3 Jun
2002
3 Jun
'02
5:27 p.m.
On Mon, 3 Jun 2002, Gene Buckle wrote:
I'm trying to find some VERY small 7 segment
displays. I need a part
that's small enough that 5 digits will fit into an inch long area.
I'm not having any luck and I'm hoping someone here might know where I
can find them.
How many are you looking for? Does it matter if they are common
anode/cathode or have a built-in driver?
TI made some in the mid to late 1970s that had 6 digits with a built-in
driver. The digits are about 5-6mm high, horizontally arranged in a 18-20
pin dip. I'll see if I can find the few I have left and get you the part
number. (Anyone have an TI optoelectronics databook from the late 70s?) I
imagine those type of TI displays were originally designed for use in
things like calculators. I see small amounts (10-20ea) of them turn up
surplus from time to time. I'll keep a look out for any the next time I go
surplus shopping if that would help any.
-Toth