025ECPB-W1J |
20x2 | |
2.40 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
70.80 x 11.50 2.79 x 0.45 |
116.00 x 37.00 4.57 x 1.46 |
5 V / 130 mA | 47.00 0.10 |
- |
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Yes |
| New CU20029-UW1J |
20x2 | |
3.80 x 9.20 0.15 x 0.36 |
102.60 x 18.80 4.04 x 0.74 |
146.00 x 43.00 5.75 x 1.69 |
5 V / 340 mA | 70.00 0.15 |
Sample |
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Yes |
| CU20045-UW4J |
20x4 |  |
2.40 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
70.80 x 20.90 2.79 x 0.82 |
98.00 x 60.00 3.86 x 2.36 |
5 V / 250 mA | 67.00 0.15 |
- |
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Yes |
| CU20045-UW5J |
20x4 | |
2.40 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
70.80 x 20.90 2.79 x 0.82 |
98.00 x 60.00 3.86 x 2.36 |
5 V / 250 mA | 67.00 0.15 |
Sample |
|
Yes |
| CU20045-UW5A |
20x4 | |
2.40 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
70.80 x 20.90 2.79 x 0.82 |
98.00 x 60.00 3.86 x 2.36 |
5 V / 250 mA | 67.00 0.15 |
- |
|
Yes |
| CU20045-UW7J |
20x4 | |
2.35 x 4.84 0.09 x 0.19 |
73.60 x 30.97 2.90 x 1.22 |
100.00 x 61.00 3.94 x 2.40 |
5 V / 300 mA | 70.00 0.15 |
- |
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- |
| CU20049-UW2J |
20x4 | |
3.65 x 8.8 0.14 x 0.35 |
99.60 x 37.60 3.92 x 1.48 |
146.00 x 62.50 5.75 x 2.46 |
5 V / 650 mA | 160.00 0.35 |
- |
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Yes |
| CU20049-UW2A |
20x4 | |
3.65 x 8.8 0.14 x 0.35 |
99.60 x 37.60 3.92 x 1.48 |
146.00 x 62.50 5.75 x 2.46 |
5 V / 650 mA | 160.00 0.35 |
- |
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Yes |
| New CU24025-UW1J |
24x2 | |
2.40 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
85.20 x 11.50 3.35 x 0.45 |
118.00 x 36.00 4.65 x 1.42 |
5 V / 165 mA | 47.00 0.10 |
Sample |
|
Yes |
| CU24025ECPB-W1J |
24x2 | |
2.40 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
85.20 x 11.50 3.35 x 0.45 |
125.00 x 36.00 4.92 x 1.42 |
5 V / 155 mA | 50.00 0.11 |
- |
|
Yes |
| CU40025-UW6J |
40x2 | |
2.30 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
138.80 x 11.50 5.46 x 0.45 |
182.00 x 33.50 7.17 x 1.32 |
5 V / 300 mA | 80.00 0.18 |
Sample |
|
Yes |
| CU40025-UW6A |
40x2 | |
2.30 x 4.70 0.09 x 0.19 |
138.80 x 11.50 5.46 x 0.45 |
182.00 x 33.50 7.17 x 1.32 |
5 V / 300 mA | 80.00 0.18 |
- |
|
Yes |
| CU40045-UW1J |
40x4 | |
2.07 x 4.89 0.08 x 0.19 |
137.35 x 23.16 5.41 x 0.91 |
190.00 x 54.00 7.48 x 2.13 |
5 V / 520 mA | 140.00 0.31 |
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Compact Products
Change Units: mm | in g | lb
| Part Number | Char. No. |
Char. Format |
Character Size (mm) (in) |
Display Area (mm) (in) |
PCB Size (mm) (in) |
Power Typical |
Weight (g) (lb) |
Online Shop |
Data sheet |
Code Library |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New CU16024-UX3J |
16x2 | |
2.1 x 3.6 0.0815 x 0.141 |
46.54 x 7.65 1.83 x 0.30 |
86.6 x 23.00 3.41 x 0.91 |
TBA | 23 0.051 |
Sample |
|
Yes |
| New CU20024-UX3J |
20x2 | |
2.1 x 3.6 0.0815 x 0.141 |
58.4 x 7.65 2.30 x 0.30 |
98.00 x 23.00 3.86 x 0.91 |
TBA | 26 0.057 |
Sample |
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Yes |
Visual Reference
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| Character height (mm) |
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| Wavelength (nm) |
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It's because the vibrant green light illuminating from the VFD shares similar spectrum as one of the three color-sensing cone cells. |
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U Version vs LCD
Open the presentation file to see many advantages of VFD
Difference Between U Version and LCD
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| Features | U Version | LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Device | Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) | Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) |
| Product availability | 10+ years | Limited |
| Footprint | LCD compatible | - |
| Viewing angle | All directions, XYZ axis |
Front, X axis |
| Surface durability | Durable | Weak |
| Display response time | Fast | Slow |
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| Features | U Version | LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Illumination type | Emissive | Backlight |
| Illumination | Vibrant and bright | - |
| Brightness | 700 cd/m² Typical | - |
| Brightness control | 4 steps by command | - |
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| Features | U Version | LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | LCD compatible | - |
| 4 or 8 bit parallel | Both | 4 or 8 |
| M68 or i80 parallel | Both | M68 or i80 |
| Serial | CMOS synchronous | - |
| Logic level | CMOS TTL |
TTL |
