Matrix Orbital Corp

I am interested in using the LCD as a plug-in device to an embedded system. Users should be able to plug in the LCD straight into a receptacle without any sort of cable. I was hoping to use a 15 D-Sub connector.

Any suggestions on how I should approach this considering the layout of the 16 pin holes?

Hello troy.perales,

Thank you for your post.

I think you can go pretty much with whatever you like for layout. Make sure that power, ground, LED + and - traces are thicker than the normal traces. Also, I noticed that all of the 16 pins are used; and you are thinking of using a 15 D-Sub connector. You must be using a 4-bit interface?

Best Regards,

Yes. I was hoping to do so, in order to save space.

However, I actually got a hold of one of the intelligent modules that uses a serial connection. After reviewing it, an additional PCB seems to be the best solution for creating a connector for the LCD.

I can even avoid the connector altogether and mount the microcontroller sending output to the LCD on the PCB itself. This really works out for me since I can just use straight pins like the intelligent module.

Thanks!

Nice.