20x4 Inverted Logic Level Serial Character LCD from Crystalfontz

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20x4 Inverted Logic Level Serial Character LCDPart Number: CFA634-YFH-KNThis intelligent character display module allows the choice between the legacy serial communication for backward compatibility and Crystalfontz's error-reducing packet communication style. Both of these communication styles provide powerful command sets for controlling the display. Do you need to control fans too? Check out the CFAFBSCAB which is compatible with this module using packet communication.
The 20x4 character display in its attractive stainless steel bezel displays characters that are 7.3 mm (0.29") tall, making it easily readable. And the range of color options lets you choose the perfect module for your application.
With each module capable of communicating via 6 interfaces, and the interfaces configurable by the end user, this module offers tons of flexibility. While these modules are all able to be configured for any interface (see the datasheet for details), this module is configured for Logic-Level Inverted.
Key Features:Attractive stainless steel bezel.
Optional PC CDROM mounting bracket with overlay to fit two 5.25" wide bays is available.
The CFA634 can use one of SIX interfaces on any modules in the family by changing the interface selection using a command setting or tactile button and making the appropriate jumper configurations.
Adjustable contrast. The module's default contrast value will be acceptable for many applications. If necessary, you can adjust the contrast by using the control function.
Extended voltage (9-15 volts for interfaces using DB9 connector) and 5 volts power inputs standard for the controller.
Backlight is 5 volts only.
Use the nonvolatile memory capability (EEPROM) to customize the "power-on" display settings.
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Currently Shipping: HW Version 4, Firmware Version: 4
CFA - Crystalfontz (no 4th letter indicates value added)

634- Module Family Name

Y- Yellow-green LED backlight

F- FSTN, positive image, neutral glass

H- Transflective, 6:00 viewing direction

KN- Logic Level Inverted interface
Product VariationsInterfacesLogic Level Serial InvertedSPILogic Level SerialI2CUSBRS232
ColorsYellow-Green on Black
Yellow-Green LED BacklightWhite on Blue
White LED BacklightBlack on Yellow-Green
Yellow-Green LED BacklightDark on Light-Gray
White LED Backlight

 square_foot Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics

        Characters x Lines
            20 x 4


    Module Overall        width
        height
        depth
		  

        millimeters
        130
        63
        19.9
    

        inches
        5.12
        2.48
        0.78
    


        Diagonal Dimension
            3.92"


    Viewing Area        Width
        Height
		  

        millimeters
        102
        41.5
    

        inches
        4.02
        1.63
    


    Active Area        Width
        Height
		  

        millimeters
        93.54
        34
    

        inches
        3.68
        1.34
    


    Character Size        Width
        Height
		  

        millimeters
        3.84
        7.3
    

        inches
        0.151
        0.287
    


    Character Pitch        Width
        Height
		  

        millimeters
        4.68
        8.9
    

        inches
        0.184
        0.350
    


    Dot Size        Width
        Height
		  

        millimeters
        0.72
        0.86
    

        inches
        0.028
        0.034
    


    Dot Pitch        Width
        Height
		  

        millimeters
        0.78
        0.92
    

        inches
        0.031
        0.036
    


        Weight
            110g

 visibility Optical Characteristics
Optical Characteristics

        Glass Type/Glass Color
            FSTN/Neutral
Polarizer
            Transflective
View Direction
            6 o'clock
Sunlight Readable
            Yes


        Backlight Color
            Yellow-Green
Backlight Type
            LED
Mode
            Positive
Foreground Color
            Black
Background Color
            Yellow-Green

 electric_bolt Electrical Specification
Electrical Specifications

        Supply Voltage for Logic Minimum
            2.5V


        Supply Voltage for Logic Maximum
            5.5V

 electric_bolt Backlight Specification
Backlight Electrical Specifications

        Forward Voltage Minimum
            2.5V
Forward Voltage Maximum
            5.5V