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| Features | U Version | LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of characters | LCD compatible | - |
| Font table | LCD compatible or international | LCD standard |
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| Features | U Version | LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Initialization | Required, LCD compatible | Required |
| Commands | LCD compatible | - |
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| Features | U Version | LCD |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental conditions | All | Limited |
| Temperature range | -40° C to +85° C | -20° C to +70° C |
| Effects of below 0° temp. | Performs better | Liquid crystal freezes |
Display Response Time Comparison
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| How different is the display response? |
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| Learn More ► |
| Response time is more noticeable in below 0° conditions. VFD performs better while LCD freezes. |
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| Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) |
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| The VFD responds at the speed of light. VFD illuminates by the electron moving at the speed of light throught the grid to the anode in a vacuum environment. Since VFD is vacuum inside, VFD is not effective by below 0° condition. Instead VFD performs better at below 0° condition. Learn More ► |
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| Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) |
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| The display response time for LCD is determined by the time it takes for the liquid crystal molecules to untwist and straighten out. Unlike the VFD, LCD freezes at below 0° condition causing the LCD to perform very slow. |
U Version vs Other LCD Replacement VFD
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| Features | U Version | Y Series | 7000 Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Character | Character | Dot matrix |
| Display characters | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display graphics | No | No | Yes |
| Character height | 5.00 mm 0.20 in
8.00 mm 0.31 in
9.00 mm 0.35 in |
3.00 mm 0.12 in
7.00 mm 0.28 in |
2.00 mm 0.08 in
5.00 mm 0.20 in
8.00 mm 0.31 in |
| Viewable range | All directions, XYZ | All directions, XYZ | All directions, XYZ |
| Custom characters | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Custom character format | 5x7 | 5x8 | 5x7 7x8 |
| Font table | LCD International |
ASCII Extended ASCII International ASCII |
ASCII Extended ASCII International ASCII Chinese Japanese Korean |
| Font size | 5x7 | 5x8 5x16 10x16 |
5x7 8x16 |
| Horizontal scale | - | - | 100% 200% 300% 400% |
| Vertical scale | - | - | 100% 200% |
| Letter spacing | Fixed width | Fixed width | Fixed width Proportional |
| Space positions | - | - | 2 spaces after the character 1 space before and after the character |
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| Features | U Version | Y Series | 7000 Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emulated controller | HD44780 HD66712 |
- | - |
| Footprint & Mounting Hole | All | CU20027-Y1A / Y100 CU24043-Y1A / Y100 |
GU112X16G-7000 / 7003 / 7900 GU140X16G-7000 / 7003 / 7040A / 7900 / 7903 GU140X16J-7000 / 7003 GU140X32F-7000 / 7003 / 7032 / 7900 / 7903 GU280X16G-7000 / 7003 |
| Number of characters | 16x2 20x2 20x4 24x2 40x2 40x4 |
20x2 24x4 in 20x2 footprint |
16x2 20x2 20x4 40x2 |
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| Features | U Version | Y Series | 7000 Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power supple | 5 V 3.3 V |
5 V | 5 V 3.3 V |
| Temperature range | -40° C up to +85° C | -40° C up to +85° C | -40° C up to +85° C |
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| Features | U Version | Y Series | 7000 Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| M68 parallel | Yes | - | - |
| i80 parallel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4-bit parallel | Yes | - | - |
| 8-bit parallel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Synchronous serial | CU16025-UW30J CU16025-UW2J CU16025-UW6J / UX6J CU20045-UW4J CU20045-UW5J / UW5A |
Yes | Yes |
| Logic level | CMOS TTL |
CMOS | CMOS |
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| Features | U Version | Y Series | 7000 Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightness control | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Individual character brightness control |
- | 8 | - |
| Brightness boost | CU16025-UX6J CU16025-UX6A |
CU20027-Y1A / Y100 CU24043-Y1A / Y100 CU24063-Y1A / Y100 |
- |
| Power saver mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom windows | - | - | Base + 4 user defined |