[OT] Need 7 segment displays...

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Tue Jun 4 00:27:04 2002

On Mon, 3 Jun 2002, Gene Buckle wrote:

> I'm trying to find some VERY small 7 segment displays. I need a part
> that's small enough that 5 digits will fit into an inch long area.
> I'm not having any luck and I'm hoping someone here might know where I
> can find them.

How many are you looking for? Does it matter if they are common
anode/cathode or have a built-in driver?

TI made some in the mid to late 1970s that had 6 digits with a built-in
driver. The digits are about 5-6mm high, horizontally arranged in a 18-20
pin dip. I'll see if I can find the few I have left and get you the part
number. (Anyone have an TI optoelectronics databook from the late 70s?) I
imagine those type of TI displays were originally designed for use in
things like calculators. I see small amounts (10-20ea) of them turn up
surplus from time to time. I'll keep a look out for any the next time I go
surplus shopping if that would help any.

-Toth
Received on Tue Jun 04 2002 - 00:27:04 BST