        Forward Current Minimum
            26mA
Forward Current Maximum
            145mA

 nature Environmental
Environmental

    Operating Temperatures        min
        max
		  

        Celsius
        -20°
        70°
    

        Fahrenheit
        -4°
        158°
    


    Storage Temperatures        min
        max
		  

        Celsius
        -30°
        80°
    

        Fahrenheit
        -22°
        176°
    


    Humidity        min
        max
		  

        Non-condensing
        0%
        90%
    

 cable Electronics
Electronics

        Interface
            Logic Level Serial Inverted

 picture_as_pdf Datasheets
picture_as_pdfCFA634 Datasheet
(Hardware 4v0, Firmware 4v0)
Previous Versions of Datasheetspicture_as_pdfCFA634 Series Data Sheet Release 2015-03-30.pdf
(Datasheet V 2015-03-30, Hardware 3.2, Firmware 3.2)
picture_as_pdfCFA634 Family Data Sheet Release 2014-02-26.pdf
(Hardware 3.1 & 3.2, Firmware 3.1)
picture_as_pdfCFA634 Family Data Sheet Release 2013-09-10.pdf
(Datasheet V 2013-09-10, Hardware 3.1, Firmware 3.1)
picture_as_pdfCFA634 Series Datasheet
(Datasheet V 2019-11-19, Hardware 3.2, Firmware 3.3.1)
picture_as_pdfCFA634 Family Preliminary Data Sheet Release 2013-08-21.pdf
(Datasheet V 2013-08-21, Hardware 3.1, Firmware 3.1)
 download Files and Downloads
folder_zip CAD Export - CFA634 Series 2D CAD
picture_as_pdf 1 to 1 Template - 1 to 1 Outline Drawing
picture_as_pdf Other Document - Version 3v0 to 4v0 Change Notes
 assured_workload Compliance Documents
 picture_as_pdf Declaration of Conformity RoHS2 
 picture_as_pdf Declaration of Conformity REACH

                       
                       
                                            
                            
                        
                                 
                    


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            $78.75

            10
            $65.09

            20
            $62.76

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            $60.43

            100
            $59.50

            200
            $59.04

            500
            $58.58

            1000
            $57.65

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Interfaces	Logic Level Serial Inverted SPI Logic Level Serial I2C USB RS232

Colors	Yellow-Green on Black Yellow-Green LED Backlight White on Blue White LED Backlight Black on Yellow-Green Yellow-Green LED Backlight Dark on Light-Gray White LED Backlight

Module Overall	width	height	depth
millimeters	130	63	19.9
inches	5.12	2.48	0.78

Viewing Area	Width	Height
millimeters	102	41.5
inches	4.02	1.63

Active Area	Width	Height
millimeters	93.54	34
inches	3.68	1.34

Character Size	Width	Height
millimeters	3.84	7.3
inches	0.151	0.287

Character Pitch	Width	Height
millimeters	4.68	8.9
inches	0.184	0.350

Dot Size	Width	Height
millimeters	0.72	0.86
inches	0.028	0.034

Dot Pitch	Width	Height
millimeters	0.78	0.92
inches	0.031	0.036

Operating Temperatures	min	max
Celsius	-20°	70°
Fahrenheit	-4°	158°

Storage Temperatures	min	max
Celsius	-30°	80°
Fahrenheit	-22°	176°

Humidity	min	max
Non-condensing	0%	90%

Prices without customizations:
Quantity	Unit Price
1	$78.75
10	$65.09
20	$62.76
50	$60.43
100	$59.50
200	$59.04
500	$58.58
1000	$57.65

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Part Change Notice #11226: Change to ENIG from Gold Plating

