Hi,

Try to use VFD displays,they have very similar intarface like LCD
moduls and better visibility. Only backdraw is the price,
16X2 modul about $20--$30 more then the comparable LCD modul with LED
backlight.
Check <http://www.sdd.samsung.co.kr/>

Peter

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> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 1998 8:41 PM
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> Subject: LED/LCD DISPLAY FOR HIGHER TEMP
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I would like to use an LED or LCD module in an automotive application. The
> module would be mounted in the passenger compartment and subject to
ambient
> temperatures in Arizona of 150 deg F. I don't believe a LCD can take that
> temperature. I don't want to use 8 I/0 pins to drive LEDs. Any
suggestions?
>
> I was thinking of the digital instrument panels. Does anyone make an LED
> module that has a similar interface like an LCD? I want to make a digital
fuel
> gauge, maybe use a bar graph. In addition I would like to display "Fuel
Level"
> or other measured parameters.
>
> I know you can think of something.
>
> Jon
>