LCD Compatible U Version
U Version is LCD compatible Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and available in 16x2, 20x2, 20x4, 24x2, 40x2, and 40x4 character numbers.
Compared to LCD, U Version VFD module is a bright and vibrant emissive display which makes it easier to read from short and long distance. U version can also withstand the most demanding environmental conditions.
Brightness boost model available.
LCD Drop-in Replacement
U Version is Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) module with LCD compatible PCB size and mounting hole.
U Version and LCD both share the same interface and command structure. To replace from LCD to VFD, simply removed the LCD and replace it with U Version VFD module.
By swiching to U Version VFD module, you can avoid the cost of redesigning the application and gain the benefits of bright and vibrant display that can
stand to the most demanding environmental conditions.
Serial interface available.
LCD Compatible Interfaces
U Version VFD modules is available in M68 and i80 parallel interface. CMOS synchronous serial interface models available.
Available in Popular LCD Characters
U Version VFD module is available in: 16x2, 20x2, 20x4, 24x2, 40x2, and 40x4.
16x2 U Version Character Display
20x2 U Version Character Display
20x4 U Version Character Display
24x2 U Version Character Display
40x2 U Version Character Display
40x4 U Version Character Display
Display For All Environment
U Version VFD modules can operate in the most demanding environment.
U Version temperature range: -40° C up to +85° C.
LCD temperature range: -20° C up to +70° C.
Bright and Vibrant Display
Readability can make-it or brake-it for products, e.g., if the amount of drug administered to the patient isn’t clear, end result may be life or death.
Noritake Itron placed readability as the top priority and engineered a bright and vibrant emissive display that is easy-reading and can be read from short and long distance.
Brightness boost model available.
1U Rack Height Models
U Version offers many 1U rack compatible displays. Following VFD modules meets the height requirement for 1U rack.
CU16025-UW2J / UW6J / UX6J / UW30J
CU24025ECPB-W1J
CU40025-UW6A/UW6J
Connectors
Avoid the extra cost of secondary operation by letting us pre-assemble the headers for you. 15 standard header orientation to choose from.
Custom headers available
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Color Filter
Not only color filters can alter the color of the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD), color filters can increase the contrast ratio and act as a protective shield.
Color filters are available in various sizes and colors.
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Call us For a Demo
To see the difference between the U Version VFD module and LCD, Click on the link below to request for a demo.
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Other LCD Replacements
If you prefer graphic VFD module, 7000 Series is available in LCD compatible footprint and mounting holes.
7000 Series ►
Y Series offers 20x2 character display with 7 mm character height and 24x4 characters in LCD compatible 20x2 footprint.
Y Series ►
Y Series ►
Selection Guide
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| Features | CU16025-UW30J | CU16025-UW2J | CU16025-UW6J | CU16025-UW6A | CU16025-UX6J | CU16025-UX6A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.3 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 |
| Font Table | LCD | LCD or International Selectable by jumper |
LCD | International | LCD | International |
| Brightness Boost | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
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| Features | CU20025ECPB-W1J | CU20029ECPB-W1J |
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| Character Height | 4.70 mm 0.19 in |
9.20 mm 0.36 in |
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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 |
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| CU20045-UW4J |
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CU20045-UW5A CU20045-UW5J CU20045-UW7J CU20049-UW2J |
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| Features | CU40025-UW6A | CU40025-UW6J |
|---|---|---|
| Font Table | International | LCD |
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| Part Number | Compatible models |
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| CU16025-UW2J | CU16025ECPB-W2J |
| CU16025-UW6J | CU16025ECPB-W6J, CU16025ECPB-W1J, CU16025ECPB-U5J |
| CU16025-UW30J | CU16025ECPB-W30J |
| CU20045-UW4J | CU20045SCPB-W4J, CU20045SCPB-U1J, CU20045SCPB-W1J |
| CU20045-UW5J | CU20045SCPB-W5J, CU20045SCPB-U2J, CU20045SCPB-W2J |
| 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 / 200 mA | LCD | - |
| CU16025-UW6A | 16x2 | 80.00 x 36.00 3.15 x 1.42 |
5 V / 200 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 ►
Technical Specifications
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download the specification data sheet for more detail.
Change Units: mm | in g | lb
| Part Number | Character Number |
Character Format |
Character Size (mm) (in) |
Display Area (mm) (in) |
PCB Size (mm) (in) |
Power Typical |
Weight (g) (lb) |
Datasheet |
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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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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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| 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 / 200 mA | 35.00 0.08 |
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| 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 / 200 mA | 35.00 0.08 |
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| 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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| 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 |
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| CU16029ECPB-W1J |
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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| Coming soon 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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| Coming soon 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 |
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| 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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| CU20029ECPB-W1J |
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 / 400 mA | 80.00 0.18 |
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| 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 | 70.00 0.15 |
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| 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 | 70.00 0.15 |
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| 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 | 70.00 0.15 |
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| 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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| 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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| Coming soon 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 4.92 x 1.42 |
5 V / 165 mA | 50.00 0.11 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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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
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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
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3.00 mm 0.12 in
7.00 mm 0.28 in
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2.00 mm 0.08 in
5.00 mm 0.20 in
8.00 mm 0.31 in
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| 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 |
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| Power saver mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom windows | - | - | Base + 4 user defined |