Products Affected:	CFA631-RMF-KU1, CFA631-RMF-KU2, CFA631-RMF-KU, CFA631-TMF-KU, CFA632-YFH-KS, CFA632-YDI-KS, CFA632-YFH-KU, CFA632-YDI-KU, CFA634-TFH-KS, CFA634-TMI-KS, CFA634-YFH-KS, CFA634-YDI-KS, CFA634-TFH-KU, CFA634-TMI-KU, CFA634-YFH-KU, CFA634-YDI-KU, CFA631-RMF-KU32, CFA631-RMF-KU128, CFA631-RMF-KU160, CFA631-RMF-KU33, CFA631-RMF-KU129, CFA631-RMF-KU161, CFA631-RMF-KU-162, CFA632-YDI-KL, CFA632-YDI-KN, CFA632-YDI-KC, CFA632-YDI-KP, CFA632-YFH-KL, CFA632-YFH-KN, CFA632-YFH-KC, CFA632-YFH-KP, CFA634-YDI-KC, CFA634-TMI-KC, CFA634-YFH-KC, CFA634-TFH-KC, CFA634-YFH-KL, CFA634-TFH-KL, CFA634-TMI-KL, CFA634-YDI-KL, CFA634-TFH-KP, CFA634-YFH-KP, CFA634-TMI-KP, CFA634-YDI-KP, CFA634-TFH-KN, CFA634-YFH-KN, CFA634-TMI-KN, CFA634-YDI-KN, CFA631P-TMF-KU, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU1, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU2, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU32, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU33, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU34, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU128, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU129, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU130, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU160, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU161, DBBK-CFA631-RMF-KU162
Date Issued:	September 5, 2023
Summary:	Change to ENIG from Gold Plating
Description:	The plating on these PCBs is changing from gold plating to ENIG.
Reason:	Gold plating is not as often used anymore and ENIG is a better plating process.
Availability:	This will be implemented on serial numbers with a SN date more recent than week 21 of 2023 with one exception: SNs 2321634TFHP544035 - 2321634TFHP544219 on a CFA634-TFH product will have the original gold plating. Contact Crystalfontz Support for up-to-date information by emailing support@crystalfontz.com.

Part Change Notice #11204: CFA634 Update to PCN11149

Products Affected:	CFA634-TFH-KS, CFA634-TMI-KS, CFA634-YFH-KS, CFA634-YDI-KS, CFA634-TFH-KU, CFA634-TMI-KU, CFA634-YFH-KU, CFA634-YDI-KU, CFA634-YDI-KC, CFA634-TMI-KC, CFA634-YFH-KC, CFA634-TFH-KC, CFA634-YFH-KL, CFA634-TFH-KL, CFA634-TMI-KL, CFA634-YDI-KL, CFA634-TFH-KP, CFA634-YFH-KP, CFA634-TMI-KP, CFA634-YDI-KP, CFA634-TFH-KN, CFA634-YFH-KN, CFA634-TMI-KN, CFA634-YDI-KN
Date Issued:	June 19, 2023
Summary:	CFA634 Update to PCN11149
Description:	Update to PCN11149: Electrical characteristics will be different including logic voltage. The inputs will be 5V tolerant but outputs from the CFA634 display modules will be 3.3V. For detailed changes, we will be releasing the updated datasheets on the relevant product pages. Contact support@crystalfontz.com if you would like to be notified when the updated datasheet is released. Original notice: The CFA634 family is having a hardware revision that utilizes a new processor and has other improvements that include: an independent voltage source so that the contrast is not affected by the input voltage, an interface select button, and will now support packet-based communication. The firmware has also been updated with additional features. JPBL will be closed by default which will enable the backlight to be powered from USB. Please refer to the datasheet for more information about the new hardware and firmware functions.
Reason:	Continuous improvement for this family of products.
Availability:	Contact Crystalfontz Support for up-to-date information by emailing support@crystalfontz.com. Contact Crystalfontz Sales to order samples of the new revision by emailing sales@crystalfontz.com.

