Product Specification

NHD-C12832A1Z-FSW-FBW-3V3

Newhaven Display International, Inc.

2661 Galvin Court, Elgin, IL 60124 USA
REACH RoHS
Ph: 847.844.8795 | Fx: 847.844.8796 Compliant Compliant
www.newhavendisplay.com
 Table of Contents
Document Revision History .......................................................................................................................... 2
Mechanical Drawing .................................................................................................................................... 3
Recommended PCB Footprint ...................................................................................................................... 4
Pin Description ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 6
Optical Characteristics ................................................................................................................................. 6
Controller Information................................................................................................................................. 6
Table of Commands ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Timing Characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 8
Example Initialization Program .................................................................................................................. 10
Quality Information ................................................................................................................................... 11

Additional Resources
➢ Support Forum: https://support.newhavendisplay.com/hc/en-us/community/topics
➢ GitHub: https://github.com/newhavendisplay
➢ Example Code: https://support.newhavendisplay.com/hc/en-us/categories/4409527834135-Example-Code/
➢ Knowledge Center: https://www.newhavendisplay.com/knowledge_center.html
➢ Quality Center: https://www.newhavendisplay.com/quality_center.html
➢ Precautions for using LCDs/LCMs: https://www.newhavendisplay.com/specs/precautions.pdf
➢ Warranty / Terms & Conditions: https://www.newhavendisplay.com/terms.html

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Document Revision History
Revision Date Description Changed By

0 11/12/2008 Initial Release -

1 08/24/2009 User Guide Reformat BE

2 10/13/2009 Updated Electric Characteristic MC

3 05/06/2013 Electrical and Optical Characteristics updated. Pin Description, JN

Wiring Diagram, Mechanical Drawing Page and Example
Initialization Program Updated.

4 01/23/2017 Mechanical Drawing, Electrical & Optical Char. Updated SB

5 07/05/2019 Added PCB Footprint Drawing AS

6 01/30/2020 Glass Panel Updated SB

7 06/17/2020 Updated 2D Mechanical Drawing, Footprint Drawing for Correct AS

Display & Quality Information

8 08/23/2023 Date Code Format Updated on Mechanical Drawing KL

9 04/14/2024 PCB Footprint Drawing Updated KL

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Mechanical Drawing
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B B

C C

NO. Symbol
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Product Descrip�on: 128x32 Graphic COG LCD Standard Tolerance:

1. Driver IC: ST7565R (Unless otherwise specified)

Drawing/Part Number: Revision:
Linear: ±0.3mm
2. Driving Mode: 1/33 Duty, 1/6 Bias NHD-C12832A1Z-FSW-FBW-3V3 1A
Drawn By: Approved By:
3. Interface: 4-wire SPI
Unless otherwise specified: K. Lewis K. Lewis
• Dimensions are in Millimeters
Drawn Date: Approved Date:
• Third Angle Projection 08/23/2023 08/23/2023
F 4. Power Requirement: 3.0V LCD F
This drawing is solely the property of Newhaven Display International, Inc.
5. Op�cal Features: FSTN (+) Transflec�ve, 6:00 View, White Backlight The information it contains is not to be disclosed, reproduced or copied in
whole or part without written approval from Newhaven Display.
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Mechanical Drawing
A A
Recommended PCB Footprint

B B

C C

D D

E E

Standard Tolerance:
(Unless otherwise specified)
Drawing/Part Number: Revision:
Linear: ±0.3mm
Applicable Displays: NHD-C12832A1Z-Monochrome-Footprint -
1) NHD-C12832A1Z-FSW-FBW-3V3 Unless otherwise specified: Drawn By:
K. Lewis
Approved By:
K. Lewis
• Dimensions are in Millimeters
2) NHD-C12832A1Z-NSW-BBW-3V3 • Third Angle Projection
Drawn Date:
04/09/2024
Approved Date:
04/09/2024
F 3) NHD-C12832A1Z-FSR-FBW-3V3 F
This drawing is solely the property of Newhaven Display International, Inc.
4) NHD-C12832A1Z-FSB-FBW-3V3 The information it contains is not to be disclosed, reproduced or copied in
whole or part without written approval from Newhaven Display.
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Pin Description
Pin No. Symbol External Connection Function Description
1 V0 Power Supply 0.1µF – 1µF Capacitor to VSS
2 V1 Power Supply 0.1µF – 1µF Capacitor to VSS
3 V2 Power Supply 0.1µF – 1µF Capacitor to VSS
4 V3 Power Supply 0.1µF – 1µF Capacitor to VSS
5 V4 Power Supply 0.1µF – 1µF Capacitor to VSS
6 C2- Power Supply Connect 1µF – 2.2µF Capacitor to C2+ (pin 7)
7 C2+ Power Supply Connect 1µF – 2.2µF Capacitor to C2- (pin 6)
8 C1+ Power Supply Connect 1µF – 2.2µF Capacitor to C1- (pin 9)
9 C1- Power Supply Connect 1µF – 2.2µF Capacitor to C1+ (pin 8)
10 VOUT Power Supply Connect 1µF – 2.2µF Capacitor to VSS (pin 11)
11 VSS Power Supply Ground
12 VDD Power Supply Supply Voltage for LCD and Logic (+3V)
13 SI MPU Serial Data
14 SCL MPU Serial Clock
15 A0 MPU Register Select. A0=0: Instruction, A0=1: Data
16 /RST MPU Active LOW Reset signal
17 /CS1 MPU Active LOW Chip Select signal
A LED+ Power Supply Backlight Anode(+3V )
K LED- Power Supply Backlight Cathode (Ground)
Recommended LCD connector: 1.5mm pitch pins, solder directly into PCB
Backlight connector: 1.2mm Wide pins, solder directly into PCB Mates with: ---
Recommended Breakout Board: NHD-PCB12832A1Z

