> I am looking for an LED alpha numeric display, 5-6 digit, that is relately
>low in cost. Microprocessor interface is a must. What would be ideal
>
>                Neil Gandler

I don't know about low cost (but you do buy from Jameco) but the display you are
describing is almost exactly the Siemens HDSP2000 series.  There are 4 and 8
digit versions, either of which may be daisy chained (with no additional I/O)
into longer strings.  The digits are a 5x7 dot matrix, you provide the character
generator.  You supply the row data via shift clock and serial data inputs and
you provide column drive for five columns.  Multiplexing is 1/5 with one column
(of all digits) at a time being active.  PIC drive requires 7 I/O (or less with
external shift register for col drive) and maybe 5 transistors.

Siemens is distributed by Marshall.  Check www.marshall.com

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