Part Change Notice #11149: New Hardware Revision

Products Affected:	CFA634-TFH-KS, CFA634-TMI-KS, CFA634-YFH-KS, CFA634-YDI-KS, CFA634-TFH-KU, CFA634-TMI-KU, CFA634-YFH-KU, CFA634-YDI-KU, CFA634-YDI-KC, CFA634-TMI-KC, CFA634-YFH-KC, CFA634-TFH-KC, CFA634-YFH-KL, CFA634-TFH-KL, CFA634-TMI-KL, CFA634-YDI-KL, CFA634-TFH-KP, CFA634-YFH-KP, CFA634-TMI-KP, CFA634-YDI-KP, CFA634-TFH-KN, CFA634-YFH-KN, CFA634-TMI-KN, CFA634-YDI-KN
Date Issued:	August 26, 2022
Summary:	New Hardware Revision
Description:	The CFA634 family is having a hardware revision that utilizes a new processor and has other improvements that include: an independent voltage source so that the contrast is not affected by the input voltage, an interface select button, and will now support packet-based communication. The firmware has also been updated with additional features. JPBL will be closed by default which will enable the backlight to be powered from USB. Please refer to the datasheet for more information about the new hardware and firmware functions.
Reason:	Continuous improvement for this family of products.
Availability:	Contact Crystalfontz Support for up-to-date information by emailing support@crystalfontz.com. Contact Crystalfontz Sales to order samples of the new revision by emailing sales@crystalfontz.com.

Part Change Notice #10658: Deprecation of "Drive Bay Kit Configurator" / New part numbers for drive bay kits.

Products Affected:	CFA631-RMF-KU1, CFA631-RMF-KU2, CFA631-RMF-KU, CFA633-YYB-KS, CFA633-TMC-KS, CFA633-RMC-KS, CFA633-YYB-KU, CFA633-TMC-KU, CFA633-RMC-KU, CFA635-YYE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KS, CFA635-TFE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KL, CFA635-TFE-KL, CFA631-TMF-KU, CFA635-TFE-KU, CFA635-YYE-KL, CFA635-TMF-KU, CFA635-YYE-KU, DS635-AL, DS635-BG, DS635-BK, DS635-AK, CFA533-YYH-KS, CFA533-YYH-KU, CFA533-TMI-KS, CFA533-TMI-KU, CFA533-YYH-KL, CFA533-TMI-KL, CFA533-YYH-KC, CFA533-TMI-KC, CFA533-YYH-KI, CFA633-YYH-KS, CFA633-TMI-KS, CFA633-YYH-KU, CFA633-TMI-KU, CFA632-YFH-KS, CFA632-YDI-KS, CFA632-YFH-KU, CFA632-YDI-KU, CFA634-TFH-KS, CFA634-TMI-KS, CFA634-YFH-KS, CFA634-YDI-KS, CFA634-TFH-KU, CFA634-TMI-KU, CFA634-YFH-KU, CFA634-YDI-KU, CFA633-RDI-KU, CFA633-RDI-KS, CFA533-TFH-KU, CFA533-TFH-KS, CFA633-TFH-KU, CFA633-TFH-KS, CFA533-TFH-KL, CFA533-TFH-KC, CFA735-TFK-KR, CFA735-TFK-KT, CFA735-TML-KR, CFA735-TML-KT, CFA735-YYK-KR, CFA735-YYK-KT, CFA631-RMF-KU32, CFA631-RMF-KU128, CFA631-RMF-KU160, CFA631-RMF-KU33, CFA631-RMF-KU129, CFA631-RMF-KU161, CFA631-RMF-KU-162, CFA632-YDI-KL, CFA632-YDI-KN, CFA632-YDI-KC, CFA632-YDI-KP, CFA632-YFH-KL, CFA632-YFH-KN, CFA632-YFH-KC, CFA632-YFH-KP, CFA634-YDI-KC, CFA634-TMI-KC, CFA634-YFH-KC, CFA634-TFH-KC, CFA634-YFH-KL, CFA634-TFH-KL, CFA634-TMI-KL, CFA634-YDI-KL, CFA634-TFH-KP, CFA634-YFH-KP, CFA634-TMI-KP, CFA634-YDI-KP, CFA634-TFH-KN, CFA634-YFH-KN, CFA634-TMI-KN, CFA634-YDI-KN, CFA631P-TMF-KU
Date Issued:	July 1, 2015
Summary:	Deprecation of "Drive Bay Kit Configurator" / New part numbers for drive bay kits.
Description:	Starting August 1, 2015 the "Drive Bay Kit Configurator" located at https://www.crystalfontz.com/products/select_kit.html will no longer be functional for ordering one of our Serial or USB displays (CFA533, CFA631, CFA632, CFA633, CFA634, CFA635, and CFA735) in a bracket or SLED. This functionality is being moved to the Customize and Add to Cart process when checking out. This will allow for further customization by our customers to better fit their needs. This change will eliminate the current "kits", but will add options not previously available such as pre-configured ATX functionality, and ALL the currently available interfaces will be orderable in a drive bay bracket or SLED. The new part numbers will have the bracket / SLED and overlay type as a PREFIX to the configured part number. The choice for bracket / SLED to a display order will be via the cart options. Our CFA835 displays were introduced with these configuration options. To see how the new options will look, and what the new part numbers will look like, please see one of our CFA835 parts: https://www.crystalfontz.com/cart/addtocart.php?product_id=2277&qty=1 NOTE: The SLED is only available for the CFA635, CFA735, and CFA835 products.
Reason:	As part of our continuous improvement process, we are integrating the ordering of displays in drive bay and SLED kits as part of the display ordering process.
Impact:	Drive bay kits in their current configuration will no longer be available.
Recommendation:	Place orders prior to 2015-08-01 for upcoming production needs via our website or by contacting our logistics department via email: sales@crystalfontz.com, or by calling 1-888-206-9720 (International call +1-509-892-1200). After the 2015-08-01, please contact our engineering department via support@crystalfontz.com to assist you with ordering your bracket / SLED kits.
Availability:	Starting 2015-08-01, the bracket and SLED options for our serial and USB display will be part of the ordering process for the displays
Price Change:	Pricing bracket / SLED configurations will reflect manufacturing costs.