Wiring Diagram

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Electrical Characteristics
Item Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Operating Temperature Range TOP Absolute Max -20 - +70 ⁰C
Storage Temperature Range TST Absolute Max -30 - +80 ⁰C
Supply Voltage VDD - 2.7 3.0 3.3 V
Supply Current TOP =25℃, 0.1 0.4 1 mA
IDD VDD=3.0V
Supply for LCD (contrast) VLCD TOP =25℃ 5.8 6.0 6.2 V
“H” Level input VIH - 0.8 *VDD - VDD V
“L” Level input VIL - VSS - 0.2 * VDD V
“H” Level output VOH - 0.8 * VDD - VDD V
“L” Level output VOL - VSS - 0.2 * VDD V

Backlight supply voltage VLED - 2.9 3.0 3.1 V

Backlight supply current ILED VLED=3.0V 10 30 36 mA

Optical Characteristics
Item Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Top ϕY+ - 20 - ⁰
Optimal
Bottom ϕY- - 40 - ⁰
Viewing CR ≥ 2
Left θX- - 40 - ⁰
Angles
Right θX+ - 40 - ⁰
Contrast Ratio CR - 2 8 - -
Rise TR - 200 250 ms
Response Time TOP = 25°C
Fall TF - 250 320 ms

Controller Information
Built-in ST7565R Controller: https://support.newhavendisplay.com/hc/en-us/articles/4414899357591-ST7565R

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Table of Commands

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Timing Characteristics

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Example Initialization Program
void data_out(unsigned char i) //Data Output Serial Interface
{
unsigned int n;
CS = 0;
A0 = 1;
for(n=0; n<8; n++){
i <<=1;
SCL = 0;
P1 = i;
delay(2);
SCL = 1;
}
CS = 1;
}
void comm_out(unsigned char j) //Command Output Serial Interface
{
unsigned int n;
CS = 0;
A0 = 0;
for(n=0; n<8; n++){
j <<=1;
SCL = 0;
P1 = j;
delay(2);
SCL = 1;
}
CS = 1;
}

/****************************************************
* Initialization For controller *
*****************************************************/
void init_LCD()
{
comm_out(0xA0);
comm_out(0xAE);
comm_out(0xC0);
comm_out(0xA2);
comm_out(0x2F);
comm_out(0x21);
comm_out(0x81);
comm_out(0x3F);
}
/*****************************************************/

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Quality Information
Test Item Content of Test Test Condition Note
High Temperature storage Endurance test applying the high storage +80⁰C, 96hrs 2
temperature for a long time.
Low Temperature storage Endurance test applying the low storage -30⁰C, 96hrs 1,2
temperature for a long time.
High Temperature Endurance test applying the electric stress +70⁰C, 96hrs 2
Operation (voltage & current) and the high thermal
stress for a long time.
Low Temperature Endurance test applying the electric stress -20⁰C, 96hrs 1,2
Operation (voltage & current) and the low thermal
stress for a long time.
High Temperature / Endurance test applying the electric stress +40⁰C, 90% RH, 96hrs 1,2
Humidity Operation (voltage & current) and the high thermal
with high humidity stress for a long time.
Thermal Shock resistance Endurance test applying the electric stress -20⁰C, 30min -> 70⁰C, 60min
(voltage & current) during a cycle of low = 1 cycle
and high thermal stress. For 20 cycles
Vibration test Endurance test applying vibration to 10-50Hz, 5G amplitude. 3
simulate transportation and use. 30min in each of 3 directions X, Y, Z
Static electricity test Endurance test applying electric static Air: ±8kV 150pF/330Ω, 5 Times
discharge. Contact: ±4kV 150pF/330Ω, 5 Times
Note 1: No condensation to be observed.
Note 2: Conducted after 4 hours of storage at 25⁰C, 0%RH.
Note 3: Test performed on product itself, not inside a container.

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