Hi Neil,

>  I am searching for a distributor of led backlight LCD modules 40x2.
> Distributors with a good selection. The 40x2 modules from Digi-key
> have crazy viewing angles. I just learned the $50 hard way. I
> prefer sources that have reasonable prices in small quantities (~$50)
>  What would also be helpfull is an LCD module with seperate LED
> connections. The above mentioned module has its LED GND connected
> to system ground. I would like to use my low side driver (DS75452)
> to control brightness, through my PIC PWM output. I would appreciate
> any help.

A few weeks ago I was quoted a onesies price of US$235 for a 40 x 2 LCD with
a transflective setup (works with the Backlight off) from the local chapter
of AVNET a very large component house.  The local chapter is called AVNET Kopp
but only because it merged with Kopp last year.

I don't know of details for any other countries but can make call to find out
if you send me e-mail.

Cheers
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Kalle Pihlajasaari     kalle@ip.co.za
Interface Products     P O Box 15775, DOORNFONTEIN, 2028, South Africa
+ 27 (11) 402-7750     Fax: 402-7751