Part Change Notice #10650: CFA634 Firmware update

Products Affected:	CFA632-YFH-KS, CFA632-YDI-KS, CFA632-YFH-KU, CFA632-YDI-KU, CFA634-TFH-KS, CFA634-TMI-KS, CFA634-YFH-KS, CFA634-YDI-KS, CFA634-TFH-KU, CFA634-TMI-KU, CFA634-YFH-KU, CFA634-YDI-KU, CFA632-YDI-KL, CFA632-YDI-KN, CFA632-YDI-KC, CFA632-YDI-KP, CFA632-YFH-KL, CFA632-YFH-KN, CFA632-YFH-KC, CFA632-YFH-KP, CFA634-YDI-KC, CFA634-TMI-KC, CFA634-YFH-KC, CFA634-TFH-KC, CFA634-YFH-KL, CFA634-TFH-KL, CFA634-TMI-KL, CFA634-YDI-KL, CFA634-TFH-KP, CFA634-YFH-KP, CFA634-TMI-KP, CFA634-YDI-KP, CFA634-TFH-KN, CFA634-YFH-KN, CFA634-TMI-KN, CFA634-YDI-KN
Date Issued:	March 25, 2015
Summary:	CFA634 Firmware update
Last revision:	3.1
Description:	As part of our continuous improvement process, the CFA634 firmware is being revised from 3.1 to 3.2 with the following changes: Improved cursor position control when display is sent carriage return Boot screen will reflect selected interface when using the JPDFLT jumper after module reboot Access to location \002 Extended Register Removed (command \030, 0x1E, Ctrl+=) Updated datasheet will include details of the above changes, as well as general fixes.
Reason:	Bug fixes and usability improvements.
Impact:	Changes effect all CFA634 products. Firmware update is compatible with existing code, other than changes to command 30.
Recommendation:	Prior to implementing the new firmware into production, it is recommended that engineering samples be ordered and tested.
Availability:	Displays with new firmware will begin shipping during 2Q 2015.
Price Change:	No price change is planned for this change.

