> Djula Djarmati wrote:
>>>> Perhaps search for COG (Chip On Glass)?
>>> Yes, COG is what we need. Unfortunately, I can't find any LCDs similar to
>>> the ones shown in the pictures.
>> You didn't specify what you really want to be similar, the type, color,
>> size, connector?
> 
> I thought I was very explicit in my original post. 2x16 without a PCB that 
> extends far beyond the edges of the glass. One difference b/w the ones you 
> linked in the previous message and the ones in the picture, is the flexible 
> connector.  Low current backlight is a big plus.
> 
> 
>> From what I can see from the picture, this looks similar (US vendor):
>>
>> http://www.allshore.com/lcd_displays/lcd_character_modules.asp
>>
>> ASI-162H COG
> 
> Looks like something we could use. I'm curious why they  don't specify the 
> current for the LED backlight. And, which controller are these using 
> (Hitachi, Samsung?).

The controller is in the datasheet:
http://www.allshore.com/pdf/ASI-162B%20W%20COG.pdf

SPLC782A controller:
http://www.tstonramp.com/~pddwebacc/ics_app%20notes/sunplus/SPLC782av10.pdf

Looks like a Hitachi clone and there is a 3.3V version too.

I suppose they offer different backlights and you buy them separately. 
Many newer backlights are specified for wide range of currents (i.e. 
white 3mA-60mA) but I don't know if they call them low current. Newer 
LEDs give some light even at 100uA.

Why don't you just give them a call?

Djula
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