Behind the Scenes
See what goes on behind the scenes at Crystalfontz. Take a look at our production line and see how your modules are manufactured. Meet some of the people who make it all happen here.
A Look Back in Tech History: The HD44780 Controller Data Sheet
Sherman, set the wayback machine to 1985: We are going to take a look at the original HD44780 Data Sheet. Some time back, we wrote about the legendary HD44780 controller, to which the modern character LCD industry owes much of its existence. Having been in the business of designing embedded electronics for some time, we […]
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Green Shipping
Did you know that Crystalfontz offers a ‘green shipping option’? We do. Upon checkout, it is possible to select this option, giving us permission to reuse a box to ship out your order. All of our modules are shipped using ESD-safe packaging and packaged to ensure safe delivery. We appreciate your help in reducing the
5 Question Interview: Ying
In this 5-question interview, meet Ying, our Production Manager. His duties are diverse, and Ying is a crucial link between the production and engineering teams. This interview is part of a series of 5-question interviews to meet the people at Crystalfontz who are part of our engineering team, answer the phone, answer support tickets, and ship
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Tech Support Chat
When you can’t find the display or cable information you are looking for, we’d be happy to chat with you using the blue Contact Us! box located on the bottom left on all Crystalfontz web pages. Click here to contact us now. Personalized Customer Support President and Chief Technical Officer Brent noted, “When I’m working
The Legendary HD44780 Controller
Modern Character LCD display modules have been possible since 1987 when Hitachi introduced the HD44780 LCD controller. Since then, Hitachi no longer manufactures this integrated circuit (IC), but modern LCD controller ICs make it a point to be HD44780-compatible. Controller Compatibility The character LCD display modules offered by Crystalfontz America Inc. are no exception to
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Engineering Project: Crystalfontz 835 and an Arduino Mega 2560
Crystalfontz actively supports learning, especially for engineers-in-training. A few months ago, we were approached by a senior student working on a capstone project at EWU and the project was unveiled at a poster presentation on June 1st at the university. We are impressed by this project, incorporating a Crystalfontz 835 LCD module and an Arduino
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Engineering and Art
Engineers are known for their curious and typically black-and-white way of thinking. They tackle the tough problems. They love math. Order and matching rule. Their art is usually defined by measurable parameters — CAD drawings, tracings, and placements of resistors. Crystalfontz electrical engineer Brent recently did some mosaic artwork, inspired by his wife who enjoys
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5 Question Interview: Barb
This interview is part of a series of 5-question interviews to meet the people at Crystalfontz who are part of our engineering team, answer the phone, answer support tickets, and ship your orders. In this interview, meet Barb from shipping. If you have contacted Crystalfontz by phone sometime in the last several years, you have
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5 Question Interview: Chris
In this interview, meet Chris who splits his time between production and engineering. Wherever Chris is on any given day, he is 100% there for our customers. Thanks, Chris. This interview is part of a series of 5-question interviews to meet the people at Crystalfontz who are part of our engineering team, answer the phone, answer
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5 Question Interview: Alicia
This interview is part of a series of 5-question interviews to meet the people at Crystalfontz who are part of our engineering team, answer the phone, answer support tickets, and ship your orders. First up, Alicia from Crystalfontz Logistics. Her duties are all over the place – customer service, receiving, shipping, and purchasing. Wherever you
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Behind The Scenes: LCD Production Line
This is the first in a series of day-in-the-life posts at Crystalfontz. Today, we go behind the scenes and visit the production line — the final stage of the LCD manufacturing process. The Crystalfontz high-level interface modules go through a battery of tests and inspections. Our dedicated crew checks for electronic problems as well as
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