Part Change Notice #10580: Reverted the SPI functionality to Crystalfontz CFA634 legacy implementation

Products Affected:	CFA634-YMC-KS, CFA634-NFA-KS, CFA634-TFB-KS, CFA634-TMC-KS, CFA634-YFB-KU, CFA634-YMC-KU, CFA634-NFA-KU, CFA634-TFB-KU, CFA634-TMC-KU, CFA634-NFG-KS, CFA634-TFH-KS, CFA634-TMI-KS, CFA634-YFH-KS, CFA634-YDI-KS, CFA634-NFG-KU, CFA634-TFH-KU, CFA634-YFH-KU, CFA634-YDI-KU, CFA634-YDI-KC, CFA634-TMI-KC, CFA634-YFH-KC, CFA634-TFH-KC, CFA634-YFH-KL, CFA634-TFH-KL, CFA634-TMI-KL, CFA634-TFH-KP, CFA634-YFH-KP, CFA634-TMI-KP, CFA634-YDI-KP, CFA634-TFH-KN, CFA634-YFH-KN, CFA634-TMI-KN, CFA634-YDI-KN
Date Issued:	December 20, 2013
Summary:	Reverted the SPI functionality to Crystalfontz CFA634 legacy implementation
Last revision:	v3.1.5
Description:	Reverted the SPI functionality to Crystalfontz CFA634 legacy implementation where the MISO line is used as a busy indicator instead of the module's unused transmit line. Firmware will migrate from v3.1.5 to v3.1.6.
Reason:	To maintain legacy functionality.
Impact:	Impact to customers utilizing SPI functionality only.
Recommendation:	For questions please contact Technical Service at 1-888-206-9720.

Product Update #10525: (New Product) CFA634YFHKN

New Product:	CFA634-YFH-KN
Date Issued:	August 29, 2013
Summary:	(New Product) CFA634YFHKN
Description:	Intelligent Serial LCD Modules: Logic Level Serial (inverted) Interface, 20x4 LCD module, Y/G LED Backlight, FSTN Positive, -20°C to +70°C, 6:00

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20x4 Inverted Logic Level Serial Character LCD

Part Number: CFA634-YFH-KN

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Part Change Notice #11226: Change to ENIG from Gold Plating

Part Change Notice #11204: CFA634 Update to PCN11149

Part Change Notice #11149: New Hardware Revision

Part Change Notice #10658: Deprecation of "Drive Bay Kit Configurator" / New part numbers for drive bay kits.

Part Change Notice #10650: CFA634 Firmware update

Part Change Notice #10580: Reverted the SPI functionality to Crystalfontz CFA634 legacy implementation

Product Update #10525: (New Product) CFA634YFHKN

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Glass Type/Glass Color	FSTN/Neutral
Polarizer	Transflective
View Direction	6 o'clock
Sunlight Readable	Yes

Backlight Color	Yellow-Green
Backlight Type	LED
Mode	Positive
Foreground Color	Black
Background Color	Yellow-Green

Forward Voltage Minimum	2.5V
Forward Voltage Maximum	5.5V

Forward Current Minimum	26mA
Forward Current Maximum	145mA

20x4 Inverted Logic Level Serial Character LCD

Part Number: CFA634-YFH-KN

Key Features:

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Interfaces

Colors

Physical Characteristics

Optical Characteristics

Electrical Specifications

Backlight Electrical Specifications

Environmental

Electronics

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Part Change Notice #11226: Change to ENIG from Gold Plating

Part Change Notice #11204: CFA634 Update to PCN11149

Part Change Notice #11149: New Hardware Revision

Part Change Notice #10658: Deprecation of "Drive Bay Kit Configurator" / New part numbers for drive bay kits.

Part Change Notice #10650: CFA634 Firmware update

Part Change Notice #10580: Reverted the SPI functionality to Crystalfontz CFA634 legacy implementation

Product Update #10525: (New Product) CFA634YFHKN

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